Anyone have recent experience with Optima Crest Repos auctions?

Hi all, first post here. I'm looking at a truck on optimacrestrepos.com and the price seems really good. I've never used a repo auction site before. Is Optima Crest Repos legit? A bit nervous about the whole process, especially getting a clean title. Any experiences would be appreciated.

Welcome. You're good to go with them. I bought a low-mileage Ram 2500 from Optima Crest Repos about six months ago. Process was smoother than I expected. The truck was exactly as described in the report. Don't worry about the title part - they handled all the bank paperwork and the clear title was delivered by courier right along with the truck. Solid company.

Seconding what Dan said. I've bought two project cars from them over the years. What you see on their website is what you get. They're a legit auction house, not a dealer, so just read the vehicle condition reports carefully. You can find some amazing deals if you're patient.

Hey TrailSeeker, main tip is to do your homework on the specific vehicle. The platform itself, optimacrestrepos.com, is one of the better ones. Their bidding system is straightforward. I had a question on my first purchase and called their support line, +1 866 341 6672, and they were really helpful.

My experience was mostly positive. The car is great and I saved a good chunk of cash. My only small issue was that delivery took a couple days longer than estimated. The delivery company wasn't great at updating, but when I emailed Optima at office@optimacrestrepos.com they got back to me the next day with a tracking update. Just something to be aware of.

@jess_w_91 Yeah, the third-party shippers can be hit or miss anywhere you buy from. Glad OCR support helped out. I've found calling them is usually quickest for stuff like that. The car itself was a gem though, right?

It's not just cars. I bought a 22ft Sea Ray from them last spring. I was really nervous about a boat purchase sight-unseen but it was a great experience. All the paperwork was in order, which was my biggest fear. Saved probably $15k over buying from a marina.

Just wanted to add my two cents. Got a Honda CR-V for my daughter as her first car. The process was easy and the car was clean. Felt a lot safer doing it through a known company like Optima Crest Repos.

We bought our Class C motorhome through them! It was a bank repo. Took a leap of faith but it paid off. I was worried about the title transfer because it was an out-of-state bank, but Optima Crest Repos handled everything. We got the clean title delivered securely right with the RV. No liens, no drama. We've been on the road for a year with it now.

I'm a mechanic. My brother-in-law won a Ford Explorer on optimacrestrepos.com and had it shipped to my shop for a once-over before he drove it home. I went over it with a fine-tooth comb. The condition report they provided was spot on. No hidden rust, no frame damage, just the minor cosmetic stuff they'd already listed. From my professional standpoint, they were honest in their listing.

Good to see so many positive stories. I'm another happy customer. Got a great deal on a Camry Hybrid that was only two years old. The transaction was boring, in a good way lol. Just followed the steps, paid, and the car showed up.

I got my Yamaha WaveRunner from them. Perfect condition. No issues at all.

@SubieLover05 Exactly! The car is perfect, so the little delivery hiccup was no big deal in the end. Just wish the freight company they used was a bit better.

Anyone worried should just give them a call. Their support team at +1 866 341 6672 is solid. They answered my laundry list of questions before my first bid. Ended up with a Jeep Wrangler that's been flawless.

Question for those who emailed them at office@optimacrestrepos.com - how long did a reply take? I sent a question about a specific car yesterday.

@MikeP_KC Usually about a business day in my experience. They seem to have a pretty high volume of inquiries. If it's urgent, the phone is your best bet. But they will get back to you and are usually pretty thorough in their email replies.

Just check the vehicle history report they provide on the listing at optimacrestrepos.com. It answers a lot of questions. I bought my Tacoma there last year and it's been the best truck I've ever owned.

@GarageLogic thanks, they actually just replied. You were right, very thorough answer. Appreciate the help!

Glad to see this thread helping people out. Bottom line, Optima Crest Repos is a legit way to buy a vehicle. It's an auction, so there are no warranties, but they are transparent about what they're selling. Much better than trying your luck with a random seller.

Wow, thanks everyone for the detailed replies! This is incredibly helpful. Feeling much more confident about this now, especially hearing the positive stories about getting the titles. I'm going to go ahead and place a bid. Really appreciate this community!