Flying to a Car

I'm not sure why you would do that, unless the car is very hard to find and the cost of the plane ticket (and fuel) is less than the cost of delivery, or for some reason the car can't be delivered.

>>17377975
>not checking a car out for yourself before buying it

you could be getting a heap

>>17377975
>unless the car is very hard to find
Not very hard, but hard enough. There aren't many on the market. I was also able to get a pretty good price on this one.

>the cost of the plane ticket (and fuel) is less than the cost of delivery
Plane ticket is $350, so not bad compared to shipping the car. I also want to see the car in person before buying, and this way I don't need to wait for delivery either.

>>17378005
What car?

>>17378022
Alfa 4C, coupe

>>17378027
>not getting a cayman s with a manual or a used 997

Done it twice. It's easy peasy. Just get a PPI from someone reputable nearby. If the seller isn't down for a PPI then something is sketchy with it.

>>17378074
But I like the 4C more

>>17378079
Probably worth noting it's a dealer car, still under warranty. How far did you go?

>>17377946
I flew down to the bottom of the South Island to pick up my DC5. Cost about 500 all up with flights, fuel and ferry. Much cheaper than the 2k it would cost to ship it plus its way more fun than just waiting

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>>17378079
>>17378212
How did you guys get to the dealer from the airport, taxi?

Everything seems to be lining up, so I might be so crazy as to try and get on a plane for Saturday morning.

>>17378005
Not to mention you'll be driving it back instead of the shipper taking advantage of the dumb shit on the other end not noting down the mileage and driving it instead of trailering it. Ask me how I know.

>>17378983
have seller pick you up. If not, uber.

>>17378079
>Just get a PPI
A what? Googling it gave me no relevant results.

>>17379407
Pre-purchase inspection.

PROTIP: If you're Googling to find the meaning of an acronym, add some context to the search. For example, while the results for "ppi" mention the Producer Price Index or proton-pump inhibitors, the results for "car ppi" all discuss pre-purchase inspections.

>>17377946
Flew a few hours to get a classic car...barn find, super low miles Mercedes-Benz W123.

Seller picked me up at the airport and we drove the car around. Took it to his Indy so I could get it on the lift. Took it to the DMV to switch registration. Then I took it to the local M-B dealership for a once over, because it was relatively clear to me that the guy didn't know what he was talking about with the car....

If you know the car, and the seller will take any pic you ask, and the price is right, do it.

If you get there and it's shit, fly home. Easy.

If not, drive it home, but be ready for problems - bring a tool kit, stop on the way out of town and get spare fluids and check the spare tire and jack. Make sure you have a cell charger, and have some cash on you. If you live in a country where you can join a car club/roadside assistance, do it. Know your route, and don't push it...enjoy the drive in your new car!

I drove 1200 miles home, stopping a couple of times along the way. Was a great trip.

>>17379438
It's easy to Google when you know the result.

Anyway getting it inspected is fine but in my experience mechanics are beholden to the seller whether you're there or not, and even if you're paying don't give you accurate info. I mean I've stood there with a jeep that was obviously never maintained and had the mechanic swear everything was golden and had the audacity to question why I then wouldn't buy the jeep.

You can never go wrong being there, just don't get so invested you forget flying home is cheaper than buying a piece of shit.

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>>17377946
I flew to Long Beach to pick up my Silvia. Plane ticket was around $150, bought a ticket for my buddy also. Drove 12 hours back I think.

>>17377946
Never flew to get a car, but I did drive a friend 10+ hours and then back home again.
Some south Belgian dealer put up a ae86 Levin as just a "Corolla Levin" as the name was in EU and probably thought it was nothing special.
He asked €2k as if it was a ae82 while ae86s are normally sold for €15k and you'll get some riced worn down track racer.
Long story short, my volvo was no match for him in the Ardennes.

Yes it's a meme car, but 2k for one in mint condition. If only he knew that he could've asked 10 times that price.