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1BADLS3 · 02-25-2011, 10:40 PM

So, last weekend, I helped my sister find a new car and make a deal. I found her a low-mileage Ford Explorer that she absolutely loved.

It's a 2010 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4x4, 2100 miles. Was a previous Ford 'program' car (no, not a rental). Negotiated a great deal, $27,5. Basically a brand new car and a smoking deal.

One week passed by today. She just got a call from the Ford Dealer, and they told her they have to take the car back.

No, nothing is wrong with the financing. The car, for whatever reason, cannot be sold or licensed in the state of Washington. They stated it had something to do with the emissions.

Sure enough, in the engine bay is a sticker that says the vehicle is not legal for sale in states that require cars to meet 'California Emissions Standards' (apparently Washington is a state that also requires CA standards). It's written in our state laws that used cars newer than 2009, less than 7500 miles, that do not meet CA standards cannot be titled in this state.

Does this even sound legit? The dealership said that all 5 of these Explorers (they bought 5 exactly alike, from the same supplier, all with less than 5k miles) had to be taken back.

I'm pretty much speechless. Has anyone encountered anything like this before? Recommendations on what to do?

02-25-2011, 10:40 PM	#1
1BADLS3 Drives: Sold: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 1,896	Car being taken back by dealer??? What?? So, last weekend, I helped my sister find a new car and make a deal. I found her a low-mileage Ford Explorer that she absolutely loved. It's a 2010 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4x4, 2100 miles. Was a previous Ford 'program' car (no, not a rental). Negotiated a great deal, $27,5. Basically a brand new car and a smoking deal. One week passed by today. She just got a call from the Ford Dealer, and they told her they have to take the car back. No, nothing is wrong with the financing. The car, for whatever reason, cannot be sold or licensed in the state of Washington. They stated it had something to do with the emissions. Sure enough, in the engine bay is a sticker that says the vehicle is not legal for sale in states that require cars to meet 'California Emissions Standards' (apparently Washington is a state that also requires CA standards). It's written in our state laws that used cars newer than 2009, less than 7500 miles, that do not meet CA standards cannot be titled in this state. Does this even sound legit? The dealership said that all 5 of these Explorers (they bought 5 exactly alike, from the same supplier, all with less than 5k miles) had to be taken back. I'm pretty much speechless. Has anyone encountered anything like this before? Recommendations on what to do?