Buying a car on EBAY

**Rwy** · 01-08-2013, 12:39 AM

Sorry to make another thread. Figured I would get more responses this way. I swear living in NY sucks balls. I have been looking at some trucks on the internet and I can buy better models with lower mileage for cheaper in the south or texas. I would never go buy something with out seeing it and even if I do besides driving it I have no idea what to look for but some of the prices are pretty enticing.

Anyone ever buy a car off Ebay.

**lovbyts** · 01-08-2013, 01:14 AM

My buddy bought his Viper on Ebay and i have bought a couple ATV's. No problems.

**dan991** · 01-08-2013, 01:21 AM

I sold one of my cars on eBay.... feel sorry for the poor prick that bought it

**lovbyts** · 01-08-2013, 01:42 AM

Originally Posted by dan68131

I sold one of my cars on eBay.... feel sorry for the poor prick that bought it

I could never be like that. Anytime I sell something it is probably in the best condition it has ever been in. I tend to keep all my cars/toys in good if not perfect working and looks condition and try to never pull one over on anyone. I believe what goes around comes around even if it's not right away or in this lifetime.

**Lunk1** · 01-08-2013, 07:55 AM

Iv'e sold one and bought a cpl jet skis...although I was able to drive to where the jet skis were and if they were not quality I had my cash in hand still!

It is a crap shoot...I bought a $5000 bicycle for my wife of CL and had the person deliver it to a big, well known bike shop for packing and shipping before I completed payment!

You could always ask them to take it to a well known mechanic shop that you could communicate with for an inspection (your cost I'm sure)

**diesel101** · 01-08-2013, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by Rwy

Sorry to make another thread. Figured I would get more responses this way. I swear living in NY sucks balls. I have been looking at some trucks on the internet and I can buy better models with lower mileage for cheaper in the south or texas. I would never go buy something with out seeing it and even if I do besides driving it I have no idea what to look for but some of the prices are pretty enticing.

Anyone ever buy a car off Ebay.

One thing to watch for if you are looking at suvs or trucks is make sure they are 4x4,alot of the trucks on ebay from texas are priced right but they wont tell you in the description
that they are only 2 wheel drive,a buddy of mine flew from south dakota to texas to pick up his truck and when he got there found it was only 2 wheel drive.I told him it was his own damm fault for not knowing!

**dan991** · 01-08-2013, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by lovbyts

I could never be like that. Anytime I sell something it is probably in the best condition it has ever been in. I tend to keep all my cars/toys in good if not perfect working and looks condition and try to never pull one over on anyone. I believe what goes around comes around even if it's not right away or in this lifetime.

Nah, I didn't lie about the car or anything. I just tend to be a little rough on my cars but they are in pristine shape. It was a Porsche Cayman S that I bought new. Took it to a track day when I first got it because the dealership threw it in with the sale. Well, the track was about 15 min from my house and I ended up there every Friday. After 7,000 miles on the ODO, 5 sets of tires- car had to go. Out of the 7,000 miles about 5,000 of them were track miles. I only had the oil changed twice but that car took a hard beating. I warned the guy I sold it to that it was a track car- he didn't care. He was more worried about the price and looks. I was like okay whatever.... still feel sorry for him.

**Zodiac82** · 01-08-2013, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by lovbyts

I could never be like that. Anytime I sell something it is probably in the best condition it has ever been in. I tend to keep all my cars/toys in good if not perfect working and looks condition and try to never pull one over on anyone. I believe what goes around comes around even if it's not right away or in this lifetime.

it definitely comes back around in on way or another

**canesfan804** · 01-08-2013, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by Lunk1

Iv'e sold one and bought a cpl jet skis...although I was able to drive to where the jet skis were and if they were not quality I had my cash in hand still!

It is a crap shoot...I bought a $5000 bicycle for my wife of CL and had the person deliver it to a big, well known bike shop for packing and shipping before I completed payment!

You could always ask them to take it to a well known mechanic shop that you could communicate with for an inspection (your cost I'm sure)

You better stick to EBAY then no more Craigslist. LOL

**canesfan804** · 01-08-2013, 10:26 AM

You may want to look in North Carolina also. Alot closer to you and there are some really good prices there as well. I did have a neighbor that bought a Vet off ebay and had no problems.

**Lunk1** · 01-08-2013, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by canesfan804

You better stick to EBAY then no more Craigslist. LOL

That was un called for lol. The bike ourchase on CL went great!

