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I am buying a car. I live in the Bay Area, and the owner lives in San Diego. He's selling it at a good price, and has extensive maintenance records, but the transmission input seal has a leak, and I think if I try to fly down there and drive it back up here, Murphy's Law will intervene and make the transmission empty itself onto I-5. I put down a $200 deposit via Paypal for it, as he had to leave for a week on business. Would the correct way to go about this be to send him the rest of the money via Paypal (so I have their buyer protection thing), and have him send me the title and smog certificate via certified mail? Then (assuming he's amenable) I can find someone to haul it back to the Bay Area on uShip. Am I doing this right, or am I running the risk of being screwed over? (taking into account that Paypal's buyer protection is very much in the buyer's favor)
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Apr 5, 2015 22:00
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I've done a few fly and rides with good results. Generally people arent assbags about it, Especially when money gets involved and theres a third party handling said cash. E: as a seller people have offered a deposit to hold whatever it is. I usually tell em don't worry about it, its theirs if they're that serious, and pull the ad. I sold my spouses FZR to a guy in TX this way and there was no issues at all. cursedshitbox fucked around with this message at 23:00 on Apr 5, 2015 |
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Apr 5, 2015 22:56
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cursedshitbox posted:I've done a few fly and rides with good results. Generally people arent assbags about it, Especially when money gets involved and theres a third party handling said cash. the problem is I'd either have to drive it back up, adding transmission fluid along the way (it loses about a quart every 200 miles; this began on a trip he took, and he drove it 8 hours back to san diego), or have someone in san diego repair it (no responses to my requests for quotes, and the guy's mechanic gave him a quote $200-400 more expensive than the local mechanic.) I mean, I could try, but I'd be worried about the transmission seal going entirely and ending up with a transaxle full of mulch. The owner finished a long trip, but I have no idea how likely it would be to get worse.
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Apr 6, 2015 02:19
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Have you looked into hiring a car transporter? I realize logistical issues might arise, and for all I know it would be the most expensive option, but you wouldn't have to limp a dying transmission 500 miles up the coast or rent a local hotel while the car is fixed there.
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Apr 6, 2015 02:24
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Fucknag posted:Have you looked into hiring a car transporter? I realize logistical issues might arise, and for all I know it would be the most expensive option, but you wouldn't have to limp a dying transmission 500 miles up the coast or rent a local hotel while the car is fixed there. Yes, it's why I mentioned uShip in the first post. I can probably get it shipped up here for $400-500, but I'm wondering about the logistics of paying with Paypal and getting the title and so on. The actual "get the car" is a solved problem.
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Apr 6, 2015 04:12
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What kind of car is it?
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Apr 6, 2015 04:28
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iwentdoodie posted:What kind of car is it? It's a 1998 Volvo V70R. I'd tow it up myself, but it needs a flatbed (AWD) and my dad's truck isn't running.
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Apr 6, 2015 05:11
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My local UHaul has a flatbad truck that you can rent. It's a heavy duty Ford E-series with a flatbed instead of a box. They also have flatbed trailers. Have you considered options like this? Check Penske as well.
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Apr 6, 2015 16:12
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atomicthumbs posted:It's a 1998 Volvo V70R. I'd tow it up myself, but it needs a flatbed (AWD) and my dad's truck isn't running. Well poo poo. If it was something easier to work on I'd offer to help  If you need anyone in SD for something let me know. I'm fairly close.
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Apr 6, 2015 17:25
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angryhampster posted:My local UHaul has a flatbad truck that you can rent. It's a heavy duty Ford E-series with a flatbed instead of a box. the $0.99/mile surcharge for U-Haul, plus staying at a motel, would murder any savings over just having his mechanic fix it. and Penske is hiding their flatbed trailer rental somewhere. iwentdoodie posted:If you need anyone in SD for something let me know. I'm fairly close. thanks! I'll let you know if I need something 
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Apr 6, 2015 21:07
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From my past experiences:
Unless it's mint and you have a third party inspect it, transport it somehow.
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Apr 7, 2015 14:07
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goin' forward with the mail title/ship car plan. it helps that I looked the guy up and I'm now pretty sure he's 100% trustable.
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Apr 7, 2015 22:44
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Not to thread hijack, but if you "fly and drive", assuming it is to another state, how do you handle the registration? States have different rules about driving a car without plates. Keep the signed title close by and hope for the best?
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Apr 7, 2015 23:30
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The rule of thumb is 30 days from sale date on the title. But carry a bill of sale and a title and you'll be fine for at least a week.
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Apr 7, 2015 23:54
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Gorson posted:Not to thread hijack, but if you "fly and drive", assuming it is to another state, how do you handle the registration? States have different rules about driving a car without plates. Keep the signed title close by and hope for the best? Most states have at least a 24-48 hour grace period so long as you're covered via insurance somehow and have some bill of sale and title. I've done 700 miles with no plates and cops basically said thanks for having the info ready for em already. Insure it, drive it home with no plate or a plate from your vehicle, whatever your state laws require. And just follow those. Edit: this may or may not be bad advice. Just my experience. EbolaIvory fucked around with this message at 00:01 on Apr 8, 2015 |
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Apr 7, 2015 23:54
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Goddamn I've been bitten by this before. Worst was with the Niva. The first attempt was a failure. I spent something like 20 hours straight on public transport, only being a hairs breadth from making at home at all due to the timetables of all the stupid number of different things I had to catch. Wasted money on transportation and a permit. Couldn't walk properly for days either. gently caress. Buses. Finding someone with a vehicle capable of towing and hiring a car trailer has been the most successful method I've had so far. Assuming the towing car doesn't poo poo it'self it's the most sure way to get something home.
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Apr 8, 2015 06:40
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I should have added, follow what ever the laws are for your home state.
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Apr 8, 2015 15:18
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I've only done this once, and I put down a deposit and showed up with the rest in cash. I don't like to give all the money before even seeing the car and making sure he's not going to just run away with it. The dude I dealt with was very trustworthy and the car was representative of the condition I was told (and pictures showed) it to be in. I don't think this always happens, so be careful. Hope it works out.
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Apr 8, 2015 15:34
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Larrymer posted:I don't think this always happens, so be careful. I won't say any more, but I looked up the seller and his job title is Special Agent, so I think I'm in the clear here.
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Apr 8, 2015 21:16
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Since this is all happening in California you don't have to worry about getting pulled over because license plates stay with the car unless they are vanity plates and even then as long as you have your papers, if you get pulled over you will be sent on your way in short order. What others say rings true to my experiences. Give the guy $100 bucks good faith deposit and show up with the rest in cash to exchange for the keys and title. If you get scammed you are only out $100 which in itself would be rare. Other tips: if the vehicle in question is subject to a biannual emissions (smog) inspection its legally on the burden of the buyer to have the inspection done within the past 90 days of the eventual sale of the vehicle.
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Apr 9, 2015 06:03
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Panaflex posted:if the vehicle in question is subject to a biannual emissions (smog) inspection its legally on the burden of the buyer to have the inspection done within the past 90 days of the eventual sale of the vehicle. Actually legally I believe the seller is supposed to provide certification: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/vr/smogfaq quote:When a car is sold, who is responsible for the inspection? So you could request a cert before you buy it. Not that a seller won't just laugh, and sell it to someone who didn't know that.
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Apr 9, 2015 18:50
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atomicthumbs posted:I won't say any more, but I looked up the seller and his job title is Special Agent, so I think I'm in the clear here. Female Body Inspector?
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