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[Bridgecity]

^ I like the auction idea.  A friend has his dealers license and uses the auctions quite frequently.  I should touch base with him.

[GreatBigAbyss]

What are the ethics on saying 'runs and drives' and not bringing up the failing CVT at all at an auction.

I feel like because things are less personal at an auction, the term 'buyer beware' applies more? 

I dunno, how scuzzy is that?  Is it scuzzy at all?  Is it accepted? 

I feel like anyone buying a 13 year old (can't believe 2013 was already 13 years ago....wtf) Nissan with a CVT at an auction should be wary to begin with, right?  Just assume that the CVT is probably failing, without being told it directly?

Isn't that why auction prices are lower than private or dealer sales to begin with?  Because there's an element of risk that's just accepted as a cost of doing business?

[Revelations]

There is ZERO ethics with auctions, especially dealer auctions. Unless its a blatantly obvious problem (loud knock, doesn't move or run at all) anything goes. It's buyer beware. Bridge has a friend with a dealer license so he can run it on TradeRev (instant 45 min live dealer action) providing he has access to it.

At auction as-is is exactly that. Some mom and pop auctions will ask you if there are any known issues prior to listing.

[Bridgecity]

Buddy suggested I put it on PBR (local auction), but suggested I keep the description accurate as anyone can bid on vehicles from those auctions.  He didn't make any other suggestions so guessing he doesn't want to deal with it.  I'm not going to push him.