hey guys, sorry if this already has been posted, i been looking around but haven't found it... but i would like to start it if it hasn't been made!
anyways---
for all of you that have sold or bought evos or any other car, how do you go about selling or buying?
examples: -
selling:
how do you know to trust the person?
-how do you know when someone is serious?
-what forms of payment do you go about?
buying:
-what do you look for before emailing a person about a car
-anything else you want to know or etc.(help me out here car buyers)
-what forms of payment do you do?
if you can just put your response to those questions or any other things I (or whoever else) needs to know before letting our car go before we get ourself in a deep hole...


well that is my input but please keep adding on for me, as i am still new to this.
ps--- if this already has been posted please send me a link! if this goes against rules (i have read twice but nothing about just getting info) please accept my apology and i understand if it is taken down
thank you!

 

Have you taken a look at this thread yet?

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...oking-evo.html

 

gosh darnittt! hahahaha i saw it but i was going through a whole bunch of other ones and skipped it... (whoops.)
thanks a lot kevin!


edit: this goes over the idea of buying and selling but it doesn't go too much into depth. just goes over from looking to already buying and having it (still reading though so keep in mind)
second edit: i'd like to give credit to 98autogstspyder for putting this::: "WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING A USED EVO:
I just recently went through this so the experience is fresh in my mind. The first thing you should do is figure out which year you would like. The '03 is definately the cheapest so if money is an issue, you can start there. Next, if possible find the car with the accessories you would like with the lowest mileage possible. Obviously thats a given. Once you find a car to look at, look real closely at everything. Remember you would like to find one as stock as possible. Look at the radiator fins. Are they slightly bent; does it looks like someone has been playing around in there, maybe changing turbos and putting the stock one back on? Is the stock intake solid, or does it feel loose like it has been put on and off a few times? Check the oil, does it look fresh or is it low and black looking. How do the tires look? New tires especially for this car can be expensive and they are one of the key elements to how this car performs. How does the transmission shift? Naturally the tranny is a bit notchy but you can till what its supposed to feel like. How does the outside of the car look? If it has been neglected, most likely the rest of the car has been too. When driving the car, slam on the brakes. Does the wheel pulsate like the rotors are warped, or is it a smooth stop? And finally, one of the best things you can do. Take down the vin number and call Mitsubishi. Ask them what kind of warranty repairs have been made. One of the cars I looked at had about 6 different $800 to $3000 repairs all on different items on the car. That right there tells you one thing. The car has been driven hard and you dont want it. Also get a carfax report. Most dealerships (if thats where the car is) give a free one. If you have to buy one, its worth the money. Be very thorough and remember that you are spending a good amount of money here. Take your time. If something doesn't look right, ask about it. Good luck, and don't rush a purchase, its worth waiting a little while longer for a nice one.
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thats for what to look for when buying it. but how about the other around when you sell it? what should you provide and do to help ease the buyer?

 

maintenance records, all mods on the car, carfax/autocheck (or vin number at least), competitively priced (dont overvalue your stuff; just because you think it's worth a ton doesn't mean it is), GOOD PICTURES OF ALL SIDES OF THE CAR as well as engine bay and interior

treat everyone as if they're a serious buyer unless it's plain they aren't.

i would only accept cash or a payment directly from their bank (if they are financing).

you don't have to trust the person who's buying the car from you, as long as they pay for the car what gives?

 

whats the payment called if its directly from their bank? thanks!

 

I believe it is called a wire transfer but, don't take my word for it.