© Copyright 1995 thru 2008 - The Mustang Works™. All Rights Reserved.
MustangWorks.com is designed and hosted by Aero3 Media.
MustangWorks.com is designed and hosted by Aero3 Media.
11-27-2002, 07:43 PM | #1 |
Long time member in and out
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Albany, Ga
Posts: 343
|
Know anyone that bought a vehicle off ebay?
I'm looking for a vehicle and can't help but notice the great deals on ebay. I'm kind of wondering how honest the whole deal is? If anyone knows anything. I would really appreciate. Thanks in advance.
James
__________________
90' Mustang GT Convertible- C4 w/ manual body 4.10's soon to be 3.27's 2 Ch Flowmasters 1/8th ET 9.04 |
11-27-2002, 07:51 PM | #2 |
Registered Member
Join Date: Nov 1998
Location: Houston, Tx.
Posts: 3,887
|
BMW 750m IL
My son's boss (same age, E-business) bought a '98 or 99? BMW 750 IL off of ebay for $40,000. It was low in price and located in NY. As it turned out, the prospective buyer had a brother in NY who checked the car out. It truly was a bargain. He bought it, shipped to Houston, and is still satisfied as far as I know.
Rev
__________________
'66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe |
11-27-2002, 08:14 PM | #3 |
Long time member in and out
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Albany, Ga
Posts: 343
|
Thanks for the quick reply. I probably should do the same. Maybe find a good deal that ends in a few days and drive to wherever it may be locally(somewhere within 3-4hrs) and check it out. Then i would really know what I was bidding on. I'm mainly wondering if I can trust anyone or not. I like to be careful though. Thats a whole lot of money to spend on a vehicle and it be screwed up some how. Most people seem to list every little chip in the paint or scratch and have lots of pictures but you never really know till you see it in person and drive it. Anyone here dealt with a reputable seller on there as far as vehicles go.
Apppreciate the help. James
__________________
90' Mustang GT Convertible- C4 w/ manual body 4.10's soon to be 3.27's 2 Ch Flowmasters 1/8th ET 9.04 |
11-27-2002, 08:41 PM | #4 |
HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW!
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 2,556
|
My dad was thinking of purchasing a old mustang off E-bay, but he is uncertain too. Like you said there is some really good bargins on ebay. Well if you need someone to check out a car around me, I'm willing to go for you and let you know what it's like plus I have a digital camera so I can get any pictures you need of anything specificly wrong or you would want to know.
§am.
__________________
1969 Mustang Mach 1**Sold** 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car **For Sale - Email me for Info** 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4 |
11-27-2002, 09:09 PM | #5 |
Registered Member
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Southern Maryland
Posts: 471
|
If you're buying a fairly expensive car, always have someone, (a third party) inspect the car before you bid on it. There are a lot of shysters selling on eBay. I read a lot of the boards there, and always someone crying about getting a piece of junk. But, they didn't have it inspected and took the word of the seller.
Use common sense and you'll be OK.
__________________
'89 LX 5.0 - 5 speed. Original Owner '94 E-150 4.9 Hi-Top Conversion Van '06 Mustang V-6, 5 speed |
11-27-2002, 11:04 PM | #6 |
Long time member in and out
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Albany, Ga
Posts: 343
|
What about vehicles with the factory warranty still in place. I'm looking at a 2000 model with 17,000 miles. The vehicle is all the way in texas though. Shipping would be $695.00. I'll save about 5,000 if I buy it from there. Would you do it? There is lots of pictures and they all look good. It has a report on each area of the vehicle and all it says is minor scratch in hood and 60% of tires left. Let me know what you think.
Thanks, James
__________________
90' Mustang GT Convertible- C4 w/ manual body 4.10's soon to be 3.27's 2 Ch Flowmasters 1/8th ET 9.04 |
11-27-2002, 11:18 PM | #7 |
Registered Member
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 380
|
i tried to and got hosed............
won a bid on a 1966 impala.......made all the payment arrangements.........and was in the middle of my 6 hour drive to pick it up when i was told that he wouldn't sell the car to me and i'd have to file a lawsuit against him if i wanted to do anything about it
__________________
2002 vw gti 1.8T |
11-28-2002, 01:38 AM | #8 |
Registered Member
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A.
Posts: 4,652
|
so sorry , that sux. any legal action you can take there .
__________________
95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03 |
11-28-2002, 04:21 AM | #9 |
Not broken anymore!
Join Date: May 2001
Location: La Porte, TEXASS :)
Posts: 1,963
|
I know sellers
I dont know anyone whose bought, but Col. Dan w/ the GT350 sold one of his vehicles on ebay(NOT the Shelby), as well as another runnin' buddy who sold his bad *** Corvette that he dumped TONS of money into for show. And of a client of mine who sold his Buick Convertible on Ebay w/ no problems...they were all Smooth Transactions. Everything went great....DO NOT overlook something your interested in...the # of reputable sellers I think FAR outwieghs the CROOKS....IMO of corse...
Check into it! TNT
__________________
R.I.P. my Kinde..Jan. 19,1992-Aug. 22, 2003. Shes Cruisin' doggie heaven in a Blown Verte or a GTO!!! 2005 ROUSH GT Verte SuperStallions of the Net Feature, May 2002 RICE HATERS CLUB MEMBER #38!! O.B.C #5..thank you!! I feel so priveledged!! BONE STOCK~ Hell, its a ROUSH! |
11-28-2002, 10:49 AM | #10 | |
Registered Member
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Southern Maryland
Posts: 471
|
Quote:
CarFax is helpful, but too many things can be hidden and not reported. Use your best judgement and don't get taken by some glib talking salesman.
