People selling multiple cars on FB Marketplace

[Anonymous]

We have been looking for a used car on FB Marketplace. There are many sellers posting multiple vehicles. Where do they get these cars? Are these always scams? Curious if anyone has info on how this works or has purchased from one of these people.

[Anonymous]

Could be a dealer, it’s a good place to advertise inventory. Just don’t send a deposit or anything.

[Anonymous]

Selling multiple guns without a license is a serious criminal offense.

These people a essentially unlicensed dealers; you should avoid them at all costs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Selling multiple guns without a license is a serious criminal offense.

These people a essentially unlicensed dealers; you should avoid them at all costs.

Car =/= Gun

[Anonymous]

We went through the used car buying process last year and saw the same. Many FB listings aren't people, they are salesmen/dealers who list multiple cars. They may or may not have a license. They also may or may not have a brick and mortar location too.

Because of covid, the used car market is almost a nightmare. Hardly anyone is trading in a solid quality used car. The only cars on the market are ones with questionable histories.

Some tips:

Make sure the car is local. DMV.
Make sure car has track record of maintenance and repairs.
Get a CarFax.
Know that CarFax isn't always complete/accurate. Many things are NOT on a CarFax.
If you buy from a dealer, better to get from a bigger dealer, not one of those small lots. Bigger dealer is more likely to get access to better cars (via trade in).
If you find a good quality used car that checks all your boxes, be prepared to spend on the high end of the range for that car.
Used cars are still negotiable.

ALWAYS get a pre-purchase inspection. ALWAYS....and make sure its an independent mechanic of YOUR choosing.

Good luck. A LOT of crap cars out there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Selling multiple guns without a license is a serious criminal offense.

These people a essentially unlicensed dealers; you should avoid them at all costs.

+1

Ask yourself “if someone was doing _______ with a gun, is it also bad to do it with a _____?

The answer is always a resounding YES.

They’re criminals. Just like unlicensed gun dealers.

[Anonymous]

I had to stay at a local hotel for a week and worked most days at a desk that faced a used car lot. The employees were always out there taking pictures of cars, but I only ever saw one person come to shop.

I think they do all their business online.

[Anonymous]

Some of them are just small time flippers, maybe getting their stock from Craigslist or similar. Family member sold popular car on CL (negotiated for less than full market value) and it reappeared the following week, untouched, on CL with a higher price. Aquaintance's husband is a hobby mechanic and does the same after adding value with his repairs.

[Anonymous]

Sometimes they're working with salvaged cars. Be careful.