auto auctions

[DocHoliday]

Anyone ever buy a car from a auto auction. They're 're usually repossesed. Just wondering if people bought good reliable cars, or anyone have horror stories.

Doc

[EXCESS]

Never been to one of those, but stay away from private auctions. The owners often have friends help to raise the bid.

[BimBamBoom]

You can get good deals at a public auction. My stepdad bought a 1997 Nissan Sentra a few months ago for only $1500. 75,000 miles. The thing hasn't had a problem yet.

[LORDBLiTZ]

Most of them will let you start the car to hear the motor. I pull a couple plug wires off so they have to push the car in for the bidding. After everyone see's that, no one wants to bid on that car.

[Strut99GT]

Most of them will let you start the car to hear the motor. I pull a couple plug wires off so they have to push the car in for the bidding. After everyone see's that, no one wants to bid on that car.

Haha, nice.

[Kato]

Doc........there is everthing from junkyard to almost brand new.........you gotta have an idea as to what your looking for, check it all over, and if you buy I know some places have a ride and drive, if the auto knocks or something stupid you don't have to go thru w/ the transactions....... I went 4 times before I finally found what I was looking for.

And if you can get away w/ it do what LordBLiTZ recommeneded.......thats a great idea!

Kato

[cooksbrut]

what are the terms of purchase... cash only ? car loan? I know that in many R.E. auctions you need to be a cash buyer or a large amount in cash