I need a new car and have heard about those auctions put on by the government where they sell cars that have been seized by irs/fbi/dea etc. Has anyone tried this? is it legit or a scam?
Originally posted 2009-09-28 07:37:18.
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Does anyone have experience with government car auctions?
I need a new car and have heard about those auctions put on by the government where they sell cars that have been seized by irs/fbi/dea etc. Has anyone tried this? is it legit or a scam?
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It’s not a scam. Here’s where the federal government auctions cars and other stuff:
Local and state governments also auction cars and other property. Here’s more about it:
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They’re pretty legit and straightforward. They only thing about it is that the cars are sold in as-is condition. So it would be in your best interest to give the car a good inspection before you buy it. But other than that you can get a pretty good deal.