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lmfy2k

lmfy2k

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so i was just browsing the autotrader last night and saw what looked to be a very very cheap car.

Honda Civic Type - R
2005. 54. REGISTERED
COSMIC GREY METALLIC
CONTRASTING SPORTS INTERIOR
AIR CONDITIONING
ALLOY WHEELS
ELECTRIC WINDOWS
ELECTRIC DOOR MIRRORS
POWER STEERING
REMOTE CENTRAL LOCKING
IMMOBILISER
ALARM
CD STEREO
SERVICE HISTORY
MANY OTHER EXTRAS

PRICE: £6800

THIS CAR IS A REAL STUNNER. THE HONDA CIVIC TYPE-R SPORTS HATCH. THESE CARS ARE MADE TO BE DRIVEN HARD. THEY REALLY ARE A HIGH REVVING FLYING MACHINE. THE CAR IS A ONE OWNER VEHICLE HAVING COVERED 22,000 MILES WITH SERVICE HISTORY. IT IS IN SUPER CONDITION THROUGHOUT. IT IS A TERRIFIC DRIVER AND LOOKS SUPERB. THE V5 IS PRESENT


Manufacturer: Honda
Condition: Used
Model: Civic
Number of Previous Owners: 1
Type: Hatchback
Warranty: --
Number of Doors: 3
Engine Size: 2,000 cc
Mileage: 22000
Model Year: 2003
Date of 1st Registration: 25 Jan 2005
Colour: Grey
V5 Registration Document: Present
Metallic Paint: Yes
Previously Registered Overseas: --
Transmission: Manual
Right-hand drive/Left-hand drive: Right-hand drive


Options: Air Conditioning, Alarm, Alloy Wheels, AM/FM Stereo, Catalytic Converter, CD Player, Central Locking, Electric Windows, Power-assisted Steering (PAS), Tilt Steering Wheel

Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Driver Airbag, Immobiliser, Passenger Airbag, Rear seat belts, Safety Belt Pretensioners, Side Airbags

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his ad in autotrader has an email, as it was 1am when i saw the ad, i emailed him and got a reply this morning:

Hi there,
the Civic is still available for the price of £6800. The car is 100% working and great looking, no scratches, scuffs, dents or any kind of damage.
I have just moved to Greece because my wife is Greek and she got a very good job offer here. The car is here with us as well.
I am selling it because I cannot manage with the right-hand drive here. You should also know that it is still registered in the UK.
Please email me back soon and let me know if you are still interested in a transaction.
All the best
Robert
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lol this is the second time this has happend to me, last time i saw a type R it was in Italy!

how does he get away with ripping pics from ebay af someone else's car and putting it in autotrader! 100% scam i take it yeh?
 
Scammier than scammy the scammaster scam, king of scams. :)

If you want to play, tell him your brother lives in Greece and is it ok for him to have a look at the car ;)
 
Yes I'm sure his wife got a good job in Greece. Such a thing does not exist :)

Also, if I was moving to Greece, what side the wheel is on would be my last worry - I would have understood if he said "I'm giving up driving, people drive like looneys over here" but saying he can't live with a RHD car? Sounds like dangly bits to me!!
 
Unlucky mate, and by emailing him you might have just signed yourself up on some spam lists as well. Lose lose situation :(
 
Scammer.
Ive come across 4 or 5 now :(

And one was from greece selling a BMW for almost the same reason that guy was selling that civic
 
hehe just got a reply from him:

Hello, if we come to an agreement the car will be delivered directly to your home address and the cost for that and for the insurance will be included in the initial sale price. The car will be shipped by truck and that will take about 6-7 days.
I suggest that we close this deal using the security provided by Triple Deal on such transactions. It is an international escrow service that works great, it is safe and really fast.
About the payment procedures I will notify Triple Deal and they will contact you shortly to let you know their terms.
Please get back to me as soon as possible and let me know if you agree with that or not.
All the best
Robert
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im surprised he never said use paypal, and escrow is secure yeh? hmm

lol its good to play!
 
lmfy2k said:
hehe just got a reply from him:



im surprised he never said use paypal, and escrow is secure yeh? hmm

lol its good to play!
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He will ask you to send him your name address and details soon :D
 
Ask him to take photos of the keys and the documents for the car and ull never hear from him again :D
 
Dogbreath said:
I'd tell him you would rather fly over and deal directly with cash as you don't have a bank account as you don't trust them etc..
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even if it's genuine, the car is so much cheaper than book it'd still be economical to fly over and check it out.
 
Ah that feeling; the price being so low its too good to be true, most of the time it is!!

lol finding a great job in Greece, haha yeah ok :P
 
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