Buying a Used car from a Private Party.. - GoFuckYourself.com

robfantasy · 04-24-2005, 02:13 PM

Say you are buying a used car from someone..

what are the steps you take to make sure everything is straight..

where do you take it and what service should u get to make sure u are getting a good deal.

this is for a benz btw, should u take it to the benz dealer?

baddog · 04-24-2005, 02:16 PM

if you don't know enough about cars, they yeah, take it to a Benz dealership or a mechanic you trust.

If you are lucky you have a diagnostic center close to where you live, where all they do is tell you what is wrong with the car, from the wiper blades and floor mats to the engine/tranny/drive train.

Relish XXX · 04-24-2005, 02:17 PM

Doubt the seller would like you to take it to a dealer. Usually when I have purchased second hand before I get an AA test done before hand. http://www.theaa.com/

After Shock Media · 04-24-2005, 02:17 PM

carfax, then a mechanic that is certified to deal with that make of car.

baddog · 04-24-2005, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Relish XXX

Doubt the seller would like you to take it to a dealer. Usually when I have purchased second hand before I get an AA test done before hand. http://www.theaa.com/

You would be surprised at what sellers are willing to do to sell a car. I have had many sellers bring their car to me so I could see it.

And the suggestion of Carfax is probably not a bad idea, although I don't know how accurate it is. It might have some of the negative info, but I doubt it would list them all.

CAHEK · 04-24-2005, 02:29 PM

check vin always from carfax

warlock5 · 04-24-2005, 03:11 PM

Carfax is not always 100% accurate, but it does not hurt to get one. I think you can pay about $20 and then access maybe 10-20 car reports for a month on most of those sites. I've heard there are certain states where the car history can be "cleaned" (but I may be wrong.) That being said, check to make sure vin numbers match and there is no overspray. Then have it taken to a mechanic.

Babagirls · 04-24-2005, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord of the fungi

carfax, then a mechanic that is certified to deal with that make of car.

BINGO!

tony286 · 04-24-2005, 04:21 PM

if they wont let a dealership check it out, that should set off a alarm.

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baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	if you don't know enough about cars, they yeah, take it to a Benz dealership or a mechanic you trust. If you are lucky you have a diagnostic center close to where you live, where all they do is tell you what is wrong with the car, from the wiper blades and floor mats to the engine/tranny/drive train.

04-24-2005, 03:11 PM	#7
warlock5 Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Uranus Posts: 2,808	Carfax is not always 100% accurate, but it does not hurt to get one. I think you can pay about $20 and then access maybe 10-20 car reports for a month on most of those sites. I've heard there are certain states where the car history can be "cleaned" (but I may be wrong.) That being said, check to make sure vin numbers match and there is no overspray. Then have it taken to a mechanic.

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tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	if they wont let a dealership check it out, that should set off a alarm.