Minor accident damage? How handle private sale....
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Minor accident damage? How handle private sale....
There is a 2002 996tt by a private party I may be interested in. 59k miles, aftermarket wheels, no mods, 6MT, clear title. Practice is attractive, and has a color combo I've been looking for a while...
2 questions:
1) This vehicle was involved in what appears to be very minor accident. Another vehicle ran into the rear left of the car behind the driver's door. Seller is very honest an disclosed accident and photo. Repair receipt from collision shop shows it to be cosmetic in nature.
Would this prohibit you from buying the car? How much would you offer for this car?
The car otherwise has very detailed receipts/maintenance, and is driven by an older adult. Clutch slave replace/rear spoiler fixed. Recent water pump replacement few months ago.
2) How would you recommend transfer of funds to ensure I, buyer doesn't get screwed out of funds. How would fund transfer and title transfer work?
This car is out of state and I would depend entirely on pictures, receipts, and PPI. Thanks.
2 questions:
1) This vehicle was involved in what appears to be very minor accident. Another vehicle ran into the rear left of the car behind the driver's door. Seller is very honest an disclosed accident and photo. Repair receipt from collision shop shows it to be cosmetic in nature.
Would this prohibit you from buying the car? How much would you offer for this car?
The car otherwise has very detailed receipts/maintenance, and is driven by an older adult. Clutch slave replace/rear spoiler fixed. Recent water pump replacement few months ago.
2) How would you recommend transfer of funds to ensure I, buyer doesn't get screwed out of funds. How would fund transfer and title transfer work?
This car is out of state and I would depend entirely on pictures, receipts, and PPI. Thanks.
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So many 996's out there I would wait for a solid car without an accident. They are out there, just be patient. With a car like this most guys do not want a car that's been in an accident, so for your sake on the resale side it may make it difficult to sell and you will get lowballed a lot.
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If you plan on putting miles on the car and price is right I wouldn't let the repair stop me = its already fairly high miles at 59k. I would go see car in person and if checks out pay with certified check or transfer.
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There are cars out there that have been in accidents that I would take over many cars I have seen that were never in an accident. All I'm saying is I wouldnt let an accident scare me away if I was comfortable that it was fixed correctly. Besides its a great way to save a few grand. 
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You could probably have the seller come down a little due to accident
But keep in mind that it is close to impossible to sell one of these cars at a "fair to seller" price. Add an accident to it, if you are planning to sell it in the near future good luck with that one. If you plan on keeping it for a while, I would not be concerned about a minor accident
But keep in mind that it is close to impossible to sell one of these cars at a "fair to seller" price. Add an accident to it, if you are planning to sell it in the near future good luck with that one. If you plan on keeping it for a while, I would not be concerned about a minor accident
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