When your bike is not what it's supposed to be

**orangeback** · 30th April 2011, 21:47

Ive bought a bike of retard me (trade me)
It was advertised as a 2003 DRZ400
sweet its the year i wanted with a kick start and big carb.
2 weeks on now, i have a friend over that bought one new & points out a couple little things that differed from his.
Start's me thinking

I look into it , look back though his history , 4 trade back on his feed back , he bought it as a 2002 , look at that guys trade around that time, he bought it as a 2001, ends there but no, do a chassis check its a 2000.
"fu*k me i'll be able to sell it as a 2004 as it getting younger the more owners it has."

I can under stand being a year out but three ,not lying with me to good now , i've probably over payed 800-1200 to much for a 11 year old bike.
ps. im happy with bike just not being mislead, and what i've paid compared to others on the market, ive probably paid the highest price for a 2000 in ages.
What your thought on this????????????

**Latte** · 30th April 2011, 21:50

If you can prove he knew it wasn't a 2003 - I'd have him, threaten small claims etc. It's fraud.

**orangeback** · 30th April 2011, 22:00

in that case i can, as he advertised it as and 03 and he bought it as an 02, trade me record everything it ever sold.

**Taz** · 30th April 2011, 22:03

I'll give you $1500 for it.

**superman** · 30th April 2011, 22:04

Has it been deregistered for a long time? No plate to car jam or anything before you bought it?

**DR650gary** · 30th April 2011, 22:07

I am not a solicitor, but in my opinion under the Auction rules the goods must be as described and fit for the purpose for which they are intended. You would/should have success in the small claims court (Disputes Tribunal) and that would be a cheaper option. What do the papers say? I bought a 2008 DR650 last year but the owner declared to me that it was a 2007, just the usual Suzuki crap where they keep carrying the bike over and register it the year they sell in from the dealership.

I would suggest you email the seller, Trademe will insist on that, and ask for either a full refund or an price adjustment.

Cheers

**James Deuce** · 30th April 2011, 22:11

People always take the shittiest route and straight up people just get taken advantage of. People suck, learn your lesson and move on or start getting used to just how shitty people can get when they call themselves "lawyers" or "businessmen"

**FJRider** · 30th April 2011, 22:11

Another Trademe "I believe everything I read " dork .... not our problem ....

A 10 minute check of the engine numbers would have sussed THAT out ...

**orangeback** · 30th April 2011, 22:13

Originally Posted by Taz

I'll give you $1500 for it.

i dont think i need to donate you 2k + what ive spent on it as well

**orangeback** · 30th April 2011, 22:13

Originally Posted by superman

Has it been deregistered for a long time? No plate to car jam or anything before you bought it?

dirt model no paper work

**FJRider** · 30th April 2011, 22:15

Originally Posted by orangeback

i dont think i need to donate you 2k + what ive spent on it as well

Enjoy YOUR bike then ...

**superman** · 30th April 2011, 22:41

Originally Posted by orangeback

dirt model no paper work

Excuse my noobness on dirt bikes

**robo555** · 1st May 2011, 00:14

Use engine/frame number to confirm the year. Get your paper work in tact and it sounds like a sure win at Disputes Tribunal. Ask for the difference in price for the 3yr difference.

**onearmedbandit** · 1st May 2011, 01:01

Originally Posted by DR650gary

I bought a 2008 DR650 last year but the owner declared to me that it was a 2007, just the usual Suzuki crap where they keep carrying the bike over and register it the year they sell in from the dealership.

You really think that's limited to Suzuki? Have a look at any new vehicle on a yard and tell me if it's registered, with the exception of demo's (and even then a lot just put on dealer plates). What do you think happens if that 2011 Holden/Toyota/Subaru/BMW/Honda/Kawasaki/Suzuki/Ducati doesn't sell in 2011?