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Posted: 4/23/2002 12:48:21 AM EDT
I just bought a used car and I am having the usual second thoughts. How long do you have to take a purchase that is financed back and say forget it!
Link Posted: 4/23/2002 1:03:50 AM EDT
[#1]
That really depends on state law.  In Colorado you generally have 72 hours to cancel a major purchase.
Link Posted: 4/23/2002 4:33:04 AM EDT
[#2]
In Ohio you have 3 days...

check your state laws
Link Posted: 4/23/2002 4:58:03 AM EDT
[#3]
If its in your possession,you own it.That's the USED CAR DEALERS MOTTO!
Link Posted: 4/23/2002 5:03:47 AM EDT
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I just bought a used car and I am having the usual second thoughts. How long do you have to take a purchase that is financed back and say forget it!
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I wouldn't exactly call it "usual". I don't think I've ever regretted buying a car or anything else expensive like that. In fact, I don't think I know anybody that has ever taken a new car back because they simply decided they didn't want it. I would call that unusual.
Link Posted: 4/23/2002 5:36:00 AM EDT
[#5]
In most states, cars are specifically exempted from the statutes that allow you to reconsider a purchase by a certain time. If you just take it back to the dealer, throw them the keys and walk away, it's called a voluntary repossession, and will not do your credit any good. YMMV.
Link Posted: 4/23/2002 5:40:27 AM EDT
[#6]
According to a friend who is a salseman at a local dealership:  New car - three days "buyers remorse."  Used car - you own it.

That applies only in FL.

Eddie
Link Posted: 4/23/2002 5:45:11 AM EDT
[#7]
New - 3 days , if you bought a used one  "as-is" then its yours dude .
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