Aside from a past history as a convicted felon, this ebay seller has at least 3 pending lawsuits for internet fraud and an active criminal investigation by the PA State Attorney's Office. Best to stay far away from anything he is peddling. His inventory is a wholesale scam.

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2001 E320
1991 350SD 265,000 - SOLD
2000 VW Beetle 1.8Turbo - restored
1997 E320 - SOLD
1988 190E - SOLD
1969 Mustang - SOLD

Interesting. I've watched many of his auctions and the vehicles all seem to be advertised fairly...........his photos are good.........and his feedback is 100%.

How??

is what this guy is all about. Go out to ebay and look up suspended seller affordabletruck. That was his seller account before the lawsuits and investigations began. He has since reverted to his prior account under dealsonbay.

He acquires many of his vehicles from the New England wholesale auction, a source for small used car lots and a dumping ground for dealer trade-ins with significant problems. This guy shines them up, hides the defects and falsifies the car history on ebay.

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2001 E320
1991 350SD 265,000 - SOLD
2000 VW Beetle 1.8Turbo - restored
1997 E320 - SOLD
1988 190E - SOLD
1969 Mustang - SOLD

Yes, I recall that account. So, how does he keep a 100% feedback rating??.........you'd think a few of those folks would have given him a neutral..........or worse.

He's got a 97.6% positive feedback rating as Affordable Truck..........I don't think you can get much better than this as a typical used car dealer.

You think you are focused on the few bad one's??

I know that over time Ebay evaluates seller negative feedback and will eliminate it as criteria to overall score although the comments do remain. As for this Seller, I have personal experience with his auctions and have been requested by other Ebayers to assist with their actions.

As such, my friendly advise to our forum members would be to avoid this Seller at all costs unless you are able to investigate his deal in person.

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2001 E320
1991 350SD 265,000 - SOLD
2000 VW Beetle 1.8Turbo - restored
1997 E320 - SOLD
1988 190E - SOLD
1969 Mustang - SOLD

Well, there is nothing better than personal experience. And it's always good advise to be skeptical of all e-bay sellers.

My advice: DON'T send them the deposit. Make arrangements to get down to the vehicle within the next seven days and bring cash. Inform the seller accordingly. You've got him where you want him..........unlikely he's going to relist it until he determines if you will come through with the cash or not.

here is the picture of the oil pump screen from the 91 350sdl

second try

sent to brian
larry perkins

Here she is:






And, it's clear that the washer lived on that screen for quite a long time until it finally wore the entire face away and slipped inside.

Really sad.......actually.