When buying long distance, any things one should know?
03-01-2008, 01:24 PM
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When buying long distance, any things one should know?
Looking very seriously at a car that is on the boat and due to arrive at the dealer on Monday or Tuesday.
The car would be put on a flatbed and driven ~125 miles to my home after the dealer does the PPI and preps/details the car.
Anything I should look out for? Any additional terms I should put in the purchase order before signing it?
Obviously I have no way of seeing or inspecting the car in person, once I send the check and then they send the car, I am pretty much going on faith that the car is OK. I am somewhat heartened by the fact that the car is not at the dealer yet so it will not have been test driven by a customer, or had a chance to be messed with.
I'm just looking for anything else I can do to protect myself and would appreciate feedback from those experienced in buying remotely.
The car would be put on a flatbed and driven ~125 miles to my home after the dealer does the PPI and preps/details the car.
Anything I should look out for? Any additional terms I should put in the purchase order before signing it?
Obviously I have no way of seeing or inspecting the car in person, once I send the check and then they send the car, I am pretty much going on faith that the car is OK. I am somewhat heartened by the fact that the car is not at the dealer yet so it will not have been test driven by a customer, or had a chance to be messed with.
I'm just looking for anything else I can do to protect myself and would appreciate feedback from those experienced in buying remotely.
03-01-2008, 02:07 PM
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Why cant you just go to the dealer and check it out when it gets there?
I would make sure that it is exactly what you want before you sign on the dotted line for some you havent seen.
Also, why the rush on closing the deal on a dealer ordered car? Most p-cars sit on the lot for months (dealer ordered of course) before they are sold esp. in the winter. And 125miles is not a long way to go. Also there are tons of 997 there to choose from so dont fret that this is the "one and only" one out there, its not.
I would make sure that it is exactly what you want before you sign on the dotted line for some you havent seen.
Also, why the rush on closing the deal on a dealer ordered car? Most p-cars sit on the lot for months (dealer ordered of course) before they are sold esp. in the winter. And 125miles is not a long way to go. Also there are tons of 997 there to choose from so dont fret that this is the "one and only" one out there, its not.
03-01-2008, 02:19 PM
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What happens if you see a scratch here, or a rubber weather strip that's off just a bit there, or a few drops of oil ? Will you still be willing to fork over a check for 80-90 grand then? Going to the dealeship during the day time and completely inspecting the entire car inside and out and then taking the car for a nice leisurely test ride is a must..or..well...highly recommended. If at that time something doesn't seem right, your money's still in your pocket and your old trusty ride knows the way home.
Just a suggestion. Good luck.
p.s. If you buy, get a 4 wheel alignment immediately. I drove my 987S for 3500 miles and noticed the rears were completely worn while the fronts were mint. The dealer put the car on the rack and found the toe adjustment was out. Fortunately, Porshce sprung for a new set of rear tires. Lesson learned when I picked up my 911.
Just a suggestion. Good luck.
p.s. If you buy, get a 4 wheel alignment immediately. I drove my 987S for 3500 miles and noticed the rears were completely worn while the fronts were mint. The dealer put the car on the rack and found the toe adjustment was out. Fortunately, Porshce sprung for a new set of rear tires. Lesson learned when I picked up my 911.
03-01-2008, 02:19 PM
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If you absolutely can't get to the dealer, I would have it shipped via enclosed trailer, but that's just me. But, I would surely make every effort to see it before you take delivery. I bought mine long distance and didn't see it before I took delivery. There were a few cosmetic issues that I had repaired at the seller's expense.
03-01-2008, 02:20 PM
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Why cant you just go to the dealer and check it out when it gets there?
I would make sure that it is exactly what you want before you sign on the dotted line for some you havent seen.
Also, why the rush on closing the deal on a dealer ordered car? Most p-cars sit on the lot for months (dealer ordered of course) before they are sold esp. in the winter. And 125miles is not a long way to go. Also there are tons of 997 there to choose from so dont fret that this is the "one and only" one out there, its not.
I would make sure that it is exactly what you want before you sign on the dotted line for some you havent seen.
Also, why the rush on closing the deal on a dealer ordered car? Most p-cars sit on the lot for months (dealer ordered of course) before they are sold esp. in the winter. And 125miles is not a long way to go. Also there are tons of 997 there to choose from so dont fret that this is the "one and only" one out there, its not.
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03-01-2008, 05:28 PM
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Thank you. Do you recall roughly what the cost was? They both seem to have very good credentials. I wonder what they'd charge for a 125 mile trip.
To the folks who keep saying go pick it up, please understand that I can *not* do that. due to my schedule, end of story
To the folks who keep saying go pick it up, please understand that I can *not* do that. due to my schedule, end of story
03-02-2008, 02:05 AM
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I bought my GT3 in Chicago and drove it back.
My buddy bought his 968 from Tulsa and we drove it back - 1765 miles.
125 is nothin'.
Go look at it.
Trust nothing the dealer says unless you verify.
My buddy bought his 968 from Tulsa and we drove it back - 1765 miles.
125 is nothin'.
Go look at it.
Trust nothing the dealer says unless you verify.
03-02-2008, 03:12 AM
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Wisely (in your case) you decided that nothing but new would satisfy and as your car is about to arrive you're starting yet another what-if thread about trucking companies because you refuse to take an afternoon off to pick up your $100K car a lousy 2 hour drive away.......?
No way I can take this endless handwringing of yours seriously anymore.....but best of luck whatever it is you're trying to do, i.e. actually buying a Porsche or just entertaining yourself in an unusual way.