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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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Hi everyone, well here it goes...my date of purchasing a vette has moved from spring 08 to fall 07. The plan is to pick one up before winter (hopefully at a reduced price) and store it for winter. Over the last couple days I have visited several dealers, and they are all TREMENDOUSLY overpriced (about par from what I hear from the Rochester, NY Forum members) so I want to purchase from this site.

So, how does it work? Do I drive there and pick up? Money in hand? Inspection by a Sr. Member (please b/c I'm new to the Vette world)? Shipping? Any other advice?

Thanks everyone like I have stated before you guys are great and are the reason I am moving this up (oh and work is going well too haha

-Brian
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 10:17 PM
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Take your time and figure out pretty much what you want- year, body style, color, options, mileage and go from there.Good Luck
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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Each seller may have their own preferences as to how the transaction takes place. Personally, when you are talking about spending a good amount of hard earned cash for a car, I'd want to be sure I checked it out in peson before I placed the money down. You can ask for a forum member to check the car out for you ahead of time - that may help in determining if that particular car is what you are really looking for.

After that, it is really up to you and the seller as to how the money transaction takes place and how the car gets to you.
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