Need LEO opinions
Race Director
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From: Wesley Chapel, FL Las Vegas, NV
In that case, that's easy. I give him a money order of $100 when I see him (on top of the vehicle price). If anything happens, he can cash it. If not, he can mail it back to me.
It's just that I've done my part. I wired him $2K without seeing anything other than the title and his name. I don't see why he can't do the same. Not to mention, what liability can he hold other than paying for a parking ticket? If I rob a bank, he's not going to be liable...
It's just that I've done my part. I wired him $2K without seeing anything other than the title and his name. I don't see why he can't do the same. Not to mention, what liability can he hold other than paying for a parking ticket? If I rob a bank, he's not going to be liable...
btw. If it doesn't check out don't get all caught up in the havetohaveitnow. Be prepared to walk away....with your $2k in hand.
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Drifting
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Chicago IL
I wouldn't give him the time of day. If the car checks out give him the money, take the title, tell him to have a nice life and drive off into the sunset.
btw. If it doesn't check out don't get all caught up in the havetohaveitnow. Be prepared to walk away....with your $2k in hand.
btw. If it doesn't check out don't get all caught up in the havetohaveitnow. Be prepared to walk away....with your $2k in hand.
But yes I'll be ready to walk away if it doesn't check out. He told me it's well kept and that if it's not as he described, he'll give me my money back.
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Drifting
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Chicago IL
Final update!
Well, I'll be heading out to Florida tomorrow to see the corvette. Please wish me luck. I will drive very safely and take pictures of along the way. Thanks to those who has helped me, and "screw you" to those of you who kept attacking me (just kidding..
well not really).
I have a good feeling about the trip. I picked the perfect week. The weather (even here in Illinois) is beautiful and my buddy who's already in Orlando said it's awesome down there (as he's going to the beach this afternoon). So the drive should be awesome. I'd love to try the targa top off but I'm guessing it's not a good idea on the highway...
So again, wish me the best of luck! (or if you're a Christian, include me in your prayers).
P.S. If you guys don't hear from me for a week, I may be arrested for driving with no plate. Please come bail me out.
well not really).I have a good feeling about the trip. I picked the perfect week. The weather (even here in Illinois) is beautiful and my buddy who's already in Orlando said it's awesome down there (as he's going to the beach this afternoon). So the drive should be awesome. I'd love to try the targa top off but I'm guessing it's not a good idea on the highway...
So again, wish me the best of luck! (or if you're a Christian, include me in your prayers).
P.S. If you guys don't hear from me for a week, I may be arrested for driving with no plate. Please come bail me out.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: slidell louisiana
I bought my c5 in tampa fl and you are right they will not give you a tag, the owner if he likes you could leave tag on car and fed ex overnight back to him, my guy would not do that. I am in slidell , louisiana and drove the car without the tag. I had like you signed title, bill of sale, proof of insurance etc. I was even past by a florida state trooper near the panhandle and he did not stop my , set it on cruise and go . Of course a trailer is another way to go. Good luck
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: DFW Texas
I would just about want to bet the farm that SOMETHING goes wrong with this deal. More likely than not actions of the buyer. Why would we think anything different. For every offer, suggestion, opinion, there has always been a rebuttal from the buyer here.
We've not seen any pictures of the car, or a link to where he found it. He's not asked anyone on the forum near the sellers area if they would go take a look at it. As picky as this guy is, I would have thought he'd have independent mechanics crawling all over it a dozen times over with numerous posts asking about this or that on a inspection report.
So, we are led to believe that with literally hundreds of C5's to buy, he decides to get a car he has never seen, never inspected, is "trusting" enough to wire $2000 to a stranger in Florida?
Something isn't right about this picture.
Then again.. I could be totally wrong.....
We've not seen any pictures of the car, or a link to where he found it. He's not asked anyone on the forum near the sellers area if they would go take a look at it. As picky as this guy is, I would have thought he'd have independent mechanics crawling all over it a dozen times over with numerous posts asking about this or that on a inspection report.
So, we are led to believe that with literally hundreds of C5's to buy, he decides to get a car he has never seen, never inspected, is "trusting" enough to wire $2000 to a stranger in Florida?
Something isn't right about this picture.
Then again.. I could be totally wrong.....
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Haymarket VA
Finally!!!!!
Good luck on the trip. It's exciting. I remember picking mine up in Tampa and driving it home to Northern VA. Great trip for this first time vette owner.
Do take the top out. It's part of the magic.
Good luck on the trip. It's exciting. I remember picking mine up in Tampa and driving it home to Northern VA. Great trip for this first time vette owner.
Do take the top out. It's part of the magic.
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Drifting
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Chicago IL
I would just about want to bet the farm that SOMETHING goes wrong with this deal. More likely than not actions of the buyer. Why would we think anything different. For every offer, suggestion, opinion, there has always been a rebuttal from the buyer here.
