buying a car on ebay is exactly the same as buying a car out of your local paper!
you must go and inspect the car YOURSELF!
if you like the car,and it drives nice,
have a professional do a "pre purchase inspection"
if,after he/she tells you what needs to be fixed,IF the price is acceptable
BUY IT! or BID on it.
IT is that simple!
ebay is nothing more than another marketplace
act the same way you would if you were buying the car from your local classifieds.
never buy a car sight unseen unless you fully trust the seller!
and if it is a car with a lot of expensive parts,
HAVE A PROFESSIONAL INSPECT IT!
It is well worth the $150-$300 !!!

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