I've bought lots of cars sight unseen.
Some have gone down better than others. The 135, I couldnt get a fuckin' straight story from any of them until I talked to the sales manager and flat out asked if they wanted to sell a car or not.
But, get lots of photos. have a long talk with the sales manager - not a sales guy, unless you get the sense that he/she is good and really wants to make a sale. Get EVERYTHING in writing. Ask them to disclose any paint work, paint defects, wheel rash, service history, carfax. Buying from a dealer can be a bonus, as they'll usually put on new tires, brakes, alignment, oil change, etc - Mass is pretty tough on used car sales, the dealer cant sell a car that needs any brake/suspension service or tires. Make sure they have the title. Get EVERYTHING in writing. EVERYTHING. IN. WRITING. Its likely you wont have any issues, but just in case. You dont want a car showing up with a bashed in bumper, or damage not shown in photos, or missing 2nd key/service records, etc.
I bought the 135 and A4 up that way, drove them back. Had the E91 shipped, cost me around $600 - I think that's the way to go. You have less recourse though if the car shows up and its not what you expected, if you fly up to get it, you can get a hotel and go home without handing over the $$. Its gonna take a whole day to drive back from Bawhstan.
The check for my 135 is in the mail. I'll start unicorn hunting after vacation in April.
Some have gone down better than others. The 135, I couldnt get a fuckin' straight story from any of them until I talked to the sales manager and flat out asked if they wanted to sell a car or not.
But, get lots of photos. have a long talk with the sales manager - not a sales guy, unless you get the sense that he/she is good and really wants to make a sale. Get EVERYTHING in writing. Ask them to disclose any paint work, paint defects, wheel rash, service history, carfax. Buying from a dealer can be a bonus, as they'll usually put on new tires, brakes, alignment, oil change, etc - Mass is pretty tough on used car sales, the dealer cant sell a car that needs any brake/suspension service or tires. Make sure they have the title. Get EVERYTHING in writing. EVERYTHING. IN. WRITING. Its likely you wont have any issues, but just in case. You dont want a car showing up with a bashed in bumper, or damage not shown in photos, or missing 2nd key/service records, etc.
I bought the 135 and A4 up that way, drove them back. Had the E91 shipped, cost me around $600 - I think that's the way to go. You have less recourse though if the car shows up and its not what you expected, if you fly up to get it, you can get a hotel and go home without handing over the $$. Its gonna take a whole day to drive back from Bawhstan.
The check for my 135 is in the mail. I'll start unicorn hunting after vacation in April.