Buying a old car/truck

[HO455]

I would guess you have never sold a solid classic vehicle that you have put energy and dollars into only to find it a month later for sale on Craig's List missing the engine and other parts. Then 6 months later you find it stripped at a u-pull it yard because the guy you sold it to couldn't get his asking price so he scrapped it. So yes it is something I ask when selling the vehicle along with other questions about how they might approach certain repairs or other such things. I have walked away from buyers when I didn't trust their intentions. Old vehicles that have survived need to be looked after so they will be around for your children and grandchildren to enjoy. Your attitude about what the seller should be concerned about really only applies to common vehicles less than 20 years old.
IMO!

[bbrriiaann1973]

Originally Posted by HO455

I would guess you have never sold a solid classic vehicle that you have put energy and dollars into only to find it a month later for sale on Craig's List missing the engine and other parts. Then 6 months later you find it stripped at a u-pull it yard because the guy you sold it to couldn't get his asking price so he scrapped it. So yes it is something I ask when selling the vehicle along with other questions about how they might approach certain repairs or other such things. I have walked away from buyers when I didn't trust their intentions. Old vehicles that have survived need to be looked after so they will be around for your children and grandchildren to enjoy. Your attitude about what the seller should be concerned about really only applies to common vehicles less than 20 years old.
IMO!

I guess I just dont understand why you care, and what gives you the right to ask, and you would miss out on a sale if that person wasn't going to follow your wishes?

[HO455]

Originally Posted by bbrriiaann1973

I guess I just dont understand why you care, and what gives you the right to ask, and you would miss out on a sale if that person wasn't going to follow your wishes?

I care because I am a third generation car restorer and have been taught that as an owner of an old vehicle you have a responsibility to save the vehicle for the future if you can. And as the owner of the vehicle I have every right to ask about its future. And as far as missing the sale there are lots of other buyers out there for the stuff I own.

[Coley]

Originally Posted by bbrriiaann1973

I guess I just dont understand why you care

...this is the pivot point right here.

When you understand this....and the guys here are trying to impart the reasons why...then this will make more sense.

All good
Coley

[bigdog55]

I have owned my Gmc for six years. I have modified to my liking, put alot of sweat equity in it. I have dragged it across country and have been through thick and thin with it. I WOULD NOT ask the buyer what their intentions are but I would be more apt to part with it if I thought that the buyer had similar feelings and intentions as I do. I know that I will never get out of it of what I put into it. It's just a truck, that is (for now) in my care.

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by bbrriiaann1973

I guess I just dont understand why you care, and what gives you the right to ask, and you would miss out on a sale if that person wasn't going to follow your wishes?

People have irrational attachments to material things. Myself included.

As far as the sellers rights go. Until he signs the bill of sale/Title, I guess he can say or do whatever he or she pleases. Its up to you as to whether or not you buy the vehicle. Just as its up to him whether or not he sells it to you.

Some people in this world are down right ignorant about their views on what others should be able to do with their own property. So I can see how instances like this happen.

I have found that the best mind set is " When in doubt, leave it out" Don't give any more info than you have too.