Mechanic in Staten Island

[Aben]

I am lookoing to buy a car in Staten Island and I need a mechanic to look at it anyone have any ideas of a trustworthy one.
I was recommended to Zion at Roy service on the corner of Bradley and Victory used to be a Sunoco station.

[bhphotoman]

why not drive the car in to bk?

[Aben]

He wont let..Does not have the time, that is what he says.

[bhphotoman]

what does car fax say more info on the car plz?

[Aben]

I found it on craigslist. He said that he has carfax but he can not send it to me.
iits on paper not on his computer.
I am tryijng to figure out if this is another scam.

[Chaikel]

I found it on craigslist. He said that he has carfax but he can not send it to me.
iits on paper not on his computer.
I am tryijng to figure out if this is another scam.

Do your own carfax

[bhphotoman]

I found it on craigslist. He said that he has carfax but he can not send it to me.
iits on paper not on his computer.
I am tryijng to figure out if this is another scam.

scan and email fax snail mail sounds very sketchy very more info on car and price please

+++++++1 do your own carfax

[Aben]

I think I am droping this car to many questions.
Not paying $45 for car fax if I still wont feel comfy.

[bhphotoman]

when i was looking for a car i check craigslist and my mechanic said if they cant give u a carfax right away and they wount let u bring it to who ever U want to bring it to be very careful can u tell me more about this car and price plz maybe a cl link

[Aben]

I am looking for Camry/accord/Sonata.
around 10K with around 50K miles if possible.
This guy has a 2006 Camry 48K miles for $8995 =. Claims to be not a dealer , however the car looks like it is being sold from a dealer and has dealer plates
And it is a very good price.
Smells fishy.

[Aben]

http://newyork.craigslist.org/stn/cto/2534479014.html

The front Toyoto symbol is not authentic.
No mats usually means a dealer.
And if it is a dealer why is it so much cheaper then everyone else?

[Chaikel]

http://newyork.craigslist.org/stn/cto/2534479014.html

The front Toyoto symbol is not authentic.
No mats usually means a dealer.
And if it is a dealer why is it so much cheaper then everyone else?

I would tell him if you don't get an online CF, you have nothing further to discuss. Period. No excuses, no negotiations

[Aben]

Even if I get that.. it does not mean that the car is totally fine. I am still very weary.

[bhphotoman]

seems to good to be true dont no i am on the fence with this one i say take it to a Mechanic and check the carfax repairs on wheels is a 24 shop in brooklyn i happen to be a loyal customer as is my entire fam and we all swear by them

[bhphotoman]

based on the pics i would say that there is more to this story meaning the damage he is claiming is incorect i would say there was way more damage then that from the little accident with a bike

[sguitarist18]

I love craigslist - I've gotten free stuff, bought and sold guitars and amplifiers, it's a great site. And pretty much all the people I've met in my dealings there, have been nice.

BUT - there are also a lot of flaky, even crazy people there.  I've usually been able to weed them out from email responses. If something smells fishy, my advice is to walk away. Especially when dealing with craigslist.