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You needed to see Chuck Andrews' NINES columns
Posted by Stephen Goldberger [Email] (more from Stephen Goldberger) on Tue, 8 Apr 2008 09:36:11
In Reply to: Auto Auctions, KevinM, Mon, 7 Apr 2008 10:49:16
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There is no doubt that the price at dealer auctions is appealing. Want to know how much? Borrow and pretend to trade in the car you are looking at - add a couple or few hundred $ of "cushion" and that's what that car will likely bring at auction. BUT, what is the history, and what is the condition of the car you are buying. Chuck goes to auctions every week, and wrote that looking at a car at auction was like reading a book, most of which had very bad endings. Plus, if Chuck makes a mistake, well he owns a body and mechanical repair shop. What with sludge being quite the issue with 9-5s, I think I'd pass on direct auction purchases of a used 9-5. No doubt there are other cars (such as a 9-3 Sport Sedan) which have been less problematic and where a visual inspection for hidden crash damage and overall condition might make for a safer bet.
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Posts in this Thread:
- Auto Auctions, KevinM, Mon, 7 Apr 2008 10:49:16
- Re: Auto Auctions, KevinM, Wed, 9 Apr 2008 09:06:11
- I purchased from a Toronto dealer......, Jeff02 , Tue, 8 Apr 2008 09:40:04
- You needed to see Chuck Andrews' NINES columns, Stephen Goldberger, Tue, 8 Apr 2008 09:36:11 <-- Viewing This Message
- I did this, because my job supports the dealers, so...., earthbrown, Mon, 7 Apr 2008 20:17:29
- It could work, but...., Mike Lynch , Mon, 7 Apr 2008 18:50:27
- Re: you may get what you pay for, Jon Fero, Mon, 7 Apr 2008 17:32:15
- Am thinking of that, got contacts..., Hirosimez, Mon, 7 Apr 2008 12:50:51
- Re: Auto Auctions, john fitzpatrick, Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:11:28
- Re: Auto Auctions, davecl , Wed, 9 Apr 2008 06:36:50
- What dealer? Sounds like good info to know!! (nm), turrbo , Mon, 7 Apr 2008 22:00:25
- Re: Auto Auctions, Don , Mon, 7 Apr 2008 12:51:14
- Re: Auto Auctions, pilotalx, Mon, 7 Apr 2008 12:25:58
- Re: Auto Auctions, pilotalx, Mon, 7 Apr 2008 12:19:31
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