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greyeyes · 05-16-2005, 02:23 PM

I have been without a motorized vehicle for about three months now (I sold my motorcycle) and I have been riding my bicycle everywhere. Yeah, it's really fucking annoying if I really need to get somewhere fast, or if it's raining. I have about 2000 buck to spend on a car (or small truck) and I thought it would be good to check out a car auction. Does anyone here have any tips or suggestions for buying cars at auctions?

ems · 05-16-2005, 10:45 PM

unfortunately dude, i have no experience in the car auction circuit, but i did find a site that might help you out

http://www.carbuyingtips.com/auto-auctions.htm

hopefully it helps dude

MSD · 05-17-2005, 06:44 AM

A guy I used to know got a mid-'80s Ferrari (Can't remember the model off the top of my head) for about $18k as opposed to a blue-book value of ~$100k.

That's all I know.

Redjake · 05-17-2005, 08:04 AM

I can give you advice on what NOT to buy........

don't buy anything foreign that's not Japanese

it costs way too much to repair if it breaks down when compared to how much you paid for it

I have a lot of experience in buying $2000 or less cars because my parents never bought me a car so I had to buy them all my self. Get a Chevrolet, Ford, or Honda. Trust me on this one, they are cheap as hell to get repaired

bought a 1985 BMW 318i on a whim once for $1000 and spent $2000 over the course of a year in repairs. Something that costs $100 on my old Chevy Cavalier to fix would cost $400 on a BMW or a Volvo. Rip off.

Sorry about not knowing much about auctions though.

Bear Cub · 08-11-2008, 02:23 PM

Unfortunately, good cheap cars are hard to come by at auctions. As mentioned, the ones that the public can actually go to will be chock full of dealers, and they will bid up to anything they think will make them a profit, which almost anything worth putting on a lot will.

The_Jazz · 08-11-2008, 04:27 PM

Step 1: register at an internet site
Step 2: dig up a 3 year old thread slightly related to what you're plugging.
Step 3: Insert a link into your post disguised as your signature.
Step 4: Get banned by a bored admin.
Step 5: never come back.

Hmm, we somehow skipped the "profit" part. Ah well. Bear Cub, maybe he bumped a conversation piece for you, though.

Bear Cub · 08-11-2008, 04:30 PM

Nah. Ever since the new job and living situation has left me without a garage, I prefer to talk of cars as little as possible.

BadNick · 08-12-2008, 09:02 AM

I've never purchased this way, but from watching friends and acquaintances it seems that deals can be found on craigslist.

05-16-2005, 02:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
greyeyes ham on rye would be nice Location: I don't even know anymore	Car Auction? I have been without a motorized vehicle for about three months now (I sold my motorcycle) and I have been riding my bicycle everywhere. Yeah, it's really fucking annoying if I really need to get somewhere fast, or if it's raining. I have about 2000 buck to spend on a car (or small truck) and I thought it would be good to check out a car auction. Does anyone here have any tips or suggestions for buying cars at auctions? __________________ I'm kind of jealous of the life I'm supposedly leading. - Zach Braff

05-16-2005, 10:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
ems Tilted Location: Los Angeles [The Valley], CA	unfortunately dude, i have no experience in the car auction circuit, but i did find a site that might help you out http://www.carbuyingtips.com/auto-auctions.htm hopefully it helps dude __________________ hey there

05-17-2005, 08:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
Redjake I'm a family man - I run a family business. Location: Wilson, NC	I can give you advice on what NOT to buy........ don't buy anything foreign that's not Japanese it costs way too much to repair if it breaks down when compared to how much you paid for it I have a lot of experience in buying $2000 or less cars because my parents never bought me a car so I had to buy them all my self. Get a Chevrolet, Ford, or Honda. Trust me on this one, they are cheap as hell to get repaired bought a 1985 BMW 318i on a whim once for $1000 and spent $2000 over the course of a year in repairs. Something that costs $100 on my old Chevy Cavalier to fix would cost $400 on a BMW or a Volvo. Rip off. Sorry about not knowing much about auctions though. __________________ Off the record, on the q.t., and very hush-hush.

08-11-2008, 02:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bear Cub The Reverend Side Boob Location: Nofe Curolina	Unfortunately, good cheap cars are hard to come by at auctions. As mentioned, the ones that the public can actually go to will be chock full of dealers, and they will bid up to anything they think will make them a profit, which almost anything worth putting on a lot will. __________________ Living in the United Socialist States of America.

08-11-2008, 04:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
The_Jazz Asshole Administrator Location: Chicago	Step 1: register at an internet site Step 2: dig up a 3 year old thread slightly related to what you're plugging. Step 3: Insert a link into your post disguised as your signature. Step 4: Get banned by a bored admin. Step 5: never come back. Hmm, we somehow skipped the "profit" part. Ah well. Bear Cub, maybe he bumped a conversation piece for you, though. __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - B. Franklin "There ought to be limits to freedom." - George W. Bush "We have met the enemy and he is us." - Pogo

05-17-2005, 06:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	A guy I used to know got a mid-'80s Ferrari (Can't remember the model off the top of my head) for about $18k as opposed to a blue-book value of ~$100k. That's all I know.

08-11-2008, 04:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bear Cub The Reverend Side Boob Location: Nofe Curolina	Nah. Ever since the new job and living situation has left me without a garage, I prefer to talk of cars as little as possible. __________________ Living in the United Socialist States of America.

08-12-2008, 09:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
BadNick Riding the Ocean Spray Location: S.E. PA in U Sofa	I've never purchased this way, but from watching friends and acquaintances it seems that deals can be found on craigslist.