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Test Drive Result: no Prius this time

February 3rd, 2012 at 10:34 pm

Reasons: [for Jerry! hi!]

1. I asked to see the title. Instead of offering or showing me a copy, the seller said it was in a safe deposit box and would be presented to me at the time of signing.

2. I hoped for a half-way point between his place and mine for a title transfer place, like maybe downtown at a County office, but he said it would have to be in his neighbourhood.

3. I slept, but not very well. My precious metals went down, beside. I'd been told that when God is with me, I feel deep peace inside. I did not feel deep peace until I had read responses from a handful of message boards in which I posed my question about requesting a copy of a title. I had read on automotive consumer websites editorials and articles recommending asking to see a title. The responses from the message boards said my request was reasonable and thus I declined the seller.

4. I insist on doing due diligence. That means taking a checklist, having the right questions to ask, and perusing the correct documents. Why a seller wouldn't do the same, especially when I am not the first person to come look at and test drive the vehicle, is not for me to know, I guess.

5. I am not financially ready to make this purchase. If I am okay with the price of the car, but balk at paying 9.5% of the car price for county tax, and the car is priced at $14700 when Kelley Blue Book and Edmunds suggest $12434 - $13470 for a Prius for sale in my city in "very good" condition with the options this auto had, and I'm freaking out because I don't know why my spouse takes out $40/day from our account, then purchasing the car in full is going to drive me bonkers. Okay, more bonkers. Lifetime residency in the Bonkers Penthouse Suite.

I would like a Prius, I would like to pay for it in full with cash, I would like to read more about how a buyer prepares to venture into private party vehicle sales. I have cash, but they are in scattered liquid assets, which I would pay back into the HELOC within a year.

2 Responses to “Test Drive Result: no Prius this time”

  1. snafu Says:
    1328313297

    Private buy: you are buying 'as is' no matter what the seller says. Having test driven the vehicle, bargained for the price you're willing to pay, ask about liens or balance owed, ask to see all the maintenance records and car's manual. Is there any warranty remaining?

    Next have it checked it out with a trusted mechanic, verify the VIN. Verify with any dealership, warranty transfer. These can be transferred but many charge a fee. or new. Having called in advance with info [year,make,model, VIN, window report] pick up insurance slips from your agent/broker.

  2. snafu Says:
    1328313539

    If possible have tags transferred or buy new; pay tax if applicable.

    [sorry that sentence didn't transmit]

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