Am I Crazy
#17
04-02-2008, 09:55 PM
I appreciate all the replies and agree that wire transfer seems to be the way to go. However, a local BMW dealer is running the car through his dealership so I can get the tax credit. In reality the buyer will pay the dealer and the dealer will then cut me a check. I don't know how a wire transfer would work in this circumstance. I guess it is the dealers responsibility to assure the cashier check is legit but if it turned out to be fake I bet the dealer would come looking for me. I am still very nervous about this transaction but it will probably be ok.
#18
04-02-2008, 10:31 PM
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I bought my Porsche on a private deal using a cashiers check that the seller watched me get from my bank (he met me there to get the check and deliver the car). I did the same with a truck I sold a year ago. I sold a MBZ while away from town 2 years ago. I had the purchase wire the money to my bank. I had the bank notify me when the funds showed up in my account, and then called my neighbor to give the keys to the purchaser. I like the wire transfer method the best, as long as you get confirmation of the transaction before you hand over the car.
#19
04-03-2008, 01:13 AM
I sold my Audi S4 to a guy from edmenton canada or something like that. He flew down and I took him to my bank with the cashiers check and had the bank verify the funds to be doubly sure. They cashed it right there and I got my money and he was off. He was a good guy, one hell of a haggler but a good guy none the less.
#20
04-03-2008, 08:13 AM
I sold my Audi S4 to a guy from edmenton canada or something like that. He flew down and I took him to my bank with the cashiers check and had the bank verify the funds to be doubly sure. They cashed it right there and I got my money and he was off. He was a good guy, one hell of a haggler but a good guy none the less.
#21
04-03-2008, 02:34 PM
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Just an update-We have agreed on a price and all money will be handled via wire transfer. I will miss the porsche but it wont be my last. Thanks for everyones advice.
#23
04-03-2008, 06:38 PM
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Autotrader.com. I have had mixed emotions about the sale. Went to the garage and sat in her tonight. Will give her up tomorrow.
#24
04-05-2008, 07:59 AM
T - congrats on the sale man and even more so on getting the funds delivered via wire. What are you getting to replace the 997?
#26
04-05-2008, 09:07 PM
wire transfer or cash is the best way. yes.. also meet up in a public safe place. perhaps just meet him at your bank.
#27
04-06-2008, 08:52 AM
The dealer has a bank that can accept wire transfers, I'm sure. Wires are the safest way to go.
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