Evolving Member
heres a good story for you.. bought my Evo from Burlington Mitsu in NJ shortly after I moved here from Socal the end of Oct 05.. It was new, had some miles on it but figured it was from being transfered from dealerships.. Got a good deal though, 2k under invoice at the time cuz the 9's were coming out that month....
So after I bought it I did a carfax and found that it had a previous title.. I called the dealership, they said it was a mistake etc.. I noticed some weird things in the car and I started to see that that carfax was the truth.. So I called a lawyer and got them involved with it. In NJ it was a no lose situation for me, since under the consumer trade act, if i lose i pay 0, and if i win I get 100% up to the cost of the car.
So, Lucky me i was at an event and some kid comes up to me asking me if this Evo was mine.. He then told me that this Evo used to be HIS .. hahah I couldnt believe it, talk about the luck. So i get all his info, get bill of sale he had its.. Basically he blew the waterpump out and the dealership tried to screw him over. They had the car for like 5 weeks and he threatened them and they finally gave him another evo. So they took the evo back, put a new waterpump in it and sold it as new.
So when I told my lawyer that i ran into the previous owner she was pretty happy. Well since in NJ when you buy a new car you have to sign a waiver that you cant go to court and have to go to a mediator instead. Well we ended up settling and I got $10k back from the dealership. The legal fees are paid by the dealer as well but didnt come out of my $10k. But still according to mitsu I am the 1st owner so i have full 100% of the warranty (whatever thats worth anyways haha)
So ya dealerships are scumbags and will do anything to screw you over. Amazing you have to do carfax's on cars that are supposed to be new.
So after I bought it I did a carfax and found that it had a previous title.. I called the dealership, they said it was a mistake etc.. I noticed some weird things in the car and I started to see that that carfax was the truth.. So I called a lawyer and got them involved with it. In NJ it was a no lose situation for me, since under the consumer trade act, if i lose i pay 0, and if i win I get 100% up to the cost of the car.
So, Lucky me i was at an event and some kid comes up to me asking me if this Evo was mine.. He then told me that this Evo used to be HIS .. hahah I couldnt believe it, talk about the luck. So i get all his info, get bill of sale he had its.. Basically he blew the waterpump out and the dealership tried to screw him over. They had the car for like 5 weeks and he threatened them and they finally gave him another evo. So they took the evo back, put a new waterpump in it and sold it as new.
So when I told my lawyer that i ran into the previous owner she was pretty happy. Well since in NJ when you buy a new car you have to sign a waiver that you cant go to court and have to go to a mediator instead. Well we ended up settling and I got $10k back from the dealership. The legal fees are paid by the dealer as well but didnt come out of my $10k. But still according to mitsu I am the 1st owner so i have full 100% of the warranty (whatever thats worth anyways haha)
So ya dealerships are scumbags and will do anything to screw you over. Amazing you have to do carfax's on cars that are supposed to be new.
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Originally Posted by R9
may i ask which dealership it was?
South Coast Mitsubishi in California !!
Evolved Member
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I find it odd that SC would pull something shady like that, but anything is possible.Originally Posted by Trustz
South Coast Mitsubishi in California !!
Have you run the VIN yourself yet? Talked to the PD where the report was from?
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Have you run the VIN yourself yet? Talked to the PD where the report was from?
Originally Posted by PessimiStick
I find it odd that SC would pull something shady like that, but anything is possible.Have you run the VIN yourself yet? Talked to the PD where the report was from?
Yes ,my friend run the carfax for me and it did show the accident and the police report number too. so I am going to get the Police report first and let you guys know !!
Newbie
that really sucks. I thought south coast was suppose to be a legit dealership?? Definately contact a lawyer and see what they can do for you. Good luck!
