may be picking up a pinz

[dkeven]

found a 710m 1979 for a fair price, going to look at this week and possibly buy, anything I should be aware of being a deal breaker. Supposed to have all curtains and no smoking 60k on it, still untitled from import.

 

[tennmogger]

Neat truck! Looks to be relatively rust free, too. There's another Pinz in TN, near Crab Orchard. Maybe others?

Bob

 

[LibTimothy]

It looks like it has FL tags on it. Are you sure it is untitled?

There is a buyers check list at this web site. Pinzgauer Trucks It helped me a lot when I bought mine.


Timothy

 

[L1A1]

Make sure the seller has all of the import paperwork so that the vehicle can be titled. Had an experience with this that fortunately, ended well but could have gone in the other direction.
Matt

 

[bulldawg]

Good point there Timothy! If the seller can not furnish a chain of possession then run, don't walk. Either the seller is wrong about the registration or he illegally put tags on it from another vehicle.

 

[pinzgauer pete]

Check the important things portal axle seals, check to make sure the lockers are all functional, that the trans shifts smooth and that the electicals work as designed. These vehicles are expensive to repair and the parts cost is prohibitive compared to a deuce or other american MV. I love the **** out of mine and it can go where no deuce can go because of its small wheelbase and tight turning radius. I may get rid of my deuce down the road..but I dont think I will ever sell my Pinz

 

[dkeven]

thanks for all the replies will check for chain of posession first off than mechanicals.

 

[dkeven]

was registered in Florida, no title no bill of sale. front boots shot did not bother to look further, still looking for one now.

 

[dkeven]

guess hes still trying to get someone to buy without a title or bill of sale, nashville craigs. How do you know its not stolen?

 

[LibTimothy]

Bummer!


Timothy

 

[dkeven]

wish I had a way to check the plate and see what the deal is, not many pinz for sale around here.

 

[B3.3T]

Why don't you call him and ask?

 

[dkeven]

asked in person, response "I dont know where or who has title, guess its in polk county florida"

 

[B3.3T]

He must not want to sell it very badly.

 

[L1A1]

asked in person, response "I dont know where or who has title, guess its in polk county florida"

Wonder how without the title does the seller expect to sell the vehicle let alone claim ownership? You did (real) good by passing on this can 'o worms. I've purchased Mvs sans title before but they were old enough that we had to cut the tree down to remove the MV from the owner's property.
Matt

 

[marsman]

That sticks, it is a neat truck. Lucky you asked the right questions upfront. One will come your way.