I believe what you said makes complete sense but I just have to ask. Have any of these Bronco owners that have been abused by this Alabama seller actually banded together and compiled their information and went to the law?---or have they just complained about it. I'm on their side of the issue but let's see them do something about it other than type their frustrations.
When they do this and he get's busted and put out of business---that's really something to talk about.
We're in total agreement there brother! I've said in a couple posts, compile all the communications, get a qualified inspection by a reputable shop along with a list of needed repairs, list the items that were outright lies or not what was represented and then visit the authorities. That said, I think a couple of them have started that process. There's not a whole lot we can do here that will get their situations resolved except give advice and warn others.
I'm generally not mean but I am stubborn and if it was me I would find any way I could to make him pay. I'd be checking with the state to see how many vehicles you can sell without a dealers license and then turn the dogs on him from the "I've sold 30 Bronco's" comment. If nothing else you make him defend himself. As was said earlier, the IRS might be interested in some of his dealings. To me the biggest thing is that he shipped something across state lines for $$$ and did not send what he was paid for - that right there seems like mail fraud and it would only take one item on the vehicle that was mis-represented to prove fraud start that ball rolling and send him to visit the Butt Pirates.
Oh, there I go, getting all worked up...sorry, people like that just make me mad.