To humor my mom, I’m putting up a picture of my 2003 Miata (Special Edition) which I bought used from Ron Tonkin’s Gran Torino in Portland, Oregon. She wants to know “how I got it.”
- Found it advertised online.
- Contacted the dealer with questions about its condition, and about how to proceed with a purchase.
- Got a cashier’s check for the amount of purchase.
- Flew to Portland.
- Dealer picked me up at the airport & took me to the dealership.
- Test-drove it.
- Gave the dealer the check; he took a photocopy of my insurance & license.
- Drove home to Sammamish.
I hope that suffices for an explanation!
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