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    Sketchy Ebay Ad - Has anyone seen this car?

    Hey All,

    He praises himself for being honest and telling all he knows about the car, however, the last 2 times he tried to sell it on ebay I told him that the carfax mileage does not come even close to what his ad says as "low miles". He is saying there are 123,000 miles on the odometer, and the carfax said in 2005 there were almost 150,000. He apologized at that time, and there he is again with the subject line as low miles and his honesty taglines all over the ad. Annoying, also because the car looks kinda good. See the ad, and then see the car fax pasted below. If there is a new cluster, just say so!



    03/12/1997 47,388 Dealer Inventory
    Eastpointe, MI Vehicle offered for sale
    06/30/1997 47,550 Michigan
    Motor Vehicle Dept.
    Saint Clair Shores, MI
    Title #166H1810492 Title or registration issued
    New owner reported
    01/22/1999 70,902 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
    Suspension system serviced
    Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated
    06/10/1999 80,282 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
    Suspension system serviced
    07/13/1999 81,959 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
    Brakes serviced
    Engine serviced
    Electrical system serviced
    03/24/2003 Michigan
    Motor Vehicle Dept.
    Saint Clair Shores, MI
    Title #162P0830105 Title or registration issued
    New owner reported
    04/21/2004 148,731 Auto Auction Sold at auction
    in Michigan
    Listed as
    a dealer vehicle
    CARFAX Xpert
    Dealers routinely buy and sell millions of used vehicles at auction each year.
    08/18/2004 149,275 Auto Auction Sold at auction
    in Michigan
    Listed as
    a dealer vehicle
    12/28/2004 Michigan
    Motor Vehicle Dept.
    Royal Oak, MI
    Title #172R3630104 Title issued or updated
    Dealer took title of this vehicle
    while it was in inventory
    02/04/2005 149,437 Service Plan Co.
    Hazel Park, MI Service contract issued
    03/18/2005 Michigan
    Motor Vehicle Dept.
    Hazel Park, MI
    Title #299S0770104 Title or registration issued
    New owner reported
    05/17/2005 149,438 Service Plan Co. Service contract claim
    Vehicle serviced
    12/04/2006 Michigan
    Motor Vehicle Dept.
    Hazel Park, MI Registration issued or renewed
    04/28/2008 Michigan
    Motor Vehicle Dept.
    Garden City, MI
    Title #101W1190462 Title issued or updated
    New owner reported
    Last edited by lespaul; 07-28-2008, 07:49 AM.

    #2
    report him to ebay

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      #3
      I picked out some bits from the eBay ad to give you an idea of whether or not it's a scam:

      PEOPLE YOUR LOOKING AT A VERY NICE BMW 318I CABRIOLET CONVERTABLE

      THIS IS A 4 CYLINDER 5 SPEED. GETS TONS OF SMILES PER GALLON

      THIS BMW HAS THE ORIGINAL EVERYTHING RIGHT DOWN TO THE FACTORY WORKING STEREO SYSTEM

      ITS NEVER BEEN BOOGERD OR TAMPERD WITH IN ANY WAY

      AND IF CRUISEING DOWN THE ROAD IN A CONVERTABLE BMW DONT BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE THEN PASSING THE GAS PUMPS SHOULD

      DONT EMAIL ME ASKING TO COME BY AND TIRE KICK IT WITH YOUR SO CALLED MECHANIC FRIEND.OR CAN I TAKE IT OVER TO HEAR.NO TIRE KICKERS NO DREAMERS

      KNOW WHAT YOUR BUYING FOLKS, THIS IS A USED 1992 BMW 3 SERIES AS WITH ALL USED CARS, DENTS DING'S RUST AND PINDG'S ARE ALL TO BE EXPECTED.!!!

      I REQUIRE A NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF 500.00 VIA PAYPAL ONLY.SENT TO POWERSELLER5775@YAHOO.COM

      At this point, my spleen is hurting from the fall I took while laughing at this ad. If you really need R3V to spot this sort of scam, then you may want to reconsider the idea of buying an E30 on eBay. The guy has zero feedback and talks like a hipster doofus, my bet is that it's a scam.
      Last edited by TDE30; 07-28-2008, 08:01 AM.
      - Trey

      E90 325i/6 (ZSP, ZPP, ZCW)
      E36 325i sedan
      E30 325i sedan
      Volvo 945T

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        #4
        Interpretation:

        Pre-purchase inspections are not allowed, because the mechanic will laugh at me, and the car has a rust issue.

        Originally posted by TDE30 View Post
        I picked out some bits from the eBay ad to give you an idea of whether or not it's a scam:


        DONT EMAIL ME ASKING TO COME BY AND TIRE KICK IT WITH YOUR SO CALLED MECHANIC FRIEND.OR CAN I TAKE IT OVER TO HEAR.NO TIRE KICKERS NO DREAMERS

        KNOW WHAT YOUR BUYING FOLKS, THIS IS A USED 1992 BMW 3 SERIES AS WITH ALL USED CARS, DENTS DING'S RUST AND PINDG'S ARE ALL TO BE EXPECTED.!!!


        At this point, my spleen is hurting from the fall I took while laughing at this ad. If you really need R3V to spot this sort of scam, then you may want to reconsider the idea of buying an E30 on eBay. The guy has zero feedback and talks like a hipster doofus, my bet is that it's a scam.

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          #5
          What kind of fuckbag doesn't allow inspection? What kind of idiot wouldn't get it inspected before buying it?

          S54B32 swap in progress. Status: Getting There

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            #6
            Everyone should tell him the carfax does not match up and call him out.

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              #7
              Also ask him why this is his 3rd attempt at selling this car under 2 different ebay names, and why his name is "powerseller5775rm" with 0 transactions.

              Shady, I hate bottom feeders..

              Originally posted by rallyegolf View Post
              Everyone should tell him the carfax does not match up and call him out.

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                #8
                Advice: Don't buy a Cabbie through eBay, instead find one relative (2-300 miles) to you and drive out (or meet up) to check the car out first hand and test drive it. Search Autotrader a bit, or contact the seller of this car if it's still available.
                - Trey

                E90 325i/6 (ZSP, ZPP, ZCW)
                E36 325i sedan
                E30 325i sedan
                Volvo 945T

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                  #9
                  isn't that the cabbie that was for sale on craigs list not so long ago?

                  I think it was Wilmington NC.

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                    #10
                    I swear nobody on ebay can ever spell correctly!!!

                    That looks like a really nice car, but i would definitely NOT bid on it, i would go check out the car if i was close enough, and maybe make an offer outside of ebay.

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                      #11
                      I called him out, and he said he would correct it before anyone made a bid.. I doubt it. He also said yes there was rust, and pulled the old "keep in mind bro, it's a 15 year old car!"

                      Originally posted by iamcreepingdeath View Post
                      I swear nobody on ebay can ever spell correctly!!!

                      That looks like a really nice car, but i would definitely NOT bid on it, i would go check out the car if i was close enough, and maybe make an offer outside of ebay.

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