We've not seen any pictures of the car, or a link to where he found it. He's not asked anyone on the forum near the sellers area if they would go take a look at it. As picky as this guy is, I would have thought he'd have independent mechanics crawling all over it a dozen times over with numerous posts asking about this or that on a inspection report.
So, we are led to believe that with literally hundreds of C5's to buy, he decides to get a car he has never seen, never inspected, is "trusting" enough to wire $2000 to a stranger in Florida?
Something isn't right about this picture.
Then again.. I could be totally wrong.....
We've not seen any pictures of the car, or a link to where he found it. He's not asked anyone on the forum near the sellers area if they would go take a look at it. As picky as this guy is, I would have thought he'd have independent mechanics crawling all over it a dozen times over with numerous posts asking about this or that on a inspection report.
So, we are led to believe that with literally hundreds of C5's to buy, he decides to get a car he has never seen, never inspected, is "trusting" enough to wire $2000 to a stranger in Florida?
Something isn't right about this picture.
Then again.. I could be totally wrong.....
I thought about paying $100 for an inspection but I figure they might send out some crappy guy.. I might as well check it myself (not that I'm a mechanic by any means).
If you want to bet, meet me at Orlando tomorrow?
You seem confused. When there's a suggestion, it either DOES NOT WORK or we have better alternatives. The route I'm going IS one of the suggestions suggested EARLY on.
And the reason I chose this car is because it's the right year, right color, right options, right price.
If you are so desperate to see it, here's the e-bay link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...TQ:MOTORS:1123
You are welcome to call the seller and ask if someone is coming to buy it tomorrow and if he's got a deposit on it yet.
Again, place your bet?
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Racer
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From: Central FL
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Drifting
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Chicago IL
Additionally, I searched for the guy and his family shows up. I saw a copy of his title.
I checked GM service history, which showed all the options (including the 3.15). I have clean carfax.
Thanks for your wish of luck at the end, and no thank you for the previous comments
Have a great weekend everyone.
P.S. I just checked in using United's "easy check-in". I call it a "BS check-in". It won't even let me pick a seat for my 2nd flight (Chicago to Orlando) even though there are like 20 avaliable seats. They better not be over-booking and kick me off and make me catch the next flight...
Race Director
Joined: May 2005
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From: Middletown, DE
Nice looking car everybody (see below):
And kboi it's about #&%$ing time!
BTW --some people are VERY trusting. The guy who bought my C4 in December wired me the entire selling price ($8K) sight unseen. He was a happy guy when he finally saw the Onyx C4 and still is today.
I picked up my C5 a week after receiving the funds for the C4. I gave the seller a $14.5K bank check after a very cursury walkaround (we had several detailed discussions about the car before I took the 200 mile Amtrak trip to pick it up. He sounded completely legit and knowledgeable -- private owner and Vette fanatic). His son (seller was away on business) took the check without verifying funds. Seller and I are both happy.
Karma...
And kboi it's about #&%$ing time!
BTW --some people are VERY trusting. The guy who bought my C4 in December wired me the entire selling price ($8K) sight unseen. He was a happy guy when he finally saw the Onyx C4 and still is today.
I picked up my C5 a week after receiving the funds for the C4. I gave the seller a $14.5K bank check after a very cursury walkaround (we had several detailed discussions about the car before I took the 200 mile Amtrak trip to pick it up. He sounded completely legit and knowledgeable -- private owner and Vette fanatic). His son (seller was away on business) took the check without verifying funds. Seller and I are both happy.
Karma...
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Drifting
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Chicago IL
Nice looking car everybody (see below):
And kboi it's about #&%$ing time!
BTW --some people are VERY trusting. The guy who bought my C4 in December wired me the entire selling price ($8K) sight unseen. He was a happy guy when he finally saw the Onyx C4 and still is today.
I picked up my C5 a week after receiving the funds for the C4. I gave the seller a $14.5K bank check after a very cursury walkaround (we had several detailed discussions about the car before I took the 200 mile Amtrak trip to pick it up. He sounded completely legit and knowledgeable -- private owner and Vette fanatic). His son (seller was away on business) took the check without verifying funds. Seller and I are both happy.
Karma...
And kboi it's about #&%$ing time!
BTW --some people are VERY trusting. The guy who bought my C4 in December wired me the entire selling price ($8K) sight unseen. He was a happy guy when he finally saw the Onyx C4 and still is today.
I picked up my C5 a week after receiving the funds for the C4. I gave the seller a $14.5K bank check after a very cursury walkaround (we had several detailed discussions about the car before I took the 200 mile Amtrak trip to pick it up. He sounded completely legit and knowledgeable -- private owner and Vette fanatic). His son (seller was away on business) took the check without verifying funds. Seller and I are both happy.
Karma...
Hopefully when I come home and post the next time, I'll have a C5 in my garage.
Good luck to me.
