Questions on Purchasing a Vehicle Interstate

jnathanc on 29/05/2018 - 11:44
Last edited 29/05/2018 - 11:47

Hello All,

I am in the process of buying a car interstate and I have a few questions,

Of course I have yet to see, test drive or inspect the car.

Reasons for choosing interstate
* The year and kms driven on the vehicle at the given price point was the overall deciding factor.
-one lady owner
-driven 52,000km within three years

I have asked the dealer if it would be okay for me to organise a pre purchase inspection on the vehicle by third party (Inspection company in NSW) and currently waiting on his response (will have a inspector organised on the day of the personal inspection)

In order not to lose the car, I have authorised a deposit to be placed down on the car, reason being that there were others showing interest in that particular vehicle online and offline.

A very important question asked to the dealer is whether I can collect and inspect the car on a day next week, of which they are yet to respond (guessing maybe they're busy-meetings etc.), note that this has been asked multiple times by SMS and email as that is when our flight is.

My questions are as follows:

  1. Once a deposit has been debited from my card, is it okay for the dealer to hold the car until early next week? (While on the phone, I did ask when the car could be ready by (stated wednesday 30th, later on said that we had plans), because they have agreed to repair all scratches as photographed before collection)

  2. The car has a NSW Roadworthy Certificate "Pinkslip (I believe), is it as easy as just getting a VIC RWC once I'm back down with a copy of their Pinkslip?

  3. The dealer rep stated yesterday that he'll be organising the contract to be sent (I'm guessing by email) to be signed. If even possible, should I wait until the day I arrive at the location…

I don't believe I have any further questions for now, if there is anything I should know or any advice, please feel free to share.

  • I have a copy of the Car report and PPSR, which states the car has not been in any accidents, no rollback etc etc.
  • There is finance on the car which will be lifted by the time we pick up the vehicle (will be confirming on day of inspection/pickup)
Automotive

Comments

  • [Deactivated] on 29/05/2018 - 12:13
    +4

    reason being that there were others showing interest in that particular vehicle online and offline.

    How do you know this?

    is it as easy as just getting a VIC RWC once I'm back down with a copy of their Pinkslip?

    No

    -one lady owner

    Lol

  • [Deactivated] on 29/05/2018 - 12:32
    +2

    one lady owner

    Yeah pull the other one mate.

  • TheBilly on 29/05/2018 - 12:38

    My questions are as follows:

    Once a deposit has been debited from my card, is it okay for the dealer to hold the car until early next week? (While on the phone, I did ask when the car could be ready by (stated Wednesday 30th, later on said that we had plans), because they have agreed to repair all scratches as photographed before collection)

    Depends on whether the dealer wants to hold it

    The car has a NSW Roadworthy Certificate "Pink slip (I believe), is it as easy as just getting a VIC RWC once I'm back down with a copy of their Pink slip?

    You will have to get the equivalent of a NSW Blue Slip for VIC, when purchasing a car interstate you are effectively buying it unregistered. So factor that into your offer.

    The dealer rep stated yesterday that he'll be organizing the contract to be sent (I'm guessing by email) to be signed. If even possible, should I wait until the day I arrive at the location…

    If you are happy with all terms, just sign it and send it back otherwise he will have no obligation to hold the car for you.

  • apple2016 on 29/05/2018 - 12:38
    +7

    one lady owner

    That's a very good reason to stay away from the car!…

    • [Deactivated] on 29/05/2018 - 12:46

      This. x9999

  • TheBilly on 29/05/2018 - 12:47
    +2

    One lady owner

    People say this like it's a a blanket good thing. Overwhelmingly but not definitively, a lot of women have little to no understanding of vehicle maintenance and similarly women do not drive that well for the general wear and tear of vehicles i.e. riding the clutch, hitting gutters, shopping center parking issues, minor fender benders.

    The "One Lady Owner" thing really only applies to sports cars. Yes it is true that Women do drive in a more calm fashion then men and it would be more likely that if a sports car was owned by a male it would be driven hard and thus having higher than usual wear and tear. But even in that situation it is feeble statement, as the chances are that if a woman purchased that specific sports car, she is into it and will drive it for it's purpose.

