Detail Info for: Pontiac : Firebird Trans/Am NO RESERVE*2001 PONTIAC TRANS AM CV*1 FL OWNER*GOLD/BLACK*LAST YR 2002*PRISTINE*

Transaction Info

Sold On:
05/08/2012
Price:
$ 7100.00
Condition:
Mileage:
136882
Location:
Orlando, Florida area, 32778
Seller Type:

Vehicle Specification

Year Make Model:
2001 Pontiac Firebird
Submodel Body Type:
Engine:
8
Transmission:
Manual
VIN:
2G2FV32G812114792
Vehicle Title:
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:

Vehicle Detail

PRINT this listingNO RESERVE*2001 PONTIAC TRANS AM CV*1 FL OWNER*GOLD/BLACK*LAST YR 2002*PRISTINE*DEALER TRADES INC359 North Duncan Avenue. (Rte 19).(The blue bldg behind Jesse's Tri-City Glass Co.) Tavares, FL 32778Call Us Today!(772) 332 - 9886 Ask ForRALPH J LENOCI (DAD)Ask Us A QuestionYear: 2001Make: PontiacModel: FirebirdVIN: 2G2FV32G812114792Stock Number: 1434Mileage: 136882Transmission: ManualEngine: 8 Cylinder, 5.7 LExterior Color: GoldInterior Color: BlackTitle: ClearVehicle Description NO RESERVE! THIS 2001 PONTIAC TRANS AM CONVERTIBLE IS SELLING "NO RESERVE" WHICH MEANS THE LAST BIDDER OWNS THE CAR AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION!!! WE UNDERSTAND WHAT AN IMPORTANT DECISION IT IS TO BUY AN AUTOMOBILE. DEALER TRADES HAS A 100% CUSTOMER FEEDBACK ON EBAY SINCE 2003. PLEASE READ THE "ABOUT US" AND THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AT THE END OF THE AD. WE ARE A FULL DISCLOSURE DEALER FOR YOUR 100% SATISFACTION. WHY?... WE REVIEW THE "AUTOCHECK and HISTORY" RECORDS FOR EVERY VEHICLE BEFORE WE EVEN CONSIDER THE SALE OF THE AUTOMOBILE!!! OUR 2001 PONTIAC TRANS AM CONVERTIBLE IS AN "AUTOCHECK" VERIFIED ONE OWNER FLORIDA AUTOMOBILE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT. THE MAJORITY OF ITS LIFE HAS BEEN SPENT IN TAMPA, FLORIDA. NO SALT ON ROADS TO RUST THIS FINE VEHICLE.) A MOST ORIGINAL PEWTER METALLIC CONVERTIBLE ON THE MARKET TODAY. LOOK AT THE "87" AUTOCHECK PROPRIETARY SCORE". YOU HAVE TO COMPARE IT TO 2006-2010 AUTOMOBILES ON EBAY FOR IMPARTIAL COMPARISON OF QUALITY. IT IS YOUR MONEY AND YOU SHOULD COMPARE THIS CAR WITH EVERY OTHER CAR ON EBAY VIA AUTOCHECK! WE EVEN HAVE A BUYBACK PROGRAM IF YOU DO NOT LIKE THE CAR FOR ANY REASON (SEE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS). WE WILL BUY THE CAR BACK. THIS 2001 PONTIAC TRANS AM CONVERTIBLE IS FINISHED IN ALL FACTORY ORIGINAL PEWTER METALLIC CLEARCOAT. THE BODY IS ALL ORIGINAL. THE INTERIOR IS FITTED WITH SOFT BLACK LEATHER INTERIOR BUCKET SEATING SURFACES THAT LOOK BRAND NEW. THE CONVERTIBLE ROOF IS BLACK. THIS IS THE "MAC DADDY" OF PONTIACS...THE TRANS AM CONVERTIBLE. IT HAS THE TOP OF THE LINE 5.7 LITER V8 ENGINE FOR MAXIMUM POWER TO COMPLIMENT THE 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION TRANSMISSION. THE SOUND SYSTEM IS PANASONIC WITH SEPARATE REMOTE CONTROL AND BLUE RAY CONNECTOR FOR CONCERT HALL SOUND. POWER WINDOWS, POWER TOP, FACTORY ALLOYS, FITTED PARADE BOOT STORES IN ITS OWN CASE IN THE TRUNK. EVERY POWER ASSIST THAT YOU CAN THINK OF IS INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN ONLY 136,300 MILES OR LESS THAN 12,400 MILES PER YEAR. IT IS A FLORIDA AUTOMOBILE. MOST IMPORTANTLY, ALL MAINTENANCE UP DATED! FRESH OIL, AND FILTER AND TRANSMISSION CHECKS. THIS CAR RUNS SO LIKE A 2008 AND 2009 THAT I WOULD NOT WORRY ABOUT HOPPING IN, FILLING IT WITH GASOLINE AND HEADING FOR CALIFORNIA WITH MY FAMILY. PREVIOUS OWNER TRADED IT IN AT THE LOCAL TAMPA HONDA DEALER. PLEASE SEE ALL THE PICTURES AND DETAILS... YOU CAN EVEN PURCHASE THIS ONE OF A KIND 2001 PONTIAC TRANS AM CONVERTIBLE FOR $9,890 NOW. JUST CALL 772.332.9886 AND WE WILL MAKE ALL THE ARRANGEMENTS WITH EBAY AND PAYPAL...OR, YOU ARE WELCOME TO BID WHATEVER YOU THINK WILL GET THE JOB DONE! WE ARE GOING TO SELL THE VEHICLE TO THE LAST BIDDER! PLEASE, MAKE SURE YOU GO OVER THE EBAY PROVIDED "AUTOCHECK" HISTORY ON THIS CAR. DEALER TRADES HAS BEEN A LOYAL EBAY SELLER SINCE 2003 WITH A 100% SATISFACTION RATING. REMEMBER. ANY QUESTIONS... CALL DAD @ 772.332.988. DON'T MISS OUT TO WHOLESALERS OR PROFESSIONAL BUYERS WITH AUTOMATIC SPEED DIALERS WHO BID THE VEHICLE IN THE LAST FEW SECONDS. EBAY ALLOWS YOU TO BID YOUR "BEST" PRICE AND ONLY PLACES YOUR "SHOWING HIGH BID" AT $100 OVER THE PRESENT HIGH BID. (SEE THIS OPTION WHEN YOU CONFIRM YOUR BID.) WE HAVE LOTS OF HIGH DEFINITION PICTURES WITH ALL DETAILS. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO VISIT US BEFORE YOU BID. WE WILL PUT THE VEHICLE AT YOUR DISPOSAL FOR COMPLETE INSPECTION. OUR OFFICE/WAREHOUSE IS 359 NORTH DUNCAN RD (RTE 19), TAVARES, FLORIDA 32778. (WE ARE DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE TAVARES CITY WATER TOWER IN THE BLUE BUILDING TO THE REAR OF TRI-CITY GLASS.) CALL 772.332.9886. WAREHOUSE HOURS: MONDAY-THURSDAY 10AM-4PM. PLEASE REMEMBER. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO GET AN INSPECTION AND ALL YOUR QUESTIONS SHOULD BE ANSWERED **BEFORE*** YOU BID! "CARCHEX.COM" OFFERS AN INSPECTION SERVICE AT A VERY REASONABLE PRICE WITH A WRITTEN REPORT TO YOU. THIS IS CALLED "DUE DILIGENCE" AND IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH OUR TERMS.....PLEASE,DO NOT BID ON THE CAR...ANY QUESTIONS CALL 772.332.9886. WE ASK THAT YOU READ THE ENTIRE AD AND ALL FLORIDA REQUIREMENTS AND PROTECTIONS BEFORE YOU BID. ANY QUESTIONS CALL 772.332.9886 PRIOR TO BIDDING. ANY QUESTIONS CALL 772.332.9886. IF YOU HAVE ZERO FEED BACK OR NEGATIVE FEED BACK, PLEASE CALL BEFORE YOU BID. WE JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE SOMEONE WHO HAS NOT PURCHASED ON EBAY BEFORE IS AWARE OF THE PURCHASE OBLIGATION. WE NEVER FORGET THAT YOUR SATISFACTION IS WHAT OUR BUSINESS IS BUILT ON Features & Options 3-Point Rear Seat Belts 6-Speed Manual AM/FM Stereo Adjustable Steering Wheel Air Bag Air conditioning Alloy Wheels Break-Resistant Glass CD player Center Console Climate Control Clock Compass/Temp. Gauge Convertible Coolant Temp. Gauge Courtesy Lights Cruise control Cup Holders Digital Clock Dual Exhaust Dual Power Mirrors Front Bucket Seats Interior Hood Release Interval Wipers Keyless Entry Leather Steering Wheel Leather Upholstery Leather seats Map Light Metallic Paint Passenger Climate Control Power Brakes Power Mirrors Power Steering Power locks Power