Just traveled to CA from FL to inspect/verify the condition of a DallaraF3. Seller held a $500 pre-inspection deposit, to be applied to purchase, pending a favorable inspection by me-our verbal agreement. Went out at my expense, on his day off no less, car difficult to start, backfiring, inoperable dash, thus no verifyable temps or pressures. Plus, I'm too tall for it as it is. We agreed to keep talking, he would chase down the issues, I came home. Subsequently I discovered major engine related issues, CPU issues, and undisclosed damage history. At this point, I advise I can't afford an 8K repair up front, as the car was advertised as "race ready at any track in America" and it is not, and that I would like a compromise or my deposit back. Seller says he'll "talk to his wife and get back" to me. To date have not seen my $500, he has been ignoring my calls and emails.
Apex Speed is based on member goodwill and honesty. Most members are, if this member won't honor his agreement with me, what else is he hiding about this car? BEWARE
Smitty
...if he does make the refund, I'll post same here.