by "MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s" (mastermario)
Published 06/17/2017 at 19:41
by "MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s" (mastermario)
Published 06/17/2017 at 19:41
Tags: Car buying
STARS: 0
I’m looking at a truck that’s out of state, far enough that I wouldn’t make a trip to see it before purchasing. Anyone who’s done this before have any advice? It’s from a dealer so that should make things easier.
Edit: this is a long shot, but if any oppos are near Glenwood, MN and willing to look at a truck let me know.
Have an awesome square body for your time.
"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
06/17/2017 at 19:56, STARS: 2
Where is the truck located? Maybe get an Oppo to go and look at it for you?
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
06/17/2017 at 20:04, STARS: 0
I bought my cruiser like this. Can’t say it was a bad idea... Can’t say it was great. Don’t count on the transport company to be on time... Or easy to work with...
"MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s" (mastermario)
06/17/2017 at 20:10, STARS: 0
I think I would go pick it up myself. It’s close enough that I would do that, but far enough that I wouldn’t go check it out first
"random001" (random001)
06/17/2017 at 20:12, STARS: 0
This, 100 times. 1000 even.
"MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s" (mastermario)
06/17/2017 at 20:12, STARS: 0
Located in glenwood, mn. The area looks pretty sparsely populated, but if an opponaut is in the area that would be awesome
"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
06/17/2017 at 20:52, STARS: 0
It is far, far, far from me. I am in the SF Bay Area. I’d drive 100 miles to look at a car for an Oppo, but Google Maps says it’s 1,900 miles...
"MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s" (mastermario)
06/17/2017 at 21:24, STARS: 0
I mean that’s only 19 one hundred mile drives. Haha. I’m much closer than that though
"merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc" (merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc)
06/17/2017 at 21:34, STARS: 0
I used lemonsquad to do an inspection for me on my S8 I bought from florida. It’s was an okay service, more covering the cosmetics, than the mechanicals. If you can have the dealer drop it to a dealer that specializes in the vehicle you are looking at for a PPI, shouldn’t cost you more than $150, and you may end up with some info to bargain with.
"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
06/17/2017 at 21:38, STARS: 0
Each way...
"rockingthe2" (unpredictable-swerve)
06/17/2017 at 22:10, STARS: 0
Be 100% ready to walk away from it. If you don’t you have a very good chance of ending up with a lemon. I bought my MR2 that way, 9 hour drive away and I flew in to see it. I was still ok with taking a taxi back to the airport and flying back if the car wasn’t up to par.
"MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s" (mastermario)
06/17/2017 at 22:14, STARS: 0
Yea, I’m planning on finding a local shop to do an inspection if I go through with it.
"torque" (torque01)
06/26/2017 at 22:32, STARS: 1
I just did this earlier this month.
1. Do your homework. 1st decide the specific make/model/year you want (looks like you have this one covered). Use Autocheck to check out the history of the specific car you’re interested in. And yes if you can get someone you trust (family/friend/Jalop or in some places someone from a co. that specializes in PPIs) check it out for you in person.
2. Go check it out, yourself (in person). Check out everything yourself you can. Suspension, steering, cooling, body, engine/trans/driveline. Check all fluids (levels, color, smell). Check out all the buttons in interior work, all doors open/close, a/c & heat work, headlights, everything. Look for any signs of crash damage or fire and/or flood damage. Assuming you can’t find anything wrong with it (or at least nothing wrong that you’re not ok with). Obviously make sure to 2x & 3x check any known issues a particular make/model/year is known for...
3. Get a 2nd opinion by an independent party (i.e. Take it for a PPI by an independent shop that has zero interest in the outcome. Assuming the specific car passes your personal inspection, pay for a PPI. Unless you do this a lot Or are ok if you miss something major, having a 2nd set of eyes that has zero emotional (vested) interest is very helpful.
4. Be willing to walk away. If it is far enough away, buy a round trip ticket (flight) OR be ready to buy two one way tickets. Like walking away from a house you really like, walking away from a particular make/model/year you are mentally set on can suck. Therefore it is important to be mentally prepared to walk away if needed.
5. Buy it (or not). If this car gets the thumbs up on #1-4, negotiate a price both you and the other party are comfortable with & Buy it! In some states you will want to go with the previous owner to a local DMV office to transfer title at the same time as the exchange of funds.
6. Paying for it. If you’re in a financial position to be able to pay cash. 1st agree on a price & then go to a local bank branch and get a certified check for the agreed upon “out the door” sale price. This would protect you in the (perhaps low probability but supper sucky) situation if someone where to mug you between the bank and going back to close the deal. If you are financing the car, make sure that you get pre-approved from at least 1 other bank or credit union before you think about financing through a dealer. The dealer May be able to offer better terms, however better to be prepared so you have options.
7. Insure it immediately after taking possession. Call your insurance company while you’re still on the private property of the other party. This will ensure you’re covered while you drive it back or arrange for insurance while it is in transit if you have it shipped. If you have it shipped, I’d recommend getting regular (driver) insurance for it as soon as you purchase it anyway just in case.
8. Get it home! Drive it home yourself (if you can) as it will help you to more quickly get to know your new to you car. If you’re tight on time, be ready to pay more to either have the car shipped back or pay someone else to drive your car back (there are companies that specialize in this)
9. Enjoy your new (to you) ride!