Want auto broker, not broke auto.
June 9, 2005 1:19 AM Subscribe
AutoBrokerFilter: I'm trying to get hold of a specific make model and year of car (Audi A8 2001). Where I live (West Coast) these cars have v. high mileages, whereas on the East Coast they have low mileages. So...
...because these cars are pretty thin on the ground, I'm thinking an auto broker would be a good idea - does anyone have any good recommendations? Also, let's say I do buy one on the East Coast and get it shipped over - is that a crazy thing to do: buy a $30K car without having even seen it, let only drive it...?
...because these cars are pretty thin on the ground, I'm thinking an auto broker would be a good idea - does anyone have any good recommendations? Also, let's say I do buy one on the East Coast and get it shipped over - is that a crazy thing to do: buy a $30K car without having even seen it, let only drive it...?
Just FYI, west coast cars are generally more highly sought after on the east coast because we get snow here, and the accompanying salt on the roads which eats cars alive. In general, engine work <$ body work. But, of course, your mileage may vary (ba-dum-bum).
posted by Civil_Disobedient at 4:28 AM on June 9, 2005
posted by Civil_Disobedient at 4:28 AM on June 9, 2005
You should be able to find a 2001 A8 here in Florida pretty easily. In fact just doing a quick search on Autotrader I found one 6 miles from me. I'd be glad to test drive it for you or if you find other cars in the state you can go to the AudiWorld Florida Forum and ask for someone to look at a car for you in their area. I'm a member of the local Audi club here in central Florida and know there is also a weekly VW/Audi auction in the Orlando area. Mostly off lease stuff, so you could probably find a decent car. Going rate around here if you hire a broker to go to the auction for you is $500 over the auction price. Good luck!
posted by white_devil at 5:54 AM on June 9, 2005
posted by white_devil at 5:54 AM on June 9, 2005
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I don't know how much time you have for this, but why not plan an east coast vacation around buying your car? Then drive it back home or have it shipped. I'd imagine finding a cheap air fare to the east coast would be at least comparable or less than what you'd pay a broker on a $30k purchase.
posted by SteveInMaine at 4:08 AM on June 9, 2005