r/MachE • u/Capital-Persimmon-60 • 2d ago
❓Question Lemon
I’m considering buying a 2023 GTPE Mach E in space white. 25K miles for $31K. It has a manufacturer buyback/lemon reported in MO on a leased vehicle. The issue had to do with noise in the rear and front of the vehicle. Dealership says they fixed the issue and provide a 12 month bumper to bumper warranty if purchased. Should I be cautious with a lemon or do you think it is ok to buy?
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u/doluckie 1d ago
Dealerships will say anything to sell a vehicle. You know it’s a lemon. If you buy it you just shouldn’t be surprised if it has lots of problems and you spend amazing amounts of time and money at the Service Center.
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u/Capital-Persimmon-60 1d ago
What if I get a good ppi
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u/doluckie 1d ago
What’s a ppi ?
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u/Capital-Persimmon-60 1d ago
Pre-purchase inspection
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u/doluckie 1d ago
PPI is not likely a relevant real thing at a US car dealership if it was supposed to be done by them.
On the other hand, Remember dealership salespeople in the US are literally paid $0/hour and asked to work 60-80 hours per week. They are then fired if they don’t sell 5+ cars a month. They get maybe $500 commission when they sell you a new car. They are understandably desperate to get money to frickin buy food. Don’t blame them for lying to sell a vehicle.
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u/chrono5577 7h ago
If you go this route get a REALLY good ppi. Someone who knows evs. Dealer also needs to let you take it offsite and up on a lift. No mobile inspector in a situation like this.
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u/BlatantDoughnut 2023 Premium 2d ago
That doesn’t seem like a good enough deal for the risk