Lemon title?

So I found a 03 DCSB 4x4 that I’m interested in buying but it was declared a lemon title in 04 11 months after purchase. Now it has 150k miles still with that lemon title. Is that something y’all would still be worried about? Over 140k miles later

 

I've actually never even heard of a Tacoma having a lemon title.

Do you know what if was lemoned for?

 

Not sure yet. I’m at the dealership that has it working on finding that out how

 

https://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/d/richmond-2004-toyota-tacoma-crew-cab/6932494645.html

Check out this over priced gem also in Virginia.

 

That's NOT overpriced considering the mileage and overall condition

 

There’s a similar one in Denver, asking 20k-
96k but supercharged...

 

I’d personally avoid a lemon title unless you just want a cheaper truck. Sure, you spend less now, but if you ever want to resale it the value is going to be lower. California has some weird lemon laws that people use to essentially get into a new car.

 

Was at the dealership with the general manager who promised me that there was no rust on the frame to find this.... his response “oh well someone one else will buy it. I don’t care that you aren’t have a nice day” absolutely mind blown the truck won’t even pass inspection like that

 

Pretty sure it's not even legal to sell something like that without adequate repairs. Jesus, that dealer is shady AF.

 

It was a reasonably well known big time Mazda dealership. Absolutely crazy

 

Did he literally say that? If so you should post up the name of the dealer.

 

I would seriously consider taking that info to the sales manager. Let them know they have a shady ass salesman on their floor. If the manager goes "meh", then the whole dealership is F'd, and very likely breaking the law.

 

It may not even matter what the salesman "said". Used cars sales are protected under federal law. I'm pretty sure you can't even sell that kind of thing, even if you do "disclose" it.

 

True. I am just saying that kind of attitude about the issue is something people should know about so they can avoid it. Regardless of the legality of selling it that is a major issue that I wouldn't wish on anyone who is looking to buy a Tacoma.

 

so apparantly, you can sell cars with F'd up frames, you just have to disclose it in writing...

https://consumeractionlawgroup.com/frame-damage/

 

exactly

I suggested he take that info to the sales manager for an attitude check of sorts. If there is written documentation of the frame damage, then the salesman is lying about it (or at a minimum completely ignorant about the vehicles he's selling).

 

So we should all pitch in, buy the vehicle together, and when they don't give us written notice, SUE THEM!!! WOOHOO!!!

ok, not really a suggestion... but I'm betting they won't give the buyer written notice.

 

It was the General Manager who said all this....

 

holy shit.

Go out there late tonight and put a sign on it that says "ask me about my frame"

lol

 

HAHAHAH that would be hilarious