[ctozzi]

I'm looking to possibly buy a Chevelle in Florida and I live in Las Vegas. I would like to know what the best and safest method for both parties is to do a private person 2 person sale ? Just trying to do my homework before I get closer to actually buying. Thanks in advace for the info.

specifically looking for:

1. transaction of $$ from person to person best methods and why
2. transfer of title how this is handled
3. inspection prior to transfer of title and $$ ( is there a service that inspects classic cars for a fee ? )
4. shipping do's and dont's open vs closed transport
5. dealing with a classic car loan which i might do to make it faster to get all the $$ together.

Thanks
Chris

 

[Tegguy]

I can't provide information for everything but the best option is to fly out and look at the car and do the exchange of title and cash there and find somewhere to store the car until you can get it shipped. (i'm in Daytona Beach). As far as transport goes it depends on what your cars condition is. Mine cost 2200 (mine didn't run) from Oregon to Florida for an enclosed transport. Open will run you around 400-700 less depending on the company. I used De Moines Trucking and was very happy with their service I will have them transport my Triumph when I get ready to. If you go open you run the risk of someone damaging the car when the driver stops and also damage from the road (have seen both) with enclosed it costs more but the car is way better protected. If this is a project car i'd go open if the car is in decent or better shape I would go enclosed personally.

There are companies you can hire to inspect you car for you however I don't know the names or reputation of any. I believe you can do somewhat of an escrow account with the money to where conditions have to be met before it will be released to the seller.

If the car is close to Daytona Beach and you want someone to look at it send me a PM and I'll be happy to go check it out for you. Also if you come down and buy it and need somewhere to keep it until you can get it shipped the same thing goes I have room in my driveway.

 

[ctozzi]

The car is in Osprey outside of Sarasota. I would prefer someone who knows Chevelle's to go see it and I would pay them for their time and efforts.

 

[Tegguy]

I would be willing to but 3 hours is a little far for me to go with my crazy schedule but there is a ton of FL member on here.

 

[Philip]

Chris having someone local inspect the car is a very good idea. Depending on the results you will either decide not to buy or buy it. If deciding on a purchase I highly recommend a trip to inspect it yourself. If it still appeals to you when you see it then the deal can be made in person.
Too many cars out there to risk buying one you will not be happy with once it arrives in your driveway.
Round trip ticket to Florida is around $400 from Vegas.

 

[rodderscorner]

buy a plane ticket and go, see it .. and face to face..
the little you'll spend now is alot cheaper than trying to fix a mess later..

 

[ctozzi]

ok, the problem is I'm a medical device sales rep and i'm on call 100% of the time. If i get on a plane and fly there, then somebody gets into a car crash ( like they always do here in party town USA Las Vegas) I will be in deep poo poo. I was trying to avoid the plane ride due to that fact & was hoping somebody local could take a look at it for me. If not it's not the end of the world. I spend 80% of the day in the OR so time is either non existent or abundant depending on the day.
Thanks
Chris

 

[70-SS454]

Good ole Benjamin Franklins & a Open title... (Cash for Title...) Only thing I'll accept for any vehicle sale any longer... Last Chevelle I purchased in, and trailered home from, Tallahassee, FL... (2,500 mile round trip) (PS...I'd get a new job...everyone needs personal time!)

 

[rodderscorner]

ok, the problem is I'm a medical device sales rep and i'm on call 100% of the time. If i get on a plane and fly there, then somebody gets into a car crash ( like they always do here in party town USA Las Vegas) I will be in deep poo poo. I was trying to avoid the plane ride due to that fact & was hoping somebody local could take a look at it for me. If not it's not the end of the world. I spend 80% of the day in the OR so time is either non existent or abundant depending on the day.
Thanks
Chris

come on, even er docs get a day off..
good luck

 

[novaderrik]

off topic, i know- but why do they need to have a sales rep in the operating room? do you look over the doctor's shoulder and say "yeah, the XB540 works fine for sewing together a spleen like that, but we just came out with the new and improved XB541 that will do it in half the time with full wifi connectivity and i just happen to have one in my briefcase"?

and don't you get any vacation time at all?

 

[leghorn]

off topic, i know- but why do they need to have a sales rep in the operating room? do you look over the doctor's shoulder and say "yeah, the XB540 works fine for sewing together a spleen like that, but we just came out with the new and improved XB541 that will do it in half the time with full wifi connectivity and i just happen to have one in my briefcase"?

and don't you get any vacation time at all?

Have to agree with novaderrik. Make the time and fly out there and check the car out yourself. Everyone has different ideas of value and appearance, so it has to be you to make the final call. Have a bank draft ready to cash at any bank, check the car over, check the title and pre arrange transport. Couple of days and you can get back and save Vegas.

 

[tricketson]

off topic, i know- but why do they need to have a sales rep in the operating room? do you look over the doctor's shoulder and say "yeah, the XB540 works fine for sewing together a spleen like that, but we just came out with the new and improved XB541 that will do it in half the time with full wifi connectivity and i just happen to have one in my briefcase"?

and don't you get any vacation time at all?

My best friends brother is a pharm. rep. I thought that just meant he sold drugs. Ends up he has various degrees in medicine and speaks fluent Japanese, learned for his job. He's spent A LOT of time in the O.R. during open heart surgery as a consultant to the surgical team. He's now working with stroke victims and is again in the O.R. and on rounds, both here and in Japan, with the doctors and surgeons as a consultant on the drugs they are using.

Like this guy, Jeff is on call 24-7 and travels much of the time. Makes obscene amounts of money, stays in the finest of hotels, eats on their credit card, and has medical benefits Congress would kill for that extend to even his mother!!! All of which explains why these guys will work the hours and live with the lack of any plan-able free time. For Jeff, vacation is scheduled a year in advance and hopefully no emergency will come up.

