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| thomasotten |
 Jul 24 2005, 07:25 PM
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Going against my gut instincts, I am actually considering buying a car off of Ebay. Particularly, I am looking at Audi Avants - they are not that common in the local paper. Is this a bad idea? Has anyone ever bought a car, say between 12k-20k over ebay, and having it shipped?
It's funny, I would feel more confident buying a teener than a modern car. Any advice? Are there any safeguards that help one not to get screwed? Don't do it? Am I (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif) ? |
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| Elliot_Cannon |
Jul 24 2005, 10:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,922 Joined: 26-March 03 From: Orange County Ca Member No.: 480 Region Association: None |
I bought my 914 off ebay for about $3,000. It was pretty much as advertized. I spoke with the guy on the phone before bidding, won the auction, flew up and drove it home. For 3 grand I wasn't too worried but for something over maybe $5000 I think a ppi by a reliable person is almost a must. Have someone who is familiar with the make and model you are looking at. It would most certainly be worth paying someone to look at the car. Even if you don't buy the car, it would be a good investment and maybe save you a lot of bucks and exasperation later.
Cheers, Elliot |
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