Any lemon law atty's here?

a buy back is a buy back, of course things could have changed since i was involved, but when you say they are devaluing and depreciating everything---what are those things?  because clearly they are not going to buy back upgraded stereos, lights, suspension and things that are not stock

 
John@Outfront said:
a buy back is a buy back, of course things could have changed since i was involved, but when you say they are devaluing and depreciating everything---what are those things?  because clearly they are not going to buy back upgraded stereos, lights, suspension and things that are not stock
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A buyback is not just a buyback anymore, truck is bone stock. They're deprecating the value because the truck is now 2 years old, they don't want to reimburse the total amount. They expect me to eat the last 2 years of payments... NOT gonna happen. 

 
Depreciation comes from the first incident that happens to your vehicle that then brought you to the lemon law.

If you bought your truck new...maybe had 50 miles on it, then at 5,000 miles it started having problems and 3 years later they haven't figured it out....the depreciation would be 4,950 miles. If it started having problems at 75,000 then the depreciation would be 74,950. But they also reimburse registration, taxes, not extended warranty though I believe.

 
what was the first issue, mileage at that time and was it repaired/fixed?  if so then that is justified as a non issue, if a second issue arises and is fixed it is also justified.  however as an arbitrator i could recommend a buyback if it appears the customer has had too many "justified" repairs or if the total time "at dealer" was excessive. or a specific problem just cant be fixed at all.   one month would not be excessive but two months yes. and they must be substantial issues that devalue the use or operation of the vehicle.  

perhaps the application didn't illustrate the time and or issues clearly?

 
John@Outfront said:
what was the first issue, mileage at that time and was it repaired/fixed?  if so then that is justified as a non issue, if a second issue arises and is fixed it is also justified.  however as an arbitrator i could recommend a buyback if it appears the customer has had too many "justified" repairs or if the total time "at dealer" was excessive. or a specific problem just cant be fixed at all.   one month would not be excessive but two months yes. and they must be substantial issues that devalue the use or operation of the vehicle.  

perhaps the application didn't illustrate the time and or issues clearly?
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The 1st issues were reported before the 1st oil change and to this day have never been fixed. I have a stack of service records regarding alignment issues, tire wear and the truck pulling and overcorrecting when steering instead of going back to 0. 3 different dealerships... I'll be back in contact with the atty pretty soon

 
Orange_R said:
The 1st issues were reported before the 1st oil change and to this day have never been fixed. I have a stack of service records regarding alignment issues, tire wear and the truck pulling and overcorrecting when steering instead of going back to 0. 3 different dealerships... I'll be back in contact with the atty pretty soon
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the buy back program leans toward the consumer big time in Cali and i dont see why an attorney needs to get involved. im not sure how the process works but it should be pro consumer  why pay an attorney unless you have to.  how did you initiate this buyback claim and to whom? 

 
John@Outfront said:
the buy back program leans toward the consumer big time in Cali and i dont see why an attorney needs to get involved. im not sure how the process works but it should be pro consumer  why pay an attorney unless you have to.  how did you initiate this buyback claim and to whom? 
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i went directly to Ford, in this case the atty doesn't charge the consumer. They charge Ford the fees if/when they win the case. I can only tell you what I'm being told, and the outcome is definitely NOT geared towards the consumer.

 
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Orange_R said:
i went directly to Ford, in this case the atty doesn't charge the consumer. They charge Ford the fees if/when they win the case. I can only tell you what I'm being told, and the outcome is definitely NOT geared towards the consumer.
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I used a lemon law attorney straight out of yellow pages and they didn't charge me a penny. 

 
Probably throwing chit against the wall to see if it sticks. Make your position clear (if you haven’t already), support it with current market prices (which should be nearly new anyway) and stand firm. 

Then, attorney. :biggrin:

 
Rockwood said:
Probably throwing chit against the wall to see if it sticks. Make your position clear (if you haven’t already), support it with current market prices (which should be nearly new anyway) and stand firm. 

Then, attorney. :biggrin:
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I priced new F150 Lariat's yesterday, $68k :scared:

 
Crusty said:
New Truck prices are 
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Rockwood said:
And your exact truck (2018 whatever whatever)?  I can't imagine it's "depreciated" much from MSRP new.  
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I have a 2018 F150 Lariat and it has been increasing in value as I rack up the miles.  LOL!

I get at least 2 emails a month from my local dealer asking me to trade it in.  I would have done it if the pricing to replace my truck was not insane.   

 
Sand Shark said:
I have a 2018 F150 Lariat and it has been increasing in value as I rack up the miles.  LOL!

I get at least 2 emails a month from my local dealer asking me to trade it in.  I would have done it if the pricing to replace my truck was not insane.   
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That's what I call a "2 Monrovian Lady" Deal....you want it...but there's a price to be paid :lol:  

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Lord of War fans will get it.

 
Sand Shark said:
I have a 2018 F150 Lariat and it has been increasing in value as I rack up the miles.  LOL!

I get at least 2 emails a month from my local dealer asking me to trade it in.  I would have done it if the pricing to replace my truck was not insane.   
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mine's a '19 w/34k

 
Sand Shark said:
It might be worth close to what you paid for it.  LOL!

I have a '18 with a lot more miles, 88K
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That's what I mean: don't get wrapped up on depreciation unless they gave you a price that's 5 years ago depreciation.  Right now, "depreciation" is like $10 on a 3 year old truck...

 
Rockwood said:
That's what I mean: don't get wrapped up on depreciation unless they gave you a price that's 5 years ago depreciation.  Right now, "depreciation" is like $10 on a 3 year old truck...
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I am just glad I do not need to buy a new truck or car right now.  The ones that are making out really good are the people that leased a car 3 years ago.   Their cars are worth way more the residual buyout.  

 
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