Evolving Member
damn man!
i was just in South Coast getting parts!
i got my evo from Huntington Beach.....i gotta check my vin now too
i was just in South Coast getting parts!
i got my evo from Huntington Beach.....i gotta check my vin now too
Evolving Member
I had an STI for 6 months before I got my Evo. I went through so many problems with that car (an 05) brand new in 4 months time, that I complained to the dealer enough that they agreed to buy the car back at full price. All is well, month or so later guy trades in an 05 Evo with 13,000 miles on it (allot for beng 5-6 months old 
)
at the Mercedes dealer I used to work at and I finagle my way into it for only $24,500. And he had already spent $1000 for Intake/Exhaust
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Then about a week after I buy my Evo, I get a call from a friend in my home town. says he just bought a brand new Black 05 STI and he wants me to come check it out. Sure enough when I get there its my old car
I recognized it immediately because but still checked the VIN with my records just to be sure. He gets pretty upset at this point, as the dealer told them it was their 'test drive' car and thats why it had 3,500 miles on it, and took $750 off the full price for the miles.
Long story short he got a lawyer and got $6500 from the dealership. Only crappy part was that his lawyer took 2 grand as a fee.
)at the Mercedes dealer I used to work at and I finagle my way into it for only $24,500. And he had already spent $1000 for Intake/Exhaust
.Then about a week after I buy my Evo, I get a call from a friend in my home town. says he just bought a brand new Black 05 STI and he wants me to come check it out. Sure enough when I get there its my old car
I recognized it immediately because but still checked the VIN with my records just to be sure. He gets pretty upset at this point, as the dealer told them it was their 'test drive' car and thats why it had 3,500 miles on it, and took $750 off the full price for the miles.Long story short he got a lawyer and got $6500 from the dealership. Only crappy part was that his lawyer took 2 grand as a fee.
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Guys after checking on it i found out that the car is been in the accident 1 year after he purchased the car..so its either that or someone made a mistake reporting this car that its been to an accident..But we are very positive that the car that we sold him was Brand new no damge or whatsoever...Here's the screenshot of Experian auto check that shows the accident date..
Your AutoCheck Vehicle History Report
Summary
Report Run Date: 08/14/2007
The vehicle identification number you submitted has been analyzed and summary information on your car is shown below.
VIN: I TOOK VIN# OUT FOR PRIVACY Class: Small Car - Economy
Year: 2006 Engine: 2.0L I4 EFI
Make: Mitsubishi Country of Assembly: Japan
Model: Lancer EvoRS Vehicle Age: 1 year(s)
Style/Body: Sedan 4D Calculated Owners: 1
This vehicle's AutoCheck Score
72 85-89
This vehicle is AutoCheck Assured™ and qualifies for Buyback Protection
What does this mean?
Section summaries
Title and ProblemCheck:
Your vehicle checks out!
OdometerCheck:
Your vehicle checks out!
Vehicle Use and EventCheck:
Specific vehicle use(s) or events reported
Full History:
Detailed information available
Title and ProblemCheck
Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck's database for this 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EvoRS (TOOK VIN# OUT FOR PRIVACY) shows no negative titles or other problems. When reported to AutoCheck, these events can indicate serious past damage or other significant problems.
0 Problem(s) Reported: 15 Title/Problem areas checked:
No abandoned title record
No damaged title or major damage incident record
No fire damaged title record
No grey market title record
No hail damage title record
No insurance loss title record
No junk or scrapped title record
No manufacturer buyback/lemon title record
No odometer problem title record
No rebuilt/rebuildable title record
No salvage title or salvage auction record
No water damaged title record
No NHTSA crash test record
No frame damage record
No recycling facility record
OdometerCheck
Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck examined the reported odometer readings reported to AutoCheck for this 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EvoRS (TOOK VIN# OUT FOR PRIVACY) and no indication of an odometer rollback or tampering was found. AutoCheck uses business rules to determine if reported odometer readings are significantly less than previously reported values. Not all reported odometer readings are used. Title and auction events also report odometer tampering or breakage.
0 Problem(s) Reported: Mileage Date Reported
8 02/16/2006
Vehicle Use and EventCheck
Information Reported! AutoCheck shows additional information reported to AutoCheck about how this 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EvoRS (TOOK VIN# OUT FOR PRIVACY)has been used and other events. This includes reported accidents and corrected or duplicate titles and storm area registrations.
