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[Airhead]

My brother was browsing used car ads on Yahoo, and came across this page of extradorinary deals from Garberville, Ca.-


http://used-cars.autos.yahoo.com/usedcars/search.html?make=&csz=95542&gur=50&vtype=autos&mk=&mo=&submit=Search

So he inquired about the Navigator, and got the following reply-



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To: xxxxxxxxx@sbcglobal.net
Subject:  RE: Reply to ad: 2003 Lincoln Navigator, posted on Yahoo! Autos
Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2005 19:39:44 -0500

   

"Hello there,


First of all I want to thank you for contact me and your interest in my
car.My wife was recently promoted so we had to move in Greece. We
brought
the car with us, wanting to register it here, but I couldn't because in
order to get it registered here it will need serious engine
modifications to
comply with the EU emission standards. The car is bought from US and is
made
for US market.

The price I want to obtain for it is 6,000 usd.

The car is like new, completely working,low miles, with 3 years
EXTENDED,
INTERNATIONAL and TRANSFERABLE warranty, which will be honored at any
dealer
in your country. It is US model with US specs and passed the US test
emissions. All the manuals and the original documentation are written
in
eight languages.

You will receive your car in 4-5 working days by Lufthansa at your home
address. The car is being shipped from Greece and you won't have to pay
for
customs or any additional taxes when it will arrive in your country.

I would like to use a third party for this deal because it is a large
purchase and I want a smooth transaction.


Regards"


Of course I'll send the guy six grand just as soon as that Nigerian banker sends me my 1.2 million, but in the meantime I'd appreciate it if some of you would inquire about some of these other incredible automobile bargains available in Garberville- and, when it turns out it's one guy trying to run a scam, it might be kinda fun to see who can be the most creative at driving him crazy.

Oh, my response-

"Great, I'm intrested in purchasing this vehicle. Where do we go from here?"

I'll post his reply.

[P0G0]

sent an email to the seller concerning the bmw will post their reply when i get it.. , hope that luftansha cargo plane has room for it also.... let the games begin:lol

[Staga]

Without going into the details that cake sure smells bad.

Well for starters... AFAIK Californian smog laws are one of tightest in the world and I'm quite sure if car has passed US emission tests it should pass EU standards just fine.
When registering a car bought from US in here the hardest part is usually light related (blinkers & headlights may need modifications).
I really don't think the Greece would be any different (even thought the taxation on cars is even higher than in here).

[Airhead]

LOL Ya think? A friend inquired about one of his cars and got the same e-mail, up to and including the owners' manual written in eight different languages.

Once I get a reply I'm going to work him on the price because I believe an imaginary 2003 Lincoln Navigator isn't worth more than 1200.00, tops.

[Lizking]

The shipping on a boat is 5 grand, much less snuggled into a Lufthansa bird.

[mietla]

I just expressed an interest in a BMW. Let's see what happens

[Airhead]

Originally posted by mietla
I just expressed an interest in a BMW. Let's see what happens

Just remember to bargain Andy. If my Navigator doesn't have front and rear DVD players and spinner hubcaps, plus a secret trap door to dispose of my 'Nine in case the police pull me over, then I'll invest my money in a new Turbo Carrera out of Turkey.

You gotta hardball these guys.

[Gunslinger]

A guy I work with got a great deal on a motorcycle out of Cycle Trader Magazine.  The seller was in "switzerland" and the bike was in Orlando with his parents.  My friend bit and agreed to wire him half the money in exchange for UPS paperwork.  Turns out the paperwork were fakes.  He got royally screwed.

it was this thread

http://www.hitechcreations.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=111873&highlight=smog

Cmon 6 grand for a navagator?  This guy is an amature

ask him if he's the only owner

FREE Record Check Results

 
VIN:  5LMFU28R43LJ22014  
Year/Make/Model:  2003 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR  
Body Style:  4 Dr. Wagon/Sport Utility  
Engine Type:  5.4L V8 SEFI DOHC  
Manufactured In:  UNITED STATES  
Search Results:  13 records found in our database  
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and here's the BMW Z3
http://used-cars.autos.yahoo.com/used-cars/listings/california-sacramento-bmw-z3-used-cars.html

not exactly $5k huh

[majic]

You should offer to come see it on your way back from Nigeria, where you are taking care of some banking.

[mietla]

What do you know...

Hello there,


First of all I want to thank you for contact me and your interest in my
car.My wife was recently promoted so we had to move in Greece. We brought
the car with us, wanting to register it here, but I couldn't because in
order to get it registered here it will need serious engine modifications to
comply with the EU emission standards. The car is bought from US and is made
for US market.

The price I want to obtain for it is 6,000 usd.

The car is like new, completely working,low miles, with 3 years EXTENDED,
INTERNATIONAL and TRANSFERABLE warranty, which will be honored at any dealer
in your country. It is US model with US specs and passed the US test
emissions. All the manuals and the original documentation are written in
eight languages.

You will receive your car in 4-5 working days by Lufthansa at your home
address. The car is being shipped from Greece and you won't have to pay for
customs or any additional taxes when it will arrive in your country.

I would like to use a third party for this deal because it is a large
purchase and I want a smooth transaction.


Regards

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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Reply to Yahoo! Autos Ad
To: michaeljeantea@hotmail.com
Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2005 19:36:28 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Reply to ad: 2002 BMW 330i, posted on Yahoo! Autos
I'm very interested in this car. What would be the next step

Contact: Gay Lord
Phone: (650) 256-7632
Email: gaylord96@gmail.com
Best time to contact: Anytime
Best contact method: Email

Vehicle info:
Make: BMW
Model: 330i
Year: 2002
Price: $6,000
Mileage: 25000
VIN: wbaev53402km17920

[Saintaw]

gaylord96@gmail.com

Why did you send him FUNKED's email address?

PS: someone please try to get him to send you a picture of him with wearing a shoebox on the head, or a sign that says "Will walk on the beach for 5$"

[mora]

Staga is right. That deal really smells. There should be no problems emission wise when importing a car from the US to an EU country.

[midnight Target]

You know, I agree with Staga.  I think this just might be some kind of scam or something. Not sure, but it's just possible that this guy might not even have a Navigator. Or even a BMW!

[mietla]

Originally posted by Saintaw
Why did you send him FUNKED's email address?

PS: someone please try to get him to send you a picture of him with wearing a shoebox on the head, or a sign that says "Will walk on the beach for 5$"

Funked is gaylord69, duh

[Modas]

ask for a VIN number.  That'll probably throw him into a tizzy.  With a VIN number you can do a carfax or if you know the VIN codes, decode the number to see if it is real vehicle.