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Success story
I brought my 2000 a month ago. I had a PPI completed, and it was noted that CEL had been recently reset (very thorough inspection - inspector noted that the drive cycles had not been completed!). I had written into the sales contract that if the CEL came on within 1 month or 1000 miles, the seller would be responsible for the bill. Sure enough - drove it for 40 miles, and the light came on. Took it to an independent service shop (2 blocks up the road!), they checked codes and it was the MAS. Total job was around $600 (vs $800 - $1000 at the dealer). Called the seller, we discussed amicably, and he agreed reimbursement. Of course, the proof is in receiving the check..... I got it today!! Big ups to the dealer... now if only I could get my title (its on the way...).
Lessons - $150 for a PPI is money well spent. Any agreements get written and signatured by both parties. And if something does go wrong, politeness goes a long way!!
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