bad idea buying car on ebay?
03-08-2010, 09:30 AM
#2
Purchased and sold a few cars on eBay, never had a problem. Also got my motorcycle off of eBay.
As long as the seller has excellent feedback (and I mean excellent) and the pictures are detailed, you should be good to go. Most top quality sellers even have a phone number where you can talk to the seller to verify everything in the ad.
As long as the seller has excellent feedback (and I mean excellent) and the pictures are detailed, you should be good to go. Most top quality sellers even have a phone number where you can talk to the seller to verify everything in the ad.
03-08-2010, 10:06 AM
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^exactly. Seller ratings are most important. I've bought a few cars on eBay when I was working at a dealership, never really had any bad experiences.
Sold a bunch of cars through them, it's a great marketing source.
Sold a bunch of cars through them, it's a great marketing source.
03-08-2010, 11:47 AM
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Some Ebay sellers will not refund part of the money for resolving issues (after taking possesion of the car) unless you give them an excellent rating first. Take the 100% rating with a grain of salt.
03-08-2010, 03:47 PM
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Someday, an RS6 Avant+
Just do your research and you'll be fine.
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03-09-2010, 09:06 AM
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I wouldnt say problems. but be prepared to expect the unexpected if you do.
we got a killer price on our 04 lexus lx470 - however, we found very LITTLE things that we couldnt really see on the pictures.
a 1x1 sq foot of leather was kinda ripped up, a pin on the bumper was loose, 3 lights on the dash were gone, and most annoyingly, the front passenger door dosnt respond to automatic locks, etc - it has to be manually locked and unlocked.
but for the price i think it was worth it, def.
just saying, be careful.
we got a killer price on our 04 lexus lx470 - however, we found very LITTLE things that we couldnt really see on the pictures.
a 1x1 sq foot of leather was kinda ripped up, a pin on the bumper was loose, 3 lights on the dash were gone, and most annoyingly, the front passenger door dosnt respond to automatic locks, etc - it has to be manually locked and unlocked.
but for the price i think it was worth it, def.
just saying, be careful.
03-09-2010, 09:19 AM
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I've seen stories of people who bought cars on craigslist having their cars impounded because it was stolen.
03-10-2010, 03:21 PM
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We've bought 2 vehicles on ebay (2 from wholesale dealers in Texas & 1 from private individual). My experiences w/the dealers was great. Check the seller's feedback. I only buy from sellers w/at least a 98% rating. If less than 100%, read the individual comments left by other buyers. Check the Carfax report. I really like the fact that you see the Carfax report on every car on ebay now.
03-11-2010, 09:26 AM
#14
Why not? You've never done it, yet you do not recommend it. Meanwhile ~10 people who have actually done it, replied and recommend it as they have had no problems.
You need to elaborate on your reply a bit more... especially since you have no experience with it...
You need to elaborate on your reply a bit more... especially since you have no experience with it...
03-11-2010, 11:12 AM
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I bought my 2003 TL-P off of E-Bay back in 2006. Got it for a great price with only 27K on the ODO and it looked brand new.
Some things I would recommend:
1. Buy only from a seller with a long track record.
2. Talk directly to the seller over the phone or in person.
3. Pull a CarFax report on the vehicle.
I live in WI and the car was located in Cleveland OH. I flew out, the dealer met me at the airport with the car, signed the paper work and I was home 8 hours later. BTW: The drive through northern IN is pretty nice. Chicago sucked though.
Some things I would recommend:
1. Buy only from a seller with a long track record.
2. Talk directly to the seller over the phone or in person.
3. Pull a CarFax report on the vehicle.
I live in WI and the car was located in Cleveland OH. I flew out, the dealer met me at the airport with the car, signed the paper work and I was home 8 hours later. BTW: The drive through northern IN is pretty nice. Chicago sucked though.
03-11-2010, 12:12 PM
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I've seen Autocheck catch stuff carfax didn't and carfax catch stuff autocheck didn't.
Either way, if it wasn't reported it's not on the report. Still should get a thorough inspection.
Either way, if it wasn't reported it's not on the report. Still should get a thorough inspection.
03-11-2010, 02:00 PM
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03-13-2010, 02:25 PM
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bought my 02' s10 off ebay in 07'. no problems, actually CLEANER than expected.
I drove 500 miles each way to get it. 1k miles total. So I had a chance to actually look it over real good and drive it before I bought it.
I would have been PISSED if it wasnt as described tho, and I made this VERY clear to the seller before I made the journey.
I drove 500 miles each way to get it. 1k miles total. So I had a chance to actually look it over real good and drive it before I bought it.
I would have been PISSED if it wasnt as described tho, and I made this VERY clear to the seller before I made the journey.
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