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Trifecta23 · 02-20-2017, 06:21 PM

I went on a business trip last week and ended up buying a SUV, one that we have looking for a long time. It is a Toyota 4Runner and I loved it. They brought it to the hotel for me to test drive and it was very nice and the salesman seemed very trust worthy.

Tomorrow morning I need to send the money before shipping, but my question is what is the most sucure way of sending my money. I'm considering money wire,but I'm afraid if the car never shows up I'm left holding the bag.

What should I do?!?

BehindBlueI's · 02-20-2017, 06:37 PM

Was this not something you worked out with the dealership already? Is it a brand distributor, as in an actual Toyota, Chevrolet, etc. dealership? A reasonably well known chain? Joe Bob's backstreet cars 'n' more?

An escrow is the absolute safest way to go about it, but there's fees and you're likely to eat them if you've not already got that worked into the deal.

frenchsquared · 02-20-2017, 06:56 PM

I would have paid for and gotten a receipt when you saw the car. Interesting situation. If It was a large real dealer I would not worry about it. They our bound by laws. As long as you have a receipt the dealer has to deliver the car.

Trifecta23 · 02-20-2017, 07:25 PM

Yes, they appear to be a solid business. "Lexus of Tucson". I just hear horror stories and don't want to be a victim.

I checked BBB and they are approved. I just thought I would check here before wiring money. I'm doing it in the morning.

BehindBlueI's · 02-20-2017, 08:01 PM

Have you spoken with the dealership about how to send them the money?

Talladega · 02-20-2017, 08:03 PM

Ask them how they handle a situation like this. I guarantee it's not their first long distance deal.

Olddudesrule · 02-20-2017, 08:09 PM

I'm in Phoenix, but have heard of the dealership and everything seems on the up and up. If they don't have an escrow account, I would send the funds through a secure source and verify who receives the $$. Dealerships are in the business of selling cars, so call and explain your concerns to the sales or finance department.

Trifecta23 · 02-20-2017, 08:14 PM

Thanks, I have no reason to believe they are not honest, but I didn't know if a money order is unsafe.

Welker2 · 02-20-2017, 08:15 PM

I would call the dealership and ask to speak to their finance manager to discuss your concerns and confirm where the money is to be wired.

Trifecta23 · 02-20-2017, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welker2

I would call the dealership and ask to speak to their finance manager to discuss your concerns and confirm where the money is to be wired.

Good idea. Thanks

JLSuperfly · 02-20-2017, 08:29 PM

Since it is a dealership, I would not worry too much about it. When I bought my car, I forgot my checkbook and they were about to close. I still left with the car and paid Fremont Chevrolet the following morning.

maddoggyusa · 02-20-2017, 08:45 PM

I would not wire. I would overnight a check and be damn sure the address matches the address from the Toyota dealer listing, etc.

I bought several out-of-state vehicles and I pick up in person and drive it home.

How did you find this Toyota?

Gunmetal Speedster · 02-20-2017, 08:48 PM

They sound legit. I would ask them how they prefer. You should be good

Mickeystoyz2010SSRS · 02-20-2017, 09:03 PM

If you have your copy of the sales contract in hand then don't worry about it. If not do not give them a dime until you do.

02-20-2017, 06:21 PM	#1
Trifecta23 Drives: 2013 Dusk 2ss/RS conv. Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Western Illinois Posts: 281 View My Garage	Emergency Question!! Buying a car on line I went on a business trip last week and ended up buying a SUV, one that we have looking for a long time. It is a Toyota 4Runner and I loved it. They brought it to the hotel for me to test drive and it was very nice and the salesman seemed very trust worthy. Tomorrow morning I need to send the money before shipping, but my question is what is the most sucure way of sending my money. I'm considering money wire,but I'm afraid if the car never shows up I'm left holding the bag. What should I do?!? __________________ 2013 Dusk Camaro/Convertible/2SS RS/6 Speed Auto/One of Sixty Nine

02-20-2017, 06:56 PM	#3
frenchsquared Drives: 15 Z28, 01 Corvette, 96 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 863	I would have paid for and gotten a receipt when you saw the car. Interesting situation. If It was a large real dealer I would not worry about it. They our bound by laws. As long as you have a receipt the dealer has to deliver the car. __________________ 2018 Sierra RCSB \| 2015 Z28 Camaro \| 1989 B2200 with a 327 \| 1996 LT4 Z51 Corvette \| 1973 427 Nova

02-20-2017, 07:25 PM	#4
Trifecta23 Drives: 2013 Dusk 2ss/RS conv. Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Western Illinois Posts: 281 View My Garage	Yes, they appear to be a solid business. "Lexus of Tucson". I just hear horror stories and don't want to be a victim. I checked BBB and they are approved. I just thought I would check here before wiring money. I'm doing it in the morning. __________________ 2013 Dusk Camaro/Convertible/2SS RS/6 Speed Auto/One of Sixty Nine

02-20-2017, 08:09 PM	#7
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	I'm in Phoenix, but have heard of the dealership and everything seems on the up and up. If they don't have an escrow account, I would send the funds through a secure source and verify who receives the $$. Dealerships are in the business of selling cars, so call and explain your concerns to the sales or finance department. __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

02-20-2017, 08:14 PM	#8
Trifecta23 Drives: 2013 Dusk 2ss/RS conv. Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Western Illinois Posts: 281 View My Garage	Thanks, I have no reason to believe they are not honest, but I didn't know if a money order is unsafe. __________________ 2013 Dusk Camaro/Convertible/2SS RS/6 Speed Auto/One of Sixty Nine

02-20-2017, 06:37 PM	#2
BehindBlueI's Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Midwest Posts: 314	Was this not something you worked out with the dealership already? Is it a brand distributor, as in an actual Toyota, Chevrolet, etc. dealership? A reasonably well known chain? Joe Bob's backstreet cars 'n' more? An escrow is the absolute safest way to go about it, but there's fees and you're likely to eat them if you've not already got that worked into the deal.

02-20-2017, 08:01 PM	#5
BehindBlueI's Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Midwest Posts: 314	Have you spoken with the dealership about how to send them the money?

02-20-2017, 08:03 PM	#6
Talladega Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 686	Ask them how they handle a situation like this. I guarantee it's not their first long distance deal.

02-20-2017, 08:15 PM	#9
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	I would call the dealership and ask to speak to their finance manager to discuss your concerns and confirm where the money is to be wired. __________________

02-20-2017, 08:29 PM	#11
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	Since it is a dealership, I would not worry too much about it. When I bought my car, I forgot my checkbook and they were about to close. I still left with the car and paid Fremont Chevrolet the following morning.

02-20-2017, 08:45 PM	#12
maddoggyusa Drives: 2013 Camaro Dusk 2SS/6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,586	I would not wire. I would overnight a check and be damn sure the address matches the address from the Toyota dealer listing, etc. I bought several out-of-state vehicles and I pick up in person and drive it home. How did you find this Toyota?

02-20-2017, 08:48 PM	#13
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02-20-2017, 09:03 PM	#14
Mickeystoyz2010SSRS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: West Coast FL Posts: 14 View My Garage	If you have your copy of the sales contract in hand then don't worry about it. If not do not give them a dime until you do.