I bought a 2000 Firebird TransAm WS6 on EBAY auction item #2435237511 for $14,100. This car would not pass a State inspection in Massachusetts. With all the missing and damaged pieces, I am sure that it would not pass in Texas either. His glowing descriptions are not justifiable given all the missing parts, broken items and non-functional pieces of the car which the dealer, Ricky Smith Pontiac-GMC identified as a REPOSSESSED car.
The key to this purchase were the glowing comments on the condition and drivability of this car. He certainly convinced me that he was selling a premiere, pristine Firebird, which is obviously not the case.
My expenses not including maintenance are as follows:
What is NOT Maintenance Amount Reason Jack Assembly, Handle and Hold Down 151.00 All this was missing; even used cars come with this — Set of Keys, with Remote for Factory Alarm 115.00 Advertised the Security system.
Without the remote FOB, there is NO security system! —
Catalytic Converter (Check Engine Light On) 525.00 The "Check Engine" light is on continuously. Item is dented and non-functional; you must disclose this — Both 3rd Brake Light Bulbs 15.00
Could not pass Inspection (in Texas or Mass.) —
Horn Inop 60.00
Could not pass Inspection (in Texas or Mass.) — Front Brake Replacement and Rotor Resurface 275.00 —Right Front Wheel Bearing Assembly 355.00
Clasified as maint.By me but does not conform to the EBAY Item Description — Wheel Stud, Lug Nut, and Replace Wheel Locks (no LUG Key) 40.00 —
Did not indicate that the nut key was missing; no way to remove wheels! — Rear Brake Rotors 440.00 — Left Front and Right Rear Rims (Bent) 240.00 Advertised Feature is not a feature when bent — Exhaust System from Y-Pipe (Hitting Driveshaft and Trunk) 705.00 —
Missing Owner's manual 34.95 Did not indicate that this was missing — Broken Low beam - driver side 36.75 Could not pass Inspection (in Texas or Mass.) — Noted on DAS shipping document; Large paint scape on front bumper, paint missing. Got estimate from from 2 shops 956.32 Pre shipping paint damage that was described as inexpensive to fix. — Air Conditioner does not run 200.00 AC COLD ALL OPTIONS WORK GREAT - NOT when the cable is broken. — Front Sway Bar Bracket broken & Sway Bar bent 309.24
Sub-total 4,458.26
Tax 5% 222.91
4,681.17
Excess Paypal 18.33 Paypal (3.5%-2.2% * 1410)
Excess Fees 100.00 Your document states $50 not $150
Legal Fees 400.00
TOTAL 5,199.50
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