question about car sale
#16
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#17
Race Car
I've yet to see one in person - my local dealership Porsche of Destin had a party revealing the 13 Cayman last month - i've been out of town.
On another note.
I took a huge risk as a buyer with my 911 in 2009. After searching for 11 months I found the exact 997 S I had been looking for - it was a launch edition they are loaded with everything including PCCB's and only came in black. I called the buyer from Afghanistan (he was in Chicago). Two conversations and a few emails later I wired him $51,000 cash with the agreement that he would have the car delivered to my house enclosed trailer to Florida.
I wasn't even due home for another 2 months. When I got home the car was parked in my garage -mint condition with 10,067 miles just like he said and the last 4 years the car has been awesome. I got lucky.
On another note.
I took a huge risk as a buyer with my 911 in 2009. After searching for 11 months I found the exact 997 S I had been looking for - it was a launch edition they are loaded with everything including PCCB's and only came in black. I called the buyer from Afghanistan (he was in Chicago). Two conversations and a few emails later I wired him $51,000 cash with the agreement that he would have the car delivered to my house enclosed trailer to Florida.
I wasn't even due home for another 2 months. When I got home the car was parked in my garage -mint condition with 10,067 miles just like he said and the last 4 years the car has been awesome. I got lucky.
#18
Pro
I've yet to see one in person - my local dealership Porsche of Destin had a party revealing the 13 Cayman last month - i've been out of town.
On another note.
I took a huge risk as a buyer with my 911 in 2009. After searching for 11 months I found the exact 997 S I had been looking for - it was a launch edition they are loaded with everything including PCCB's and only came in black. I called the buyer from Afghanistan (he was in Chicago). Two conversations and a few emails later I wired him $51,000 cash with the agreement that he would have the car delivered to my house enclosed trailer to Florida.
I wasn't even due home for another 2 months. When I got home the car was parked in my garage -mint condition with 10,067 miles just like he said and the last 4 years the car has been awesome. I got lucky.
On another note.
I took a huge risk as a buyer with my 911 in 2009. After searching for 11 months I found the exact 997 S I had been looking for - it was a launch edition they are loaded with everything including PCCB's and only came in black. I called the buyer from Afghanistan (he was in Chicago). Two conversations and a few emails later I wired him $51,000 cash with the agreement that he would have the car delivered to my house enclosed trailer to Florida.
I wasn't even due home for another 2 months. When I got home the car was parked in my garage -mint condition with 10,067 miles just like he said and the last 4 years the car has been awesome. I got lucky.
#19
Rennlist Member
I flew from Austin to Fayetteville - seller picked me up, I inspected the car, he had the title, we both had the same bank so I went online and transferred funds, 5 minutes later he saw the funds in his account, signed over the title and i was on my way.
#20
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Never accept any check as payment for a vehicle unless your are present at the teller when the buyer has the check drawn.
I prefer wiring funds, as this is the best method when the vehicle has a lien on it as well.
As to security, I found after a few conversations, I'm usually comfortable with the buyer/seller.
When I bought my 2009 in Houston, the seller knew I was a RL member, and not as he put it, an "axe murderer".
I prefer wiring funds, as this is the best method when the vehicle has a lien on it as well.
As to security, I found after a few conversations, I'm usually comfortable with the buyer/seller.
When I bought my 2009 in Houston, the seller knew I was a RL member, and not as he put it, an "axe murderer".
#24
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+1 on the getting to know each other via phone, email (also great if another forum member like u). After initial contacts, I flew across the continent, used wire transfer that was done once I met w seller in person and had PPI done. Took a bit of time, but great for both parties.