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cphilip · #1 01-20-2009, 08:49 PM

I ran into this one nearby on Craigs List the other day. Seemed too good to be true right?

Well it looks like it is going to turn out to be too good to be true. Very first email response starts talking about Moneybookers...

Now... the car does exist. Somewhere and probably was or is being sold by someone. Probably for a lot more money than this though. It shows up mostly as being in PA and then NJ. But the VIN is real so they must have "harvested" the info.

Original Picture and info link on Craigs List

http://picasaweb.google.com/nmngbfgdb/1990MercedesBenz500SL31913MilesMintNav#slideshow

Here are my exchanges so far:

From: "Philip Carroll"
To: sale-985475501@craigslist.org
Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 9:27:40 PM GMT -06:00 Central America
Subject: @@@1990 Mercedes Benz 500 SL#@@@@ - $3800 (augusta)

Do you have any pictures of the seat install? Not sure I understand the work
done.

How is the condition of the motor, transmission, heat and air? Everything
working? Any records available for it?

Reply:

On 1/20/09 4:40 PM, "loum61657t@comcast.net" wrote:

Let me tell you a few words about the car.It's a 1990 Mercedes Benz 500 SL, in perfect condition, with no need for additional repairs, no scratches, dings, special marks whatsoever, never been involved in any accidents. The interior looks great. It has 31,913 miles.It has a clear title ready to be signed and notarized on your name.The price is not negotiable , $3,800.00 is my last price.I sell the car at this price because I cannot enjoy it due to my job(I work as a dealer on a cruise ship) and I'm a single woman and I have nobody close who can use it.
All documents, including owner's manual, clear title and a bill of sale on your name will be provided along with the car.Also about payment and shipping I will use only Moneybookers vehicle protection program so we can both be protected.I just need your full name and address so i can open a case.(with no further obligation or fees).

Thank you

Here are more pictures:
http://picasaweb.google.com/aqxqwwe/Mrcedes?authkey=ILg_MU2Yuko#slideshow

Now here is where i realize its a scam but I am going force her to tell me I cannot come see it:

I am actually close enough to view the car. I am in South Carolina in the upstate. But it is an hour or so drive away so I wanted to check a few things out first.

I see the car spent time in NJ and PA. So I want to ask about any rust issues that might be there. Is is showing any evidence of paint blistering or rust? Those are areas where they use a lot of road salt. So I have to ask.

It shows it is in Augusta. Is it a Georgia or South Carolina title?

Is there a good day of the week (or weekend) and time that the car can be viewed and driven?

Phil

I am asking to come view the car. And of course I expect "Her" to have some reason it cannot be seen but I am also going to be assured that I will be protected by this payment service. I'll post back when I hear. I plan to string her along

My main reason for posting this is I am certain they will post this up in many other places for sale. If you see it, be very careful but report back where you find it.

If its real I am buying it! But its not real... I am 99.9% certain of that right now. But will pursue. Then I will flag it eventually to get it off.