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420SEL on EBAY--BEWARE
1987 Mercedes Benz 420SEL. I drove from Ohio to New Jersey to see this "beauty". Described as engine strong, shiny white paint, excellent interior. The pictures posted are beautiful. When I get there, The interior has torn drivers seat, ripped back seats, window switch console needs replaced, switches are broken, car is filthy and smells of damp water, dash is cracked. ash tray wood falls off, power antenna does not work because it is not there. On top it all, inside the air filter compartment, a squirrel has built a nest and eaten away part of the filter. IF YOU MUST BUY A CAR ON EBAY, DO YOUR BEST TO GO SEE IT. I have always followed this rule. Guy has relisted 4 times. Car located in Little Egg Harbor, NJ
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you did the right thing
I wish I had gone to look at the eBay cars then I would not have owned some dogs.
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Car is relisted for the 5th time. Ebay item# 250475571352. Looks real nice but it's not all it's cracked up to be. BTW, I did buy a car here in Ohio. 87 420SEL, triple black.
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Just for fun I asked the seller about it
here is his reply:
I DO HAVE THE PICTURES YOU REQUESTED BUT I CANT FIGURE OUT HOW TO ATTACH THEM TO THIS RESPONSE. I CAN SEND THEM TO YOU IF YOU SEND ME YOUR E MAIL ADDRESS OR YOU CAN CALL ME 609 290 0776 AND I WILL SEND THE PICTURES TO YOU WHILE YOUR ON THE PHONE WITH ME , UNLESS YOU CAN TELL ME HOW TO SEND THEM FROM(EBAY RESPOND TO A QUESTION )OTHERWISE I CAN TELL YOU THE DRIVERS SEAT HAS SOME WEAR WHERE YOU GET IN AND OUT. THE DASH HAS 1 CRACK ON THE TOP OF DASH NEAR THE CENTER. THE BACK SEAT IS LIKE NEW AND UNDER THE HOOD LOOKS GREAT!!!
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I hate liars- what do they say when you meet them after that description-I'd punch him in the mouth for making me drive that far...
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I've seen that car in person also and passed on that.. did he even offer you a decent price??
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His reserve price was $2350 and he would not budge while I was there. However he called me after I left and and asked what would I offer. I was so pisseed I told him to keep it. Have you read his feedback. Looks like he's done this before with another car.
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Another thing to add to your bag of tricks is to post up a car you are interested in and have another member that is local go check it out. Perhaps even recommend a local shop that could inspect the car. If they aren't willing to take it to get inspected on your dime then pass.
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Punch the seller in the mouth? Welcome to the world of used cars and fleabay is the worst place to buy a car sight unseen.
I just drove over 200 miles roundtrip, towing a trailer, in order to look at a "very restorable 1947 Willys Jeep". When I got there, I realized it didn't have a single usable part on it and the seller sheepishly agreed. Since I behaved like a gentleman, the seller sold me a 1966 Cub Cadet(running), a 1960's vintage Briggs powered genset, and a old cast iron 5hp air compressor. All for $200.00. If I had punched him in the mouth, he probably would have fed me to the alligators. Then again, people love to talk tough behind a computer......
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I can see that as a new member you have infractions already- I guess it is because you must enjoy baiting others...just FYI...If you haven't been punched in the mouth lately how would you know it couldn't hapopen to you? I love when people talk smart ass- but when you track them down and meet them they spit all over themselfs with apologys....
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I will not debate you, I'll just put you on ignore.
From reading some of your posts, I think it best to give you a wide berth. FYI, your comments about being punched in the mouth lately and track them down have been noted and cached by my wife who is an IT specialist. I have a family, and will do anything I have to in order to protect our safety, got it?
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Lets all relax. I'd also advise you to be more careful in your choice of words. To me, that sounds like you are making a threat. Maybe I'm wrong.
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I like the second one better How about some pictures as well? Just relax, have a cup of coffee and enjoy reading around. I bet your wife can't tell you how to set up the injectors.... but this forum CAN.
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