seats Power windows Premium Sound System Radial tires Rear Defroster Rear-Wheel Drive Reclining Bucket Seats Remote Fuel Door Security System Sport Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Controls Tachometer Third Brake Light Tilt Steering Column Tinted Glass Trip Odometer V-Style Engine Vanity Mirror(s)Photo GalleryONE OWNER FLORIDA CAR AND IT SHOWS.WALK A ROUND THE ENTIRE BODY.IR IS EASILY MISTAKEN FOR 5 YEARS NEWER.NO RESERVE!NO RESERVE!NO RESERVE!NO RESERVE!DON\'T MISS OUT.NO RESERVE!SOMEONE IS GETTING A BARGAIN!DON\'T MISS THIS CAR!YOU WON\'T FIND ANOTHER ONE OWNER AT NEAR THE PRICE!WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR. 2001 PONTIAC TRANS AM AT NO RESERVE!BEAUTIFUL.LOOK AT EVERY PICTURE.A CAR IS ONLY A ONE OWNER CAR ONCE.PARADE BOOT WITH THE STORAGE CASE IN THE TRUNK.JUST AS FROM THE FACTORYYOU WILL BE THE ENVY OF YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.SUDDENLY, IT IS 201 AGAIN.CHECK OUT THE \'87" AUTOCHECK RATING AND COMPARE THAT TO 2006 & 2007 VEHICLESREAR LEATHER LOOKS NEWNO RESERVE!NO SCRATCHES ON SEAT BACKS.WHERE WOULD YOU FIND ANOTHER ONE CLOSE TO THE PRICE?EVERYTHING LOOKS WELL CARED FOR.A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A TRANS AM CONVERTIBLE THAT ORIGINALLY SOLD FOR WELL OVER $30,000. DASH AND INSTRUMENTS OPERATE CORRECTLY.LIKE NEW FOR A 2001.TOP OF THE LINE WITH REMOTE CONTROL.NO RESERVE!LIKE NEW!COME SEE IT IN PERSON.EVERYTHING OP TO DATE.SPOTLESS.ITS A ONE OWNER!WHERE WOULD YOU FIND ANOTHER AT CLOSE TO THE PRICE.THE UNDERHOOD AREA LOOKS LIKE IT JUST LEFT THE SHOW ROOM.THIS IS A ONCE INN A BLUE MOON OPPORTUNITY WITH NO RESERVE!ALL ORIGINAL.SERVICED AT REGULAR INTERVALS AND IT SHOWS.WHERE WOULD YOU FIND A ONE OWNER, 6 SPEED TRANS AM IS THIS CONDITION?FACTORY ALLOY WHEELS LOOK GREATTHIS TRANS AM IS READY TO MAKE SOME ONE PROUD.THE ROOF IS IN GOOD SHAPE.THE ONLY REAL FLAW IS THE STICHING AROUND THE REAR WINDOW HAS WORN OUT. ANY TOP SHOP CAN REPLACE THE SEAM AND REAR WINDOW FOR $300-$375.DO YOU DESERVE THE BEST. BID NOE, NO RESERVE!Additional InformationWarranty AS IS - NO WARRANTY This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.About Us WE ARE DEALER TRADES,INC, A REGISTERED LICENSED AND BONDED FLORIDA USED VEHICLE DEALER AND WHOLESALER (VI 100 9046/1). 9 YEARS AGO, I HAD A BACK INJURY WHICH SLOWLY WORSENED UNTIL BY FEBRUARY OF 2012, I COULD NOT STAND OR WALK MORE THAN 3-4 MINUTES NO MATTER HOW MUCH MEDICATION OR RELIEF PAINS INJECTIONS THE DOCTORS' GAVE ME. I WAS TERRIFIED OF SURGERY BUT TOWARD THE END REALIZED THAT THE QUALITY OF MY LIFE WAS FAST DISAPPEARING, I COMMITTED TO A 4 LEVEL SPINAL FUSION TO BE PERFORMED BY DOCTOR GREG MUNSON AND HIS TEAM AT THE THE JEWETT ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC HERE IN ORLANDO. JEWETT IS A HIGHLY REGARDED 60 YEAR OLD SURGICAL GROUP BEST KNOWN BECAUSE THEY ARE THE ORTHOPAEDIC TEAM PHYSICIANS FOR THE ORLANDO MAGIC BASKETBALL TEAM. THE GREAT SKILL OF THIS TEAM AND BY THE GRACE OF GOD, HAVE GIVEN MY FAMILY, OUR LIVES BACK. LESS THAN A MONTH FROM THIS SIX HOUR SURGERY, I AM BEGINNING TO WALK AGAIN USING ONLY A SUPPORT BRACE FOR ADDITIONAL BACK STABILTY. THE AGONIZING PAIN IN MY BACK AND LEGS HAS ALMOST COMPLETELY VANISHED AND MY LEGS SUPPORT ME WITH NO PAIN OTHER THAN MUSCLES WHICH MUST GET BACK INTO SHAPE NOT BEING REGULARLY EXERCISED FOR YEARS. I SHARE THIS BY WAY OF EXPLAINING THE NEW LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED DURING THIS PERIOD EVEN THOUGH I I STARTED SELLING CARS AS A COLLEGE DROP OUT 1961 AND WITH MANY HELPING HANDS, BECAME A NEW CAR DEALER FOR FORD, CHEVROLET, CHRYSLER AND MITSUBISHI OVER THE NEXT 40 YEARS. I SOLD MY LAST DEALERSHIP IN 2002. I RETIRED TO BECAME THE FULL TIME CUSTODIAL PARENT FOR SARAH DANIELLE LENOCI WHO WILL NOW BE FOURTEEN YEARS OLD THIS JUNE. IF YOU ARE COUNTING, I AM 70. SARAH IS GROWING UP FAST AND ALREADY HAS IT PLOTTED OUT THAT SHE WILL NEED TO GET HER LICENSE AND A VEHICLE AT SIXTEEN SO SHE CAN HELP DAD! DEALER TRADES STARTED IN 2003 AS A USED CAR WHOLESALER THAT THROUGH 40 YEAR BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS, BEGAN ASSISTING NEW CAR FRANCHISED DEALERS TO KEEP THEIR USED CAR INVENTORIES UNDER 60 DAYS OF AGE. MANY OF THESE DEALERS HAVE BECOME PUBLIC COMPANIES WHO MUST TURNOVER THEIR USED VEHICLE INVENTORIES EVERY 60 DAYS TO PROVE TO THE SHAREHOLDERS THAT THE VALUES OF THESE INVENTORIES ARE REALISTIC, AND NOT BLOATED BY AGE OR MISTAKE. THIS MEANT THESE DEALERS HAD TO TAKE ALL OVERAGE CARS TO AUCTION WHERE THEY GENERALLY LOST THE REPAIR MONIES PUT INTO THE CAR, THE COST OF MANPOWER TIME, ALL TRUCKING COSTS AND TRANSPORT DAMAGE. PLUS AUCTION FEES, SHIPPING HOME OF ANY UNSOLD UNITS AND POSSIBLE HANKY-PANKY. I DEVELOPED A SYSTEM WHERE THE DEALERS REDUCED THESE LOSSES BY AS MUCH AS 40% BY USING LEASING ONE COMPLETE AUCTION LANE MONTHLY AT A MAJOR ORLANDO WHOLESALE AUCTION. THEN RE-DETAILING EACH CAR TO LOOK ITS BEST JUST BEFORE AUCTION AND CREATING A REAL SALE ATMOSPHERE WITH A BAND, BEER, WINGS AND HOOTER'S GIRLS. EVERYBODY LOVED IT AND IT WORKED! IT ALSO GAVE ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHERRY PICK A FEW NICE CARS EACH MONTH OUT OF THE OVER 500 UNITS THAT THESE MAJOR DEALERS WHOLESALED. HOWEVER, AS MY ILLNESS PROGRESSED, I COULD NOT DO THE EXTENSIVE TRAVEL AND COORDINATE THE TRANSPORT AND AUCTION DUTIES. IN 2008, I HAD TO GIVE UP THIS COMFORTABLE INCOME STREAM. NOW WHAT! I REALIZED THERE ARE OVER 7,500 CARS WHOLESALED EVERY WEEK THROUGH 6 AUCTIONS WITHIN 50 MILES OF MY HOME. EACH AUCTION PUBLISHES A PRE-SALE LIST OF THE CARS FOR SALE SO THAT CAR DEALERS AS FAR AWAY AS CALIFORNIA CAN FIND UNITS THEY NEED. WEEKLY, THEY COME TO FLORIDA TO BUY FROM THE HUGE VOLUME OF LATE MODELS, LEASE AND FACTORY RETURNS AND EVEN A SHARP OLDER UNIT. ALL THIS IN A GREAT PLACE FOR AN ADDITIONAL DAY OR TWO OF R&R. IT IS SAID THAT ORLANDO IS THE WHOLESALE CAR CAPITAL OF THE WORLD! WELL, ALTHOUGH I COULD NOT WALK, I COULD READ. IN 7-8 HOURS ON MY COMPUTER I COULD LOOK UP EVERY 4-9 YEAR OLD DESIRABLE MODEL WITH APPEALING, COLOR AND EQUIPMENT. THIS RESEARCH USUALLY PRODUCED A GROUP OF 60-70 CARS AND TRUCKS WITH POSSIBILITIES. THEN, USING THE SERIAL NUMBERS, I LOOKED UP THE COMPLETE VEHICLE HISTORY USING THE "AUTOCHECK AND "CARFAX" WEBSITES. I