do you think it's a good idea to buy a car off ebay what steps should i take to make sure i dont get a lemon?

Answer 1

I have bought and sold my cars on ebay. One thing I suggest is besides a Carfax -- is that you find a dealership near to where the car is being sold and pay for an inspection.

Good luck. I've not had any problems doing it this way - buying, I found the dealerships very honest. In selling, I was happy to bring my car to a dealership to give the guy a full report - and he recently wrote me from the other end of the US that the car arrives and he loves it.

Answer 2

Buy from somebody with lots of Feedback and has been an Ebayer for a long time....I learned the hard way and shouldn't have been surprised when the guy dissappeared within a month of our deal ending. Sellers who have a reputation to maintain and a history on Ebay are more likely to stick around and ensure you are happy before and after the sale! A seller with 6 months on Ebay and less than 100 feedback entries is probably a fly by night operation (as mine was) where they set up, sell a bunch of crappy cars in a hurry, and bail out, abandoning the username on Ebay and their bogus phone numbers and addresses.

Answer 3

I've bought and sold on Ebay for 4 years without a problem, but I would NEVER attempt to buy a car off Ebay.

Answer 4

definately get carfax....if possible go to see and test drive. I bought one off eBay and had a great experience and am still driving a car i got for a great price. But honestly, it's a crap shoot. Think about if you sold a car you owned on there. Just honestly think of the small things you might choose to overlook on the description. But again, in my case, i lucked out.

Answer 5

You have as many chances to get scr.... than if you'd buy it from a dealership. It's a bet. Personally I wouldn't unless you can have a look at it beforehand.

Answer 6

I wouldnt buy it if unless I can go see it in person and test drive it before I bid on it.

Answer 7

invest $30 on carfax