Secured a Volvo T5 but its not really what i wanted? - Page 4

HDAV · Nov 22nd, 2018, 21:16

Not defending the OP. However I have known several people bid and loose on cars (and other items) eBay only to have the seller contact after auction ended and ask if they would still buy it for their highest bid.......

Of course there was always a good reason why the bidder won it and then pulled out, not that the sellers mates were upping the bidding to the price they wanted...

Turbodave · Nov 23rd, 2018, 07:47

I think eBay a bit of a joke... pulling the 'not as described' line is fine if it's got blatant issues, stuff the seller has clearly lied about but this seems to have been fairly accurately described plus yes, there us the opportunity to inspect before bidding. Bidding blind, a normal human would use common sense and knowing it's a 20yr+ old Volvo, it'll have wear and tear etc and that should be considered, more do given its relatively cheap for a running T5 these days. Granted if there are underlying faults that haven't been disclosed, fair enough but to me it sounds like the OP wants champagne for lemonade money.

Kam2788 · Nov 23rd, 2018, 13:23

Well i think everyone can make assumptions and theories on what happened ect, but i have contacted the seller about this car and not had a response. So i am guessing its gone?

Or the OP has taken some peoples advice and bought a new car lease deal for his work? Which makes more sense. I am not defending the op here at all here. All I am saying is if the car isnt sold, I will be happy to come and see it.

Richard_TD · Nov 23rd, 2018, 17:03

I'm not sure if the OP wanted champagne for lemonade money (have you seen what some of these artisan lemonades cost?), I think he wanted to spend a bit more on a nicer example but talked himself into bidding on this.

It's a shame both the seller and buyer have gone incommunicado when there's somebody who might be prepared to buy it. It could be that the seller is trying to get an answer from the OP before replying.

Did you contact the seller through both Gumtree and eBay?

Kam2788 · Nov 23rd, 2018, 17:15

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Originally Posted by Richard_TD

I'm not sure if the OP wanted champagne for lemonade money (have you seen what some of these artisan lemonades cost?), I think he wanted to spend a bit more on a nicer example but talked himself into bidding on this.

It's a shame both the seller and buyer have gone incommunicado when there's somebody who might be prepared to buy it. It could be that the seller is trying to get an answer from the OP before replying.

Did you contact the seller through both Gumtree and eBay?

I've contacted the seller on Gumtree. Can't see the car on ebay.

But i have other that i am interested in so i will give this a pass and wont wait around.

Either way hopefully this is resolved ect

happy diver · Nov 25th, 2018, 07:19

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1995-VOLV...QAAOSw8PJb-bAm

XC90Mk1 · Nov 25th, 2018, 08:54

Relisted due to time waster.

Why do ebay not follow up with complete wasters with no intention of buying something like the OP.

He has also turned down a manual t5 for less than a grand, what a shame!

DSK · Nov 25th, 2018, 09:54

That description and pictures clearly show what you are getting.

If you bid, you know what you are doing so should see it through upon winning.

Alternatively put your hand in your pocket and get a nice 850R.........

Antz · Nov 25th, 2018, 10:06

What a bell end.....

T5Sweep · Nov 25th, 2018, 16:24

Shock that he backed out, proper nobber.

Nov 23rd, 2018, 17:03	#34
Richard_TD Master Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2020 17:15 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fife	I'm not sure if the OP wanted champagne for lemonade money (have you seen what some of these artisan lemonades cost?), I think he wanted to spend a bit more on a nicer example but talked himself into bidding on this. It's a shame both the seller and buyer have gone incommunicado when there's somebody who might be prepared to buy it. It could be that the seller is trying to get an answer from the OP before replying. Did you contact the seller through both Gumtree and eBay? __________________ 1996 Volvo 855 2.5 20V GLT

Nov 25th, 2018, 07:19	#36
happy diver Active Member Moment Last Online: Apr 29th, 2023 05:58 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane: perfect for one day, asleep the rest	https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1995-VOLV...QAAOSw8PJb-bAm __________________ 20,000 leagues under the sea diving to adventure in a silent world with my ceiling the waves...Emile

Nov 25th, 2018, 09:54	#38
DSK C70 T5 Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2022 21:00 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midlands	That description and pictures clearly show what you are getting. If you bid, you know what you are doing so should see it through upon winning. Alternatively put your hand in your pocket and get a nice 850R......... __________________ 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 Last edited by DSK; Nov 25th, 2018 at 10:20.

Nov 25th, 2018, 10:06	#39
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	What a bell end..... __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Nov 22nd, 2018, 21:16	#31
HDAV Master Member Last Online: Jan 21st, 2024 14:21 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: End of the valley	Not defending the OP. However I have known several people bid and loose on cars (and other items) eBay only to have the seller contact after auction ended and ask if they would still buy it for their highest bid....... Of course there was always a good reason why the bidder won it and then pulled out, not that the sellers mates were upping the bidding to the price they wanted...

Nov 23rd, 2018, 07:47	#32
Turbodave VOC Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 22:42 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fife	I think eBay a bit of a joke... pulling the 'not as described' line is fine if it's got blatant issues, stuff the seller has clearly lied about but this seems to have been fairly accurately described plus yes, there us the opportunity to inspect before bidding. Bidding blind, a normal human would use common sense and knowing it's a 20yr+ old Volvo, it'll have wear and tear etc and that should be considered, more do given its relatively cheap for a running T5 these days. Granted if there are underlying faults that haven't been disclosed, fair enough but to me it sounds like the OP wants champagne for lemonade money.

Nov 23rd, 2018, 13:23	#33
Kam2788 I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2019 22:40 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Bristol	Well i think everyone can make assumptions and theories on what happened ect, but i have contacted the seller about this car and not had a response. So i am guessing its gone? Or the OP has taken some peoples advice and bought a new car lease deal for his work? Which makes more sense. I am not defending the op here at all here. All I am saying is if the car isnt sold, I will be happy to come and see it.

Nov 25th, 2018, 08:54	#37
XC90Mk1 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 16th, 2024 13:43 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Na	Relisted due to time waster. Why do ebay not follow up with complete wasters with no intention of buying something like the OP. He has also turned down a manual t5 for less than a grand, what a shame!

Nov 25th, 2018, 16:24	#40
T5Sweep Master Member Last Online: Oct 24th, 2022 09:28 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Peterborough	Shock that he backed out, proper nobber.

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