WHITTLED DOWN THE GROUP BY SELECTING ONLY ONE/TWO OWNER AUTOMOBILES, GOOD TITLE, NO ACCIDENTS, BACK UP SERVICE RECORDS VEHICLES, LOW MILEAGE AND FLORIDA OWNERSHIP HISTORY (NO RUSTED OUT NORTHERN VEHICLE CARS FROM THE USE OF SALT ON THE WINTER ROADS.) THIS FINAL GROUP IS USUALLY DOWN TO LESS THAN 15 VEHICLES. I HIRED A PART TIME SENIOR TO DRIVE ME TO THE AUCTIONS VERY EARLY ON SALE DAY. THE AUCTIONS LOAN US ONE OF THEIR CARTS TO DRIVE AROUND AND WE PHYSICALLY VIEW AND APPRAISE THE REAL VEHICLE.ARE THEY IN GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION?SHARP CLEAN INTERIORS? GOOD TIRE AND WHEELS?ROAD TRASH/SCRAPES?OWNERS MANUALS, BOOKS AND RECORDS IN CAR?SPECIAL EQUIPMENT?LOTS OF OPTIONS?EXCELLENT ROAD FEEL ON TEST DRIVE? THE AUCTION NUMBERS ON THE VEHICLES TELL THE OWNERSHIP AND I CONTACT THE REPRESENTATIVE TO SEE IF THE CAR CAN BE PURCHASED AT A GOOD VALUE IN COMPARISON TO THE PUBLISHED WEEKLY SALE REPORTS. ALL MAJOR AUCTIONS PUBLISH AND UPDATE DAILY ALL CURRENT SALES RESULTS ON THE INTERNET AND ON SPECIAL PHONE APPS FOR REGISTERED AUTOMOBILE DEALERS. THEN, I WATCH EACH OF THE SELECTED CARS AS THEY COME THROUGH THE BLOCK FOR BIDDING (I HAVE ALREADY COMPILED THE APPROXIMATE VALUE FROM MY AUCTION WHOLESALE APP.) I BUY AS MANY AS 4 VEHICLES ON A GREAT DAY, BUT IT USUALLY TURNS OUT TO BE 1 OR 2. I THEN PAY FOR A POST SALE INSPECTION. HERE, THE AUCTION HAS A SPECIALIST DRIVE THE CAR FOR CORRECT ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN OPERATION, CHECK THE UNDERCARRIAGE ON A LIFT FOR UNDECLARED FRAME, WATER OR RUST PROBLEMS AND GUARANTEE THAT THE VEHICLE MAY BE RETURNED IF THERE IS ANY IMPEDIMENT ON THE TITLE SUCH AS POLICE, TAXI OR FACTORY BUY BACK WITHIN 2 WEEKS TIME. DEALER TRADES HAS A VERY LOW OVERHEAD! WE SUBLET ALL REPAIRS TO AN INDEPENDENT GARAGE THAT GIVES US A DISCOUNT ON BOTH PARTS AND THE LABOR BECAUSE OF THE VOLUME OF BUSINESS WE SUPPLY. OUR DETAIL COMPANY THEN PICKS UP THE CAR AND TAKES IT TO THE WAREHOUSE WHERE THE CAR IS CAREFULLY WASHED, THE ENTIRE EXTERIOR IS CLEANED WITH A CLAY BAR TO REMOVE ALL DIRT AND ANY FOREIGN MATERIAL ON THE PAINT. CLAY BAR IS MORE EXPENSIVE AND TIME CONSUMING, BUT IT GENTLE ON THE CLEARCOAT FINISH OF MODERN AUTOMOBILES RATHER THAN USING RUBBING COMPOUND WITH A HIGH SPEED BUFFER. THE COMPLETE INTERIOR IS CLEANED AND SWEPT OUT. THE SEATS, CARPETS, CONSOLE, DASH AND VENT PANELS ARE ALL SHAMPOOED. ALL GLASS IS CLEANED USING ENVIRONMENTLY SAFE PRODUCTS. THE EXTERIOR IS THEN POLISHED USING REAL CARNUBA WAX AND ECO-PRODUCT TO DETAIL THE TRIM, WHEELS AND TIRES. OUR WAREHOUSE IS NOT FANCY BUT RATHER LEASED FOR SECURITY AND LARGE ENCLOSED AREA TO SAFELY STORE THE AUTOMOBILES. WE SELL ALMOST 90% THROUGH EBAY AND OTHER ON LINE MERCHANDIZERS SO THERE IS NO HUGE NEWSPAPER AND TV ADVERTISING BUDGET. EACH VEHICLE IS DRIVEN OUT TO MY HOME WHERE I PERSONALLY DRIVE THE CAR AND TAKE AS MANY AS 90 PICTURES SO THAT YOU GET A COMPLETE PRESENTATION OF THE CONDITION FROM EVERY POSSIBLE ANGLE. OFTEN, WHEN YOU GO TO THE DEALER, THE SALESMAN DOES NOTHING MORE THAN PRESSURE YOU TO "BUY NOW!" "BUY NOW!" BUY NOW!" AND HAS A READY MADE STORY TO CONVINCE YOU TO ACT IMMEDIATELY! THE REAL RUSH IS THAT HE WANTS TO EARN A COMMISSION AND DOES NOT WANT YOU TO LOOK AROUND AND COMPARISON SHOP. WE GIVE YOU ALL THE FACTS AND DETAIL. YOU HAVE UP TO 10 DAYS TO REVIEW EVERY PICTURE, COMPARE THE VALUE AND TO CHECK TO SEE HOW MUCH MORE YOUR LOCAL DEALER HAS TO CHARGE BECAUSE OF COMMISSIONS AND THAT MILLION DOLLAR FACILITY AND SHOWROOM OVERHEAD. WE HAVE NO COMMISSION. THERE IS MICHAEL, THE PART TIME SENIOR WHO ASSISTS ME, SARAH, MY THIRTEEN YEAR OLD, AND SWEET TEA, HER DALMATION DOG AND ME. WE TRY ALWAYS OFFER THE BEST COMBINATION OF PRICE AND VALUE. AND, WE NEVER FORGET THAT OUR SUCCESS IS BASED ENTIRELY ON YOUR SATISFACTION. THANK YOU DAD61898 CELLULAR PHONE 772.332.9886, MON-SAT 10 AM- 7:30 PM. ALSO, SUNDAY WHEN AUCTION ENDS THAT DAY. WAREHOUSE: OPEN M-THU 10 AM-4PM BY APPT.Terms & Conditions BANKS AND CREDIT UNIONS ALL HAVE POLICIES WITH REGARD TO FINANCING A CAR. PLEASE BY SURE YOUR FINANCING IS CONFIRMED BY THE BANK PRIOR TO BIDDING. BUYER IS FREE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE END OF THE AUCTION. YOUR BID IS NOT SUBJECT TO INSPECTION. YOU MAY DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO VERIFY THAT IT IS AS ADVERTISED. WE ASK THAT YOU PLACE FEEDBACK AT THE COMPLETION OF THE TRANSACTION WHEN YOU HAVE FOUND IT TO YOUR SATISFACTION. WE CAN ARRANGE TRANSPORTATION AIRPORT (ABOUT 55-65 MINUTES) VIA LAKE AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION CO.) THE DISCOUNTED RATE FOR UR CUSTOMERS IS $65. PER PERSON DURING ALL SCHEDULED AIRPORT HOURS. I AM A SINGLE DAD WITH A 13 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER, SARAH. OUR HOURS ARE MONDAY- THURSDAY 10 AM- 4:00 PM. WE WILL GLADLY MAKE EXCEPTIONS FOR OUT OF STATE CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE TO MEET AIRLINE SCHEDULES IF YOU GIVE US NOTICE. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE OF SOMETHING. PLEASE CALL AND ASK. DO NOT ASSUME ANYTHING! WE TRY ALWAYS TO BE A FULL DISCLOSURE DEALER. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL ANY ADVERTISEMENT IF THE CAR IS SOLD. WE WILL GLADLY PROVIDE PROOF OF DATE AND TIME OF SALE. IF YOU WANT TO BUY THE CAR NOW OR WANT TO DISCUSS ANY ISSUE INCLUDING PRICE. CALL ME @ 772.332.9886. I WILL REVIEW EVERYTHING THE VEHICLE OFFERS. IF YOU PERSUADE ME WITH YOUR ARGUMENT, I WILL COMPROMISE. WE ARE HERE TO DO BUSINESS. AS ONE OF MY LONG DECEASED MENTORS SAID "THE ONLY THING CARVED IN STONE ARE THE TEN COMMANDMENTS. WANT TO GET A WRITTEN INSPECTION? CARCHEX.COM IS ONLINE! IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS. YOUR SATISFACTION IS WHAT HAS BUILT OUR BUSINESS. THANK YOU. SARAH, DAD AND SWEET TEA, THE CHAMPION DALMATION. DAD (RALPH) CELL # 772.332.9886 Fee and Tax Information:EACH VEHICLE IS SOLD WITH NO WARRANTY UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. THIS MEAN AS WE USED TO SAY BEFORE EVERYONE LOST THERE SENSE OF HUMOR YOU TAKE WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY JUST THE WAY YOU HAVE TO TAKE YOUR HUSBAND OR WIFE.DEALER TRADES CHARGES A $469 DEALER FEE. THIS CHARGE INCLUDES FULL TITLE GUARANTEE PROTECTED