Ronnie Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 If you are thinking of bidding on eBay item # 170219966805 (Silver 1990) PM me first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MauiWowee Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Why not lay it out here for everyone Ronnie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 I don't like to put down anyones car in public. I see no benefit in doing that. BUT, at the same time I don't want to see any member of the forum get burned either. If someone is seriously thinking about bidding I will supply them with details (facts) about the car if they PM me. I looked at the car today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MauiWowee Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Fair enough. I ass-umed that you were exposing a scammer once I saw the -1 feedback. The car is already past it's value and still hasn't made the reserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 And only one picture. Hard to see what the definition of perfect is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I ass-umed that you were exposing a scammer once I saw the -1 feedback. </div></div>You were correct in your assumption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadster90 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I asked for additional pictures to be posted on ebay from Ms. COWGIRL...did get an email asking for my email addy...I sent my address, but didn't receive anything back.....??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthewlawe Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 "I looked at the car today".Why not share your observations here on theforum of your impressions and what you found...the good, the bad, the ugly...?Regards,1989 White/Blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: matthewlawe</div><div class="ubbcode-body">"I looked at the car today". Why not share your observations here on the forum of your impressions and what you found ...the good, the bad, the ugly...? Regards, 1989 White/Blue </div></div>Now that the auction has ended I will tell you what I know.THE GOOD:1 - Looks good from 20 feet away.2 - Starts and drives OK.3 - Good tires.4 - The car had just been detailed.5 - Nice chrome tips on exhaust.THE BAD:1 - The car had over 184,000 miles showing on the odometer NOT 90,000 as stated in the auction.2 - The wind shield had a crack about 6" long.3 - Brake warning lights came on when the brakes were applied. 4 - Power steering pump had a loud whining noise.5 - Steering column could be pulled from side to side. Either loose or worn out.6 - After market air cleaner.7 - Passenger seat broken, would not stay upright.8 - Parts of trunk lock missing where key is inserted.9 - Door panels loose.10-Worn places on seats had been re-dyed.11-Ugly after market radio.12-Transmission fluid had a burned smell.13-2 deep dents in trunk lid the size of a nickel14-1 dent next to the trunk lid.15-Numerous chips in paint that had been touched up.The reserve was originally set at $3500. I see the seller lowered it at the last minute so the car would sell. Another trick of the trade to get the highest dollar from an unsuspecting Buyer.I hope the winner of the auction has the opportunity to back out of the auction without losing money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthewlawe Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Whoa! Another reason to have sufficient pictureswhether it be real estate, rentals or autos. Ifthe pictures are lacking, one can be assured thatthere is something that the seller doesn't wantto buyer to see or be aware of. <span style="text-decoration: underline">Thanks Ronnie</span>.I think I will follow up on this to see the results of any feedback.Regards,1989 White/Blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 Buyer Beware is the best policy. I have bought cars off eBay. However, I have never paid a cent until I have actually seen the car with my own eyes. With photo editing software I could start with a car straight out of the junk yard and produce photos that would have you dying to get your hands on it. Photos don't mean as much as they used to.A word of caution... be careful in trying to intervene in the sale of the car in any way. It is possible you could be held liable for interfering with the sale. That is why I didn't do anything to stop him from selling the car. By time I saw the car it was too late to report him to eBay and they wouldn't do anything anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 And the seller said it was perfect. Mine must be showroom fresh of the assembly line then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthewlawe Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Good point about photo editing software! As far asliable is concerned(and for our purposes)it is theprinting of an <span style="text-decoration: underline">untruth</span>. But better safe thansorry, I reckon...Yeah, best not to get involved as we are not harmedby the sale. Leave that up to the buyer. It's justnot our business.Regards,1989 White/Blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ranger Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 "Yeah, best not to get involved as we are not harmedby the sale. Leave that up to the buyer. It's justnot our business."Really, great attitude Matthew. I guess I don't understand why we should ignore possible fraud when someone else may be hurt. Jim Too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlabree Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 I truly think that members SHOULD be warned of potentially bad sellers!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DTerry Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Caveat emptor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dan Cook Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 63viking</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I truly think that members SHOULD be warned of potentially bad sellers!!!!!!!! </div></div>This being the case, be careful of buying from American Classic Cars, Inc. I bought a car from them that was misrepresented and I'm building my court case now.Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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