0 Event(s) Reported: 10 Vehicle uses checked:
No rental record
No fleet record
No fleet and/or rental record
No fleet and/or lease record
No lease record
No taxi use record
No police use record
No government use record
No livery use record
No driver education record
2 Event(s) Reported: 9 Vehicle events checked:
Accident record(s) reported through state agencies or independent sources
No corrected title record
No duplicate title record
No emission/safety inspection record
Loan/Lien record(s)
No fire damage incident record
No repossessed record
No theft record
No storm area registration/title record
Full History
Below are the historical events for this vehicle listed in chronological order. Any discrepancies will be in bold text.
Report Run Date: 08/14/2007
Vehicle: 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EvoRS (TOOK VIN# OUT FOR PRIVACY)
Event date Location Odometer reading Data Source Details
02/16/2006 CA 8 Motor Vehicle Dept. ODOMETER READING FROM DMV
03/06/2006 YORBA LINDA, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION
EVENT/RENEWAL
03/08/2006 YORBA LINDA, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE(Lien Reported)
04/19/2006 YORBA LINDA, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
03/02/2007 CA State Agency ACCIDENT REPORTED, Event Date is date reported to AutoCheck
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Loan/Lien Vehicle Use and EventCheck A loan/lien is the legal right to take and hold or sell the vehicle of a debtor as security or payment for a debt. Normally, a vehicle will have a lien due to a loan or unpaid repair bill against the vehicle.
Accident Data Vehicle Use and EventCheck Accidents are reported by state agencies, police departments and other sources and varies from state to state. It is recommended to have pre-owned vehicles inspected by a third party prior to purchase.
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This vehicle (TOOK VIN# OUT FOR PRIVACY) qualifies for AutoCheck Buyback Protection. If you obtained the report from a dealer, the dealer has been provided with the terms and can share them with you. These Buyback Protection Terms and Conditions are also available to you at any time at www.autocheck.com/bbpterms or by writing to Experian: Experian Automotive C/O AutoCheckCustomer Service 955 American Lane Schaumburg IL 60173
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We take this kind of aquisition very seriuosly.
So if you have any questions pls give us a call so we can help you out
South Coast Mitsubishi
Your AutoCheck Vehicle History Report
Summary
Report Run Date: 08/14/2007
The vehicle identification number you submitted has been analyzed and summary information on your car is shown below.
VIN: I TOOK VIN# OUT FOR PRIVACY Class: Small Car - Economy
Year: 2006 Engine: 2.0L I4 EFI
Make: Mitsubishi Country of Assembly: Japan
Model: Lancer EvoRS Vehicle Age: 1 year(s)
Style/Body: Sedan 4D Calculated Owners: 1
This vehicle's AutoCheck Score
72 85-89
This vehicle is AutoCheck Assured™ and qualifies for Buyback Protection
What does this mean?
Section summaries
Title and ProblemCheck:
Your vehicle checks out!
OdometerCheck:
Your vehicle checks out!
Vehicle Use and EventCheck:
Specific vehicle use(s) or events reported
Full History:
Detailed information available
Title and ProblemCheck
Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck's database for this 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EvoRS (TOOK VIN# OUT FOR PRIVACY) shows no negative titles or other problems. When reported to AutoCheck, these events can indicate serious past damage or other significant problems.
0 Problem(s) Reported: 15 Title/Problem areas checked:
No abandoned title record
No damaged title or major damage incident record
No fire damaged title record
No grey market title record
No hail damage title record
No insurance loss title record
No junk or scrapped title record
No manufacturer buyback/lemon title record
No odometer problem title record
No rebuilt/rebuildable title record
No salvage title or salvage auction record
No water damaged title record
No NHTSA crash test record
No frame damage record
No recycling facility record
OdometerCheck
Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck examined the reported odometer readings reported to AutoCheck for this 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EvoRS (TOOK VIN# OUT FOR PRIVACY) and no indication of an odometer rollback or tampering was found. AutoCheck uses business rules to determine if reported odometer readings are significantly less than previously reported values. Not all reported odometer readings are used. Title and auction events also report odometer tampering or breakage.
0 Problem(s) Reported: Mileage Date Reported
8 02/16/2006
Vehicle Use and EventCheck
Information Reported! AutoCheck shows additional information reported to AutoCheck about how this 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EvoRS (TOOK VIN# OUT FOR PRIVACY)has been used and other events. This includes reported accidents and corrected or duplicate titles and storm area registrations.
