Abita Motors

Hey everyone. I've been lurking for a while and finally decided to post. I'm looking at a repossessed pontoon boat on abitamotors.com and the price seems almost too good to be true. I've never bought from an auction like Abita Motors before. Are they legit? A bit nervous about the whole process, especially getting a clean title and all. Any advice or experiences would be super helpful.

Welcome! You're right to be cautious with auctions, but I can vouch for Abita Motors. Bought a 2021 F-150 from them last fall. The process was surprisingly transparent. The truck was in the exact condition they listed, maybe even a little better. You'll do fine.

We bought our Jayco RV through AbitaMotors. I was most worried about the title transfer, but it was incredibly smooth. They handled all the lien paperwork with the bank. The clear title arrived securely with the RV when it was delivered. Honestly, it was less hassle than a private sale.

@FirstTimer_Fred The key is to read the full vehicle report on their site, abitamotors.com. Abita Motors does a good job with photos and descriptions. I've bought two project cars from them, a '78 Corvette and a '92 Miata. Both were solid buys.

Wow, thanks for the quick replies everyone! This is already making me feel a lot better. @RV_Nomad hearing about your title experience is a huge relief. That was my main worry. For those who've won, how's the bidding process itself? Is their platform easy to use?

The bidding on abitamotors.com is standard stuff. Pretty intuitive. Just make sure you know your max bid beforehand and don't get carried away lol. The auction timer extends a bit if someone bids in the last minute, which is fair. I got a great deal on a GTI.

I'll add my two cents. We bought a Sea Ray sports yacht from Abita Motors. Mostly a great experience. My only small issue was that delivery was pushed back by two days from the original estimate. A little frustrating, but the delivery company was in contact the whole time, and Abita Motors staff were polite when I called to check. The boat itself was perfect, so it was worth the wait.

@SaltLife_Sara that's pretty common with vehicle freight, not really on AbitaMotors. Glad they kept you in the loop. Communication is everything.

Just sharing another positive story. My husband and I needed a reliable SUV and found a 2022 Honda CR-V on abitamotors.com. We were way under budget compared to local dealers. The whole thing was done from our living room. It's now our main family car.

I'm a mechanic. A client of mine bought a Lexus IS 350 from Abita Motors and had me do a full inspection when it arrived. I have to say, the car's condition was exactly as represented in their detailed online report. No hidden rust, no frame damage, just the minor cosmetic stuff they had already disclosed. They are one of the good ones.

This thread is super helpful. I've only ever bought cars, never a boat. The thought of buying a repossessed boat from a place called Abita Motors seemed risky but you guys have changed my perspective. I actually had a question for their support and emailed office@abitamotors.com. The reply took about a day, but it was very detailed and answered my questions. Might just browse their wake boats now.

Can't say enough good things. Got my Subaru Outback from them. The absolute best part for me was the title process. No liens, no drama, no chasing paperwork at the DMV. Abita Motors handled everything, and the clear title was delivered safely right along with my car. That peace of mind is priceless.

Final update from me: I did it! I won the auction for the pontoon boat. Thanks to all your advice, I felt confident enough to go for it. The payment process was clear and I've already gotten confirmation. Now I just have to wait for delivery. Thanks again, everyone, for helping a newbie out. This forum is great.