Bought a car on Ebay

[Thorny]

The auction ended today, I planned on flying down tonight and driving the car back tomorrow. However, the dealer won't have the title ready til monday, so I've had to cancel my plans. Now I need to get the car shipped, but have no clue on the who's, how's and when's.

Anyone know of a reliable transporter and what time frame I'd be looking at. The dealer feels bad for borking my plans, so will do whatever's necessary down there, all I need to do is pick a company. My major concern is since I haven't personally inspected the car, I won't know who to blame if it's damaged on arrival. I need a trustworth, efficient carrier. Any thoughts?



LINK to auction.

 

[Triforceofcourage]

Fedex

 

[Reckoner]

Originally posted by: Thorny
The auction ended today, I planned on flying down tonight and driving the car back tomorrow. However, the dealer won't have the title ready til monday, so I've had to cancel my plans. Now I need to get the car shipped, but have no clue on the who's, how's and when's.

Anyone know of a reliable transporter and what time frame I'd be looking at. The dealer feels bad for borking my plans, so will do whatever's necessary down there, all I need to do is pick a company. My major concern is since I haven't personally inspected the car, I won't know who to blame if it's damaged on arrival. I need a trustworth, efficient carrier. Any thoughts?

Link to auction pls

 

[Thorny]

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats

Originally posted by: Thorny
The auction ended today, I planned on flying down tonight and driving the car back tomorrow. However, the dealer won't have the title ready til monday, so I've had to cancel my plans. Now I need to get the car shipped, but have no clue on the who's, how's and when's.

Anyone know of a reliable transporter and what time frame I'd be looking at. The dealer feels bad for borking my plans, so will do whatever's necessary down there, all I need to do is pick a company. My major concern is since I haven't personally inspected the car, I won't know who to blame if it's damaged on arrival. I need a trustworth, efficient carrier. Any thoughts?

Link to auction pls

LINK

 

[Mermaidman]

I bought an eBay car and drove it home across two states without the title. All the dealer had to do was provide a temporary tag and bill of sale. The dealer Fedex'd the title to me later.

The risk you're taking is that the dealer will drag his feet in sending the title, but I think it's much better than taking delivery sight unseen, and worse, dealing with car transporters.

In what state is the car located? Do you have link to auction?

 

[Thorny]

Originally posted by: Mermaidman
I bought an eBay car and drove it home across two states without the title. All the dealer had to do was provide a temporary tag and bill of sale. The dealer Fedex'd the title to me later.

The risk you're taking is that the dealer will drag his feet in sending the title, but I think it's much better than taking delivery sight unseen, and worse, dealing with car transporters.

In what state is the car located? Do you have link to auction?

OP updated with link.

 

[mugs]

You can't fly down next weekend?

Wow... the exterior of that car looks brand new, but the interior looks beat to hell

 

[Twista]

Dude, you have 3 padels. It has to be cool to control 2 sets of brakes.. (back and front)

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: Twista
Dude, you have 3 padels. It has to be cool to control 2 sets of brakes.. (back and front)

hahahah

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: Twista
Dude, you have 3 padels. It has to be cool to control 2 sets of brakes.. (back and front)

 

[cubby1223]

By law dealerships cannot sell cars on Sunday, I'd think that has a part in why you're not able to pick it up on Sunday.

 

[Phokus]

just out of curiosity, do you usually get a good discount buying on ebay versus going to a dealer/other internet options?

 

[chickadee]

why not use the shipping company listed on the auction and linked to ebay?
http://das.ebay.com/

maybe keep your plans. fly to FL and enjoy the nice weather. check out the car to make sure all is okay. then fly back w/o it and have them ship it?

or they cant hold it for you and you can fly down next wknd to get it?

 

[Shawn]

DON'T SHIP IT! Make plans for next weekend.

 

[Triforceofcourage]

Originally posted by: chickadee
why not use the shipping company listed on the auction and linked to ebay?
http://das.ebay.com/

maybe keep your plans. fly to FL and enjoy the nice weather. check out the car to make sure all is okay. then fly back w/o it and have them ship it?

or they cant hold it for you and you can fly down next wknd to get it?

Florida doesn't have nice weather right now. It is freezing, 60 degrees

 

[chickadee]

Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage

Originally posted by: chickadee
why not use the shipping company listed on the auction and linked to ebay?
http://das.ebay.com/

maybe keep your plans. fly to FL and enjoy the nice weather. check out the car to make sure all is okay. then fly back w/o it and have them ship it?

or they cant hold it for you and you can fly down next wknd to get it?

Florida doesn't have nice weather right now. It is freezing, 60 degrees

60 degrees? boohoo for you

Union, NJ:
Partly Cloudy
39°F
Feels Like
31°F

 

[InlineFive]

After reading mixed reviews about transportation companies I just flew down and drove it home. Turned out to cost about the same.

 

[Thorny]

Originally posted by: mugs
You can't fly down next weekend?

Wow... the exterior of that car looks brand new, but the interior looks beat to hell

My inlaw's christmas party is next Sat, and I can't miss work during the week. I don't think I have any choice but to ship now

The interior isn't as bad as you might think, the major wear is on the seats, although there are several cig burns in the carpet. The insides just need a GOOD cleaning and $60 worth of carpet repair. I can live with it after the price though, I never thought I'd get one this cheap.

 

[Pepsi90919]

aftermarket everything.....run!!!

 

[Thorny]

Originally posted by: chickadee
why not use the shipping company listed on the auction and linked to ebay?
http://das.ebay.com/

maybe keep your plans. fly to FL and enjoy the nice weather. check out the car to make sure all is okay. then fly back w/o it and have them ship it?

or they cant hold it for you and you can fly down next wknd to get it?

I don't trust Ebay's business partners, like Paypal. The quote from those guys was much higher than one I just got, ~700 compared to 450.

As far a flying anyway, I'm married with 4 kids. The wife wasn't exactly thrilled with me flying down to get it, much less flying down and not getting it

The salesman said he had tix to the Indy vs. Jax game though

<----- Colts fan!!!

 

[uberman]

A driveaway company? I don't know about them, but a friend use to pass by my place running cars from Seattle to San Francisco. He had some pretty nice cars.

 

[mcvickj]

Maybe offer a buddy of yours some cash and a plane ticket to go pick it up? I've never looked into shipping a car before but I'm going to bet it is pricey. Your good deal could turn south fast if you have to pay some high shipping costs.

 

[Eeezee]

Much luck to you!
Greetings, I come with Nigerian ambassador for you successful business venture! Driving the autobus convertible for small fee $200 US DOLLARS NON-REFUNDABLE TRANSACTION. I commit to great loving service.
Many happy wishes of holiday for love family!

 

[Thorny]

Originally posted by: mcvickj
Maybe offer a buddy of yours some cash and a plane ticket to go pick it up? I've never looked into shipping a car before but I'm going to bet it is pricey. Your good deal could turn south fast if you have to pay some high shipping costs.

Shipping looks to be about $450

 

[Sukhoi]

That Check Engine Soon light is sexy!