Billy, I'm not even close to understanding how you can say I'm accusing you of anything? If you meant that post for me. FYI, Everything I've posted was Going on What you've posted!
1. You started the Thread on a public forum. Right?
2 You're the one accusing the man of selling you a dud car (err your friend) You're the one making accusations!
3.You're the one who got Smart and Told folks to stay out of it!
4. You haven't given the whole story! What did you expect people to post!
5. If you want people to At least find out the whole story as you've put it then DO TELL!
What is it exactly that you want? People to feel sorry for you? You claim you're wanting to warn people about this guy right? Well then tell them why instead of just posting Half of the Story!
If you think folks will change their minds and offer up some sympathy my guess is sure they might be sorry it happened but they'll still think it was your fault. Not to be mean but it is your fault. You went to a little off the road car lot and you bought a used car without a warranty.
You had several Warning Signs right there! Little off the road Car lot! Used Car on that lot! No Warranty from the salesmen. Dude RED lights a flashing!
Personally speaking, I hate it happened I really do. I hate to see anyone taken advantage of. I'd add I have no idea who you are or if this really happened. If it did, I hate it for you and hope you can at least find yourself a car that gets you good services. I got no idea but I'd guess you're a young man who just wanted to help your friend out but you didn't know really because you just didn't have a lot of experience. Really nobody has a lot of experience buying cars. Old age says Don't Buy a Car from a little off the wall lot. Never ever buy a Car without a Warranty new or used! You can mark this down as life lesson learned and say you've aged about 10 years!
So it is what it is you got burned take it and trade it in at a reputable car lot that's about all you can do. Or take the guy to small claims court and hope for the best. Even if you don't win you'd still put the guy to some troubles. Just you talking about going to court might scare him into giving you your money back who knows. I doubt it but you never know. Maybe he'll do the right thing if you go sit down and talk to him.
Way, way to many car lots out there that offer warranties. They'll sell a car with no down payments, finance a car to about anyone good credit, bad credit or whatever and they're reputable dealerships. Just remember that!
Anyways, I wish you the best of luck! Be safe riding that bike because a lot of people are like Car Salesmen they'll take advantage of you on the road and kill you without even a thought afterward.