Florida Lemon Law

ChuckBMW3 · 09-21-2010, 08:46 PM

My girlfriend's sister is trying to lemon her e93 335i. It has had the HPFP replaced at least 5 times and has broken down on numerous occasions. The only problem is that it's 2 1/2 years old with over 30,000 miles. Does anyone know if it is still possible to lemon a car this old?

ChuckBMW3 · 09-21-2010, 08:46 PM

Also, the car was purchased brand new.

cb1111 · 09-21-2010, 09:14 PM

Contact a lemon lawyer in Florida - there are 34 zillion in the phone book. Only they can give you definitive information.

EHDEN · 09-22-2010, 01:31 AM

i believe it does not matter. if it is still under warranty and the same issue is not resolved after 3 times the same exact issue breaks..it goes into the lemon law act ... but again..what do i know..i'm no lawyer.

Chewy734 · 09-22-2010, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by cb1111

Contact a lemon lawyer in Florida - there are 34 zillion in the phone book. Only they can give you definitive information.

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ChuckBMW3 · 09-22-2010, 10:01 AM

Thanks for the responses everyone. I all ready told her to call a lemon lawyer, but i figured with all the knowledge on e90post, I would also ask around here for any extra info...

dtc100 · 09-22-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ChuckBMW3

Thanks for the responses everyone. I all ready told her to call a lemon lawyer, but i figured with all the knowledge on e90post, I would also ask around here for any extra info...

Lemon Law only covers the defects initially happened during the first 18 months of the warranty, don't quote me on it, talk to a Lemon Law Attorney, not any attorney, has to be a Lemon Law attorney. Attorneys not practicing Lemon Law have no clue.

techlogik · 09-22-2010, 01:45 PM

I believe as long as you are the ORIGINAL owner and in the first 24 months. 2.5yrs is out of the time limit. FL Lemon law kind of sucks in this regard.

It's online...

http://www.carlemon.com/lemon/FL_law.html

Seminole · 09-22-2010, 02:01 PM

Obviously talk to a lawyer like everyone has said, but if the problem had originally occurred within the first 24 months it may still count. Someone who is an expert can give you better advice.

dtc100 · 09-22-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Seminole

Obviously talk to a lawyer like everyone has said, but if the problem had originally occurred within the first 24 months it may still count. Someone who is an expert can give you better advice.

My recollection was incorrect then, 24 months not 18 months. It has been a few years since my buyback. The attorney fees and court cost provisions might be specific to the CA Lemon Law.

Seminole · 09-22-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dtc100

My recollection was incorrect then, 24 months not 18 months. It has been a few years since my buyback. The attorney fees and court cost provisions might be specific to the CA Lemon Law.

FL is 24 months, in CA it might very well be 18.

brocken · 09-22-2010, 05:12 PM

http://myfloridalegal.com/pages.nsf/...256CC900599FB4

Straight from your Florida Attorney General.

If anybody has questions on their state lemon laws, go to your Atty General's page first for the official document.
Answers all the questions.

dtc100 · 09-22-2010, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Seminole

FL is 24 months, in CA it might very well be 18.

Not likely but I haven't had time to check. If the state adds more to the federal law, it is usually more stringent provisions.

One thing is critical, need to talk to a Lemon Law attorney (actually more than one if you can find more) in your state. Simply reading the law yourself will not be enough, not that you should not read it, but the attorneys will be able to tell you whether you have a case or not, or how strong the case is.

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ChuckBMW3 Lieutenant 12 Rep 433 Posts Drives: f30 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	Florida Lemon Law My girlfriend's sister is trying to lemon her e93 335i. It has had the HPFP replaced at least 5 times and has broken down on numerous occasions. The only problem is that it's 2 1/2 years old with over 30,000 miles. Does anyone know if it is still possible to lemon a car this old? __________________ f30 335i: Current e92 335i: Sold 10/29/2015 e90 328i: Sold 12/7/2013
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ChuckBMW3 Lieutenant 12 Rep 433 Posts Drives: f30 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	Also, the car was purchased brand new. __________________ f30 335i: Current e92 335i: Sold 10/29/2015 e90 328i: Sold 12/7/2013
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cb1111 I ask the questions you're afraid to ask. 44 Rep 2,489 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DC iTrader: (2)	Contact a lemon lawyer in Florida - there are 34 zillion in the phone book. Only they can give you definitive information.
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EHDEN Brigadier General 394 Rep 3,893 Posts Drives: 435i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 435i [7.00]	i believe it does not matter. if it is still under warranty and the same issue is not resolved after 3 times the same exact issue breaks..it goes into the lemon law act ... but again..what do i know..i'm no lawyer. __________________
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ChuckBMW3 Lieutenant 12 Rep 433 Posts Drives: f30 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the responses everyone. I all ready told her to call a lemon lawyer, but i figured with all the knowledge on e90post, I would also ask around here for any extra info... __________________ f30 335i: Current e92 335i: Sold 10/29/2015 e90 328i: Sold 12/7/2013
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techlogik Lieutenant Colonel 70 Rep 1,565 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i Dravit Grey Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	I believe as long as you are the ORIGINAL owner and in the first 24 months. 2.5yrs is out of the time limit. FL Lemon law kind of sucks in this regard. It's online... http://www.carlemon.com/lemon/FL_law.html __________________ 2020 M340i: Dravit Grey Mettalic. Loaded.
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brocken Captain 34 Rep 616 Posts Drives: X3MC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (5)	http://myfloridalegal.com/pages.nsf/...256CC900599FB4 Straight from your Florida Attorney General. If anybody has questions on their state lemon laws, go to your Atty General's page first for the official document. Answers all the questions.
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