'01 Proton Abandoned

[Moncha]

Depends on what the deal is... I might be lookin for a little brother

[MSHardeman]

I'll take a look, and take some pictures if they'll let me get to it and report back later.

[Andrey]

I might be interested....

[WyrreJ]

I bet the guy paid full MSRP and like many before him ended up really regretting it. I'm betting that he was underwater on the loan - and if Isuzu's asking price really is the remaining balance on the loan, its going to be above market value.

[mbeach]

Isuzu (if that is in fact the leinholder -which I doubt) only has one option if someone doesn't pick it up.

They'll be forced to drop it at an auction, for whatever they can get. I suppose they'll try to go after the original purchaser for the difference afterwards.
By abandoning the vehicle, he's lost all right to demand a fair price. The leinholder could sell it for a dollar if they wanted to. It's still his responsibility to pay for it.
Offer to take it off their hands for $10 or $12k maximum. I'll bet they jump on it.

Another thought -if the guy can't pay his bills, what kind of shape is the truck going to be in..?

[etlsport]

yea anyone who would just leave any car isnt the kind of person who would take care of said car.... especially something as rare and unique as a proton, and the VX is a car that requires extra TLC.. doesnt sound like this guy would give normal care to a car

.. although theres also the possibility that he didnt want to leave it there.. (God forbid) a tragedy or something..

[biju]

Went with MSHardeman today to the dealership to take a peek after lunch... well, taking a *peek* is relative... We could only see it from a distance as they wouldn't let us get close to it in the back lot cage. (bizzare...)

I'll let Mark give more details on the situation - but I need to say this:

A terrible sight it was - seeing this beautiful VX caged, aging, dirty, and surrounded by a knee high jungle of weeds. Just sad...

-biju.