BY BOND. ALL PAPERWORK AND TITLES MAILED BY EXPRESS SERVICE. PLUS EACH VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY RE-CLEANED JUST BEFORE DELIVERY, A 7 GALLONS OF RECOMMENDED GAS ADDED (EXCEPT FOR TRANSPORTED VEHICLES WHERE INTERSTATE COMMERCE RULES REQUIRE THE BARE MIMIMUM OF GAS.) AS A FLORIDA AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR 7 YEARS, WE MEET ALL FLORIDA AND GOVERNMENT STANDARDS FOR THE PRIVACY OF ANY INFORMATION YOU ARE REQUIRED TO GIVE TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION. WE ALSO ARE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE OUT OF STATE SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR TRANSPORT TO ANYWHERE IN THE U.S. WE WILL ALSO ARRANGE TRANSPORT WITH FULLY INSURED INTERSTATE CARRIERS WHO WILL PICK UP AT OUR DEALERSHIP AND DELIVER THE VEHICLE WITH NO OFF/ ON WAREHOUSE LOADINGS THAT INEVITABLY CAUSE SCRATCHES AND PROBLEMS. (THE TRANSPORT COST IS THE CUSTOMERS RESPONSIBILITY.) WE HANDLE ALL IN STATE SALES TAX, REGISTRATIONS AND TEMPORARY PLATES SO THAT EACH CUSTOMER IS FLORIDA DMV ELECTRONICALLY APPROVED TO LEGALLY DRIVE THE VEHICLE ON THE ROAD AT DELIVERY! WE WILL DELIVER TO ANY OUTSIDE SHIPPERS WAREHOUSE WITHIN 35 MILES. THE COST IS $125.00 AS WE MUST USE 2 DRIVERS. PLEASE BE AWARE THEIR WAREHOUSES ARE IN THE WORST AREAS OF TOWN AND THEY THINK NOTHING OF WASTINF 2 HOURS BEFORE THEY INSPECT AND GIVE US ADELIVERY RECEIPT. A WORD TO THE WISE! THUS, IF YOU BID $10,000 FOR A VEHICLE, THE TOTAL IS $10,469. (By Florida law, if DEALER TRADES, INC charges a dealer fee, we must charge all customers the same fee, via computer/in or out of state, dealer or non-dealer.)THE WINNING BIDDER SHALL RECEIVE A PARTIAL PAYMENT REQUEST FROM PAYPAL FOR THE SUM OF $750.00 PAYABLE TO DEALER TRADES INC (SARAHNDAD@MSN.COM). THIS PARTIAL PAYMENT IS DUE IMMEDIATELY!DEALER TRADES WILL SEND YOU A FORM FOR BILLING THE VEHICLE CORRECTLY WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE, PAYPAL PARTIAL PAYMENT. The balance of payment and the pick up of the vehicle shall be within 7 days of auction bidding end.WE MUST CHARGE $7.00 DAILY FOR STORAGE OF VEHICLE AFTER 10 DAYS FROM SALE. WE HAVE A LIMITED AMOUNT OF ROOM AND RELY ON EFFICIENT TURNOVER AND DELIVERY TO MAKE A PROFIT.WE PAY THE 3% CHARGE ON THE PARTIAL PAYMENT. IF YOU WISH TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD, WE MUST ADD THE 3% CHARGE THE BANK BILLS US TO THE CREDIT CARD AMOUNT. THE SAFEST METHOD IS WIRE TRANSFER AS THE BANKS HAVE COMPLETE RECORDED FINANCIAL TRANSACTION DETAILS TO PROTECT BOTH PARTIES. WE ACCEPT OUT OF STATE CASHIERS CHECK BUT RELEASE THE TITLE TO THE VEHICLE WHEN THE CHECKS CLEAR (APPROX. 3 WEEKS.)WE REPORT ALL NON PAYING BIDDERS TO EBAY, THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF ELECTRONIC FRAUD AND THE NEW GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATIVE UNIT. DON'T BID UNTIL YOU ARE SURE YOU HAVE COVERED ALL YOUR OWN BASES. THIS IS A BUSINESS TRANSACTION THAT COST TIME AND MONEY AS WE DEPEND ON VOLUME AND FAST TURNOVER TO EARN A PROFIT!FLORIDA CUSTOMER MUST PAY THE SALES TAX AND MOTOR VEHICLE CHARGES AT TIME OF DELIVERY. DEALER TRADES HANDLES ALL THE RUNNING AROUND TO THE MVD AND SALES TAX BUREAU.ALL PARTIES AGREE THAT LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA WILL BE THE PROPER JURISDICTION IN ANY LEGAL DISPUTEOR ACTION.IF YOU BUY THE CAR WITHOUT PHYSICALLY SEEING IT AND DO NOT LIKE THE CAR FOR ANY REASON, YOU MUST NOTIFY US BY U.S. EXPRESS MAIL AND RETURN THE CAR PREPAID TO OUR DEALERSHIP ADDRESS DURING POSTED BUSINESS HOURS WITHIN 10 DAYS FROM THE RECEIPT OF THE CAR. WE WILL REFUND THE AUCTION SELLING PRICE OF THE VEHICLE WITH THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTED COSTS. (EBAY ADVERTISING $99.50, BANK FLOOR PLAN ON/OFF CHARGE OF $75.00 TO REFLOOR PLAN PLUS $50 INTEREST CHARGE. THE COST TO RE-CLEAN THE CAR FOR SALE AGAIN $136.00 AND ELECTRONIC COSTS FOR THE BILLING, RECORD KEEPING AND REQUIRED COMPLIANCES $34.00. THE TOTAL CHARGE DEDUCTED BEFORE RETURN OF FUNDS $394.50. THE VEHICLE MUST NOT HAVE MORE THAN 250 MILES ABOVE THE SELLING ODOMETER MILEAGE WHEN RETURNED. TRUCKING RECEIPT MUST NOT HAVE MORE NOTED DEFECTS THAN ON THE TRUCKING RECEIPT WHEN DELIVERED TO CUSTOMER. THE COMPLETE RETURN WITH TITLE DELIVERED TO DEALER TRADES BY U.S. EXPRESS MAIL WITHIN 10 DAYS FROM THE TRUCKING DELIVERY DATE TO THE CUSTOMER.WE HAVE EARNED OUR EBAY FEEDBACK REPUTATION BY ALWAYS TRYING TO BE FAIR IN OUR BUSINESS DEALING. IF A CUSTOMER WHO PURCHASES A VEHICLE HAS SOME ABSOLUTELY UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCE AND WANTS TO NOT COMPLETE THE SALE AND TAKE DELIVERY. DEALER TRADES WILL REFUND THE PARTIAL PAYMENT LESS THE $394.50 COST ASSICIATED WITH SELLING THE VEHICLE PROVIDED THE CUSTOMER LETS US KNOW WITHIN 3 DAYS OF PLACING THE PARTIAL PAYMENT. See our other listingsDisclaimer: This auction is a legally binding contract to buy this vehicle. All vehicles are sold as-is unless otherwise specified. I have done my best to accurately describe this vehicle. It is up to the buyer to come see and further inspect the car before the end of the auction. --> 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RESERVE*2001 PONTIAC TRANS AM CV*1 FL OWNER*GOLD/BLACK*LAST YR 2002*PRISTINE*Year2001MakePontiacModelFirebirdVIN2G2FV32G812114792Stock Number1434Mileage136882TransmissionManualEngine8 Cylinder, 5.7 LExterior ColorGoldInterior ColorBlackTitleClear3-Point Rear Seat Belts6-Speed ManualAM/FM StereoAdjustable Steering WheelAir BagAir conditioningAlloy WheelsBreak-Resistant GlassCD playerCenter ConsoleClimate ControlClockCompass/Temp. GaugeConvertibleCoolant Temp. GaugeCourtesy LightsCruise controlCup HoldersDigital ClockDual ExhaustDual Power MirrorsFront Bucket SeatsInterior Hood ReleaseInterval WipersKeyless EntryLeather Steering WheelLeather UpholsteryLeather seatsMap LightMetallic PaintPassenger Climate ControlPower BrakesPower MirrorsPower SteeringPower locksPower seatsPower windowsPremium Sound SystemRadial tiresRear DefrosterRear-Wheel DriveReclining Bucket SeatsRemote Fuel DoorSecurity SystemSport Steering WheelSteering Wheel ControlsTachometerThird Brake LightTilt Steering ColumnTinted GlassTrip OdometerV-Style EngineVanity Mirror(s)

