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Subject: buying a car long distance
From: "Patrick J. Horne" <horne@cs.utexas.edu>
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 1999 18:32:19 -0600
Well, my father looked the car over in Simi Valley and we decided that it
is worth what we agreed on.  Now we need to take care of the $$$.

The seller wants $2000 now, then he sends me the title, after which I send him
the remaining $1750.  He will be storing the car for me until I can get out
there in about 6 weeks.  Does this sound like a good way to transact the sale,
or is there something better.

He also says that I can send Cashier's check, Money order, or personal check.
For my protection is one any better than another?  Another thought that I had
was that since he owns a body shop he may be able to take plastic.  Would
that be better?

When I get out there and pick up the car I will need to have a convertable top
installed on it.  I will bring out my frame, but I don't know of a shop that
I trust that knows Roadsters.  Any pointers?  The car is in Simi Valley, and
I will be staying in Whittier for a few days.  Since we are also trying to 
get in a few days on the coast too I don't have a lot of time for the top
installation, unless someone can think of a way to get the car to a top
shop before I get there.

PEace,
Pat


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