On the cusp of acquiring my 2nd Yaris

[College3.0]

I decided to put my Kia for sale by owner. Already have a test drive lined up this weekend. I can get as much as I need for the Kia loan if I sell to a private party.

Also, I saw a yellow Yaris for sale at an "Auto Auction" place in Chicago. What's the story behind this place, is it a place that sells to dealers, but also sells to the public? The photos looked like a really clean car, but there was no description included with the vehicle, just a suspiciously low price of $1700.

[College3.0]

My potential buyers are test-driving my Kia today, and I went to test-drive the Yaris a second time yesterday.

I'm hoping to get an ordinary signature lone from my credit union if a more conventional used car loan won't finance the whole kit and caboodle.

I won't cry if this one gets away, I drove a very nice Honda Fit which will probably be my 2nd choice if this one doesn't work out. But I feel pretty strongly about it after two rides. For now, just sitting on my hands a bit longer.....

[bradbowl]

Originally Posted by College3.0

Also, I saw a yellow Yaris for sale at an "Auto Auction" place in Chicago. What's the story behind this place, is it a place that sells to dealers, but also sells to the public? The photos looked like a really clean car, but there was no description included with the vehicle, just a suspiciously low price of $1700.

Many auction cars that I've seen were salvaged cars that were then rebuilt and thus have the Rebuilt Title. Be sure it does not have a Salvage or Rebuilt title.

Sometimes used car dealerships (and CL ads) will lie. I have seen many, many people lying about if their car has a clean title. You can use a free online VIN checker to make sure.

[College3.0]

Originally Posted by bradbowl

Many auction cars that I've seen were salvaged cars that were then rebuilt and thus have the Rebuilt Title. Be sure it does not have a Salvage or Rebuilt title.

Sometimes used car dealerships (and CL ads) will lie. I have seen many, many people lying about if their car has a clean title. You can use a free online VIN checker to make sure.

Thank you! I've been to so many car dealerships (trying different things) over the past couple of years..... even big name-brand places, where they just unashamedly lie to you face. Even when the lies are completely obvious. You'd think I'd be used to it by now, but it still blows me away.

I did email the auction house with the yellow, and never heard back. So, not a good sign.

The red one shown above is at a Toyota dealership, and the used car salesman was very polite and respectful to me. I'm trying to work him down on the price a little, and hock some things for a down payment while I'm waiting for the Kia to sell. If it gets away, it gets away. But that Kia's got to go before I buy anything else.