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OK, found a project car, safest way to pay for it out of state?

Discussion in 'Other Off Topic Forum' started by Denman_Honda, Mar 21, 2010.

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  1. Denman_Honda

    Denman_Honda Karting

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    #1 Denman_Honda, Mar 21, 2010
    Hello, I have found a non-running project car far out of state from me. This is a smoking deal at 1500 bucks from an indivdual in MA. I believe it is legit due to very clear and direct communication regarding all aspects of my questions. He offered Paypal as one payment option, but I was wanting to do something specific for auto purchase. If Paypal is actually the best option, that's fine. I searched google but couldn't really get any good answer so any help pointing me in the right direction would be great. Thanks!!!!
     
  2. SrfCity

    SrfCity F1 World Champ

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    #2 SrfCity, Mar 21, 2010
    Is there a title involved? Pay half now and have him release the car. When you get the car send him the balance and then he sends you the title. Should work out that way.
     
  3. zippyslug31

    zippyslug31 Formula 3

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    #3 zippyslug31, Mar 22, 2010
    When I bought my 360 I did something similar as this ^^^ only I verified the car was on the transport when I payed the guy.
    Guess you could just call the transport driver's cell and get the "yep, she loaded up and I'm on the way"
     
  4. SrfCity

    SrfCity F1 World Champ

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    #4 SrfCity, Mar 22, 2010
    Not sure how exactly you did that but if I were a seller I'd want cash cleared in my account before releasing the car. No cashiers check and if you wired it's not too predictable exactly when you'd get it?
     
  5. Jedi

    Jedi Moderator
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    #5 Jedi, Mar 22, 2010
    Why not just go there, cash in hand, pay the guy in person and ship the car?
    That's how I did it with my 328. Worked just fine.

    Jedi
     
  6. Denman_Honda

    Denman_Honda Karting

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    #6 Denman_Honda, Mar 22, 2010
    Thanks for the replys guys!!! I might still have to use this advice on another purchase, but the one mentioned originally has fallen through due to more stuff missing on the S2K than I care to replace. Wish all that was mentioned in his ad...oh well. Thanks again!
     
  7. wingfeather

    wingfeather F1 Rookie

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    #7 wingfeather, Mar 22, 2010
    Don't waste your time with Hondas. Move up to Ferrari ownership.
     
  8. FerrariEnzo

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    #8 FerrariEnzo, Mar 22, 2010
    Wisdom!
     
  9. AlexO91

    AlexO91 F1 Rookie

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    #9 AlexO91, Mar 22, 2010
    Sometimes easier said than done.
     
  10. agup48

    agup48 Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #10 agup48, Mar 22, 2010
    Fixed!
     
  11. Bas

    Bas Four Time F1 World Champ

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    #11 Bas, Mar 22, 2010
    Agreed.

    But using money that could be better invested than modifying a car will certainly get you to Ferrari ownership quicker...

    Don't get me wrong, I like the occasional track prepared honda (more of a fan of drifting and rwd gripping though, but everyone his thing:)), but the money invested in those things (often $20K+) could be better used towards starting your own business for example.
     
  12. Denman_Honda

    Denman_Honda Karting

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    #12 Denman_Honda, Mar 22, 2010
    Oh, I'm much wiser than you might think. I drive them, but don't have to pay for them. Of course I don't get to drive them the way I would like since it's a test drive after repairs.

    Seeing how they are designed, I would of course buy one if it were feasible. Especially since I can do all the maintenance and repairs lol.
     
  13. FerrariEnzo

    FerrariEnzo Karting

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    #13 FerrariEnzo, Mar 22, 2010
    I am sure many owners are enviable of your skill set when it comes time to pay for services rendered on their F-car!
     
  14. SrfCity

    SrfCity F1 World Champ

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    #14 SrfCity, Mar 22, 2010
    Good job. Sounds like you did your homework and avoided some added expenses.
     

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