androidx42 said:
Wow, I had no idea you could do that, thanks for the info--I guess I should just buy from people off these boards, or use a reputable escrow service. I'm really hoping to become an M5 owner in the near future, right now I'm just looking for that perfect opportunity. Thanks again Ard--I'm in the Bay Area, so if you hear anything that looks good, please feel free to contact me.
It is really very, very simple!
Talk with the seller.
Agree on a price subject to inspection.
FLY THERE AND LOOK AT THE CAR.
get it inspected.
Hand him a cashiers check or call the bank and wire transfer
Drive it home OR drive it to a car shipper (NOT HIS SHIPPER)
One scam was for a seller to have a shipper in on the scam- buyer would wait until the shipper called and said 'we have it', then they would wire transfer. Money gone.
Same deal with phony escrow companies..
Why not use a BMW dealer as an 'escrow'? They can inspect, and, if you talk to the right people, maybe even slap a cpo on it...
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PS What are you looking for?