Scam Alert - E30 Laguna Vert

[Twelvizm]

I went out and took a look at this car:

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/2834707570.html

Which, if you look at the flaws, matches this car exactly.

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/ctd/2806354066.html

And here's the kicker, the head gasket is done. Both the oil and the coolant look like a vanilla milkshake. The seller knows it and will try and lie about it. Once I found it, he offered to "have that little gasket replaced for $100"

Just an FYI. :cockbloc:

[ethirtydavid]

Yeah I called the number on the ad selling it for $2000 by Alpha Motors LLC, it's the same VIN as the $4k ad being sold by Austin's Affordable Autos.

Something weird is definitely going on, and whats with the 4k ad saying there is a 24v swapped in?

edit.
ah I see, AAA sold to AM LLC through auction- It's not actually a scam but AM LLC knows there is a blown gasket and they are douchebags for not mentioning it. Not a scam though- how is the car in other areas non engine?

[IronJoe]

Gah, suck.

Hope you find a good one man.

[3bvert]

now that would be a deal, to have the "milkshake" fixed for $100

[Twelvizm]

edit.
ah I see, AAA sold to AM LLC through auction- It's not actually a scam but AM LLC knows there is a blown gasket and they are douchebags for not mentioning it. Not a scam though- how is the car in other areas non engine?

That's what I thought. But, AAA just re-listed it on CL yesterday. I drove the car at AM's lot 5 days ago.

The finer details:

Bad

• Hood is creased down over the kidneys
• Kidneys are barely attached if at all. Probably just the bent hood holding it in place
• Clear coat is peeling on the trunk and hood
• Long key mark down the driver's side
• CD changer is missing CD cartridge
• Paint is flaking off the bumper and you can see blue paint peeking out.
• Transmission has a clunk when shifting
• Automatic top does not work (only the lid opens and closes)
• Rock chip that needs to be filled in the center of the windsheild
• Top of the rear seats are very discolored and dry from sun damage
• Missing a wheel center cap
• Needs new rear tires
• Lifters were very loud, probably a milkshake symptom.

Good

• The top is new and the interior was very dry and had no smell of mildew even after seeing it after a weekend of rain
• Front seats were in 7.5 out of 10 shape
• The body was pretty straight overall

[nny403]

I swear that car was hanging around last August when my bought my cabrio. I'm amazing no one has jumped on an auto yet for $2,000