The Ohio Random Thread... aka We Should Probably Be Working
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Seriously? What happened?
Just answered in Cinci thread. Basically I've fallen in love with original, unmolested RX-7's and would kill for an older RX-2 or RX-3. Looking to get something unique (I've never seen a SA22C driving around) that might actually appreciate in value in the near future.
So I got real excited for a minute but now im not so much. I found this supra and would seriously be going to buy it tomorrow but Im pretty sure its a scam...
the car:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.j...YOTA&seller_type=b&num_records=25&cardist=277
the corispondence
I emailed the seller asking to confirm the price and if the car was still available.
she wrote back:
Sorry for the delayed response, but I'm in Scotland (United Kingdom) right now and I have been very busy. Anyway, thank you for your interest in buying the 1997 Toyota Supra Turbo .The car is located in USA right now. Why is the price so low? I am going trough a divorce, and I had to move out of USA.So all that I want to do now is to sell the car at this price, because I need to sell it fast.The title is clean. The car has 38,061 miles.It is in immaculate condition, rust free, no scratch at all and hasn't been involved in any accident. The motor runs very well. The interior looks great. This car needs nothing. I want this transaction to go smoothly enough as I am caught in the middle of some very important events and have little time to my disposal. I already have tones of emails so I hope you understand that I need to sort them out. The price is $4,400.00. THIS IS MY LAST PRICE.I will not negotiate the price. Also, I take in consideration only those buyers who are really interested in buying the car, to be sure that I don't waste my time with endless discussions. This way, I shall be assured of the serious intentions.
Thanks!
I emailed again asking when she would be in town to see the car and make the purchase.
she wrote back :
Hello,
I am sorry but the pick up and the test drive are not available because I am not in the country.As I told you in my first e-mail, I am in United Kingdom. Before leaving I had prearranged the deal with MSN Autos so my presence isn't necessary. The car is in United States at DAS Shipping Department, ready to be delivered. The shipping cost is included in the total price of the car! You have 5 days to test it and inspect the car.So if you want to make this deal I need the following details from you:
full name and address,shipping address,phone #
After I will have all this details I will forward them to MSN Autos and I will proceed the order. MSN Autos will contact you with all the details that you need to complete this deal and also to see that I am covered by them and that I am legit seller. Waiting your email with the requested details.
Regards
Okay sounds a bit fishy but ehh so I search msn auto delivery and this is the first thing that came up...
http://cars.uk.msn.com/news/articles.aspx?cp-documentid=147865299
then I search DAS shipping
http://www.dasautoshippers.com/i-found-this-great-used-car-online.html
What do you guys think prolly should report it but maybe Im just paranoid. I wouldnt be too upset at buying the car even if it was in the shittiest shape it would still be worth 5k but losing 5k would piss me off!
the car:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.j...YOTA&seller_type=b&num_records=25&cardist=277
the corispondence
I emailed the seller asking to confirm the price and if the car was still available.
she wrote back:
Sorry for the delayed response, but I'm in Scotland (United Kingdom) right now and I have been very busy. Anyway, thank you for your interest in buying the 1997 Toyota Supra Turbo .The car is located in USA right now. Why is the price so low? I am going trough a divorce, and I had to move out of USA.So all that I want to do now is to sell the car at this price, because I need to sell it fast.The title is clean. The car has 38,061 miles.It is in immaculate condition, rust free, no scratch at all and hasn't been involved in any accident. The motor runs very well. The interior looks great. This car needs nothing. I want this transaction to go smoothly enough as I am caught in the middle of some very important events and have little time to my disposal. I already have tones of emails so I hope you understand that I need to sort them out. The price is $4,400.00. THIS IS MY LAST PRICE.I will not negotiate the price. Also, I take in consideration only those buyers who are really interested in buying the car, to be sure that I don't waste my time with endless discussions. This way, I shall be assured of the serious intentions.
Thanks!
I emailed again asking when she would be in town to see the car and make the purchase.
she wrote back :
Hello,
I am sorry but the pick up and the test drive are not available because I am not in the country.As I told you in my first e-mail, I am in United Kingdom. Before leaving I had prearranged the deal with MSN Autos so my presence isn't necessary. The car is in United States at DAS Shipping Department, ready to be delivered. The shipping cost is included in the total price of the car! You have 5 days to test it and inspect the car.So if you want to make this deal I need the following details from you:
full name and address,shipping address,phone #
After I will have all this details I will forward them to MSN Autos and I will proceed the order. MSN Autos will contact you with all the details that you need to complete this deal and also to see that I am covered by them and that I am legit seller. Waiting your email with the requested details.
Regards
Okay sounds a bit fishy but ehh so I search msn auto delivery and this is the first thing that came up...
http://cars.uk.msn.com/news/articles.aspx?cp-documentid=147865299
then I search DAS shipping
http://www.dasautoshippers.com/i-found-this-great-used-car-online.html
What do you guys think prolly should report it but maybe Im just paranoid. I wouldnt be too upset at buying the car even if it was in the shittiest shape it would still be worth 5k but losing 5k would piss me off!
Well, for that price, maybe she's an Princess in some foreign country and is willing to give you $2,673,967 in cash if you just provide her info on your bank account. That's gotta be a scam, mate. I'd report it right away.
Plus it's an automatic, you don't want that.
Plus it's an automatic, you don't want that.
first rule of thumb with car buying (i know.. i have had in excess of 50 cars now) if it sounds to good to be true.. it is! its a scam.. i see those ads everywhere! plus the way the email is worded in the second answer is a sure give away.. your email address has now been sold to 256,904,134,268 companies
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Just got an e mail from SpeedSource a few of our Ohio members wil be crewing for SpeedSource @ LIme Rock Park SATimko, Coppertone, Machiavelli and me as well.
Should be a lot of fun, as you may be captured by Speed TV's live broadcasr, better Tivo it boys and girls!!!
Should be a lot of fun, as you may be captured by Speed TV's live broadcasr, better Tivo it boys and girls!!!
When will that be airing?
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