NO RESERVE!

THIS 2001 PONTIAC TRANS AM CONVERTIBLE IS SELLING "NO RESERVE" WHICH MEANS THE LAST BIDDER OWNS THE CAR AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION!!!

WE UNDERSTAND WHAT AN IMPORTANT DECISION IT IS TO BUY AN AUTOMOBILE.

DEALER TRADES HAS A 100% CUSTOMER FEEDBACK ON EBAY SINCE 2003.

PLEASE READ THE "ABOUT US" AND THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AT THE END OF THE AD. WE ARE A FULL DISCLOSURE DEALER FOR YOUR 100% SATISFACTION.

WHY?...

WE REVIEW THE "AUTOCHECK and HISTORY" RECORDS FOR EVERY VEHICLE BEFORE WE EVEN CONSIDER THE SALE OF THE AUTOMOBILE!!!

OUR 2001 PONTIAC TRANS AM CONVERTIBLE IS AN "AUTOCHECK" VERIFIED ONE OWNER FLORIDA AUTOMOBILE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT. THE MAJORITY OF ITS LIFE HAS BEEN SPENT IN TAMPA, FLORIDA.

NO SALT ON ROADS TO RUST THIS FINE VEHICLE.)

A MOST ORIGINAL PEWTER METALLIC CONVERTIBLE ON THE MARKET TODAY.

LOOK AT THE "87" AUTOCHECK PROPRIETARY SCORE". YOU HAVE TO COMPARE IT TO 2006-2010 AUTOMOBILES ON EBAY FOR IMPARTIAL COMPARISON OF QUALITY.

IT IS YOUR MONEY AND YOU SHOULD COMPARE THIS CAR WITH EVERY OTHER CAR ON EBAY VIA AUTOCHECK!

WE EVEN HAVE A BUYBACK PROGRAM IF YOU DO NOT LIKE THE CAR FOR ANY REASON (SEE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS). WE WILL BUY THE CAR BACK.

THIS 2001 PONTIAC TRANS AM CONVERTIBLE IS FINISHED IN ALL FACTORY ORIGINAL PEWTER METALLIC CLEARCOAT. THE BODY IS ALL ORIGINAL. THE INTERIOR IS FITTED WITH SOFT BLACK LEATHER INTERIOR BUCKET SEATING SURFACES THAT LOOK BRAND NEW. THE CONVERTIBLE ROOF IS BLACK.

THIS IS THE "MAC DADDY" OF PONTIACS...THE TRANS AM CONVERTIBLE.

IT HAS THE TOP OF THE LINE 5.7 LITER V8 ENGINE FOR MAXIMUM POWER TO COMPLIMENT THE 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION TRANSMISSION. THE SOUND SYSTEM IS PANASONIC WITH SEPARATE REMOTE CONTROL AND BLUE RAY CONNECTOR FOR CONCERT HALL SOUND. POWER WINDOWS, POWER TOP, FACTORY ALLOYS, FITTED PARADE BOOT STORES IN ITS OWN CASE IN THE TRUNK. EVERY POWER ASSIST THAT YOU CAN THINK OF IS INCLUDED.

THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN ONLY 136,300 MILES OR LESS THAN 12,400 MILES PER YEAR. IT IS A FLORIDA AUTOMOBILE.

MOST IMPORTANTLY, ALL MAINTENANCE UP DATED! FRESH OIL, AND FILTER AND TRANSMISSION CHECKS.

THIS CAR RUNS SO LIKE A 2008 AND

2009 THAT I WOULD NOT WORRY ABOUT HOPPING IN, FILLING IT WITH GASOLINE AND HEADING FOR CALIFORNIA WITH MY FAMILY.

PREVIOUS OWNER TRADED IT IN AT THE LOCAL TAMPA HONDA DEALER.

PLEASE SEE ALL THE PICTURES AND DETAILS...

YOU CAN EVEN PURCHASE THIS ONE OF A KIND 2001 PONTIAC TRANS AM CONVERTIBLE FOR $9,890 NOW. JUST CALL 772.332.9886 AND WE WILL MAKE ALL THE ARRANGEMENTS WITH EBAY AND PAYPAL...OR, YOU ARE WELCOME TO BID WHATEVER YOU THINK WILL GET THE JOB DONE!

