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Intro and Question
Hello, new member here doing my homework before I go 'vette shopping. I've been a lurker off and on for years and finally decided to get serious about buying a C5.
My question concerns purchasing long distance. I recently looked at a C5 while south on a trip, the deal fell through when I discovered one headlight didn't open. By the time it was fixed I was out of time to do the deal and had to fly home.
I've found a few cars around the country that I'd love to have, however I'm a little leary of doing a fly and drive if I don't know who I'm buying the car from.
How do most of you protect yourselves when doing a fly and drive deal?
I'm mostly concerned with the condition not being as represented, or finding items (like headlights or modules) that don't work right, then I'm out the price of two one way tickets to get myself back home.
My question concerns purchasing long distance. I recently looked at a C5 while south on a trip, the deal fell through when I discovered one headlight didn't open. By the time it was fixed I was out of time to do the deal and had to fly home.
I've found a few cars around the country that I'd love to have, however I'm a little leary of doing a fly and drive if I don't know who I'm buying the car from.
How do most of you protect yourselves when doing a fly and drive deal?
I'm mostly concerned with the condition not being as represented, or finding items (like headlights or modules) that don't work right, then I'm out the price of two one way tickets to get myself back home.
Last edited by AKjeff; Apr 29, 2010 at 12:21 AM.
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Welcome aboard. 
You will get more responses to your question if you ask it in the general sections below i.e. C5 General Section.
You will get more responses to your question if you ask it in the general sections below i.e. C5 General Section.
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Welcome & Threads
Welcome to the Corvette Forum - Lots of great information & knowledgeable Vette owners here! Remember too to use the search feature on the forum. Long Distance buying is discussed on many threads, here are a few to get you started:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...-distance.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...edelivery.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ed-advice.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...-distance.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...edelivery.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ed-advice.html
