I actually got their name google'ing another dealership in which people had horrible experiences. Since there are so many HORRIBLE dealerships around, I decide to take time to write a [positive] review. The other reviewer recommended Nekta, and I would too, because they're great! I spent some time browsing through their website for a used car and went through some models/makes before finally settling on one. The car-buying-system is a bit different. I'm used to driving (or rather taking a cab since I didn't have a car) to different dealerships and test driving whatever is on the lot. With Nekta, you pick out the car you want online through the nationwide database of dealership auctions. You get a set amount of time to buy the car before it goes onto auction. If the price is accepted before auction, they work with you to get that car and bring it to you. This is more like an eBay of cars, but with a dealership and the assurances that someone is checking up on details. (FYI - Dealerships have laws they must follow and reputations to uphold, regular folks selling cars online do not).
Mine was an Acrua RDX, 2007, with 89k miles from PA. Stanley was good on communication and emailed me status updates, from leaving the lot in PA to getting the car inspection, to getting it on the truck to NYC, and then to getting it registered.
The dealership in PA was slow to get the title to Nekta, which they shipped separately for safety. This caused a delay or two, but it wasn't their fault. Stanley drove the car to my home (on a Friday night no less) and it was all good.
I'm already two weeks/weekends into it and my RDX already drank a tank of gas (mine only drinks premium!). That's my fault for some fun drives to test the handle & response of the car. Testing it late at night on some highway driving to make sure there's no rattling or any craziness. ALL GOOD!!!
TIP 1: VIN Numbers. You can google them. Copy & past them onto google. Sometimes, you can get a FREE carfax report :)
TIP 2: They have a Chase account. You can either get a bank check and then bring the check over and wait for it to clear. Or you can just wire the money to them (much faster, no fees).
TIP 3: Cars from east coast cost less than bring to NYC than cars from California. That's a "DUH" moment, but just in case you didn't know, location does matter.
TIP 4: Since the car will be coming from another dealership, they'll have those stupid annoying stickers on them. Have windex and a towel handy :)
TIP 5: If you're buying a used car that's over 5+ years old like me, scratches on the bumper is inevitable. Inspect the pictures and assume some small scratches. My friends 3 year old BMW already has a scratch bigger than my 2007! :)
TIP 6: Tax, title, & registration is extra. Make sure you factor that in.
Hope the review helps!!! Yes, I'd recommend them to friends and family. I'm actually looking at second used car through them! And no, I am not being paid for this, nor did I get any "special" discounts either. Just thought I'd help out for any first time car buyers out there.
PS. If you need fuses, PM me. I have a few to spare. The cig lighter on mine was blown when I got my car. Less than 5 minutes to replace (Youtube is amazing), and a box of 120 fuses on Amazon is only ten bucks. read more