**-Ender-** · 01-08-2013, 10:44 AM

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**diesel101** · 01-08-2013, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by Lunk1

Iv'e sold one and bought a cpl jet skis...although I was able to drive to where the jet skis were and if they were not quality I had my cash in hand still!

It is a crap shoot...I bought a $5000 bicycle for my wife of CL and had the person deliver it to a big, well known bike shop for packing and shipping before I completed payment!

You could always ask them to take it to a well known mechanic shop that you could communicate with for an inspection (your cost I'm sure)

How did that cell phone purchase work out for you?LOL

**Lunk1** · 01-08-2013, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by diesel101

How did that cell phone purchase work out for you?LOL

Yeah yeah! I make one mistake in my entire life and I never hear the end of it lol!

**diesel101** · 01-08-2013, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by Lunk1

Yeah yeah! I make one mistake in my entire life and I never hear the end of it lol!

I didnt think that knife had been twisted in awhile!

**Eddie_m63** · 01-08-2013, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by Rwy

Sorry to make another thread. Figured I would get more responses this way. I swear living in NY sucks balls. I have been looking at some trucks on the internet and I can buy better models with lower mileage for cheaper in the south or texas. I would never go buy something with out seeing it and even if I do besides driving it I have no idea what to look for but some of the prices are pretty enticing.

Anyone ever buy a car off Ebay.

I have purchased 2 almost 3 over the years...first was my truck a real good deal and truck over all. Second was my chevelle also a good deal and a great car. Third was a viper that I supposedly purchased but at the last moment the seller refute to sell, probably cause of the price.

**Rwy** · 01-08-2013, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by diesel101

One thing to watch for if you are looking at suvs or trucks is make sure they are 4x4,alot of the trucks on ebay from texas are priced right but they wont tell you in the description
that they are only 2 wheel drive,a buddy of mine flew from south dakota to texas to pick up his truck and when he got there found it was only 2 wheel drive.I told him it was his own damm fault for not knowing!

I noticed a lot of the trucks were dirt cheap that were 2wd. Must be a bitch to drive and it def snows up here so I need 4 wd

**Rwy** · 01-08-2013, 06:31 PM

Thanks for the info guys. I am going to continue actively looking on ebay. There is a such a huge price difference between the two areas. I was eveing saying to myself **** it if I get that good of a deal maybe I will just splurge get like a 2007 x5 4.8 and throw it in the garage. Most likely the cheap bastard will come out and I will get a 2004 tahoo with like 50-60k and leave it on the street

**Rwy** · 01-08-2013, 08:03 PM

Hear is what makes me nervous.

I found a car in NY that I liked but would not pay the price. For shits and giggles I searched out reviews of this dealership. So this place has an F rating with the BBB had about 10 googles reviews to stay the hell away from them but they have a ton of positive feeback on ebay. Can you fake feedback on ebay or do you think they only choose to sell top notch cars on ebay vs there lot

**EverettCD** · 01-10-2013, 06:38 PM

What a lot of eBay dealers do to keep their 100% rating is give away a ton of free upgrades & perks to unhappy customers. At Texas Direct they do that for customers that buy off the internet only & then call and bitch about scratches or dents that couldn't be seen in the photos. They then offer up a bunch of free stuff but the customer only gets the free stuff AFTER they leave positive feedback on their eBay store.

**gixxerboy1** · 01-10-2013, 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by Rwy

Hear is what makes me nervous.

I found a car in NY that I liked but would not pay the price. For shits and giggles I searched out reviews of this dealership. So this place has an F rating with the BBB had about 10 googles reviews to stay the hell away from them but they have a ton of positive feeback on ebay. Can you fake feedback on ebay or do you think they only choose to sell top notch cars on ebay vs there lot

BBB is about the most useless thing ever. I've dealt with them as a customer and as a business manager managing our rating. They are useless and a money making business. You pay for a good rating

**Rwy** · 01-10-2013, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by gixxerboy1

BBB is about the most useless thing ever. I've dealt with them as a customer and as a business manager managing our rating. They are useless and a money making business. You pay for a good rating

Yea I know the BBB is something you actually have to pay for to become a registered member. It def is a joke but this dealership had way too many complaints to ignore. Maybe I shoudl check out rip off report but i bet thats not much better

**gixxerboy1** · 01-10-2013, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by Rwy

Yea I know the BBB is something you actually have to pay for to become a registered member. It def is a joke but this dealership had way too many complaints to ignore. Maybe I shoudl check out rip off report but i bet thats not much better

besides paying to be a registered member. They wanted my company to give a large $$ amount bond for an A rating.