Originally Posted by 350zhack

Here is a tip, try thinking and looking outside your area, i.e. shipping. Yes its a little stressful at first, but just have good communication with the seller and should be easier on both sides.

Also I have done it a few times and my biggest tip I could give is have the person do a video walking around it and under it, in it heck anything you need video have it videoed. Also have them video on morning starts and warmer starts. Have them vedio going through every gear and also going down the gears using them to help slow the car. Lastly, have them start and rev it a few times.

Key thing is to do as much video and pictures as possible before you take on something like shipping. Again, it is not for the faint of heart. You need to know what to listen for and look for that some people might not.

OHHH, and if the seller is hesitant on taking videos or pics of ANYTHING on the car, chances are they don't want you to know the truth and just say thanks and move on.

Good luck and just keep a running log of all the cars you find, helps with comparisons.