Word of warning dodgey ebayer

P505DEF · Jun 13th, 2018, 16:54

Hi guys I originally won this car https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F142827412696

The seller assured me over the phone it was a great car, ran well etc all the usual BS!

Header tank is full of mayo, dipstick broken, PAS tank leaking, runs really rough and cuts out on idle, bumper sprayed badly, seats very scruffy, loads of scratches particularly the n/s. Please guys dont waste your time and money on this wreck with very selective pictures!

DSK · Jun 13th, 2018, 21:29

Post it up on more forums like Piston Heads, Detailing World etc.

Glad you didn't get lumbered with it and hope the low lives who do this sort of dishonest trading die from a horrible disease.

volvoid · Jun 13th, 2018, 21:41

where else but an auction can one offload a junkbox ?

classicswede · Jun 13th, 2018, 21:53

The trouble with condition of older cars is that is it fairly subjective as to what a good car it

GreenBrick · Jun 14th, 2018, 12:25

When I won my pickup on ebay, I turned up with the cash, found it had a blown HG, so he cancelled the auction (stating it was not as described) and we negotiated a new (lower) deal based on what needed doing, so we were both happy.

volvoid · Jun 14th, 2018, 16:09

that worked out, doesnt always.

baggy798 · Jun 14th, 2018, 16:40

Could just be an annoyed buyer.

Should have been pretty easy to get a couple pictures of the things you described.

Marty Dolomite · Jun 14th, 2018, 20:30

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Originally Posted by classicswede

The trouble with condition of older cars is that is it fairly subjective as to what a good car it

That's true but then then this seller is allegedly selling a car knowing the headgasket has failed but there is no mention of that.

ITSv40 · Jun 15th, 2018, 14:19

Caveat emptor springs to mind. Doubly important when buying unseen.

niggly · Jun 17th, 2018, 21:25

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Originally Posted by classicswede

The trouble with condition of older cars is that is it fairly subjective as to what a good car it

Agree 100% Classic. One person's perfect is someone else's dog. And it isn't always dishonesty. Can be ignorance, incompetence and having zero car knowledge.

Personally I'm extremely leery of buying a car on eBay. And I wouldn't bid to the end without seeing it.

Jun 13th, 2018, 16:54	#1
P505DEF Master Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 20:21 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Stroud	Word of warning dodgey ebayer Hi guys I originally won this car https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F142827412696 The seller assured me over the phone it was a great car, ran well etc all the usual BS! Header tank is full of mayo, dipstick broken, PAS tank leaking, runs really rough and cuts out on idle, bumper sprayed badly, seats very scruffy, loads of scratches particularly the n/s. Please guys dont waste your time and money on this wreck with very selective pictures!

Jun 13th, 2018, 21:29	#2
DSK C70 T5 Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2022 21:00 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midlands	Post it up on more forums like Piston Heads, Detailing World etc. Glad you didn't get lumbered with it and hope the low lives who do this sort of dishonest trading die from a horrible disease. __________________ 2000 C70 T5 GT Coupe 1998 S70R / 1995 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo 2007 Mercedes CLS 320 CDI / 2011 Mercedes S350 Bluetec 2007 Suzuki GSXR-1000

Jun 13th, 2018, 21:41	#3
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	where else but an auction can one offload a junkbox ? __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

Jun 13th, 2018, 21:53	#4
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 23:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	The trouble with condition of older cars is that is it fairly subjective as to what a good car it __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Jun 14th, 2018, 12:25	#5
GreenBrick SilverBrick Lives! Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 19:06 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Poynton, Cheshire	When I won my pickup on ebay, I turned up with the cash, found it had a blown HG, so he cancelled the auction (stating it was not as described) and we negotiated a new (lower) deal based on what needed doing, so we were both happy. __________________ Jeep ZJ, 960, Past:- Mazda2, Jumbuck, V70 (2002), 945 (1995), Hyundai Coupe, Golf Mk4, Previa, Carina, 2 x Corsa, 4 x Astra, 944 16v (1991), Espace, Escort, Audi 80, Renault 21 Savanna, Polo, Mini Clubman/Pickup, Standard 8, Capri, Maxi.

Jun 14th, 2018, 16:09	#6
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	that worked out, doesnt always. __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

Jun 14th, 2018, 16:40	#7
baggy798 🤍💙💗 Last Online: Yesterday 23:01 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lichfield	Could just be an annoyed buyer. Should have been pretty easy to get a couple pictures of the things you described. __________________ MY97 940 CD LPT Super Sports Edition 2 Turbo, Midnight Purple, 175,000 miles.

Jun 15th, 2018, 14:19	#9
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:40 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	Caveat emptor springs to mind. Doubly important when buying unseen. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

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