WE ARE GOING TO SELL THE VEHICLE TO THE LAST BIDDER!

PLEASE, MAKE SURE YOU GO OVER THE EBAY PROVIDED "AUTOCHECK" HISTORY ON THIS CAR.

DEALER TRADES HAS BEEN A LOYAL EBAY SELLER SINCE 2003 WITH A 100% SATISFACTION RATING.

REMEMBER. ANY QUESTIONS... CALL DAD @ 772.332.988.

DON'T MISS OUT TO WHOLESALERS OR PROFESSIONAL BUYERS WITH AUTOMATIC SPEED DIALERS WHO BID THE VEHICLE IN THE LAST FEW SECONDS.

EBAY ALLOWS YOU TO BID YOUR "BEST" PRICE AND ONLY PLACES YOUR "SHOWING HIGH BID" AT $100 OVER THE PRESENT HIGH BID. (SEE THIS OPTION WHEN YOU CONFIRM YOUR BID.)

WE HAVE LOTS OF HIGH DEFINITION PICTURES WITH ALL DETAILS.

YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO VISIT US BEFORE YOU BID. WE WILL PUT THE VEHICLE AT YOUR DISPOSAL FOR COMPLETE INSPECTION. OUR OFFICE/WAREHOUSE IS 359 NORTH DUNCAN RD (RTE 19), TAVARES, FLORIDA 32778. (WE ARE DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE TAVARES CITY WATER TOWER IN THE BLUE BUILDING TO THE REAR OF TRI-CITY GLASS.) CALL 772.332.9886.

WAREHOUSE HOURS: MONDAY-THURSDAY 10AM-4PM.

PLEASE REMEMBER. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO GET AN INSPECTION AND ALL YOUR QUESTIONS SHOULD BE ANSWERED **BEFORE*** YOU BID! "CARCHEX.COM" OFFERS AN INSPECTION SERVICE AT A VERY REASONABLE PRICE WITH A WRITTEN REPORT TO YOU. THIS IS CALLED "DUE DILIGENCE" AND IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH OUR TERMS.....PLEASE,DO NOT BID ON THE CAR...ANY QUESTIONS CALL 772.332.9886.

WE ASK THAT YOU READ THE ENTIRE AD AND ALL FLORIDA REQUIREMENTS AND PROTECTIONS BEFORE YOU BID.

ANY QUESTIONS CALL 772.332.9886 PRIOR TO BIDDING.

ANY QUESTIONS CALL 772.332.9886. IF YOU HAVE ZERO FEED BACK OR NEGATIVE FEED BACK, PLEASE CALL BEFORE YOU BID. WE JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE SOMEONE WHO HAS NOT PURCHASED ON EBAY BEFORE IS AWARE OF THE PURCHASE OBLIGATION.

WE NEVER FORGET THAT YOUR SATISFACTION IS WHAT OUR BUSINESS IS BUILT ON

AS IS - NO WARRANTY



This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

BANKS AND CREDIT UNIONS ALL HAVE POLICIES WITH REGARD TO FINANCING A CAR. PLEASE BY SURE YOUR FINANCING IS CONFIRMED BY THE BANK PRIOR TO BIDDING.

BUYER IS FREE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE END OF THE AUCTION. YOUR BID IS NOT SUBJECT TO INSPECTION.

YOU MAY DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO VERIFY THAT IT IS AS ADVERTISED. WE ASK THAT YOU PLACE FEEDBACK AT THE COMPLETION OF THE TRANSACTION WHEN YOU HAVE FOUND IT TO YOUR SATISFACTION.

WE CAN ARRANGE TRANSPORTATION AIRPORT (ABOUT 55-65 MINUTES) VIA LAKE AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION CO.) THE DISCOUNTED RATE FOR UR CUSTOMERS IS $65. PER PERSON DURING ALL SCHEDULED AIRPORT HOURS.

I AM A SINGLE DAD WITH A 13 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER, SARAH.

OUR HOURS ARE MONDAY- THURSDAY 10 AM- 4:00 PM. WE WILL GLADLY MAKE EXCEPTIONS FOR OUT OF STATE CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE TO MEET AIRLINE SCHEDULES IF YOU GIVE US NOTICE.

IF YOU ARE NOT SURE OF SOMETHING. PLEASE CALL AND ASK. DO NOT ASSUME ANYTHING!

WE TRY ALWAYS TO BE A FULL DISCLOSURE DEALER.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL ANY ADVERTISEMENT IF THE CAR IS SOLD. WE WILL GLADLY PROVIDE PROOF OF DATE AND TIME OF SALE.

IF YOU WANT TO BUY THE CAR NOW OR WANT TO DISCUSS ANY ISSUE INCLUDING PRICE. CALL ME @ 772.332.9886.

I WILL REVIEW EVERYTHING THE VEHICLE OFFERS. IF YOU PERSUADE ME WITH YOUR ARGUMENT, I WILL COMPROMISE. WE ARE HERE TO DO BUSINESS. AS ONE OF MY LONG DECEASED MENTORS SAID "THE ONLY THING CARVED IN STONE ARE THE TEN COMMANDMENTS.

WANT TO GET A WRITTEN INSPECTION? CARCHEX.COM IS ONLINE!

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS. YOUR SATISFACTION IS WHAT HAS BUILT OUR BUSINESS.

THANK YOU.

SARAH, DAD AND SWEET TEA, THE CHAMPION DALMATION.

DAD (RALPH) CELL # 772.332.9886



Fee and Tax Information:
  • EACH VEHICLE IS SOLD WITH NO WARRANTY UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. THIS MEAN AS WE USED TO SAY BEFORE EVERYONE LOST THERE SENSE OF HUMOR YOU TAKE WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY JUST THE WAY YOU HAVE TO TAKE YOUR HUSBAND OR WIFE.
  • DEALER TRADES CHARGES A $469 DEALER FEE. THIS CHARGE INCLUDES FULL TITLE GUARANTEE PROTECTED BY BOND. ALL PAPERWORK AND TITLES MAILED BY EXPRESS SERVICE. PLUS EACH VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY RE-CLEANED JUST BEFORE DELIVERY, A 7 GALLONS OF RECOMMENDED GAS ADDED (EXCEPT FOR TRANSPORTED VEHICLES WHERE INTERSTATE COMMERCE RULES REQUIRE THE BARE MIMIMUM OF GAS.) AS A FLORIDA AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR 7 YEARS, WE MEET ALL FLORIDA AND GOVERNMENT STANDARDS FOR THE PRIVACY OF ANY INFORMATION YOU ARE REQUIRED TO GIVE TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION. WE ALSO ARE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE OUT OF STATE SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR TRANSPORT TO ANYWHERE IN THE U.S. WE WILL ALSO ARRANGE TRANSPORT WITH FULLY INSURED INTERSTATE CARRIERS WHO WILL PICK UP AT OUR DEALERSHIP AND DELIVER THE VEHICLE WITH NO OFF/ ON WAREHOUSE LOADINGS THAT INEVITABLY CAUSE SCRATCHES AND PROBLEMS. (THE TRANSPORT COST IS THE CUSTOMERS RESPONSIBILITY.) WE HANDLE ALL IN STATE SALES TAX, REGISTRATIONS AND TEMPORARY PLATES SO THAT EACH CUSTOMER IS FLORIDA DMV ELECTRONICALLY APPROVED TO LEGALLY DRIVE THE VEHICLE ON THE ROAD AT DELIVERY!
  • WE WILL DELIVER TO ANY OUTSIDE SHIPPERS WAREHOUSE WITHIN 35 MILES. THE COST IS $125.00 AS WE MUST USE 2 DRIVERS. PLEASE BE AWARE THEIR WAREHOUSES ARE IN THE WORST AREAS OF TOWN AND THEY THINK NOTHING OF WASTINF 2 HOURS BEFORE THEY INSPECT AND GIVE US ADELIVERY RECEIPT. A WORD TO THE WISE!

THUS, IF YOU BID $10,000 FOR A VEHICLE, THE TOTAL IS $10,469. (By Florida law, if DEALER TRADES, INC charges a dealer fee, we must charge all customers the same fee, via computer/in or out of state, dealer or non-dealer.)

