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| vanaman |
 Jun 26 2007, 09:21 AM
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poor college student looking a for a 914 freebie  Group: Members Posts: 64 Joined: 10-November 06 From: westerville ohio Member No.: 7,190  |
Im going to look at a cheap 74. they say that it is "good condition".
is there anything i should look for besides rust and hackjob repairs? they say they priced it cheap because it doesnt have a title. thanks for any advice. steve |
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| jonferns |
Jun 26 2007, 09:26 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 29-March 07 From: New Jersey Member No.: 7,631 Region Association: North East States 
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yea, try to find the other reason that they refer to it as "cheap"...(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) --JON
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| smontanaro |
Jun 26 2007, 09:34 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,190 Joined: 3-June 05 From: Evanston, IL Member No.: 4,197 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(vanaman @ Jun 26 2007, 10:21 AM)  they say they priced it cheap because it doesnt have a title. That alone seems like a huge red flag to me. At the very least I would get the VIN and check it with the DMV to verify the seller is the owner of record. If not, you'll probably have significant problems yourself getting a title for the car. If the person you are buying it from is actually the owner of record they should be able to get a replacement title for the car. Of course, YMMV on a state-by-state basis. Skip |
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| vanaman |
Jun 26 2007, 09:38 AM
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poor college student looking a for a 914 freebie Group: Members Posts: 64 Joined: 10-November 06 From: westerville ohio Member No.: 7,190 |
they say that they bought some property and the car was on the property. Ive looked into the title issue some. For $2 i can get a list of all owners of the car.
steve |
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| smontanaro |
Jun 26 2007, 10:05 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,190 Joined: 3-June 05 From: Evanston, IL Member No.: 4,197 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(vanaman @ Jun 26 2007, 10:38 AM) they say that they bought some property and the car was on the property. Ive looked into the title issue some. For $2 i can get a list of all owners of the car. Still, I'd ask the DMV for their advice before plunking down money on the car. Skip |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Jun 26 2007, 10:25 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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plus look for the stamping on the car to make sure it wasn't retagged. I bought one that was and the ass wouldn't give me my money back when we caught it.
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| EdwardBlume |
Jun 26 2007, 02:36 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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QUOTE That alone seems like a huge red flag to me. At the very least I would get the VIN and check it with the DMV to verify the seller is the owner of record. If not, you'll probably have significant problems yourself getting a title for the car. If the person you are buying it from is actually the owner of record they should be able to get a replacement title for the car. Of course, YMMV on a state-by-state basis. Amen. There was an article in the SF Chron last week where a guy who got his 50ish T-bird stolen, got it back in cherry condition after a lady in SoCal bought it off of eBay and tried to register it. It was in Ohio. There was no connection to it being stolen until it came back to CA. Be cautious or skeptical, or don't pay until its clear titled to you (hold back the funds). |
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| vanaman |
Jun 26 2007, 04:28 PM
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poor college student looking a for a 914 freebie Group: Members Posts: 64 Joined: 10-November 06 From: westerville ohio Member No.: 7,190 |
Ive called the bmv and they told me that i can get it titled to me. BUt i basically have to jusp through hoops and finaly get a court order saying im am the new owner and can title it.
The lady said it wouldnt cost me anything. but im not going to beleiv that till I talk to them in person. plus im not going to go for anything till i see the car. steve |
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| Johny Blackstain |
Jun 26 2007, 04:59 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(smontanaro @ Jun 26 2007, 11:34 AM) That alone seems like a huge red flag to me. At the very least I would get the VIN and check it with the DMV to verify the seller is the owner of record. If not, you'll probably have significant problems yourself getting a title for the car. If the person you are buying it from is actually the owner of record they should be able to get a replacement title for the car. Of course, YMMV on a state-by-state basis. Skip (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) 100% (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) |
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