I have driven both of these vehicles and I was VERY disappointed at how misrepresented they are in the ads. they will go for a lot more money than they are worth. please spread the word if you can.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2482618483&category=6330

This is the first. the red one. It is pretty, but he doesn't show the severely corroded chrome wheel, the cracked and faded roof, the non working door locks, several interior peices that are broken.

the car IS fast, but he had it 'tricked out' by a local shop. there is a SEVERE shaking at under 30mph of the whole car and steering wheel. it's not nearly as pretty as the pictures present it to be.

the second, same seller.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2483168664&category=6330

what a peach. it really is a nice car, but it has been repainted, and not so wheel. wheels have been repainted as well. i do believe it is probably original mileage. there is fading on the roof which was not repainted. the biggest thing i noticed about the car more than anything else was how much it had NO power. the solenoid kick down switch didn't work. it was VERY sluggish and had no pep. didn't feel like the turbo was working either. in the ad he did say he recently had a $450 service, so maybe he fixed it. also the seats DO lean and are a little saggy. otherwise the car starts RIGHT up and is quiet and solid.

either way, i don't trust this guy at all.

beware and warn others if you can

eric

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1995 E320 Sportline Wagon "Bernard"
black on black leather

http://i.imgur.com/BdZ7jM3.png

Thanks for the information Peyton. Interesting how many people are bidding on these cars isn't it.

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Jim

Looks like neither will meet reserve anyway, his pictures won't even load anymore. The guy sounds like quite the exaggerater.

Thanks for the heads up Eric.

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Jeff M.
Mercedes W123 DIY pages are now located here.
1983 / 1984 300D Sold
2000 CLK430 Cabriolet ~58k Sold
2005 Avalanche 4x4 ~66k

Quoted from the above auctions:

I guess in his mind that says it all, if you bid without flying out there first, it's not his fault.

it is hard to find a decent one

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Audi TT

It never ceases to amaze me when people buy a used car sight unseen. I've made offers on them, conditional on my approval of the vehicle when I go to see/drive/pick it up. But I'd never have an unseen car delivered. That goes for new cars as well.

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'84 300CD Turbo 132k (Anthracite Grey) - WVO - My daily driver - Recently named coo-coo-coupe by my daughter.
'84 300D Turbo 240k (Anthracite Grey) - Garage Queen
'83 300D Turbo 220k (Orient Red) - WVO - Wifes daily driver

I'm not a certified mechanic, but I did stay at a HolidayInn Express last night.

While I have a 100% positive feedback of around 80 if I bought a car and found out it was misrepresented I'd just fly back home. Sure my feedback is worth something, but my money is worth more. Also if he mislead it then the ball would go back in his court to pay for my ticket back or get negative for his misrepresentation. In my future eBay purchases I think I'll fly down the next day or two after so they won't even have my deposit.

I don't know why you wouldn't buy new unseen, as long as it wasn't a pep car or damaged at one point in time. I'd refuse to pay the whole thing before picking it up though.

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Jeff M.
Mercedes W123 DIY pages are now located here.
1983 / 1984 300D Sold
2000 CLK430 Cabriolet ~58k Sold
2005 Avalanche 4x4 ~66k

By nature I am a distrustfull person. The last new vehicle I bought was a 2002 Chevy Astro Van. New off the lot. Although it was last years model.

The AC didn't work. It was just a loose connector on the compressor. However, since I discovered it before I had intended to pick it up they fixed it before I took the van.

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'84 300CD Turbo 132k (Anthracite Grey) - WVO - My daily driver - Recently named coo-coo-coupe by my daughter.
'84 300D Turbo 240k (Anthracite Grey) - Garage Queen
'83 300D Turbo 220k (Orient Red) - WVO - Wifes daily driver

I'm not a certified mechanic, but I did stay at a HolidayInn Express last night.

I have a hard enough time trying to make up my mind to buy a car I can see, never mind can't see.

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79 240D my current toy
42 years a Diesel addict

240D sold
250SE sold
220D sold
280C sold
280S sold
300D (2) sold
300CD sold
300DT sold
300SD sold
380SL sold

The sellers fill the whole spectrum, you just have to be careful and trust, but verify.

I have bought 4 cars through ebay and 3 of the 4 sellers provided the option to cancel the transaction upon inspection. If they are not willing to do this I won’t bid or buy.
Speak with the seller and prearranged the inspection conditions.

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87 300DT 140K miles
85 300DT 265K miles (sold)
95 E320 48K miles
93 RX7 (son's) 100K miles
04 BMW 330xi 16K miles
05 Porsche 997 S 4K miles

Well worst case scenario there would have been you'd take it to a chevy dealer somewhere along the way or when you got home.

Myself I almost plan what vehicle I want to get, what options, what color, I research into it well before buying. I started reading about my Talon when I was 16 and finally bought one at 18. I researched my 84 300D for about 3 months before buying it (was rushing for a daily driver). I've spent the last quite a few months getting familiar with the VW Jetta IV and Dodge Ram CTDs in hopes of buying one in the next year or so. Big investment and I want to know what to look for or the advantages of getting certain years.

That is only reasonable, a dealer who really trusts thier listings will promise to pay your airfare home if not as listed.

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Jeff M.
Mercedes W123 DIY pages are now located here.
1983 / 1984 300D Sold
2000 CLK430 Cabriolet ~58k Sold
2005 Avalanche 4x4 ~66k