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1998 Ford Taurus, No Reserve on 2040-cars

Year:1998 Mileage:71875 Color: of the car is gold and is showing signs of wear and is faded
Location:

Orange, California, United States

Orange, California, United States

 

 

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Up for auction is a 1998 Ford Taurus that was recently donated to a national charitable foundation and is being sold with NO RESERVE.

 

The vehicle is equipped with a 6cyl engine and automatic transmission.  The odometer shows 71,875 miles.  It’s fairly well equipped with most of the options.  The seats are tan and appear to be in decent condition, although a good detail will make a huge difference.  The exterior of the car is gold and is showing signs of wear and is faded.  It has a few door dings and scratches.  The tires appear to HAVE ROUGHLY 50% road life left.  Please refer to the photos included in this auction for more description details.

 

This vehicle does not run or drive.

 

The initial indication from our lot personnel is that the FUEL PUMP is non-functional and needs replacing

 

However, this is purely speculation.

 

 As is the case with all donated vehicles we do not perform a detailed mechanical or physical inspection.  We simply convey what we are able to observe.  There may be other problems with the car that are not evident.  Therefore, please bid accordingly. 

 

INFORMATION CONCERNING VEHICLE TITLE:

 

 

This vehicle comes with a “California Application for Duplicate Title” and its Registration was valid through 6/13.

 

California buyers will have no problem registering this vehicle with a Duplicate Title Form; however other state DMV offices don't always accept these forms.  What's a Duplicate Title Form?  It means the donor misplaced or lost the Title at time of donation and the DMV gave the donor a form to fill out which actually replaces the lost Title.  We will also have in our possession a DMV print-out or Registration or Lien Sale form showing it’s clear of any liens!  Out-of-State buyers will need to check with your local DMV office to determine what will be involved in transferring this vehicle into your name.  Some States do not accept a “California Application for Duplicate Title”.

 

 

 

 

INFORMATION CONCERNING VEHICLE CONDITION:

 

We make every effort to photograph important details of the vehicles body condition, however small dings, scratches and blemishes in the vehicles paint and body are often difficult to catch in the camera lens, so if you fail to personally inspect the car, please know that these imperfections may exist.

 

Since the car was donated we do not have any further information on the vehicle other than what is provided herein.  Once again - As is the case with ALL our donated vehicles we can only provide bidders with a very limited evaluation of the car's condition.  We are not in the body shop or automotive repair business and cannot guarantee that our observations are 100% accurate.  The car has not been formally inspected and buyers should understand that the opinions provided herein are purely observational and are not a guarantee of condition.

 

We welcome and highly advise personal inspections.  Please contact our office at (714) 991-6044 for setting up an appointment.

 

INFORMATION CONCERNING PAYMENT FOR VEHICLE:

 

  • WINNING BIDDERS MUST CONTACT OUR OFFICE AND LEAVE A DEPOSIT WITHIN 24 HOURS AFTER BIDDING HAS ENDED OR PAY IN FULL IMMEDIATELY.  WE CAN BE REACHED BY TELEPHONE AND OR EMAIL.  714-997-3346.
  • THERE IS A $75.00 DOC FEE THAT WILL BE ADDED TO THE FINAL PRICE FOR VEHICLES SELLING UNDER 1000.00, A $100.00 DOC FEE FOR VEHICLES SELLING OVER 1000.00. FOR EVERY 1000.00 AFTERWARDS, THERE WILL BE AN EXTRA 50.00 ADDED.   FULL PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN THREE DAYS OF THE END OF AUCTION.
  • VEHICLES NOT PAID IN FULL BY THE 3RD DAY, THERE WILL BE AN EXTRA 50.00 ADDED ON TO THE TOTAL AND 20.00 PER DAY AFTER WARDS.

 

 

 

 

Accepted form of payment is cash in person, credit card (visa or mc only) AND DEPENDING ON TOTAL PRICE, PAYPAL (100.00 TO 500.00 ONLY).

  Please note that PayPal transactions can only be used for deposits. You will need to select another payment method above to complete the remainder of your vehicle sale.  Cashier’s check is ok, but vehicle will not be released until payment is cleared.

 

 All taxes, fees, and penalties due to the DMV, are the responsibility of the buyer.

 

INFORMATION CONCERNING PICK-UP OF VEHICLE:

 

Pickup must occur within THREE (3) days of the end of the auction, unless other arrangements are made via phone conversation with Gia.  There will be a storage fee of $30.00 per day for any vehicle left on our premises after this time. VEHICLES WILL NOT BE RELEASED UNLESS FEES ARE PAID.

 

·       The winning bidder is responsible for picking the vehicle up in Anaheim, CA (off the 57 Freeway & 5 Freeway).  The Address is: 928 E. Vermont Ave Anaheim, CA 92805.

 

 

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:

 

 “This motor vehicle is being sold “AS-IS”, with all faults, including but not limited to those described herein, as well as any other faults or defects, whether or not presently known or discoverable with or without inspection and operation of the vehicle. Should the motor vehicle be found defective following its purchase, the buyer is fully responsible for any and all servicing and repair costs. MRE hereby disclaims any and all warranties in connection with this sale, expressed or implied.”

 

  • There is NO BUY IT NOW PRICE

 

  • We reserve the right to end the auction at anytime for any reason

 

  • We DO NOT ACCEPT TRADES, nor will we trade the vehicle you purchased for another vehicle we have listed on ebay!

 

  • We DO NOT SELL PARTS from the vehicle!  The vehicle is sold as is and will not be parted out!

 

·       Please email us if you have any questions prior to bidding.

 

  • Please be sure to check at the bottom of this listing in the “questions from other members” section to see if we’ve already answered a question you may have.

 

  • We do not allow test driving of the vehicles!  We are not authorized or insured to do so.

 

  • We do not overstate or oversell the condition of our donated property.  What you see is what you get!

 

  • By placing a bid, the bidder is acknowledging that he or she has read and understands the terms of the listing, and thereby agrees.

 

  • Once the vehicle leaves the premises, we are not responsible and there will be no refunds.

 

 

**All sales are subject to a $75/$100 administration/Doc fee California residents pay sales tax and registration fees. Out-of-State buyers may register and pay applicable taxes in their home state. **The buyer is responsible for all shipping costs.

 

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