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Ah Craigslist... I found a car on CL that seemed like a fair deal. Turns out it’s the personally owned vehicle of a car salesman. Dude moved up here from Texas and never registered it. ok…
We met at the bank this AM and he brought title and bill of sale, but kind of forgot the car. My bullshit detector went on red alert. Told him I needed to think more and something didn’t feel right. Don’t want my general paranoia and hatred of lot lizards step on something that might be a fair deal. The whole reason I was shopping CL by Owner was to avoid dealers...
Maybe I should get my mechanic to go through it to make me feel less uncomfortable? Maybe I need a tissue?
HoneyBadger
07-16-2012, 10:09
If he wasn't upfront about everything, I would run very quickly in the opposite direction. Where is the car? have you seen it yet? Craigslist specifically says to avoid any sales that aren't local because they could be scams.... Be careful my friend!
BigNick73
07-16-2012, 10:21
The never registered thing I could overlook and understand the "Kind of forgot" to bring the car to sale it? I'd move on and start looking for another one.
The never registered thing I could overlook and understand the "Kind of forgot" to bring the car to sale it? I'd move on and start looking for another one.
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YEP
Why would he "forget" to bring the car but not the title and bill of sale, Bs detector is beeping fast on this one. I bet he was figuring that you would say "awe its ok I'll come get it later", and then you can't get a hold of him. I would check his ID against the title as well. be careful if you do deal with this guy but I say move on.
After you give me the money.. I'll give you the car. Honest!
Would you sign at a dealership if they went uhh.. we can't find the car?
I would agree, it's hard ton forget such a big thing especially if your selling it!
This deal stinks oh BS and a possible scam.
Best case scenario is that you'll have to jump through hoops to get it registered, worst case scenario is you'll get burned out of a lot of money.
Walk away.
Delfuego
07-16-2012, 10:48
Maybe I should get my mechanic to go through it...
Always! Always! Always!
rockhound
07-16-2012, 10:59
This deal stinks oh BS and a possible scam.
Best case scenario is that you'll have to jump through hoops to get it registered, worst case scenario is you'll get burned out of a lot of money.
Walk away.
Sorry run away dont walk
I did drive the car yesterday, he left it parked at his stealership.
I'm going to go with my gut feeling and walk.
Always! Always! Always!
I agree for the most part.
Sorry run away dont walk
thanks
I did drive the car yesterday, he left it parked at his stealership.
I'm going to go with my gut feeling and walk.
If you feel that tingle in the back of your brain, or that gut feeling, usually it's best to trust it as that's saying "stop and think a second." Good choice, I am very weary as I've been scammed before (luckily it only cost my a couple thousand). [Beer]
After you give me the money.. I'll give you the car. Honest!
Would you sign at a dealership if they went uhh.. we can't find the car?
That happened to me once.
ChunkyMonkey
07-16-2012, 12:10
Guys, if it's personal car sale/bill of sale - do your transaction outside AIRCARE CO location - and have them run vin verification. $20 and you are good to go.
* ESPECIALLY on an out of State vehicle w/ an out of state title.
theGinsue
07-16-2012, 12:16
There's a whole lot wrong with this scenario.
If you do decide to proceed, get the VIN and (even though their information is often incomplete/inaccurate) run a CarFax report against it.
[ETA: Just read the previous post - AIRCARE is probably better]
A whole lot of cars make it up to CO from the South that were totalled due to flooding, etc. and they're cleaned up and sold off as just a "used" car. Besides, it's very easy to forge a title these days and until you actually try to register it, you won't know - by then it's too late at the seller is long gone with your money.
Run away as fast as you can
Great-Kazoo
07-16-2012, 12:45
Make sure the title is not a SALVAGE title. ALSO since this was never registered it could very well be a rebuilt car from Katrina or other flood area.
What is so special about this particular car?
What is so special about this particular car?
It's a 1984 DeLorean complete with Flux Capacitor and a Doc Brown Doll! [ROFL1]
What is so special about this particular car?
Lower than normal miles for the year. Cheaper because there is a little body damage and its a base model (manual windows, locks etc).
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