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)
SamCrow 1
Bring it back and tell them u will sue
mecca512 4
If u getting a good deal & things are going "your way" something is wrong.
lambda_fml 40
well alteast you wont lose your important papers!
marlboro_man93 0
YDI you can usually tell when the transmission is slipping dipshit
wyatt174 2
I know that feel. I bought a 2012 Rio earlier this year and after 2000 miles the engine blew. The dealership is refusing to fix it stating that I must have sabotaged my own car. They voided all my warranties. I still owe $12000. It's my only car and my school is 2 hours away.
nancyschmancy 9
3 you must be from California. I swear California should change their state motto to "I will sue you" state.
Neatfellen 0
there is a lemon law, and if they didnt tell u the tranny was wrecked u can make them take it back and give ur money back
nancyschmancy 9
For all you brainiacs telling op to use the lemon law. . . Lemon law is to protect customers against a vehicle that has multiple problems and usually applies to new or certified pre-owned. You can't buy a used car, have it break down, and sue the manufacturer. Lemon law doesn't work that way in any state.
firefox13 2
Same thing just happened to me but I don't need a transmission, I need a new motor!
srgspartan117 8
I know how you feel, y cousin gave me his truck free of charge but it was in an accident an needs a new transmission or rear axle, or even new rear break housings