Apparently, there's a lot more to the job than most realize but at what some of these reps make they can retire in about 10 years! :thumbsup:

Tom
64ss

 

[ctozzi]

OK here we go, My job is to instruct Dr's on the implants they are using and exactly how to use them during surgery. If I was not there they could not do the surgery Yes ER doc's take time off, however not every single Dr. at the same time. Most times these are late night/early morning weekend car crash trauma cases in which the "on call" dr's are not staffed to do these procedures without a rep's guidance and expertise on these products. There is alot of calculations and problem solving that goes on during these cases that the rep and Dr do together to find the best solution for the patient. It's not as simple as open box A123, put it on XYZ bone and boom we are all done have a great weekend. These are 4-7 hour long reconstructions of a shattered spine or a shattered femur and so on...... I have 2 storage sheds and a 3rd car garage filled with millions of dollars of instrumentation and implants that I could need in an hours notice.
So to answer alot of these questions, I 100% need to be there otherwise an amputation might be in store for the patient in most cases, yes we get paid very well but I work my ASS off, and no I'm not just dropping off samples like 95% of the other pharma/medical/dental reps out there. I am an active participant in surgical reconstructions. Thanks for the info from some...... I think I'm gonna hold off on asking questions like this in the future to aviod having to answer things like " you need a new job " or " come on man ". If i had a different job I surely would not be looking for or have extra $$ for a Chevelle as a weekend cruiser. Thanks for the heplful input
Chris

 

[babykud]

Chris,

I literally just bought a car from another state. I live in Chicago, Il and the car was in Albany, NY.

1. Have the guy who has the car send you a ton of pictures. I mean every angle, inside of the trunk (left and right), under the car, interior, dash, quarter panels, fenders, engine bay.
2. Once you're satisfied with the pictures, post in the "bench racing" that you're looking for someone to look at a car for you. Explain your situation and that you'll pay for their to look at the car.
3. If someone is nice enough to help you explain to them what you want them to look at, take a test drive etc.
4. Based on the feedback make your decision on whether you want the car or not. If you do, make the deal and give him a deposit ($500 is fair).
5. From there, you have to write up a bill of sale. If you need one, let me know I can get you one (Thanks Mike). Overnight the bill of sale to him and make sure that he gets the bill of sale notarized at a bank. This forces the guy to whip out his license and know that he's serious about you buying the car.
6. Once he's done that make sure he overnights the bill of sale back to you. This little piece of paper will protect you (somewhat) if something goes bad.
7. From there, you would wire the money to him. To me, that is the safest way to send thousands of dollars to someone.
8. Once he receives the money he would overnight the title to you.
9. Once you receive the title it's time to transport your new Chevelle to you. I used a company called www.dasautoshippers.com I like them cause they own their own trucks but you're more than welcomed to use anyone you'd like. Depending on the kind of Chevelle you bought you can choose open or closed transportation. Obviously closed is more expensive.
10. I really can't help you with the loan side since CASH IS KING
11. If the guy you're buying from is hesitant about any of the steps I listed above WALK AWAY!

Hope this helps

Take care,

Matt

I'm looking to possibly buy a Chevelle in Florida and I live in Las Vegas. I would like to know what the best and safest method for both parties is to do a private person 2 person sale ? Just trying to do my homework before I get closer to actually buying. Thanks in advace for the info.

specifically looking for:

1. transaction of $$ from person to person best methods and why
2. transfer of title how this is handled
3. inspection prior to transfer of title and $$ ( is there a service that inspects classic cars for a fee ? )
4. shipping do's and dont's open vs closed transport
5. dealing with a classic car loan which i might do to make it faster to get all the $$ together.

Thanks
Chris

 

[rkd]

I got my Chevelle from another state. I happened to be there to make the deal, so I met the owner and looked over the car.

From there, I insisted that he get a title, (available but not required in his state). He did, and then we arranged transport via one of his buddies.

He sent me the title. I then sent him a check for the rest, while he still had the car. I got tags and insurance on the car, so that myself and the car were insured in transit. Then his buddy put the car on his hotshot car hauler and brought it to me. I paid him extra to stop by my other house and get another of my cars and bring it to me. We spent three months doing all this. Slow, but we all felt comfortable with it.

 

[rodderscorner]

ok here we go, my job is to instruct dr's on the implants they are using and exactly how to use them during surgery. If i was not there they could not do the surgery chris

why ,

 

[ctozzi]

Why ? Because they simply are not trained how to use the products and these hospitals do not stock any inventory for these cases. So in turn I need to be there to instruct the drs and bring in product

 

[Belair]

Get a copy of Hemmings Motor News. Under services there are certified appraisers listed. If you can find a certified appraiser he will be able to document the cars value. Escrow is a good way to transfer money, title. There are also some good transportation services listed in Hemmings also.

 

[rodderscorner]

Why ? Because they simply are not trained how to use the products and these hospitals do not stock any inventory for these cases. So in turn I need to be there to instruct the drs and bring in product

I'll remember that, as I'd not want that doctor near me

 

[MikeMalibu]

Chris, Too bad your questions got sidetracked about your job. Your personal inspection of the car is important to your satisfaction in the end. I used photos and independent inspectors prior to making trips to see the cars. Even with that, some of the cars didn't meet my criteria after thumbs-up from the inspectors. Once you find the car, title and bill of sale are important to have in-hand when exchanging the money. Wire transfer is the best way to move the money because it's traceable. Yes, the sequence of the transaction can go south at any point if the seller is a thief. That's why it is important to do the final steps face-to-face. Good luck and I hope you find the car you want. Took me 3 years.