How to Buy a Collector Car Over the Internet
by: Michael Modica
Buying a collector car online can differ from purchasing a
car local dealer. Several fundamental steps can help you have a positive
experience locating your dream car.
- Estimate approximately how much you are able to spend on a collector car.
This almost certainly is the most important guidance of all. If you blow
your budget then, you will end up spending your time thinking about how to
sell it to recoup your investment rather than showing it off to your
friends. When you your budget, do not forget to allow for transportation
costs plus another ten to fifteen percent of the final price to mend the
minor things that you will discover after you get the car home.
- Make sure you can fit into the collector car: Normally, people are taller
now than they were in the 1950s and 1960s, and you might find you are just
to large for some classics, particularly the smaller musclecars. For
instance, if you stand more than five feet ten inches tall, your head will
hit the top of many coupes.
- Know when to be prepared to spend more on a collector car. Expect to spend
a little more than some price guides might recommend if a car has rare
features that appeal to you. Well accepted colors, popular options, or an
especially nice restoration can all factor into a higher price. Also, if a
car is located nearby to you, then you can afford to bid more because
shipping expenses will be lower.
- Do your homework on a collector car before you make a bid or buy,
especially with American muscle cars. Making sure the car has its correct
factory engine and transmission can make a huge difference in the selling
price. It takes some effort to research VINs and other important numbers,
but the information is out there. The collector car seller should be able to
provide you with these numbers from the car. If they can not, then consider
a different opportunity.
- Look for a collector car seller you trust. Sellers should answer your
questions promptly and completely and provide additional photos if you
request them. For example, if a car has a remanufactured engine, the seller
should be able to tell you who rebuilt it and provide available paperwork.
If a seller does not answer your questions directly or doesn't respond in a
reasonable amount of time, then you should keep looking. There is always
another car. You can also contact other eBay Buyers who bought a car from
the seller recently. View the seller's Feedback from buyers and use the
Contact Member feature in their Member Profiles. Inquire about the seller
represented other vehicles and if the descriptions turned out to be accurate
when the car was delivered. Talking to the seller on the telephone can also
help you get a sense of his trustworthiness. Keep a record of any email
dialog you have with a seller so that you have something to refer to in case
you discover any problems later.
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Michael has written many articles on automotive topics, including: Camaro
Exhaust Systems and How to Buy a Used Classic Chevy Truck.
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