Buying used long distance?
01-08-2019, 09:06 PM
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Buying used long distance-MacMulkin?
Ready to pull the trigger on my first corvette. Found the one I want but unfortunately it’s 12 hours away at MacMulkin so I would have to have it shipped. They’ve been fantastic and have sent pics and answered all my questions but it still feels strange buying it sight unseen. Anyone else bought used from them?
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01-08-2019, 09:15 PM
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I've purchased cars all over the US, but never purchased one without inspecting it first. Many new and used C7 purchase 
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01-08-2019, 09:25 PM
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I have no concerns buying from a dealer out of state. I've done so and had a great experience. I would however, highly recommend you get on a plane and inspect the vehicle before you buy it.
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01-08-2019, 09:37 PM
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Burning Brakes
I once bought a ctsv used without seeing it first and it turned out great but i was nervous.... A $400 plane ticket might be worth the stress reduction but it's up to you!
01-08-2019, 09:38 PM
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Thanks guys. Prefer not to end up with a train wreck especially for my first corvette. They swear the car is mint(less than 5k miles and bought there) and they have a great reputation but I’m not sure I can take the chance. Flying out there to inspect the car is just not possible. I guess I’ll probably pass.
01-08-2019, 09:45 PM
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Oh, it's AT MacMulkin.... Got it. Maybe I'll learn to read slower. HAHA
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01-08-2019, 10:00 PM
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I bought my 2015 from out of state sight unseen other than pics. Drive my 2008 from Texas to Wisconsin to trade. Made a long weekend out of it with the wife and it was a blast. Car was fantastic, had 740 miles and was certified used so ended up being a great deal.
If you can't go inspect have a forum member take a look for you.
If you can't go inspect have a forum member take a look for you.
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01-08-2019, 10:05 PM
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I bought my 2015 from out of state sight unseen other than pics. Drive my 2008 from Texas to Wisconsin to trade. Made a long weekend out of it with the wife and it was a blast. Car was fantastic, had 740 miles and was certified used so ended up being a great deal.
If you can't go inspect have a forum member take a look for you.
If you can't go inspect have a forum member take a look for you.
01-08-2019, 10:10 PM
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With MacMulkin's great reputation if I were to buy used from anyone out there, they would be the one. Have they offered any means of reducing your fears?
01-08-2019, 10:14 PM
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01-08-2019, 10:15 PM
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Buying from MacMulkin, you're good as gold. Inspect the car upon arrival before you sign off on the delivery driver, noting any damage. But 99.9% you're not going to find anything amiss whatsoever. Buy it like you stole it after you get it! 
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01-08-2019, 10:18 PM
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They are a reputable dealer. What year is it. It should have a warranty if it only has 5k miles That should help with some of your fears.If its what you want at the price go for it 
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01-08-2019, 10:19 PM
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01-08-2019, 10:26 PM
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Drifting
Ok thanks. are they giving you some kind of warranty since with that year the factory warranty will be gone. you can always a GM extended warranty to ease your fears too. Also if you can try to go to a GM dealer with the vin # and see if they will check if any kind of work has been done on the car
01-08-2019, 10:28 PM
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Ok thanks. are they giving you some kind of warranty since with that year the factory warranty will be gone. you can always a GM extended warranty to ease your fears too. Also if you can try to go to a GM dealer with the vin # and see if they will check if any kind of work has been done on the car
01-08-2019, 10:28 PM
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Hey umph
Ready to pull the trigger on my first corvette. Found the one I want but unfortunately it’s 12 hours away at MacMulkin so I would have to have it shipped. They’ve been fantastic and have sent pics and answered all my questions but it still feels strange buying it sight unseen. Anyone else bought used from them?
with your schedule and distance though ..I am sure you can source something a little closer..Good luck.
01-09-2019, 04:16 AM
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Burning Brakes
If you're looking for the "perfect" corvette than I would pass. Its a 2014 so its going to have scratches/nicks/etc no matter how low the mileage. As long as you accept that and are buying it to drive it, the $$$ is right, and its the car you want, go for it.
01-09-2019, 05:31 AM
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Maybe someone from the forum can stop by and check it out for you, take some pictures and get a friends take on the car in person... maybe you could facetime with them while they are there... 
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Umph (01-09-2019)
01-09-2019, 07:53 AM
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That’s a good point. Definitely not looking for the perfect corvette, just have a few very specific requirements(1 from me and 1 from my wife!)that are tough to find used and I’m not in the position to order a brand new one. I’m planning on driving it as much as possible!
01-09-2019, 07:55 AM
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Hadnt thought if this. Maybe someone that’s going there anyway to look at another car?