Warning to out of state buyers
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This thread is a good reminder that you have to do your due diligence, which I think is what the OP is trying to do.
The seller should get the ban hammer for the title and licensing bullshit.
The seller should get the ban hammer for the title and licensing bullshit.
I feel bad for op.
He brings his story, appears to be truthful, owns up to several rookie mistakes, keeps it professional and doesn't personally trash seller, and most of svtp comments tell him he's an idiot, should have known, blah blah blah.
He already admitted the mistakes surrounding the purchase.
Truth is, we've all been giddy about a toy at some point that has probably pushed us to make a poor or somewhat poor decision.
Glad you got it all worked out Op.
He brings his story, appears to be truthful, owns up to several rookie mistakes, keeps it professional and doesn't personally trash seller, and most of svtp comments tell him he's an idiot, should have known, blah blah blah.
He already admitted the mistakes surrounding the purchase.
Truth is, we've all been giddy about a toy at some point that has probably pushed us to make a poor or somewhat poor decision.
Glad you got it all worked out Op.
Very wise.
Dont feel sorry for me though!
How could i have known that i needed his license to register the veh
I made it out ok, however if 1 made it out ok 5 didn't and are still screwed
Feel sorry for them, i do.
Sometimes even when you put in a 500$ mechmann LOL
Lol
Im a conservative white republican from Louisiana.
Just empathetic and generally passionate.
Im a conservative white republican from Louisiana.
Just empathetic and generally passionate.
I would do the same thing. I've been burned before by a counterfeit cashier's check.
That is truly a shame, prosecuting him should have been relatively simple then. New scam everyday. Sorry to hear that.
Fake ID and fake address to go with it. The check was so authentic the bank even took it. It wasn't until they sent it off for payment that it came back counterfeit. Years later they were caught though.
Agreed, no real reason to ban anyone IMO, but I wish @P Weave would reply. As for as my comments, I was a little wound up yesterday after a work week from hell., so sorry for any negativity from me.
Brad came out firing on all cylinders lol
OP, your situation just sucks.
Can't really be mad about the alternator, shit happens, you didn't buy a warranty with it. The bent shaft was probably unknown by the seller as well.
How long had he had it before you? He may have the thought the rattles were normal as well.
Also, I'm not sure why your DMV required you to have a copy of his driver's license to register the vehicle; that shouldn't have anything to do with the registration in a new state. As a seller, I might be hesitant about giving that out as well.
Chalk up the losses (which it sounds like you have) and enjoy the car!
OP, your situation just sucks.
Can't really be mad about the alternator, shit happens, you didn't buy a warranty with it. The bent shaft was probably unknown by the seller as well.
How long had he had it before you? He may have the thought the rattles were normal as well.
Also, I'm not sure why your DMV required you to have a copy of his driver's license to register the vehicle; that shouldn't have anything to do with the registration in a new state. As a seller, I might be hesitant about giving that out as well.
Chalk up the losses (which it sounds like you have) and enjoy the car!
Just think of it as getting ****ed on
I could be way worse. He could have lied about the health of the motor. Plus he gets create his own history of maintaining and repairing the car. The cobra will always find a way into your wallet. Get use to it. I think this thread should be merged into the "stealthing" thread.
Don't hold your breath. There have been dirtbags around since the dawn of time. The registration issue is on you, I drove 1300 mls. to get my car and brought all the paper work with me the p.o. Was required to sign. How could you travel so far and not be prepared? Other things in your story have me scratching my head. Mostly how the whole transaction ended up with you driving a modified Terminator (that are known to be raced and beat on) using someone else's plate (insurance?) through multiple states to get it home
Nothing wrong with that. I always verify a check is legit before I release my car.
Also, rattling & shit = walk away. Smh
Man, some of you guys are really harsh on the OP. Cut him some slack.
I, too, bought my '09 GT500 out of state, only this from a reportedly reputable dealer. The shop had excellent e-bay and BBB ratings and the folks I dealt with seemed absolutely reputable. The whole deal was done easily, professionally & online, then I flew to TX, picked up the keys easy peasy and headed back to FL. Everything was going so well...
Until I tried to register the car in FL. The TX dealer had issued me a 90 day temp TX tag. After a week back in FL, I tried to get the car FL registered. Went to the local tax office w/all the paperwork in hand but something wasn't 'right'.
My local tax office did everything possible to help me but the problem was on the dealer and loan end. Seems that w/in days after I bought the car, the shop, even w/its exotic inventory & great ratings, had closed its doors and the title, even tho I paid cash for the car, had been locked up by the company holding the lien over the dealership. What a freakin' mess, none of it my fault.
It took me months & loads of heartache to get this title issue cleared up, & I did so only days before my last FL temp tag expired. This happened only because I had contacted the TX govt. office that issues titles/tags and filed a complaint & got a lawyer involved. Magically, it was all cleared up w/in the day and the title was being transferred to FL.
Had that temp FL tag expired, I had 2 choices- park the car or drive it illegally. Luckily it worked out at the last minute but I'll tellya flat out- it'll be a long time before I ever buy out of state again. It's not for the faint of heart.
Lee
I, too, bought my '09 GT500 out of state, only this from a reportedly reputable dealer. The shop had excellent e-bay and BBB ratings and the folks I dealt with seemed absolutely reputable. The whole deal was done easily, professionally & online, then I flew to TX, picked up the keys easy peasy and headed back to FL. Everything was going so well...
Until I tried to register the car in FL. The TX dealer had issued me a 90 day temp TX tag. After a week back in FL, I tried to get the car FL registered. Went to the local tax office w/all the paperwork in hand but something wasn't 'right'.
My local tax office did everything possible to help me but the problem was on the dealer and loan end. Seems that w/in days after I bought the car, the shop, even w/its exotic inventory & great ratings, had closed its doors and the title, even tho I paid cash for the car, had been locked up by the company holding the lien over the dealership. What a freakin' mess, none of it my fault.
It took me months & loads of heartache to get this title issue cleared up, & I did so only days before my last FL temp tag expired. This happened only because I had contacted the TX govt. office that issues titles/tags and filed a complaint & got a lawyer involved. Magically, it was all cleared up w/in the day and the title was being transferred to FL.
Had that temp FL tag expired, I had 2 choices- park the car or drive it illegally. Luckily it worked out at the last minute but I'll tellya flat out- it'll be a long time before I ever buy out of state again. It's not for the faint of heart.
Lee
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In the OPs defense, TOB rattling on 03 cobras was very common and a TSB. Mine went out 3 mos after buying the car new, took the input shaft housing with it. I am sure he thought he'd have some time to address/check the TOB rattle.
Rough week. Lol
Sucks to have problems. Never take someones word. I paid an inspection company to check out my cobra. I was in MA and car was in CA. They drove the car and took 25 pictures and even measured paint thickness to ensure it hasn't been painted or in an accident. Car seemed to check out and I had it shipped to MA. Car was exactly as I expected.
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