I need some advice on how to buy a car and have it shipped

I have used reliable carriers on four cars that I have bought. These were all out of state and in one case 4 hour drive in the state I lived in at the time.

I found them to be professional and they took very good care of my car. They pick up at a private home or a dealer and deliver the car to your front door. I have used them for exotics to super-cars and even my 1954 Corvette.

The truck they use hold 6 to 8 cars. So you can do better on price if they are making a run from the general location of your car and to your direction home. This may delay when you get the car but may be worth the delay because the cost can be less.

I hope you had the car inspected by someone who know the model.

Good luck and enjoy your new car.

Lee

 

You can't go wrong with Reliable Carriers. And they will hand your cashier's check to the seller in exchange for the car, so you don't have to worry about the seller cashing your check and hopping a flight to Brazil.

From a financial standpoint, the easiest way, IMO, is to open a line of credit in the required amount and have your bank issue a cashier's check against that. Once you get the car, you can convert the credit line into a conventional term loan. The interest rate on the line of credit will likely be on the steep side, but it really doesn't matter since you'll be converting it to a term loan within a few weeks at most.

I wouldn't even think about buying a car from a long distance, private seller without a PPI. This site is replete with horror stories from members who have made that mistake. If you need the name of a reliable shop in the area where the car is located, post your request for recommendations in the relevant region on this site and ask for replies via Private Message (PM). The locals will take care of you.

Good luck, and let us know how it goes.

 

given that this isnt the honda civic forum, sound like a $$$$ car.

i am pretty picky and OCD. unless you can find someone local you trust that has the same eye - you'll need to get a flight.

nothing worse than shelling out some big cash and getting disappointed.