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Old 01-07-2003, 03:29 PM   #1
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Has anyone bought a car off eBay?

man i'm full of questions today...
i been thinking about selling my car (not on eBay) and buying another one from eBay. has anyone had an experiance buying or selling a car on eBay? how much for shipping, were you satisfied, cost, and ease? any help or replies appreciated!!
-thanx dudez and dudettez
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Old 01-07-2003, 03:48 PM   #2
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And no, I'd NEVER buy a car off of eBay sight unseen.
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Old 01-07-2003, 04:49 PM   #3
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Noway! Not unless I could drive it first, or it was really cheap.. Where I could atleast part it out and get my money back.
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Old 01-07-2003, 04:51 PM   #4
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My friend bought a mustang off ebay. Got it dirt cheap. He works for the airlines so he flew up and checked it out and then won the auction.
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Old 01-07-2003, 04:57 PM   #5
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I'd only get a car if i knew it was the deal of a life time...
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Old 01-07-2003, 06:55 PM   #6
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my sister's old friend just bought an 89? integra off ebay:o it's in good condition and all, but she doesnt know how to drive manual so I like watching her try..
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Old 01-07-2003, 07:02 PM   #7
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Nope. I like to check em out fisrt...
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Old 01-07-2003, 07:11 PM   #8
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If the car has been inspected or is certified by ebay under warranty, then I'd go ahead and purchase it regardless of location (unless shipping is going to kill you), but close is always the best.

Try not too buy a car that has already been modified, you never know how the previous owner treated the car, or if the installations of the parts have been done correctly.
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Old 01-07-2003, 07:20 PM   #9
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I agree... if the car looks clean, has many photos, is being sold by a respectable dealer or someone who sounds intelligent, it is most likely OK to buy a car from eBay... I might buy my next car off eBay, as the prices there seem to be lower... as far as shipping, I would most likely contact the seller ahead of time and arrange a deal where I would fly to the car and inspect it, and if I liked it I would pay him and drive it home (no matter how far it was)... would get to enjoy the new car as well as save some cash...
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Old 01-07-2003, 07:51 PM   #10
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I would only buy a car off ebay if it was in my area or at least somewhat close to me so I could drive there and take a look at it before buying it...
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Old 01-07-2003, 09:04 PM   #11
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I bought a car off ebay and I cannot stress enough how important it is that you check the car out first! The guy I bought it from told me it was in a "minor accident" but the damage was minimal, so I bought it and got it home to find out it was totaled. Cost me $4000 in body work to get the frame straight. He wouldn't return my calls or anything, so I had no recourse.

ALWAYS CHECK OUT THE CAR BEFORE YOU BUY IT!!!!
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