  • THE WINNING BIDDER SHALL RECEIVE A PARTIAL PAYMENT REQUEST FROM PAYPAL FOR THE SUM OF $750.00 PAYABLE TO DEALER TRADES INC (SARAHNDAD@MSN.COM). THIS PARTIAL PAYMENT IS DUE IMMEDIATELY!
  • DEALER TRADES WILL SEND YOU A FORM FOR BILLING THE VEHICLE CORRECTLY WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE, PAYPAL PARTIAL PAYMENT. The balance of payment and the pick up of the vehicle shall be within 7 days of auction bidding end.
  • WE MUST CHARGE $7.00 DAILY FOR STORAGE OF VEHICLE AFTER 10 DAYS FROM SALE. WE HAVE A LIMITED AMOUNT OF ROOM AND RELY ON EFFICIENT TURNOVER AND DELIVERY TO MAKE A PROFIT.
  • WE PAY THE 3% CHARGE ON THE PARTIAL PAYMENT. IF YOU WISH TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD, WE MUST ADD THE 3% CHARGE THE BANK BILLS US TO THE CREDIT CARD AMOUNT. THE SAFEST METHOD IS WIRE TRANSFER AS THE BANKS HAVE COMPLETE RECORDED FINANCIAL TRANSACTION DETAILS TO PROTECT BOTH PARTIES. WE ACCEPT OUT OF STATE CASHIERS CHECK BUT RELEASE THE TITLE TO THE VEHICLE WHEN THE CHECKS CLEAR (APPROX. 3 WEEKS.)
  • WE REPORT ALL NON PAYING BIDDERS TO EBAY, THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF ELECTRONIC FRAUD AND THE NEW GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATIVE UNIT. DON'T BID UNTIL YOU ARE SURE YOU HAVE COVERED ALL YOUR OWN BASES. THIS IS A BUSINESS TRANSACTION THAT COST TIME AND MONEY AS WE DEPEND ON VOLUME AND FAST TURNOVER TO EARN A PROFIT!
  • FLORIDA CUSTOMER MUST PAY THE SALES TAX AND MOTOR VEHICLE CHARGES AT TIME OF DELIVERY. DEALER TRADES HANDLES ALL THE RUNNING AROUND TO THE MVD AND SALES TAX BUREAU.
  • ALL PARTIES AGREE THAT LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA WILL BE THE PROPER JURISDICTION IN ANY LEGAL DISPUTEOR ACTION.
  • IF YOU BUY THE CAR WITHOUT PHYSICALLY SEEING IT AND DO NOT LIKE THE CAR FOR ANY REASON, YOU MUST NOTIFY US BY U.S. EXPRESS MAIL AND RETURN THE CAR PREPAID TO OUR DEALERSHIP ADDRESS DURING POSTED BUSINESS HOURS WITHIN 10 DAYS FROM THE RECEIPT OF THE CAR. WE WILL REFUND THE AUCTION SELLING PRICE OF THE VEHICLE WITH THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTED COSTS. (EBAY ADVERTISING $99.50, BANK FLOOR PLAN ON/OFF CHARGE OF $75.00 TO REFLOOR PLAN PLUS $50 INTEREST CHARGE. THE COST TO RE-CLEAN THE CAR FOR SALE AGAIN $136.00 AND ELECTRONIC COSTS FOR THE BILLING, RECORD KEEPING AND REQUIRED COMPLIANCES $34.00. THE TOTAL CHARGE DEDUCTED BEFORE RETURN OF FUNDS $394.50.
  • THE VEHICLE MUST NOT HAVE MORE THAN 250 MILES ABOVE THE SELLING ODOMETER MILEAGE WHEN RETURNED. TRUCKING RECEIPT MUST NOT HAVE MORE NOTED DEFECTS THAN ON THE TRUCKING RECEIPT WHEN DELIVERED TO CUSTOMER. THE COMPLETE RETURN WITH TITLE DELIVERED TO DEALER TRADES BY U.S. EXPRESS MAIL WITHIN 10 DAYS FROM THE TRUCKING DELIVERY DATE TO THE CUSTOMER.
  • WE HAVE EARNED OUR EBAY FEEDBACK REPUTATION BY ALWAYS TRYING TO BE FAIR IN OUR BUSINESS DEALING. IF A CUSTOMER WHO PURCHASES A VEHICLE HAS SOME ABSOLUTELY UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCE AND WANTS TO NOT COMPLETE THE SALE AND TAKE DELIVERY. DEALER TRADES WILL REFUND THE PARTIAL PAYMENT LESS THE $394.50 COST ASSICIATED WITH SELLING THE VEHICLE PROVIDED THE CUSTOMER LETS US KNOW WITHIN 3 DAYS OF PLACING THE PARTIAL PAYMENT.

WE ARE DEALER TRADES,INC, A REGISTERED LICENSED AND BONDED FLORIDA USED VEHICLE DEALER AND WHOLESALER (VI 100 9046/1).

9 YEARS AGO, I HAD A BACK INJURY WHICH SLOWLY WORSENED UNTIL BY FEBRUARY OF 2012, I COULD NOT STAND OR WALK MORE THAN 3-4 MINUTES NO MATTER HOW MUCH MEDICATION OR RELIEF PAINS INJECTIONS THE DOCTORS' GAVE ME. I WAS TERRIFIED OF SURGERY BUT TOWARD THE END REALIZED THAT THE QUALITY OF MY LIFE WAS FAST DISAPPEARING,

I COMMITTED TO A 4 LEVEL SPINAL FUSION TO BE PERFORMED BY DOCTOR GREG MUNSON AND HIS TEAM AT THE THE JEWETT ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC HERE IN ORLANDO. JEWETT IS A HIGHLY REGARDED 60 YEAR OLD SURGICAL GROUP BEST KNOWN BECAUSE THEY ARE THE ORTHOPAEDIC TEAM PHYSICIANS FOR THE ORLANDO MAGIC BASKETBALL TEAM.

THE GREAT SKILL OF THIS TEAM AND BY THE GRACE OF GOD, HAVE GIVEN MY FAMILY, OUR LIVES BACK. LESS THAN A MONTH FROM THIS SIX HOUR SURGERY, I AM BEGINNING TO WALK AGAIN USING ONLY A SUPPORT BRACE FOR ADDITIONAL BACK STABILTY.

THE AGONIZING PAIN IN MY BACK AND LEGS HAS ALMOST COMPLETELY VANISHED AND MY LEGS SUPPORT ME WITH NO PAIN OTHER THAN MUSCLES WHICH MUST GET BACK INTO SHAPE NOT BEING REGULARLY EXERCISED FOR YEARS.

I SHARE THIS BY WAY OF EXPLAINING THE NEW LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED DURING THIS PERIOD EVEN THOUGH I I STARTED SELLING CARS AS A COLLEGE DROP OUT 1961 AND WITH MANY HELPING HANDS, BECAME A NEW CAR DEALER FOR FORD, CHEVROLET, CHRYSLER AND MITSUBISHI OVER THE NEXT 40 YEARS. I SOLD MY LAST DEALERSHIP IN 2002.

I RETIRED TO BECAME THE FULL TIME CUSTODIAL PARENT FOR SARAH DANIELLE LENOCI WHO WILL NOW BE FOURTEEN YEARS OLD THIS JUNE. IF YOU ARE COUNTING, I AM 70. SARAH IS GROWING UP FAST AND ALREADY HAS IT PLOTTED OUT THAT SHE WILL NEED TO GET HER LICENSE AND A VEHICLE AT SIXTEEN SO SHE CAN HELP DAD!

DEALER TRADES STARTED IN 2003 AS A USED CAR WHOLESALER THAT THROUGH 40 YEAR BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS, BEGAN ASSISTING NEW CAR FRANCHISED DEALERS TO KEEP THEIR USED CAR INVENTORIES UNDER 60 DAYS OF AGE.

