buying cars on ebay |
 Jan 11 2005, 03:01 PM
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 cb's #1 fan! =)  Group: Advisor Posts: 2,342 Joined: Nov 2003 Member No: 1  |
to get this forum started, would you ever buy a car on ebay? why or why not?
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Jan 11 2005, 04:56 PM
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 i'm susan Group: Official Member Posts: 13,875 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 5,029 |
lol that would be very interesting lol. but they have to be low price. wait you mean car as in not car toys, right? lol... i wish lexus rx 335 be in ebay LOL... it's too expensive!! i want it to be in ebay!! haha
but if they were selling cars in ebay, how is people going to ship the cars? hm that's hard one :P |
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Jan 11 2005, 04:59 PM
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 Senior Member Group: Official Member Posts: 4,882 Joined: Sep 2004 Member No: 47,064 |
^Usually a lot of people will go and pick up their cars
i wouldn't mind if it was a good deal...as long as it's through ebay...b/c if they state false information, you'll get your money back. |
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Jan 11 2005, 05:44 PM
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I love you <33333 Group: Member Posts: 2,928 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 30,404 |
I wouldnt, because you wouldnt be able to see if the car had problems, the scratches up close, and it would be difficult/imposable to return.
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Jan 11 2005, 05:44 PM
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Brie Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 10,172 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 20,548 |
I'd definitely look at the seller's feedback and see if they were dependable.
If they were and it was a good deal.. I'd consider it, but I really do not know. |
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Jan 11 2005, 06:32 PM
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 Yawn Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 9,530 Joined: Nov 2004 Member No: 65,772 |
lol probably not...i would have no idea if the car was in that great condition..and stuff...and yah i wouldn't trust the ppl on ebay
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Jan 11 2005, 06:36 PM
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 This bitch better work! Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 13,681 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 28,095 |
hell no! i wouldn't trust a car from ebay! it might fall apart the day i get it!
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Jan 11 2005, 11:02 PM
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 amazing. Group: Member Posts: 364 Joined: Aug 2004 Member No: 36,637 |
that wouldnt be good..lOl..it might be broken or something..but just saying that its in top condition..or something.i would never..but how would you get you car if the person you buy it from lives in another country?you would wanna see it up close...inspect it..
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Jan 12 2005, 06:24 PM
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yes! if it was like $2...hehehe
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Jan 12 2005, 07:00 PM
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 Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 110 Joined: Jan 2005 Member No: 80,340 |
Honestly I would steer clear from it, but if you do choose to purchase a car on eBay ask for the VIN # and get a car history report. See if the owner has the title, if the car has ever been wrecked or stolen. You never want to buy a car that's been wrecked or stolen no matter what, because the resale value isn't there. Also there may be a lot of minor things wrong with the car such as dents or scratches that you can't see from photos, but you won't be able to find out until you receive the car. Now if the car was sold locally on eBay, it would be easier for you to check it out and talk to the owner.
-Liz |
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Jan 23 2005, 04:55 PM
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 i've never wanted anything rationale. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 8,449 Joined: May 2004 Member No: 19,045 |
i would. i want to get my dream car, 1969 mustang, on ebay. most of the cars i looooove are on there for a cheap cheap price =)
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Jan 25 2005, 12:24 AM
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 Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 4,357 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 28,115 |
No, because they could just take a picture of another person's car, and then when you win the bid, they send you a piece of crap.
You also don't know the mileage because they could like, modify it (turning it back, is that what it's called?). I mean, it's like, 20,000(ish) kinda money you're dealing with. Not $5.00. Just be careful if you do bid. |
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Jan 25 2005, 02:41 PM
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 WANTED..for sexyness Group: Member Posts: 1,050 Joined: Dec 2004 Member No: 77,290 |
i probly wouldnt. my naybor did, and they gave hima peice of paper in a box with the letters "H.A.H.A." lol i thought it was funny. It was his friend. His wife new it was a joke. Eventully his friend bought him a car..lol
A Note And A Car-Aint he lucky? |
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Jan 25 2005, 11:25 PM
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 Watashi wa Nikko Desu Group: Member Posts: 6 Joined: Jan 2005 Member No: 90,674 |
nope nope nope......I always test run my cars before i buy them, and always find out full history, and i get to know the seller so if anything happens to the car, i know where to bring the baseball bat......
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Feb 16 2005, 10:36 AM
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If only... Group: Member Posts: 409 Joined: Feb 2005 Member No: 100,037 |
No.
Because you need to have all the money down. A huge deposit at times, and its unsafe cause u don't see or feel the car in person. |
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Feb 16 2005, 04:34 PM
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 boa loyal fans 4eva!!!! Group: Member Posts: 533 Joined: Feb 2005 Member No: 100,738 |
i won't i not trustworthy, but i heard it cheap....
u can't test ur car, u cant see what it look like, the egine and all thoz stuff. |
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Feb 22 2005, 01:14 PM
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If i won the bid for a low price..i would
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Apr 10 2005, 03:21 PM
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 durian Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 13,124 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 3,860 |
The only good side is that you can haggle. The downside is obviously that you can never trust people on eBay. But then again, you still can't trust some people in person when you buy a car, anyway. It's a huge risk to buy on ebay, as buying anything else.
 Of course, to answer the question, I would never. |
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Apr 16 2005, 07:57 PM
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 Get at me Group: Member Posts: 515 Joined: Apr 2005 Member No: 125,964 |
i was looking at a few luxury cars(ferrari, lamborghini's, ect.)... and there really really cheap... i wud buy one offa ebay with some precautions though... like delivery and stuff like that...
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Apr 17 2005, 05:11 AM
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I dont know if I would feel comfortable buying a car from ebay. I am currently looking for a new car right now and I like to be able to test drive it and if needed have a mechanic check it out. I am currently using AutoTrader.com to locate cars but you dont buy cars on here. You merely check them out on online the contact the seller to come see it
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Apr 17 2005, 06:44 AM
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 Senior Member Group: Official Member Posts: 4,750 Joined: Apr 2004 Member No: 10,581 |
I honestly don't trust buying anything from auctions site like ebay.
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Jun 4 2005, 10:48 PM
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 ^^ 2005 Suzuki rm125 2-stroke. My baby... Group: Member Posts: 309 Joined: Feb 2005 Member No: 94,737 |
QUOTE(angel-roh @ Jan 11 2005, 5:56 PM) lol that would be very interesting lol. but they have to be low price. wait you mean car as in not car toys, right? lol... i wish lexus rx 335 be in ebay LOL... it's too expensive!! i want it to be in ebay!! haha but if they were selling cars in ebay, how is people going to ship the cars? hm that's hard one :P  You car hire a company and they can ship it on a semi ether covered or non coverd.. you know like how they ship nascar cars? But I know someone who bought an early 1900's ford t-bucket... it is nice.. I like it but yeah I would ask the person for the money and then maby... oh it was like 1,200 from ten. to ohio coverd so not too bad. |
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Jun 7 2005, 11:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 785 Joined: May 2005 Member No: 143,525 |
actually my dad bought the family car off ebay. it was very cheap and they shipped it to our house too. it has a tv and everything. haha
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Jun 19 2005, 03:34 PM
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 Seoul Rocks! Group: Member Posts: 936 Joined: Jun 2005 Member No: 155,811 |
I bought my car on ebay, somewhat new 2004 Chevy Tahoe. 21,248.24
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Jun 25 2005, 01:38 AM
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 omgah_itsmaggiex=new username. Group: Member Posts: 785 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 21,467 |
heck no.
id want to test drive that baby. |
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