Yeah, if you buy Range Rover, you may as well just set up an escrow account with your repair shop! LOL
I bought an eBay Cuda sight unseen (sold by FABO member) knowing that even if it needed a new engine and/or trans, I would still love it (and I still do!). But, I am not the usual eBayer, as I can strip and rebuild the entire car on my own.
That said when you go to pick up the eBay bought car, you'd better make a careful inspection of it before you hand over the cash. It still is "buyer beware"!