Gino,a used car salesman,tells BillyBob while test driving a restored '64 Mustang,"BillyBob,this car is a chick magnet!" So BillyBob buys the Mustang,but later is not satisfied because no girls want to go riding with BillyBob.BillyBob threatens to sue Gino.What result?

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Gino's statement about the car being a "chick magnet" is considered sales puffery, which is exaggerated or subjective statements that are not meant to be taken literally or as guarantees. BillyBob cannot sue Gino because the statement does not constitute an express warranty or an implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. Additionally, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act only regulates warranties and does not apply to sales puffery.

Gino,a Used Car Salesman,tells BillyBob While Test Driving a Restored