Sad sight at a county fair - Smart Car of America Forums : Smart Car Forum

unicycle · 08-03-2008, 12:49 AM

At our local fair, I saw a large number of animals tied up in a barn, people gawking at them, occ'ly petting them. No one was unkind, but it's always sad, really, when you think about it. Except the bunnies. Those things were just made to be stared at in a cage - they're so cute! (Just kidding.)

Then my kids and I walked 50 feet over to where some car dealership from Kingston, NY was showing off its wares. There was a large number of cars parked outside, people gawking at them, occ'ly petting them. One of them was a yellow smart fortwo.

That poor little car didn't stand a chance. It wanted to run free, ride with the big boys and girls, but instead it was forced to sit there while sweaty dudes still holding their corndogs got inside to check out its roominess. It nearly made me cry.

Here's the rub: This car isn't being sold new -- it's for sale "as is." And this "as is" state specifies that its warranty is no longer valid! The dealer bought it just to sell it and probably wasn't even the original owner. Too boot, the car has 500 miles on it, and the seats were already dirty (did I mention the corndogs?). Oh, and the price? "Well over $20,000," according to the salesman who didn't actually share what his boss actually wants for the car.

I don't think they're going to get over $20k. After all, who'd be stupid enough to buy a newish car with NO WARRANTY?

Whoever buys it, let us know how long it takes to get out the corndog and sunscreen smell. And how much over $20,000 you paid....

2smartArizona · 08-03-2008, 01:20 AM

No warranty???? Sounds like it fell off of a truck.

jefferios · 08-03-2008, 03:46 PM

Was the shifter stuck in park?

Kermit · 08-03-2008, 05:31 PM

Sunscreen smell? I didn't think the sunscreen smells on the Passion. On another thread it was mentioned the cars might smell funny due to their origin - I was thinking it may smell like Wine & Cheese (or Cheese and Wine).

Hopefully no one gives them any $ for it.

grwhitaker · 08-03-2008, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bum-bling-B

Sunscreen smell? I didn't think the sunscreen smells on the Passion. On another thread it was mentioned the cars might smell funny due to their origin - I was thinking it may smell like Wine & Cheese (or Cheese and Wine).

Hopefully no one gives them any $ for it.

I think that some of the posts on the forum tend to be more Whine and Cheese...

The GMan · 08-04-2008, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by unicycle

Here's the rub: This car isn't being sold new -- it's for sale "as is." And this "as is" state specifies that its warranty is no longer valid!

The Original (albit 2 year) warranty should still be honored, right? That's a manufacturer warranty and it shouldn't matter who owns it. When a car dealer says "No Warranty" it means that the dealership doesn't offer any other warranty. You should still be able to take it to a smart service center for warranty repairs.

BobDiaz · 08-04-2008, 07:58 PM

Reminds me of the time many years back, when I was looking for a new car, I found a nice one at a local dealer... When I opened the door, the smell of stale tobacco smoke almost made me throw up, the car had about 5,000 miles on it, and it was called, "a dealer demo".

The salesman stopped me and said, "No problem, because I can get you a REALLY good deal on this car!!!" OK, let's hear it... It turned out the "really good deal" was only $200 off the list price. WOW, does this guy think I have STUPID printed on my forehead? He's trying to sell me a USED car for a new car price and not even a very good price at that.

Bob Diaz

BeSmart · 08-04-2008, 08:08 PM

450 or 451?

Big Panda · 08-04-2008, 08:10 PM

the warranty is with the manufacturer, NOT the dealer. the dealer posts 'no warranty' to cover themselves. this does NOT void the warranty with the manufacturer.

only the manufacturer can void the manufacturers warranty.

(of course if it's a 451....a 450? you're on your own.)

tjmodz · 08-04-2008, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by The GMan

The Original (albit 2 year) warranty should still be honored, right? That's a manufacturer warranty and it shouldn't matter who owns it. When a car dealer says "No Warranty" it means that the dealership doesn't offer any other warranty. You should still be able to take it to a smart service center for warranty repairs.

I thought on the reservation form where they ask for your driver's license # there is wording to the effect that the person making the reservation is the one who must purchase the vehicle and that you are not a dealer?

Could be why the warranty is not valid? Just a thought.