Buying from the USA

[fatboy18]

Ok Ive been looking around for a while now for a reasonably priced GTS Coupe and have not had much luck on ebay, Ive seen a car advertisied on the Viper club US web site but its a private sale! So have you lot out there got any idea how I could safely get a deal done with money transfers etc, thanks.

[ViperScot]

Paypal?

[V1PER]

Hi Mark
When i bought mine from Sarasota Florida i did a back transfer so i was fully covered..
Still get all your checks done and maybe ask on the VCA forum if anybody knows the car..
Baz

[RT/10Dave]

You'd better get a shifty on Mark... There's only just over 7 weeks left til the Luton Lunch!!

[fatboy18]

Now Now Ive had my fingers in this fire before, THIS TIME IM TREADING VERY CAREFULLY! Ive just tried to contact the seller via the link on the VCA web site, but it says I must regester before the link will work! Dose this mean I have to join the club even though Ive not got my ride yet

Edited by fatboy18 on Wednesday 16th January 10:58

[RT/10Dave]

fatboy18 said:

Now Now Ive had my fingers in this fire before, THIS TIME IM TREADING VERY CAREFULLY! Ive just tried to contact the seller via the link on the VCA web site, but it says I must regester before the link will work! Dose this mean I have to join the club even though Ive not got my ride yet

Edited by fatboy18 on Wednesday 16th January 10:58

Sorry mate, you're right to keep your feet on the ground, especially considering we've been down that road already...

You can't actually join the VCA without owning a Viper, but you can register on the VCA forums and use most of the features, in the same way as you can on Pistonheads. Just sign up to the forums and take it from there... Good luck!

[V1PER]

As Dave said sign up for the forums and ask LOTS of questions and maybe even get someone to take a look for you(I DID)..

[Viper]

check out the classifieds on the www.viperalley.com as well

[fatboy18]

Well I think Ive joined up Im in moderation or something at the moment!

[V1PER]

You'll go blind..........

[bigviper]

he is already blind , well he was the last time i saw him

[fatboy18]

I think I remember that one! Keith and I did'nt even make it to the pub!!!!!

I blame it on the Cider Chuck was drinking!

Edited by fatboy18 on Wednesday 16th January 20:00

[zed sump]

if going USA purchase, think quick - exchange rate is now dropping...
unfortunately my laptop was recently wiped - i had about 20 favorites sites with a large range of 01/02 yr rt prices and cars.... quick google search brings up:
http://autotrader.autos.msn.com/fyc/searchresults....

for starters. i preferred looking at fixed price listings and after long time checking back regularly mine came up and i jumped straight on it.
might be worth checking dealer w/sites. went straight to the dealer website about mine after seeing it on a US auto car sale search engine. will find the search engine site....

[fatboy18]

Thanks for the info guys, Ive spoken with Chuck and alls well so far.....

[fatboy18]

The chap im talking to is suggesting a wire transfer of moneys into his account Ive asked if he has a pay pal account and im waiting to hear back. Being as ive never done this type of thing before if anybody can give me a bit of help it would be much appreaciated Thanks

[V1PER]

Get it shipped to someone you know and do payment on arival...

[fatboy18]

Hi Baz, Things seem to be going ok so far, Ive asked a few more questions and had the carfax report which is ok. The car is in Calforina!!! Ive got a mate who lives in LA but he knows sod all about cars! The car is a fair way away from him!

[Viper]

i doubt anybody would take paypal for that amount

[nismobrown]

i sent a wire transfer direct into the sellers account , bought the car unseen ex california and cra**ed myself for over 5 weeks in case it never turned up or arrived in a poor condition.i would not do this again as it was not worth the stress and when my one sells i will be looking in the uk or flying out to the states.
try and buy one in this country and save all the hassle

[VipersRus]

Be very careful! I did this a few years ago and the seller vanished with my money. He was also in California. The best bet is to buy a car from the UK. There are loads for sale and at good prices at the moment. Good luck with your search