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Car Forum / Toyota / Camry / October 2007

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Selling Car w/ "Check Engine" Light On?

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JonLPXC@gmail.com - 15 Oct 2007 13:07 GMT
I've got a '99 Camry with the dreaded charcoal canister issue, and I
don't want to spend any more time or money on it--so buying a new car
and selling the Camry.

I live in Massachusetts, which has a severe Lemon Law covering used
cars--buyer can return the car if it won't pass inspection within 7
days, EVEN if you put the fact that it won't pass inspection into your
contract.

I'm wondering how hard/easy it's going to be to find a private buyer
who's willing to buy the car with the intention of fixing the canister
issue and who won't give me hassles about a return.  Or should I just
take a bath and trade it in for a lot less money.

Any experiences with this situation would be appreciated.

Jon
ransley - 15 Oct 2007 16:25 GMT
On Oct 15, 7:07 am, JonL...@gmail.com wrote:
> I've got a '99 Camry with the dreaded charcoal canister issue, and I
> don't want to spend any more time or money on it--so buying a new car
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>
> Jon

Get a different mechanic
mack - 16 Oct 2007 22:40 GMT
> On Oct 15, 7:07 am, JonL...@gmail.com wrote:
>> I've got a '99 Camry with the dreaded charcoal canister issue, and I
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>
> Get a different mechanic

Let me answer your question with a question.
If you went to a private party and looked at a car with the check engine
light on, and he ezplained that he was selling it as is, would YOU buy such
a car, unless you could get it for about half of the wholesale value?
No?   I didn't think so.
Daniel - 16 Oct 2007 18:11 GMT
JonL...@gmail.com wrote:
> I've got a '99 Camry with the dreaded charcoal canister issue, and I
> don't want to spend any more time or money on it--so buying a new car
> and selling the Camry.
==
Camry built their reputation on reliability. Chances are repairs on
the next car, plus higher insurance and registration on the new model
will end up costing you more.
Can't you just find a charcoal cannister in a wrecking yard?
==
I second the advice about another mechanic.
 
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