Tell me how shady this really is...

[JohnnyStan 10+ year member]

So, I am in the market for a new car and came across this....

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/672113748.html

I called the guy to see what was up to maybe get a quick laugh, and he tells me he can meet me in a town nearby to show it to me...stolen? What do you guys think...

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[terra 5,000+ posts]

"one owner" lol

 

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

So, I am in the market for a new car and came across this....http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/672113748.html

I called the guy to see what was up to maybe get a quick laugh, and he tells me he can meet me in a town nearby to show it to me...stolen? What do you guys think...

ask him for the VIN and run a car fax on it or ask the local police to run it for you

 

[Rawr-DQ 10+ year member]

well it does have 67k miles, do a kelly blue book on it dude.

that car fax is a good idea too.

 

[loudcartunez 10+ year member]

if he has the title and the vins match and theres no lien on the car ur set to go those cars arent all that expensive, just make sure he goes wit u to do the title transfer

 

[Platestacker45 10+ year member]

I dont get it.... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif

 

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

my insurance agent told me that he can run a check on any vehicle i need a check on for free...maybe go that route with your insurance guy. Just tell them you had that car in mind and just want to check and make sure everything is legit.

 

[Platestacker45 10+ year member]

So... what is so shady?

 

[grizzjwill 10+ year member]

So... what is so shady?

x2

 

[themommyvan 10+ year member]

Price

 

[Adrian15XXX 10+ year member]

i would run the VIN # too. but there could also be some problems with the ***** or motor that could be another reason why its so cheap. If he has the title in hand then ask him to go to a jiffylube or something and run a diagnostics test on it.

 

[JohnnyStan 10+ year member]

x2

probably not THAT shady, but rediculous craigslist posts that are terrible in everyway make me feel funny

 

[Calikid 5,000+ posts]

price

 

[JohnnyStan 10+ year member]

i would run the VIN # too. but there could also be some problems with the ***** or motor that could be another reason why its so cheap. If he has the title in hand then ask him to go to a jiffylube or something and run a diagnostics test on it.

i was planning on having my dad around, hes one of those guys who knows everything about cars and has every tool ever

 

[DUMPED 10+ year member]

carfax check like everyone is saying and also have a mechanic give it a once over.

there are always good deals around..it's a matter of lucking into them occationally or searching them out..