MANY OF THESE DEALERS HAVE BECOME PUBLIC COMPANIES WHO MUST TURNOVER THEIR USED VEHICLE INVENTORIES EVERY 60 DAYS TO PROVE TO THE SHAREHOLDERS THAT THE VALUES OF THESE INVENTORIES ARE REALISTIC, AND NOT BLOATED BY AGE OR MISTAKE.

THIS MEANT THESE DEALERS HAD TO TAKE ALL OVERAGE CARS TO AUCTION WHERE THEY GENERALLY LOST THE REPAIR MONIES PUT INTO THE CAR, THE COST OF MANPOWER TIME, ALL TRUCKING COSTS AND TRANSPORT DAMAGE. PLUS AUCTION FEES, SHIPPING HOME OF ANY UNSOLD UNITS AND POSSIBLE HANKY-PANKY.

I DEVELOPED A SYSTEM WHERE THE DEALERS REDUCED THESE LOSSES BY AS MUCH AS 40% BY USING LEASING ONE COMPLETE AUCTION LANE MONTHLY AT A MAJOR ORLANDO WHOLESALE AUCTION. THEN RE-DETAILING EACH CAR TO LOOK ITS BEST JUST BEFORE AUCTION AND CREATING A REAL SALE ATMOSPHERE WITH A BAND, BEER, WINGS AND HOOTER'S GIRLS.

EVERYBODY LOVED IT AND IT WORKED!

IT ALSO GAVE ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHERRY PICK A FEW NICE CARS EACH MONTH OUT OF THE OVER 500 UNITS THAT THESE MAJOR DEALERS WHOLESALED.

HOWEVER, AS MY ILLNESS PROGRESSED, I COULD NOT DO THE EXTENSIVE TRAVEL AND COORDINATE THE TRANSPORT AND AUCTION DUTIES. IN 2008, I HAD TO GIVE UP THIS COMFORTABLE INCOME STREAM.

NOW WHAT!

I REALIZED THERE ARE OVER 7,500 CARS WHOLESALED EVERY WEEK THROUGH 6 AUCTIONS WITHIN 50 MILES OF MY HOME.

EACH AUCTION PUBLISHES A PRE-SALE LIST OF THE CARS FOR SALE SO THAT CAR DEALERS AS FAR AWAY AS CALIFORNIA CAN FIND UNITS THEY NEED.

WEEKLY, THEY COME TO FLORIDA TO BUY FROM THE HUGE VOLUME OF LATE MODELS, LEASE AND FACTORY RETURNS AND EVEN A SHARP OLDER UNIT.

ALL THIS IN A GREAT PLACE FOR AN ADDITIONAL DAY OR TWO OF R&R.

IT IS SAID THAT ORLANDO IS THE WHOLESALE CAR CAPITAL OF THE WORLD!

WELL, ALTHOUGH I COULD NOT WALK, I COULD READ. IN 7-8 HOURS ON MY COMPUTER I COULD LOOK UP EVERY 4-9 YEAR OLD DESIRABLE MODEL WITH APPEALING, COLOR AND EQUIPMENT.

THIS RESEARCH USUALLY PRODUCED A GROUP OF 60-70 CARS AND TRUCKS WITH POSSIBILITIES. THEN, USING THE SERIAL NUMBERS, I LOOKED UP THE COMPLETE VEHICLE HISTORY USING THE "AUTOCHECK AND "CARFAX" WEBSITES.

I WHITTLED DOWN THE GROUP BY SELECTING ONLY ONE/TWO OWNER AUTOMOBILES, GOOD TITLE, NO ACCIDENTS, BACK UP SERVICE RECORDS VEHICLES, LOW MILEAGE AND FLORIDA OWNERSHIP HISTORY (NO RUSTED OUT NORTHERN VEHICLE CARS FROM THE USE OF SALT ON THE WINTER ROADS.)

THIS FINAL GROUP IS USUALLY DOWN TO LESS THAN 15 VEHICLES.

I HIRED A PART TIME SENIOR TO DRIVE ME TO THE AUCTIONS VERY EARLY ON SALE DAY. THE AUCTIONS LOAN US ONE OF THEIR CARTS TO DRIVE AROUND AND WE PHYSICALLY VIEW AND APPRAISE THE REAL VEHICLE.

  • ARE THEY IN GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION?
  • SHARP CLEAN INTERIORS?
  • GOOD TIRE AND WHEELS?
  • ROAD TRASH/SCRAPES?
  • OWNERS MANUALS, BOOKS AND RECORDS IN CAR?
  • SPECIAL EQUIPMENT?
  • LOTS OF OPTIONS?
  • EXCELLENT ROAD FEEL ON TEST DRIVE?

THE AUCTION NUMBERS ON THE VEHICLES TELL THE OWNERSHIP AND I CONTACT THE REPRESENTATIVE TO SEE IF THE CAR CAN BE PURCHASED AT A GOOD VALUE IN COMPARISON TO THE PUBLISHED WEEKLY SALE REPORTS.

ALL MAJOR AUCTIONS PUBLISH AND UPDATE DAILY ALL CURRENT SALES RESULTS ON THE INTERNET AND ON SPECIAL PHONE APPS FOR REGISTERED AUTOMOBILE DEALERS. THEN, I WATCH EACH OF THE SELECTED CARS AS THEY COME THROUGH THE BLOCK FOR BIDDING (I HAVE ALREADY COMPILED THE APPROXIMATE VALUE FROM MY AUCTION WHOLESALE APP.)

I BUY AS MANY AS 4 VEHICLES ON A GREAT DAY, BUT IT USUALLY TURNS OUT TO BE 1 OR 2.

I THEN PAY FOR A POST SALE INSPECTION. HERE, THE AUCTION HAS A SPECIALIST DRIVE THE CAR FOR CORRECT ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN OPERATION, CHECK THE UNDERCARRIAGE ON A LIFT FOR UNDECLARED FRAME, WATER OR RUST PROBLEMS AND GUARANTEE THAT THE VEHICLE MAY BE RETURNED IF THERE IS ANY IMPEDIMENT ON THE TITLE SUCH AS POLICE, TAXI OR FACTORY BUY BACK WITHIN 2 WEEKS TIME.

DEALER TRADES HAS A VERY LOW OVERHEAD!

WE SUBLET ALL REPAIRS TO AN INDEPENDENT GARAGE THAT GIVES US A DISCOUNT ON BOTH PARTS AND THE LABOR BECAUSE OF THE VOLUME OF BUSINESS WE SUPPLY. OUR DETAIL COMPANY THEN PICKS UP THE CAR AND TAKES IT TO THE WAREHOUSE WHERE THE CAR IS CAREFULLY WASHED, THE ENTIRE EXTERIOR IS CLEANED WITH A CLAY BAR TO REMOVE ALL DIRT AND ANY FOREIGN MATERIAL ON THE PAINT. CLAY BAR IS MORE EXPENSIVE AND TIME CONSUMING, BUT IT GENTLE ON THE CLEARCOAT FINISH OF MODERN AUTOMOBILES RATHER THAN USING RUBBING COMPOUND WITH A HIGH SPEED BUFFER.

THE COMPLETE INTERIOR IS CLEANED AND SWEPT OUT. THE SEATS, CARPETS, CONSOLE, DASH AND VENT PANELS ARE ALL SHAMPOOED. ALL GLASS IS CLEANED USING ENVIRONMENTLY SAFE PRODUCTS. THE EXTERIOR IS THEN POLISHED USING REAL CARNUBA WAX AND ECO-PRODUCT TO DETAIL THE TRIM, WHEELS AND TIRES.

OUR WAREHOUSE IS NOT FANCY BUT RATHER LEASED FOR SECURITY AND LARGE ENCLOSED AREA TO SAFELY STORE THE AUTOMOBILES.

WE SELL ALMOST 90% THROUGH EBAY AND OTHER ON LINE MERCHANDIZERS SO THERE IS NO HUGE NEWSPAPER AND TV ADVERTISING BUDGET.

EACH VEHICLE IS DRIVEN OUT TO MY HOME WHERE I PERSONALLY DRIVE THE CAR AND TAKE AS MANY AS 90 PICTURES SO THAT YOU GET A COMPLETE PRESENTATION OF THE CONDITION FROM EVERY POSSIBLE ANGLE.

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