Buy a used Camaro sight unseeen? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Nutro · 01-12-2012, 01:29 PM

I finally found the exact combo in a Camaro that I want but it's on the other side of the country!!!

My credit union rarely finances out of state vehicle purchases but said they'd consider this one because it's exactly what I want.

I'm in Texas and the vehicle is in Delaware. It's a 2011 2SS/RS Synergy Green with charcoal interior and NO SUNROOF!! It has the black stripes as well and only has 7K miles on it.

It was bought new from the same family of dealerships and was traded in there for a Ford SUV.

They can ship the Camaro for around $900 he told me.

I asked and the salesman assured me that there is NO dings, dents, scratches etc. He said there is only 7K miles worth of wear on the driver seat.

I do not want to fly all the way to Delaware and drive it back. Would you buy it without seeing it?

daveagogo1 · 01-12-2012, 01:32 PM

No. Id ask a delaware member to go see it. Return manu photos of it and offer to pay them for their effort and time. Have them fire it up and inspect it well fir leaks and such.

heRS · 01-12-2012, 01:36 PM

What Dave said.

Dznts · 01-12-2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by daveagogo1

No. Id ask a delaware member to go see it. Return manu photos of it and offer to pay them for their effort and time. Have them fire it up and inspect it well fir leaks and such.

+1

90503 · 01-12-2012, 01:41 PM

Don't spend the 900 to have it shipped...go look at it yourself ($900 why not?)...test drive it, etc...its hard enough to find all the glitches, etc. even with looking at it!!!
...but sight un-seen...no way..

toesuf94 · 01-12-2012, 01:41 PM

Where in Delaware?

Sales @ CAI Inc · 01-12-2012, 01:42 PM

Exactly what I was thinking. Be sure to really go over everything as well in terms of legitimacy of the seller (hopefully its a dealership) to make sure you don't get scammed.

Nutro · 01-12-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by toesuf94

Where in Delaware?

Looks like the dealership is Porter Ford (also Porter Chevrolet) in Wilimington.

Here is the link

http://www.porterauto.com/details/us...37002/89289363

2010SS2SS · 01-12-2012, 02:14 PM

negotiate airfare into the deal

Nutro · 01-12-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010SS2SS

negotiate airfare into the deal

On a used car? I figure they'd play ball on a new one

matthook · 01-12-2012, 02:28 PM

Definitely do not buy until someone you trust, or yourself, sees it

kiteman · 01-12-2012, 02:33 PM

fly up there and drive it back. well, fly up there and if you buy it, find a clear bra installer to install a clear bra, then drive it back. assuming you like it. otherwise buy a plane ticket back. call an airline about it, they may work with you on the price. while you're up there go site seeing in DC or something, just so if you don't get the car it ain't a wasted trip.

austin to baltimore is only like $150 each way on american...

LIM3 · 01-12-2012, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nutro

I finally found the exact combo in a Camaro that I want but it's on the other side of the country!!!

My credit union rarely finances out of state vehicle purchases but said they'd consider this one because it's exactly what I want.

I'm in Texas and the vehicle is in Delaware. It's a 2011 2SS/RS Synergy Green with charcoal interior and NO SUNROOF!! It has the black stripes as well and only has 7K miles on it.

It was bought new from the same family of dealerships and was traded in there for a Ford SUV.

They can ship the Camaro for around $900 he told me.

I asked and the salesman assured me that there is NO dings, dents, scratches etc. He said there is only 7K miles worth of wear on the driver seat.

I do not want to fly all the way to Delaware and drive it back. Would you buy it without seeing it?

if they really want the deal closed than they should eat the shipping fees

Nutro · 01-12-2012, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by LIM3

if they really want the deal closed than they should eat the shipping fees

I called and tried to lowball him. They're asking $31,995 and I said I'd give him $30K WITH the shipping included and he said he couldn't do it.

I might have to walk away from this one.

I REALLY want Synergy Green but also really want a Summit White

01-12-2012, 01:29 PM	#1
Nutro Drives: 2011 2SS Synergy Green Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,670	Buy a used Camaro sight unseeen? I finally found the exact combo in a Camaro that I want but it's on the other side of the country!!! My credit union rarely finances out of state vehicle purchases but said they'd consider this one because it's exactly what I want. I'm in Texas and the vehicle is in Delaware. It's a 2011 2SS/RS Synergy Green with charcoal interior and NO SUNROOF!! It has the black stripes as well and only has 7K miles on it. It was bought new from the same family of dealerships and was traded in there for a Ford SUV. They can ship the Camaro for around $900 he told me. I asked and the salesman assured me that there is NO dings, dents, scratches etc. He said there is only 7K miles worth of wear on the driver seat. I do not want to fly all the way to Delaware and drive it back. Would you buy it without seeing it?

01-12-2012, 01:36 PM	#3
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90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,433	Don't spend the 900 to have it shipped...go look at it yourself ($900 why not?)...test drive it, etc...its hard enough to find all the glitches, etc. even with looking at it!!! ...but sight un-seen...no way..

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Sales @ CAI Inc Drives: 2010 SS/RS Supercharged 427 Build Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,504	Exactly what I was thinking. Be sure to really go over everything as well in terms of legitimacy of the seller (hopefully its a dealership) to make sure you don't get scammed.

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kiteman Drives: 2012 45th Camaro, 2SS/M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: At my computer Posts: 1,318	fly up there and drive it back. well, fly up there and if you buy it, find a clear bra installer to install a clear bra, then drive it back. assuming you like it. otherwise buy a plane ticket back. call an airline about it, they may work with you on the price. while you're up there go site seeing in DC or something, just so if you don't get the car it ain't a wasted trip. austin to baltimore is only like $150 each way on american...