docwyte
UltimaDork
1/28/24 10:40 a.m.
Found a car I'm interested in, but of course it's across the country from me. It's at a Volvo dealer in Tampa, can anyone go lay eyes on it for me?
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=704981477&clickType=myATCsavedcar
Just to a general check out, make sure the exterior/interior are good, no signs of accidents or paintwork, that it drives OK, no CEL's, etc.
Can do. You want to let them know when I'll be stopping by? Not sure how this works with another dealer. I should be available after Tuesday. It's the end of the month so I'm trying to finish up all my big jobs but after that I'm free to go grab it, take it to work and throw it up on a lift. Just for shots and giggles did you get a carfax to see where it's been registered? You wanna make sure it's never been up north (lot of transplants here) and it's never been in Miami because that pretty much means it's been under water at some point
docwyte
UltimaDork
1/28/24 12:26 p.m.
Thanks!! I haven't called them, are dealers open on Sundays there? I haven't looked it up on carfax yet either...
Some sales departments at some dealers are open on Sunday. I sent a message to a guy I used to work with that i think works there now. I'll see what he says too
It's been in Pinellas/Hillsborough Counties its whole life, definitely worth taking a look at.
docwyte
UltimaDork
1/28/24 12:39 p.m.
Yup, just saw the carfax. Looks like it spent its life in Clearwater and mostly dealer serviced.
It looks like a solid car
docwyte
UltimaDork
1/28/24 12:39 p.m.
In reply to RonnieFnD :
I'll try calling them today
docwyte
UltimaDork
1/28/24 4:19 p.m.
In reply to RonnieFnD :
Well, called the dealer a few hours ago and there's already a deposit down on the car. So I guess that's it. Appreciate your offer to help tho!
Deposit doesn't mean it's sold. I work as dealer tech and get asked to get cars ready all the time because they have a Deposit and it's "sold" but the deals fall thru. Call again on a few days.
docwyte
UltimaDork
1/28/24 5:28 p.m.
Good point, I'll call them in a few days.