autobytel.com a sham???
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autobytel.com a sham???
was looking thru classifieds for used subie's (coming soon!)
and went to the usual cars.com, autos.yahoo.com (which is autotrader), carmax.com (overpriced a bit), vehix.com (worthless for used cars) and then i found autobytel.com...
it seems legit, been around forever...
so i started searching and it came back with 3 WRX's
all of which are well under the market value...
2 04's for $6,999
and an 02 for $5,800
they both say within 100 miles of my zip, but one of the emails is "@nycny.net" so i've got to wonder...
the site doesn't tell you city or zipcode where it is located, or any other buyer information like "normal" car classified sites, just a email address to contact the seller...
just wondering if anyone else knows good/bad things about the site....
on a side note; anyone know of any better classified ad sites i can browse?
i think i've hit every used car dealer's site in the greater Sac/Bay Area and di dcraigslist in both the Bay & Sac...
jus tlooking for more cars...since the good used subies tend to be rare or still high on the price scale.
and went to the usual cars.com, autos.yahoo.com (which is autotrader), carmax.com (overpriced a bit), vehix.com (worthless for used cars) and then i found autobytel.com...
it seems legit, been around forever...
so i started searching and it came back with 3 WRX's
all of which are well under the market value...
2 04's for $6,999
and an 02 for $5,800
they both say within 100 miles of my zip, but one of the emails is "@nycny.net" so i've got to wonder...
the site doesn't tell you city or zipcode where it is located, or any other buyer information like "normal" car classified sites, just a email address to contact the seller...
just wondering if anyone else knows good/bad things about the site....
on a side note; anyone know of any better classified ad sites i can browse?
i think i've hit every used car dealer's site in the greater Sac/Bay Area and di dcraigslist in both the Bay & Sac...
jus tlooking for more cars...since the good used subies tend to be rare or still high on the price scale.
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Originally Posted by soggynoodles
* 106K miles
* New windshield
* Engine, transmission & power steering replaced under warrantee
* Some body work (a few dents) & paint (spoiler, a few scratches) needed
* Electrical system occasionally goes out
* Nice radio/CD player
* $8,700 (or best reasonable offer)
* Contact svx@wuebker.com
Is he nucking futs? $8,700 for a car that has 106K on the clock and an electrical system that occasionally goes out?
If he were to trade that in at a dealership he would be lucky to get $1,000.
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hahaha #1 comes back as the Nigeria type scam:
hahahahaaaa....
i didn't think these were still out there...
so i guess all the for sale ads on autobytel are all shams...
neat!
know not to look there for my new car.
it almost sound like he's a rookie...
wants to confirm my address so he can ship it...
ship away homie...if the car shows up and DMV clears it i'll pay up!
Good day ,
The price for my Subaru is 5,800 $.
For a smooth and fast process i will need your name and address for the
shipping and you need to have the cash ready couse as you know a loan
could take a while.I m located in London,UK.The shipping and the
insurance will be paid by me.You dont have to worry about the customs cause
the car is still registered in US.Its a US specs car ,thats why i have
choosen your market.The shipping will take about 10 days.
I decided to sell the car soon thats why i have choosen this price for
it.I think this will be a good deal for both of us as long i have a
good car which was never damaged or involved in a car accident ,but as
well i need money soon.As soon as i receive the info i required and your
comfirmation that you have the funds and you are going to buy my car for
sure i will make the arrangements for shipping.The shipping will be
covered by me.PLEASE SENT YOUR REPLY IN THIS E MAIL ADDRESS
:carsdealer11@nycny.net
I hope to hear soon from you and complete the transaction!
The price for my Subaru is 5,800 $.
For a smooth and fast process i will need your name and address for the
shipping and you need to have the cash ready couse as you know a loan
could take a while.I m located in London,UK.The shipping and the
insurance will be paid by me.You dont have to worry about the customs cause
the car is still registered in US.Its a US specs car ,thats why i have
choosen your market.The shipping will take about 10 days.
I decided to sell the car soon thats why i have choosen this price for
it.I think this will be a good deal for both of us as long i have a
good car which was never damaged or involved in a car accident ,but as
well i need money soon.As soon as i receive the info i required and your
comfirmation that you have the funds and you are going to buy my car for
sure i will make the arrangements for shipping.The shipping will be
covered by me.PLEASE SENT YOUR REPLY IN THIS E MAIL ADDRESS
:carsdealer11@nycny.net
I hope to hear soon from you and complete the transaction!
i didn't think these were still out there...
so i guess all the for sale ads on autobytel are all shams...
neat!
know not to look there for my new car.
it almost sound like he's a rookie...
wants to confirm my address so he can ship it...
ship away homie...if the car shows up and DMV clears it i'll pay up!
I saw the same thing. I thought it was a wrecked car but when the guy said he was in London I almost died laughing. Now I'm having fun with him by email.
Maybe he will take a money order from my broker in Nigeria that is for more than the amount of the car and he can send me the difference?
Maybe he will take a money order from my broker in Nigeria that is for more than the amount of the car and he can send me the difference?
Last edited by subijitsu; Feb 8, 2005 at 09:33 PM.
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Originally Posted by soggynoodles
haha you just owned RussB. hahahaha
