Re: How to pay and ship a project car??
[Re: Rhinodart]
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06/01/21 11:22 PM
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Thanks for the information. I thought maybe it would be more difficult for a project car.
Bank to bank sounds like a good option.
The car does run but it runs rough and I'm sure Murphy's law would kick in when the transporter showed up, it probably wouldn't start for some reason...
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Re: How to pay and ship a project car??
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I know you won't like my advice, but here goes,as Rhinodart explains the costs because he does this. I would take Vac time or whatever is needed, if you really want the car. Go pick up yourself esp if have a good reliable truck, trust but verify, enlist 2 reliable friends who would be willing to go on a road trip. Rent or borrow a trailer, open deck to save on fuel cost. It may cost you a little more, but you will not be risking a large sum on a bad deal.
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Re: How to pay and ship a project car??
[Re: carnut68]
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06/02/21 10:11 AM
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I know you won't like my advice, but here goes,as Rhinodart explains the costs because he does this. I would take Vac time or whatever is needed, if you really want the car. Go pick up yourself esp if have a good reliable truck, trust but verify, enlist 2 reliable friends who would be willing to go on a road trip. Rent or borrow a trailer, open deck to save on fuel cost. It may cost you a little more, but you will not be risking a large sum on a bad deal. Being in ND it is a road trip anywhere to get a car. In my life I've gone to Washington state, Idaho, Texas, Virginia, Massachusetts, Arizona, and Kansas to pick up projects with an open trailer and my trusty Dodge pickup. With multiple drivers it's not that bad. The only two exceptions were when the seller offered to deliver at about 75% of my cost and when Rhinodart delivered a project on the way to picking up another.
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Re: How to pay and ship a project car??
[Re: fastmark]
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Good advice from all. Thanks! I'm at the point now where I have more money than time so driving over 2000 miles for a $7K car probably will not happen. Plus, as I mentioned, I haven't done anything stupid in a while and I'm past due Appears as if the car may be sold anyway. I am supposed to call the seller later today but he removed the ad last night. Thanks again for the information and help!
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Re: How to pay and ship a project car??
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06/02/21 10:20 AM
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Buying a car you haven't looked over is basically risking throwing the money out the window. I've done it a couple times when the car was an inexpensive project, I'd received lots of photos, and had good conversations with the seller. Did it another time on a more expensive deal and the car was not as represented, but re-negotiated the price. Awkward & irritating, to say the least.
The car I just bought was well-documented, pretty well known, tons of photos & discussion, and a Moparts member check-out. A buddy & I still went the 1200 miles each way to get it. Worked out the same $ as having someone I don't know transport it at a later date and risking damage to it. Car transport isn't what it once was, but has become quite expensive.
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Re: How to pay and ship a project car??
[Re: VITC_GTX]
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06/02/21 08:23 PM
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Where in in AZ ?
I live in Tucson
But will be in Show Low / Pinetop area this weekend
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Re: How to pay and ship a project car??
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Agreed. I have been making monthly trips from Auburn WA to Phoenix with a car, and going back to WA empty. I can help move it if needed.
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Re: How to pay and ship a project car??
[Re: VITC_GTX]
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07/29/21 01:28 AM
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Hi, this is a great idea for me. I think that the seller will definitely want the money in advance. But still, I think that this will not be the entire amount, but an advance payment and payment for sending. The thing is that now there are many scammers who deceive sellers, so this is a common thing, many pay money in advance. But I want to warn you, if you are not sure about the seller, then it is better not to take risks. And ship car to another state is a very tedious process, because you need to prepare all the documents before shipping. This may take some time, so I advise you to be patient. In any case, I wish you good luck!
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