__________________
'89 LX 5.0 - 5 speed. Original Owner '94 E-150 4.9 Hi-Top Conversion Van '06 Mustang V-6, 5 speed |
|
11-28-2002, 07:02 PM | #11 |
Long time member in and out
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Albany, Ga
Posts: 343
|
Well, I made my first phone call to an ebay auto seller. Let's just say, it wasn't pleasant. I asked him about a 2001 taurus he has on ebay with only 2hrs left on the bidding. He acknowledges it and says yeah, it's a great car, blah blah blah. I said ok and ask if he could accept the check I have from my bank. He says, sure we'll work something out. I asked a few more questions about the vehicle like the fact the bidding was at 9,000 and the buy it now price is 13,288.00. Do they sell for the highest bid or what. He then says, well obviously were not going to sell that vehicle for that cheap so I ask about the buy it now price. Then all of a sudden, he says my car doesn't have a buy it now price and starts talking about he has a porsche 911 on ebay right now. He just fell on his head. All of a sudden the car he has on ebay isn't his I mean whats up with that. He asks, Are you sure its mine and I tell him, well your number is listed for the vehicle. I mean what the . I hung up because I got tired of his bull... Anyway, I think I'll give up on ebay. Sometimes all it takes is one person one time. The funniest part about all of this is the rating he had -68 excellent-0 fair-0 poor. Who's buying cars from this guy, his employees? What an idiot. I'll look for a vehicle elsewhere. Thanks for your help everyone. I'm sure there is good folks out there but this is just too big an investment to take a chance in dealing with an idiot.
Thanks again everyone, James
__________________
90' Mustang GT Convertible- C4 w/ manual body 4.10's soon to be 3.27's 2 Ch Flowmasters 1/8th ET 9.04 |
11-28-2002, 08:57 PM | #12 |
Registered Member
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 380
|
that is a very good idea.........
i almost wired a grand to the guy that hosed me........but i'm not real trusting so i arranged to pick it up the morning after the auction ended.......... since he refused to sell the car to me, i'm sure he woulda taken my $1000 no problem.......... i'm sure many people get great deals on cars on ebay, but the risk is just too big for my tastes
__________________
2002 vw gti 1.8T |
11-28-2002, 11:23 PM | #13 |
Registered Member
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Chicago
Posts: 335
|
I know two different people who bought cars off of ebay. They both were looking for specific classic cars and had good experineces. I personally am a little leary of the whole idea of buying a car off the internet. You have no chance to drive it or what kind of shape it is in. That's just me though. There's lots of people who have great experiences. Good luck!
__________________
2003 TrueBlue GT with a few fun things... |
11-29-2002, 07:14 PM | #14 |
Registered Member
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Gonzales, Louisiana
Posts: 153
|
I've bought 2 cars on ebay and sold 3 cars on ebay. Only one auction actually ended, but all were sold/bought as a result of ebay. Let me know if you need any advice...
|
11-29-2002, 11:29 PM | #15 |
All about the Windsor.
Join Date: Feb 2000
Posts: 2,052
|
I bought my '69 Fastback off the internet from a guy in Tennessee. I knew it was going to be in absolutely horrid condition anyways so I wasn't too extremely concerned. I wasn't expecting anything good, at all. In some areas it turned out better than I expected, and in other areas it was worse. But all in all it was about what I had in mind. Your situation is completely different than mine was, though. I don't think I'd buy a car like you're looking for off the internet. I would just take some trips to dealerships around your area and if no one had what you're looking for, tell your local dealer and he should be able to get something from a different dealership close to what you have in mind. Most do this free of charge with no obligations. Good luck!
|
11-30-2002, 11:01 AM | #16 |
Registered Member
Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Oxford, KS
Posts: 935
|
I have a buddy that sells a bunch of cars on ebay. His wife works at a pretty large bank and handles the repo cars. He puts them on ebay and usually makes between loan value and retail.
When it comes to a repo banks just want there money. He sells BMW's, SUV's, some real nice stuff that is in good shape.
__________________
2001 Mustang "Mach 1" SVO siamesed 351 stroked to 417ci,Yates heads, solid roller,Trans King glide. Best 1/4 ET 9.17 (ALL MOTOR) Best 1/4 MPH 147 My Car |
12-01-2002, 12:13 PM | #17 |
Long time member in and out
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Albany, Ga
Posts: 343
|
Update: Like I said I kind of gave up on ebay but didn't give up on a good deal. My wife and I drove all over the place comparing prices and deals that dealers and private sellers were offering us. We now own are the proud owners of a 1998 Eddie Bauer Expedition. It has 80,000 miles which is high but it rides real nice and has no oil leaks at all so were optimistic. We got it for 15,000 out the door so all in all were happy. I just wanted to let you guys know that and I really appreciate all the ideas. Maybe I'll try ebay another time but it will definitely have to be something I can see and drive. Happy Holidays everyone.
Later, James
__________________
90' Mustang GT Convertible- C4 w/ manual body 4.10's soon to be 3.27's 2 Ch Flowmasters 1/8th ET 9.04 |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Carfax | mustangLX92 | Blue Oval Lounge | 1 | 04-30-2003 12:20 AM |
CARFAX help asap please | mike_navigator | Blue Oval Lounge | 10 | 07-30-2002 03:41 PM |
Can someone run a Carfax?? | Skyman | Blue Oval Lounge | 3 | 03-14-2002 07:47 PM |
Need a CarFax quick. PLEASE HELP!!!! | 2FastLX | Blue Oval Lounge | 3 | 11-26-2001 03:44 AM |
Can Someone Run A Carfax for me please? | novi408 | Blue Oval Lounge | 2 | 10-31-2001 02:24 PM |