03-06-2018, 11:15 PM
Got both the M3 and M5 sight unseen. M3 was from EAG, who really only sells good cars, and they were super up front with pictures, info, etc. They're a dealer too, but different than most and most of their business is from out of town so they know what they're doing.
The M5 was from a private seller. I spoke with him multiple times, probably adding up to a few hours. I also spoke with 1) the shop that maintained it for years, 2) the shop that detailed it for years and 3) the shop I asked he take it to for a PPI. Flew out with a cashier's check for 90% of the agreed price and cash for the rest in case I found anything undisclosed and needed to negotiate (same with the M3 on that one).
I got super lucky to have a seller willing to go to such lengths in both cases. Wouldn't have bought either one if it wasn't the case, and recommend the same for anyone else doing a long-distance purchase.
The M5 was from a private seller. I spoke with him multiple times, probably adding up to a few hours. I also spoke with 1) the shop that maintained it for years, 2) the shop that detailed it for years and 3) the shop I asked he take it to for a PPI. Flew out with a cashier's check for 90% of the agreed price and cash for the rest in case I found anything undisclosed and needed to negotiate (same with the M3 on that one).
I got super lucky to have a seller willing to go to such lengths in both cases. Wouldn't have bought either one if it wasn't the case, and recommend the same for anyone else doing a long-distance purchase.
2001 M5
2016 M3
2014 Grand Cherokee
Been had: 1984 318i | 2003 S2000 | 1990 330is | 2005 STi | 2005 M3
2016 M3
2014 Grand Cherokee
Been had: 1984 318i | 2003 S2000 | 1990 330is | 2005 STi | 2005 M3