Thomas, I think the point of this is not that you shouldn't buy over the
internet, just that we have friends on this list all over the world, utilize
them to make sure you aren't going to get shafted. As a great American
president once said, "Trust, but Verify"
Patrick
-----Original Message-----
From: Thomas Carney [mailto:gt6plus@gis.net]
Sent: Sunday, December 05, 1999 5:06 PM
To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Getting a car over the internet, was: URGENT! How do I check
non-running Spitfire?
I beg to differ on this one. The internet is a huge resource for parts
and cars that might otherwise be left for dead. The only thing that comes
close to such publicity is Hemmings and that is just the same as a posting
on the net. I got my 2 GT6s over the net, but then again the owner told me
that the 2 cars were in need of help and that I could probably make one out
of the 2. I wasn't looking for a perfect original either though. Guess it
all depends on the honesty of the seller.
Tom
> .....<SNIP>.... Needless to say, I left there crestfallen and
disappointed.
> There's a
> lesson for you. Never, EVER buy a vehicle over the internet unless
you
> can
> have someone you trust personally go out and see the vehicle for you.
I
> simply couldn't believe how the guy not only didn't know what he was
> selling, he was trying to convince me how "clean and original" it was,
> when
> the car was anything BUT.
>
> ABSOLUTELY!!! Been there, done that. Anybody looking for a '71 or '72
> spitfire complete (minus radiator, dizzy, and a couple other items) very
> little rust (no floor boards, through holes on the rear quarters, etc) and
> best of all, No title! It's still on my trailer from when I bought it
(over
> the internet) and drove 11 hours round trip to get it over labor day
> weekend. (Missouri to Indiana) Oh, and NEVER send money up front to hold
> the car. Looks like you learned the lesson a lot cheaper than I did!
>
>
> .... sigh... the search continues.
>
> Good luck on the search. At least you aren't stuck with this one. I'm
sure
> you'll find what you're looking for.
>
> Bill
>
>
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