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Does anyone have experience with government car auctions?

I need a new car and have heard about those auctions put on by the government where they sell cars that have been seized by irs/fbi/dea etc. Has anyone tried this? is it legit or a scam?

Public Comments

1. It's not a scam. Here's where the federal government auctions cars and other stuff: http://www.govsales.gov/fassys/fassys/?function=013000000000 Local and state governments also auction cars and other property. Here's more about it: http://www.leaseguide.com/Articles/carauctions.htm .
2. They're pretty legit and straightforward. They only thing about it is that the cars are sold in as-is condition. So it would be in your best interest to give the car a good inspection before you buy it. But other than that you can get a pretty good deal.