Today, I found out that the car I got a great deal on a few days ago, needs a new transmission. I'm now the proud owner of a very large and very expensive paperweight. FML
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Today, after hours of waiting and $300 spent, I find out my transmission is dying. My car is old, so the price of rebuilding it is more than it's worth. That's money well spent. FML
Today, the transmission on my brand new car went out. I bought it last month when the transmission on my old car went out. FML
Today, I sold my wife's old car because I bought her a newer and nicer one. On the way back home from the sale, the transmission went out in her new one. FML
Today, I bought a car. Made a down payment and everything. Have the papers saying it’s mine, only to find out a few hours later it was sold right before I bought it. FML
Today, being the man of the house, I decided to work on the car. Long story short, there's a towel in my transmission. FML
Today, I replaced the fog lights on my car and completely filled my gas tank. $50+ later, the transmission decided it wanted to go out. FML
Today, I bought my very first car that I spent years saving for. A few hours after I signed all the papers, I let my boyfriend go for a test drive. He totaled it. FML
Today, it's been 8 months since I was downsized and have been having a hard time finding work, despite a good work history and education. Today, I found out that my car needs a new transmission ($4k - $6k). Sometimes, things stink and you just have to laugh. FML
Today, I finally bought a car, after saving up for a year. My dealer had told me it was a good buy, so I snapped it up then and there. On the way home, the rear axle practically fell out of the car due to frame rot. My dealer wants to buy the car back at half the price. FML
Today, I bought a new $10,000 car since my old one broke down. Today, I also found out the old one wasn’t starting because i never had it in park. FML
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kakarot2 11
Should have asked for the carfax :P
TBelle4Ever 15
That is probably why you got a good deal!
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Comments (119)
TheStoryOfWazza 9
Simple, just take the car back and jam it down the throat of the person that sold you it. :)
Awahso 25
Jam the car...? Erm, that would be quite the sight.
blubberfish 10
54 - It was a hot wheels car, shouldn't be too difficult
bestCOMMENT 5
And there are no laws in the USA to guarantee your car gets sorted our? Unlucky. :(
JustKittyKat 24
You didn't think to look into it first?
choff47436 4
Should of had a mechanic check it over before you bought it
laden_swallow09 35
*Should've had
Spectre529 12
sometimes, things are too good to be true. you arent the only one OP
graffitied_love 20
Judging by your username you'll be taking the bus for a while
DeadxManxWalking 27
"Two Ton Paperweight" by Psychostick
dwc2134 5
Caveat emptor. Unless you have something of a legally binding nature stating that you will receive this vehicle, for this price, in this condition, and if X is a problem within X amount of time it will be the sellers responsibility, you're SOL. Used cars don't often come with warranties for a reason, friend. I'm gonna have to vote YDI, or at the very least NOT FYL. Shit like this happens, take some of the cash you saved and get a new transmission. Also, worth noting, the less you pay for a car, especially under value, the more you'll be paying to get it fixed. Common sense.
devydev92 5
You always have to do your research when investing your money in something! Especially a car haha
motoxraceman2345 1
Should have had it checked out. Buyer beware.