Buying out of state from a private seller

ezpz112 · 11-14-2013, 10:09 AM

Hey guys,

What is the preferred method of buying a car out of state? I'm thinking eBay/PayPal but they'll take a chunk from the buyer. If I send over any money without having the car and title, I'm worried they just sell it to someone else local! Or if I say I'll come and give you a cashiers check, whats to stop them from selling it local and then I'm stuck in a state without anything.

Buyer/Sellers, what have you done in the past where both parties felt secure with the transaction?

DEpointfive0 · 11-14-2013, 10:29 AM

Nothing, you're screwed, leave a deposit, fly over

Chuck33079 · 11-14-2013, 10:37 AM

Make sure you buy a round trip ticket. I bought my car from a dealer out of state, and I bought a one way ticket. If I had a return flight home, I'd have told them to refund my deposit and keep the car since they were idiots. Don't paint yourself into a corner by not having a flight home.

Mr&Mrs · 11-14-2013, 10:50 AM

Well the seller should cover their end with the proper amount to cover any fees. If they dont leave themselves room shame on them.

I have sold 3 motorcycles on ebay, 1 car, and currently have my Z listed. I have also purchased 1 car on eBay, and 1 car out of state. It is very easy if both parties have decent to good communication. You have many options the best IMO would be to get a loan for some amount so your bank goes after the title. It also helps if they still have a balance owed.

I do not know if you have a relationship with you bank manager, or a loan officer, but I usually take her the info on the car or motorcycle, the contacts she needs, then she does all the leg work.

If you have any questions shoot me a PM I will help out anyway I can.

ezpz112 · 11-14-2013, 11:18 AM

So it seems buying a round trip ticket and hoping the seller doesn't screw me over is the best method. Unless they agree to eBay. Can banks act as escrow?

11-14-2013, 10:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
ezpz112 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 34 Drives: 2013 370Z Rep Power: 11	Buying out of state from a private seller Hey guys, What is the preferred method of buying a car out of state? I'm thinking eBay/PayPal but they'll take a chunk from the buyer. If I send over any money without having the car and title, I'm worried they just sell it to someone else local! Or if I say I'll come and give you a cashiers check, whats to stop them from selling it local and then I'm stuck in a state without anything. Buyer/Sellers, what have you done in the past where both parties felt secure with the transaction?

11-14-2013, 10:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Nothing, you're screwed, leave a deposit, fly over __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

11-14-2013, 10:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Make sure you buy a round trip ticket. I bought my car from a dealer out of state, and I bought a one way ticket. If I had a return flight home, I'd have told them to refund my deposit and keep the car since they were idiots. Don't paint yourself into a corner by not having a flight home. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

11-14-2013, 10:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,192 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 15161	Well the seller should cover their end with the proper amount to cover any fees. If they dont leave themselves room shame on them. I have sold 3 motorcycles on ebay, 1 car, and currently have my Z listed. I have also purchased 1 car on eBay, and 1 car out of state. It is very easy if both parties have decent to good communication. You have many options the best IMO would be to get a loan for some amount so your bank goes after the title. It also helps if they still have a balance owed. I do not know if you have a relationship with you bank manager, or a loan officer, but I usually take her the info on the car or motorcycle, the contacts she needs, then she does all the leg work. If you have any questions shoot me a PM I will help out anyway I can. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

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11-14-2013, 11:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
ezpz112 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 34 Drives: 2013 370Z Rep Power: 11	So it seems buying a round trip ticket and hoping the seller doesn't screw me over is the best method. Unless they agree to eBay. Can banks act as escrow?