    • singlemalt72 on 29/05/2018 - 13:26

      I see more corollas, civics, commodores, lancers and any other manner of sedan/hatch/wagons being flogged around the streets than any legitimate "sportscar"

    • jnathanc on 29/05/2018 - 14:55

      You're right haha

    • chumlee on 29/05/2018 - 16:26

      One ladette owner

  • [Deactivated] on 29/05/2018 - 12:48
    +3

    You sound emotionally attached to the car already.

    If the car is such a good bargain and in such perfect working condition, why hasn't this car been sold to friends or relatives?

    • RyanMK on 29/05/2018 - 14:19

      why hasn't this car been sold to friends or relatives?

      That's not really an accurate statement? I have sold my previous two cars above the average Redbook value as it was well taken care of, low mileage etc. On both occasions, I would not have any friends or family that would be interested in purchasing it due to various reasons. For example, no one I know might be looking to purchase a car at that time.

      Additionally, I have always preferred not to sell second hand items (e.g. cars, phones) to close friends or family. I do not want to potentially be in a situation where the item breaks down not long after the sale and be put in a dilemma. I am sure there are others that have the same thought process.

    • Illian on 29/05/2018 - 18:01

      I honestly don't know why you would assume any of them are in need of a car, let alone the same type of car being sold, or even that the seller has an extensive circle of friends and family. I won't go so far as to say your comment is stupid, but surely shortsighted, and if the shoe fits..

      • [Deactivated] on 29/05/2018 - 18:06

        We're talking in general. I obviously don't know every detail of the seller and neither does OP.

        When proceeding with caution, apply skepticism. In general, if someone has a good deal, it generally goes to those closest to them first. If this is contraversial to you, then it's youe choice to reject it.

        For the OP to go out of their way and buy a car sight unseen from interstate based on a glass half full mentality is whatever you want to call it - short sighted, stupid… Whichever label you wish to use.

  • dcep on 29/05/2018 - 12:58

    good luck , you'll need it

    run while you can

  • Godric on 29/05/2018 - 13:34
    -1

    just finance an 80k merc

  • bongom on 29/05/2018 - 14:19

    How can anyone buy a second hand car that they are yet to see, test drive or inspect?
    Have you thought about how you're going to return the car to the dealer if you have any problems while still under warranty?

    • RyanMK on 29/05/2018 - 14:25
      +1

      I have put down a deposit on a car before before seeing it with my on eyes or test driving it. Granted, I understood the risks involved and was ready to pull out and lose my deposit when I finally get to test drive it.

      It was a private interstate sale. Before I put down the deposit, I had the seller sent the car to an independent mechanic of my choice to have an inspection done, which he was more than happy to. I asked him to take pictures of the logbook, and also to take pictures of the receipts of the work that was done to the car so far, which once again he happily obliged. Once all that came back good, I put down my deposit and booked my flights.

      The seller picked me up from the airport and I took it for a test drive from there. After that we drove to the bank together to finalise the deal.

      I guess to a certain degree it does come down to your gut feeling as well. I asked the seller plenty of questions and we were communicating nearly daily throughout the entire process.

    • jnathanc on 29/05/2018 - 15:00

      I'm having a pre purchase inspection done on the vehicle as speak. I asked all the questions and have been communicating with the dealer rep daily aswell.

  • cheapjunkie on 29/05/2018 - 15:49

    I recently did this as well. bought a car from Sydney from a dealer. Car was 1 year old and got a redbook pre purchase inspection done on it. Inspection found some minor gutter rash on the wheels which dealer photographed to show was fixed. I took the added risk of sight unseen and car was transported to me in Perth. In hindsight, if I were to do this again I would def fly down to double check next time. Car arrived in immaculate condition and I dealt with a very good sales rep who bent over backwards to accommodate my requests. I had no choice as WA had no cars available in the spec I wanted and brand new was stupidly expensive. I also still have new car warranty so there is some assurance if anything goes wrong in Perth I can go to a main dealer to resolve. A huge risk but thankfully paid off for me! When the car arrived, I got a moving permit and took to get inspected. Then to the licensing centre to pay stamp duty and get plates and was on the road. That took me maybe 3hrs total. Good tip is do it all in the early morn so you beat the queues. Good Luck!

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