Re: [MV] where to buy surplus vehicles (start here)

From: Jaime A Ponce de Leon (jaimepdl@elp.rr.com)
Date: Thu Jun 15 2000 - 11:29:50 PDT


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>From: "Walker, Patrick/SAC" <pwalker@CH2M.com>
>To: <mil-veh@skylee.com> (Military Vehicles List)
>Subject: [MV] where to buy surplus vehicles
>Date: Thu, Jun 15, 2000, 10:43 PM
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> Can one still purchase vehicles straight from the military or do you have to
> go through a supplier or private party?

Thanks to Joe Foley for this link:
http://propertydisposal.gsa.gov/property/PropForSale/DoSearch.asp

Its exactly what I was looking for.

Buying stuff from the DMRO and GSA has its advantages and disatvantages from
buying from a private seller or lot, like memphis equipment.

Buying from the goverment:

Pros:
Cheaper vehicles
Better selection (usually)
may be closer to your house then a lot somewhere.

Cons:
Vehicles are usually broke,
missing parts,
dont run,
take work to fix
usually have to be towed home ($$$... ouch!)

Buying from private ppl:

Pros:
Complete vehicles
Can be made to your specs
You know what youre buying
Customer service if something breaks
a warranty sometimes
usually you can drive them halfway accross the US to
get home with no problems

Cons:
More expensive.
Smaller selection.

Hope this helps.
Jaime
Company car is a M1009!

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