0 Event(s) Reported: 10 Vehicle uses checked:
No rental record
No fleet record
No fleet and/or rental record
No fleet and/or lease record
No lease record
No taxi use record
No police use record
No government use record
No livery use record
No driver education record
2 Event(s) Reported: 9 Vehicle events checked:
Accident record(s) reported through state agencies or independent sources
No corrected title record
No duplicate title record
No emission/safety inspection record
Loan/Lien record(s)
No fire damage incident record
No repossessed record
No theft record
No storm area registration/title record
Full History
Below are the historical events for this vehicle listed in chronological order. Any discrepancies will be in bold text.
Report Run Date: 08/14/2007
Vehicle: 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EvoRS (TOOK VIN# OUT FOR PRIVACY)
Event date Location Odometer reading Data Source Details
02/16/2006 CA 8 Motor Vehicle Dept. ODOMETER READING FROM DMV
03/06/2006 YORBA LINDA, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION
EVENT/RENEWAL
03/08/2006 YORBA LINDA, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE(Lien Reported)
04/19/2006 YORBA LINDA, CA Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
03/02/2007 CA State Agency ACCIDENT REPORTED, Event Date is date reported to AutoCheck
This Vehicle's Glossary
Below are the specific definitions for events that appear in this vehicle's report.
More information is available in the full AutoCheck glossary.
Term Section Location Definition
Loan/Lien Vehicle Use and EventCheck A loan/lien is the legal right to take and hold or sell the vehicle of a debtor as security or payment for a debt. Normally, a vehicle will have a lien due to a loan or unpaid repair bill against the vehicle.
Accident Data Vehicle Use and EventCheck Accidents are reported by state agencies, police departments and other sources and varies from state to state. It is recommended to have pre-owned vehicles inspected by a third party prior to purchase.
AutoCheck vehicle history report Terms and Conditions
This report, and any reliance upon it, is subject to AutoCheck Terms and Conditions. If you obtained the report from a dealer, the dealer has been provided with these Terms & Conditions and can share them with you. These AutoCheck Terms and Conditions are also available at any time at www.autocheck.com/terms or by writing to Experian: Experian Automotive C/O AutoCheck Customer Service 955 American Lane Schaumburg IL 60173
AutoCheck Buyback Protection Terms and Conditions
This vehicle (TOOK VIN# OUT FOR PRIVACY) qualifies for AutoCheck Buyback Protection. If you obtained the report from a dealer, the dealer has been provided with the terms and can share them with you. These Buyback Protection Terms and Conditions are also available to you at any time at www.autocheck.com/bbpterms or by writing to Experian: Experian Automotive C/O AutoCheckCustomer Service 955 American Lane Schaumburg IL 60173
About AutoCheck
AutoCheck vehicle history reports by Experian Automotive is the leading vehicle history reporting service. With expert data handling, the Experian Automotive database houses over 4 billion records on a half a billion vehicles. Every AutoCheck vehicle history report will give you confidence when buying or selling your next used vehicle, with superior customer service every step of the way.
AutoCheck Terms and Conditions
| AutoCheck Buyback Protection Terms and Conditions
We take this kind of aquisition very seriuosly.
So if you have any questions pls give us a call so we can help you out
South Coast Mitsubishi
Former Sponsor
I really think that this is a big mistake probably someone made a mistake reporting the vin# to DMV or something. We did our Internal investigation on this one and the car that we sold him was free and clear of any damages never been wreck no factory damage or anything like that it was brand new car 100%...
Check the Police report and make sure..
Thank You
Mark M.
Check the Police report and make sure..
Thank You
Mark M.
Evolved Member
And Southcoast shows why they have a good rep here.
+1 for followup on the police report.
+1 for followup on the police report.
Evolved Member
So doesn't that mean if the Carfax/Experian report is wrong, THEY will buy the car back from him? That would be sweet.
Newbie
unbelievable!! who would of thought your new car was in an accident. none the less, to even check carfax for a new car. i would of never thought to do that...now i know. definitley need to call a lawyer!