Long Distance Purchases

[jb92563]

I'm just thinking that if you are not confident driving a Boxster home, do you really want THAT Boxster?

You and the seller will just have to mail some documents back and forth and use an escrow company as the neutral money/document handler in between.

Its simpler/faster/cheaper to just go get the car yourself.

[Giller]

It's not that expensive to fly from Toronto to Calgary - that's your best plan and then drive it back. It will zip right across the prairies no problem. You will want to check with service ontario about getting some form of trip permit - you don't want to register the car in Alberta. He can transfer to title to you out there, but you will need to get plates when you get home. They have the same banks out there as here, so payment should be no problem. And if you are worried about driving it home - why are you buying it?

[pony13ca]

Originally Posted by jb92563

I'm just thinking that if you are not confident driving a Boxster home, do you really want THAT Boxster?

You and the seller will just have to mail some documents back and forth and use an escrow company as the neutral money/document handler in between.

Its simpler/faster/cheaper to just go get the car yourself.

It isn't about confidence, it was more about convenience. But I think you're right, I would be better off to fly out to Calgary, and drive the car back. Flights out to Calgary are only $240!!

[FirstPorsche987]

Don't know how it works in Canada, but here is my US experience.

Last September I found my perfect Boxster--2010 base, PDK, Meteor Grey/Sand Beige--in Maryland. (I live in NY.) Drove down, had a look, put down a deposit. When I got home, I sent a certified check for the remainder, and the PO sent the title, and bill of sale. I insured the car, went to the DMV with the documents, registered the car, and was given license plates. Flew to Baltimore where the PO picked me up, and drove me to his home. Put the plates on the car, and drove the 400 miles home.

A fun drive, indeed.