Why would anyone sell this car so cheap? - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Mistress · #1 08-27-2008, 10:16 AM

Scam-a-lot.

aklim · #2 08-25-2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Eskimo

We regularly get those sort of listings (very desirable cars for insanely low prices) on our local Craigslist. They only last a while before being flagged into oblivion. In some cases, if one searches for the e-mail address using Google, one finds that the same ad showed up in Craigslist listings in a number of cities across the country.

I've always assumed that they're some sort of scam, but I've never investigated further.

We also have some ad-flagging vigilante who flags apparently legitimate dealer ads into oblivion if, in his opinion, said dealer has been putting up too many ads.

So what's their angle? You pay them the deposit via Western Union and never hear from them again?

Hogweed · #3 08-29-2008, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by aklim

I'll let others know if he ever replies to me.

the reply will be like this: "i am in the (fill in service branch here) and i'm being deployed to (fill in the name of foreign country here) and i need to sell my car. my price includes all shipping fees....."
total scam. i see about 25 a day on the pa c-list ads and flag them all.

aklim · #4 08-26-2008, 12:01 PM

No news yet.

Johnhef · #5 08-26-2008, 08:14 PM

What was it? I see NOTHING!

DieselAddict · #6 08-26-2008, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnhef

What was it? I see NOTHING!

It was an '03 E320 with 17K miles, great shape & clear title, asking price $4500. Definitely a scam.

Skippy · #7 08-26-2008, 08:17 PM

I just checked to see if it was the one I have listed. Nope.

aklim · #8 08-26-2008, 09:04 PM

Flagged for removal

aklim · #9 08-27-2008, 11:38 AM

So the note from a lawyer in Nigeria promising me money is a scam too?

aklim · #10 08-28-2008, 12:58 AM

Hello ,

I apologize for the delay, I'm in the Navy and now I am in United Kingdom and that's why I couldn't reply in time. Anyway, thank you for your interest in buying the car. Why is the price so low? I am selling the car because I am here in UK with my work, and my squadron will be deployed in three weeks in Iraq and I think I'll stay there for a while that's why I'm selling it so cheap. I intend to buy a new car when I'll get back home. So all that I want to do now is to sell the car at this price,because I need to sell it fast. Now I will tell you a few words about the car. 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-320 , it is in perfect condition, with no need for additional repairs, no scratches, dings, special marks whatsoever.The interior looks great (NO SMOKING). It has 17,780 miles and the VIN # is: wdbuf65j73a342367 . It has a clear title ready to be signed and notarized on your name. I have the pictures hosted on the internet and you can see them at : http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr115/mbenz320e/

The price is $4500 THIS IS MY LAST PRICE. I will not negotiate the price. I will take in consideration only those buyers who are really interested in buying the car, to be sure that I don't waste my time with endless discussions.This way, I shall be assured of the serious intentions. So if you are interested please email me back for next step.

Thank you.

Daniel,
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U.S. Navy. Daniel Sanders - US Naval Observatory - http://tycho.usno.navy.mil/

tonkovich · #11 08-30-2008, 10:03 AM

It has a clear title ready to be signed and notarized on your name.

THIS IS MY LAST PRICE. I will take in consideration only those buyers who are really interested in buying the car, to be sure that I don't waste my time with endless discussions.This way, I shall be assured of the serious intentions. So if you are interested please email me back for next step.

the grammar is incorrect, and disjointed. "on" when they mean in,"last price" when they mean final, non-negotiable, etc. the choice of expressions? "i shall be assured"? "serious intentions"? "e mail me back" (redundant)

English is obviously not the writer's first language; choice of words suggests someone has been taught by british teacher, which of course suggests any number of britain's former colonies. (i'm sure everyone picked up on all this already. who could possibly fall for this crap, as the form is so poor, and the content? well, the price and the low miles? only a real greedy and ignorant fool would even think about touching this one.)

aklim · #12 08-30-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tonkovich

only a real greedy and ignorant fool would even think about touching this one.)

I'm greedy but not that ignorant. Guess it won't be a good match.

tonkovich · #13 08-30-2008, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by aklim

I'm greedy but not that ignorant. Guess it won't be a good match.

aklim - wasn't implying you were. so sorry. (had the impression you were looking into this for amusement purposes only)

aklim · #14 08-31-2008, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by tonkovich

aklim - wasn't implying you were. so sorry. (had the impression you were looking into this for amusement purposes only)

Don't apologize. I was looking into it for amusement and learning purposes. Always good to see what the scam is. Like I said, since I am only greedy and not stupid, I won't go for it. I didn't take any insult.

DieselAddict · #15 08-28-2008, 11:55 PM

Did you ask him where and when you could see the car? I'm curious what he'd say.