Buying a CPO sight unseen - Tips ?
#1
Driver
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Buying a CPO sight unseen - Tips ?
I am looking to buy a CPO from across the country and will not have a chance to
see the vehicle personally..
Are there any gotchas/questions that I should be looking/asking specifically ?
One question I can think of - Does the car have any odor (smoke or otherwise) ?
Thanks !
see the vehicle personally..
Are there any gotchas/questions that I should be looking/asking specifically ?
One question I can think of - Does the car have any odor (smoke or otherwise) ?
Thanks !
#2
Moderator
Personally I would never buy a vehicle without seeing, driving and yes smelling. Is this a special edition RX like the Thundercloud or Pebble Beach?
You might want to run the VIN on this vehicle at the Lexus website to check the maintenance done by Lexus and any recalls or TSB's. (link below).
https://secure.drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrivers/home
You might want to run the VIN on this vehicle at the Lexus website to check the maintenance done by Lexus and any recalls or TSB's. (link below).
https://secure.drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrivers/home
#3
Lexus Champion
Are you having it shipped or going to go get it? If you are going to pick it up the worst that can happen if it's a dud is you've wasted a trip, they can't make you take it. If it's being shipped you will most likely be stuck with it.
#4
Driver
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Not a special edition, just regular RX350.
I will be getting getting it shipped. I looked at the service records and it appears all maintenance was done as scheduled (except for a delayed 30K) at the dealership.
To put the question otherwise, how much faith should we put in the CPO process ?
I will be getting getting it shipped. I looked at the service records and it appears all maintenance was done as scheduled (except for a delayed 30K) at the dealership.
To put the question otherwise, how much faith should we put in the CPO process ?
#5
Lexus Champion
There are reports of bad things slipping through the process but the CPO warranty is system wide and any problems should be able to be resolved. If there are any scratches, dings, stains, etc you will be on your own.
Can't they email you a video walk around at 1080P?
Can't they email you a video walk around at 1080P?
#6
Lead Lap
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1. have them send you pictures of everything, in details (i.e scratches, dents, rips or creases in the leather and roofliner, door jams and trunk jam, tires and rims)
2. have them send you a start up video, you want to see the car started and the temp guage at zero (dont want them to send you one that is already warm)
3. if the dealership will not do this for you, WALK AWAY!!!!
-That is all
2. have them send you a start up video, you want to see the car started and the temp guage at zero (dont want them to send you one that is already warm)
3. if the dealership will not do this for you, WALK AWAY!!!!
-That is all
#7
You're nuts to go out and buy this without seeing it. There's a lot of cosmetic things you cant see through pics and shipping a car can be hit or miss damage wise. Last thing you want is an rx with damage that no one admits too. The only tip i can provide is never buy an expensive car without seeing it first!
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#10
Driver
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The dealer has posted quite a bit of pics here
According to the salesperson who did a walk around & drive there are no issues other than a couple of scratches on the door.
js619858 - Good suggestion about reaching out to local CL members.
At this point, I have a deposit down and if anyone is close by & willing to take a look for me , I will be more than happy to compensate for gas/time. PM me.
According to the salesperson who did a walk around & drive there are no issues other than a couple of scratches on the door.
js619858 - Good suggestion about reaching out to local CL members.
At this point, I have a deposit down and if anyone is close by & willing to take a look for me , I will be more than happy to compensate for gas/time. PM me.
#12
Fellow members near the dealership, will somebody step up the plate and help?
#13
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iTrader: (10)
You're nuts to go out and buy this without seeing it. There's a lot of cosmetic things you cant see through pics and shipping a car can be hit or miss damage wise. Last thing you want is an rx with damage that no one admits too. The only tip i can provide is never buy an expensive car without seeing it first!
#14
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