I recently bought a ute from sydney (I am in adelaide) off carsales- but igot the guy to go around and take photos of anything that was scratched, dented, etc. you need to send a few messages back and forth to try to get a feel for if the seller is legit. if there is a doubt about honesty, dont go ahead. my ute was just as described, and after 2 busses, a plane and 2 trains, I was not dissapointed with the result. that was the second car I bought from interstate, and no probs with either. when you think you have enough info and photos, then get some more.....