by "Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
Published 12/18/2017 at 14:05
by "Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
Published 12/18/2017 at 14:05
Tags: It's so hard to find a good one that's still stock
STARS: 4
UPDATE: seller says price is firm and cash only. From what everyone is saying, I’ll try to meet at a police station and near a bank.
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After a break for some family stuff that took precedence, the hunt for an Integra for my sister is back on. My dad is going to come down and drive it back up if I find a good one. Here is a good candidate in my area. If I can find someone who drives stick to come with me, I can look it over. Any Opponauts in the Dallas area available to help?
I’ve never bought a car under these circumstances before. Do people just show up with $3k in cash? Should I ask to meet at a public location?
"facw" (facw)
12/18/2017 at 14:16, STARS: 2
I would not bring money with you. If scheduling allows, you can buy it at your bank, which will allow you to take out the money then and there, in a fairly secure, high-surveillance environment. They may also have a notary for the title transfer, though that’s not necessary in most places. Failing that, meet at a police station to do the sale, but just get the money right before hand, don’t carry it with you when you go to check out the car. Not worth the risk.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
12/18/2017 at 14:19, STARS: 1
Great ideas. Also, I have a friend who is a police corporal. I wonder if he drives stick.
"Textured Soy Protein" (texturedsoyprotein)
12/18/2017 at 14:26, STARS: 1
Meet at a police station to check out the car. If you want to buy the car, go from there to a bank where you have the bank issue them a cashier’s check.
"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
12/18/2017 at 14:29, STARS: 1
Yeah its fine to pay cash for that amount, but I would make sure to meet the seller in person without cash first. Just good security for anything more than like $100 on craigslist. Its always good to check a car out first, agree on a price, and then come back later once you have taken a chance to think about it for a bit. That way you dont just impulse buy a turd lol.
I bought my Miata without having any idea how to drive a manual. It was an uhh interesting 2 hour drive home! My only real problem was I kept putting it into 5th instead of 3rd and so it was just really slow. But as long as you can get the whole first gear thing then you are unlikely to actually harm the car while driving it.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
12/18/2017 at 14:32, STARS: 0
My only problem is I need someone to come with me to test drive and drive the car home. I am physically unable to drive the car. Since I need someone to come with me, I’ll probably try to do the initial inspection and purchase in one trip. That means if I’m not feeling it 100% on the first visit, I’m likely to bail.
"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
12/18/2017 at 14:34, STARS: 1
Been too long since I’ve done this to be of any use (and live too far away), but the car looks nice - FACW/WWD/TSP gave good advice, good luck and keep us posted!
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
12/18/2017 at 14:35, STARS: 0
I will.
"MylesD" (mylesd)
12/18/2017 at 15:15, STARS: 0
I haven’t been following your search, if you’ve been posting, but...that’s a pretty good deal IMO. I’d say jump on it. A nice interior detailing and lose that old tint job? NP.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
12/18/2017 at 15:20, STARS: 0
Thanks. I thought originally that I could get decent ones for sub-$3k, but I’m finding that’s not so. I’ll probably jump on it if it checks out.
"MylesD" (mylesd)
12/18/2017 at 15:27, STARS: 1
Tell ‘em you were gonna offer $2750 and that you know they’d probably say no..and then they’d come at you with something else like $3100, so let’s just settle on $2900 so you “feel like you got a good deal”. They laugh at the absurdity of your candor, say okay, shake hands. Boom.
¯\_()_/¯
EDIT - Reading your update. Who knows. I’d still try the same thing. Good luck.
"Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)" (rduncan5678)
12/18/2017 at 15:41, STARS: 1
Ahh makes sense. I was just in Dallas, not a place I would want to learn to drive stick anyways haha. Traffic and the crazy spaghetti highway systems seemed a little much to handle at the same time. While potentially a biased judgement, you could have the owner drive the car with you in the passenger seat. It at least can show glaring issues most likely.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
12/18/2017 at 16:27, STARS: 0
You are right. I would then have to have him or someone bring the car to my house. I’ll figure something out.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
12/18/2017 at 16:29, STARS: 0
Thanks!
"Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney" (braddelaparker)
12/18/2017 at 16:51, STARS: 1
Dallas stick-driving oppo here: this week is terrible for me from a work perspective, but I would love to come lend a hand if you need it and I can make it work!
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
12/18/2017 at 16:59, STARS: 0
Fantastic! I’m texting my neighbors to see if any of them can help so I don’t have to impose on your schedule. If they can’t do it easily, I’ll take advantage of your kindness. The guy works in Las Colinas and lives in Coppell.
"Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney" (braddelaparker)
12/18/2017 at 17:06, STARS: 1
Those are both super easy for me. Tuesday is my only definite no-go as I’ll be out of town for the day, but after that I think my availability is much better.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
12/18/2017 at 17:08, STARS: 0
Cool. Our College closes down for the holidays Wednesday, but that means nothing to me. I’m working to deadlines, not punching a clock. That leaves me flexible too.
"Brickman" (legomaniacman)
12/18/2017 at 17:42, STARS: 1
Car been stolen 3 times... by me. Drives good, worn the tires out some more. :P
A joke on how easy an integra can be stolen.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
12/18/2017 at 17:51, STARS: 0
:)
Hey, why is that a meme anyway? What makes these things particularly steal-able?
"Brickman" (legomaniacman)
12/18/2017 at 17:56, STARS: 1
I read that you can open the hood by reaching under the front bumper and somehow open the doors and start it. IDK how true that is.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
12/18/2017 at 18:08, STARS: 1
That’s all I can find in my quick search, as well.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
12/19/2017 at 14:01, STARS: 0
So it looks like none of my neighbors are up for going out there in the daylight hours. Do you think you could manage it this week? It’s not the best time of year for this, but I leave town for a week next Tuesday, and who knows if this thing will still be there when I return.
"Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney" (braddelaparker)
12/19/2017 at 14:15, STARS: 1
I’m supposed to be on PTO Thursday and Friday; right now those are both up in the air due to pending client deadlines, but if I don’t wind up in the office I’m in.
Shoot me an e-mail to bradleysparker AT gmail DOT com and we can coordinate schedules
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
12/19/2017 at 14:18, STARS: 0
Cool. We’ll see what we can make happen. I’m of the mind that if it gets stupid difficult to arrange, there will always be other cars, but we’ll try.