When I was looking for a e300td I found this one on ebay;
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2492944953
My wife and I decided to make the 2 hour trip to Portland to look at this car. We had every intention of buying. After the test drive I noticed the car had damage to the body on every panel on the passenger side. The front nose under the bumper was also damaged. The lower driving light was hanging loose. The car obviously had been in an accident.
The auction ran it's course. The highest bid was $25,100 and the reserve had not been met. The car is now back on ebay with what looks to be the identical listing. No mention of the body damage or any repair has been suggested. The auction lists the car as "...perfect! Paint is pristine..."
This car may be shipped without the buyer being aware of the damage or any subsequent repair. Does anyone find this fraudulent?
The original asking price was $31k. The car came from Illinois from an auction.