Buying tips for long-distance purchases, getting back in the game.. all the cars are far away |
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Buying tips for long-distance purchases, getting back in the game.. all the cars are far away |
Eric_Ciampa |
May 22 2020, 03:13 PM
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CHAMP914 Group: Members Posts: 146 Joined: 3-April 03 From: Placerville, CA Member No.: 511 Region Association: Northern California |
Hey Everyone,
Any tips on searching, buying, transporting a new 914's from other states, meaning you can't just jump in the car and take a look at it to inspect and drive/tow it back? Last several I have been interested in have been too far to drive for an in person inspection. Probably would take a plane trip to see the car and would need to ship a car. Never shipped a car. I don't want to waste anyone's time. Most of the cars I have been interested in have been 8-14hrs away. How have you guys done it? What should I know. Any comments are appreciated. I'm Located in Northern California. Backstory (if it helps): Bought my first 914 almost 20 years ago when I was 18. Joined 914World before that. Still recognize a bunch of folks here, but your older. Bought a second one a few years later, but fell off the wagon. Haven't had a drive-able 914 in 15 years. But I'm getting back in the game, except this time, I have an adult budget (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif). I'm on the prowl for a 914 I can enjoy without a lot of work, while I figure out if I want to restore/sell my original car. So I am looking at the mid-to-high end of cars that are well-sorted out and mostly done with some upgrades. Work keeps me too busy to invest in a big project and I miss enjoying the car. |
Cairo94507 |
May 22 2020, 03:32 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,818 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Welcome back. I think a lot of us have been in that position if not on a 914, maybe another car. We have members everywhere. If you find a car somewhere, post up about needing someone close to it to do a eyes-on inspection with photos/video. I have done that for members and that is the next best thing to being there yourself. Be patient and be ready to pounce when the right car presents itself. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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