I'm immediately concerned that they wouldn't take any kind of deposit so at this point you only have the word of mouth of a car salesman, nothing in writing. And unfortunately car salesmen are among the slimiest characters there are. Don't be surprised at all if they already sold the car and try to bait and switch you to something else. You're as good as a Thanksgiving turkey to these guys because they already know you have the financial means to buy something.They wouldn't take a deposit ...But I don't feel they were being straight with me
It really doesn't have anything to do with the car itself. I am fully prepared to walk away if there's anything I don't like about the car. I am fine with taking the risk of driving down here and it not being in the condition I expect. I wouldnt buy a car sight unseen, but I did offer to purchase it so they wouldn't sell it, since they "don't take deposits on pre-owned vehicles."
Its more about ethics and the deal itself. Would you consider what we had a "deal?" One that I would have grounds for a complaint if the situation turns out like that? I'm 90% sure it won't. Just seeing what you guys would do in this situation if you were in my shoes and they sold the car out from under you after being vaguely assured it wouldn't be.
If you offered to buy it over the phone, wouldnt that be buying a car unseen??:rollseyes