buying car off craigslist?

Alexander Villas: === I am older than your DAD and read carefully ... 1st you will need insurance (( at your age it is costly..do you have a job to pay the upkeep and insurance?? --- craigslist is ok to find a car and most sellers are straight (( do not buy any car without an inspection by a mechanic )) Call the DMV in your city and ask if you can have a car as the owner at 18 years of age - and tell them that you will be getting insurance ((( learn the rules and ask for an OK ))) ..... find out from the insurance agent if you can be on your own -- responsible and if you should have an accident will that in any legal way involve your DAD [[[[ this may be what POPS is concerned about ]]]]] --- buying a car is all about shopping for low miles and clean car ,,, clean under and trunk ,,,, oil splatter and a greasy looking bottom side of the car indicate bad motor and gaskets ,,,, inspect the car inside and out side and down under = make sure that everything works and ! if what ever does not work can you see that you can fix the problems and replace the parts = drive the car and see that it rolls smooth and quiet and that it does not pull the steering to right or left [[ tracks straight ]] == you must look at the title to be sure that the guy selling you the car is the owner {{ a must do and if the seller has any ""wait a minute or why you ask??? `attitude -- just walk away and do not say anything -- OK }} ==== if the car is satisfactory and you like it check all the lights (( turn on the blinkers Emergency and see that the turn signals work and get seller to step on the brake pedal to see the lights at rear .... pay and drive home happy --- after you get a BILL OF SALE..((must do that, too))...Show more

Coleen Carignan: Craigslist can be, but you should definitely check out the car before just buying one. Also, do some research on the different cars, I know that kbb.com can help a bit. And make sure that you get all the informat! ion about the car that you can, you don't want to be surprised! by something you didnt know about and regret putting your money into it. Good luck on finding your car!

Simona Bulwinkle: Craigslist can be a great place. I would defintely stick with asian imports like Acura, Honda, Toyota, Lexus, Nissan or Infiniti. Any of those companies will give you less of a headache in the long run. I would check the vehicle history with CHEAPVINSEARCH.COM its a relatively new company I just came by but very good information. Their vehciel history reports only cost 9.99 compared to 34.99 at CARFAX. Maybe also consider getting a mechanic to check the car out first, $200 spent before buying the car could save you thousands in the future. Also I just heard of a story that someone bought a car of craigslist but it happened to be stolen and they had to return and got no money back so make sure to check the vehicle hisotry....Show more

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Ollie Desalvo: I requested info on a few cars and got these emails back:#1Hi,My name ! is Kelly, happy to see you are interested in my 2005 Subaru Legacy GT. Let me give you a few details about it. Really good shape, never had any problems with it, no scratches or dents, the car is free of any accidents (Exterior color: Blue, interior color: Tan, transmission: automatic, mileage: 94,100, 2.5 GT Ltd M). The title is legally under my name, clear and free of any liens or loans.I bought it when i was serving in Nellis AFB, NV but i was promoted and transferred to Fort Richardson in Anchorage Alaska for a 2 years period, so I do not want to let it ruin in my backyard, therefore I need a fast and reliable buyer.The car is already at our Military Logistic Department from NV U.S. Army, crated and ready to go. The shipping will be free for you because I will transport it using the internal logistic department! The Logistic Department will deliver the car to the nearest Us army base from your area and from there I will use a tow-truck to have it delivered at your door.! The whole shipping process will take 2-3 days.As I'm unable to travel ! in the near future I decided to make this transaction through Google Wallet at a lower price. I believe this protects both buyer and seller and it's the right way to do this.The final price is $1.900.00 which include delivery at your home address.If you decide to buy this car email me your: Full Name and Shipping address, so I can inform Google Wallet that I have a buyer! I will forward your details to them and then you will receive an invoice (with no further obligations or fees). Then you will be able to talk with them directly and ask all you want to know.If you need further information and pics please get back to me as soon as possible!Hope to hear from you soon!Thanks,Lt. Kelly Caldwell#2Hello,This 2005 Lexus RX 330, runs and drives excellent. The car has been extremely well maintained with a full service history, Only 123K miles! Transmission is Automatic, Engine 3.3L V6 FI 24V. The car has all of its original floor mats,all books, complete set of tools and keys. Ever! ything works in the car, lights, gauges, radio, windows, locks, a/c blows ice cold, etc... It has no leaks or drips and does not smoke at all, slightly used in 100% working and looking conditions with a clear title free of liens. I bought it when i was serving in Fort Lewis, U.S. Army base in Washington and now I am deployed in Athens, Greece. The car will be delivered from Fort Lewis, WA. I will take care of the shipping.I have dropped my price to $1,900 (purchase price) since this is an Urgent Sale! and I need to sell it before March 5th, when I will be deployed in Afghanistan with my platoon replacing the troops scheduled to come home.If you're interested to conclude this purchase in a timely manner email me your: Full Name and Shipping address, to open a case with eBay. They will contact you to explain the entire procedure. The financial part will be managed by them, which means that you will have a 10 days inspection period before committing to buy the car. Using eBay ! Motors service we are both 100% covered during the steps of this transa! ction.Hope to hear from you soon!Sgt. Angela MurphyLooks like a scam to me....Show more

Renita Sefton: I haveits just like buying a car out of the newspaper

Lilli Kochel: You can look up the value on kelly blue book. You don't need every detail of the car, just the basics and it will give you a rough idea of what the car is worth. I bought a car off craigslist and it has turned out to be a great car. I drove about 2 hours to go see it. But do your research because there are a lot of people out there that will lie to you.

Zora Mazzie: Take the information off http://kbb.com and compare it to what you see on craigslist.Remember, there are scammers out there so if someone says they will ship a 2800.00 vehicle to you for no extra cost, run the other way...Not legitimate.Your ad seem to be for real so, take the info and compare it to http://kbb.comgood Luck......Show more

Eliseo Luma: RE:buying car off craigslist?ok i want to buy a used car off craigslist! . i live in O'Fallon Mo. and the prices seem real(some of them) like their was a 98 toyota corolla priced at 2,000. i don't know if that's good or not. but i know i probably don't want to buy from a dealership because im not 18 yet and my......Show more

Foster Koopmann: sounds good

Oren Eskelsen: Craigslist Fallon Nv

Daren Ventrice: Thank you for the answers EVERYONE

Lucille Saetteurn: Warning if you cant touch it don't buy it,to many people have lost their money on cars on CL

Carlee Tangaro: Looking for an answer on this too

Piedad Bassiti: I can imagine craigslist being a really good place to buy off. good luck