nearly bought a car tonight but...

Ghost in the Shell · 20 Mar 2006 at 22:06

on closer inspection the VIN on the V5 didnt match the VIN on the car chassy. I obviously walked away and said until that was resolved i wouldn't handover any cash.

im guessing ill get a resounding nod in making the right choice but what do you think is up? stolen? cloned?

any experience would be useful to know and who to call in the morning to get to the bottom of it (i have both VIN info to look into)

i could just not even bother but it was a lovely car, and if i can get this resolved i would very much still like to buy it.

cheers

Ghost in the Shell · 21 Mar 2006 at 13:26

HPI check reports it as STOLEN and cloned as a legal road car.

BEWARE always check the VIN| people!

Ghost in the Shell · 21 Mar 2006 at 14:01

police informed. VIN was not in question as it is a CLONED CAR so theres no descrpancy to be had.

it was an audi A2 1.4TDI its still on autotrader!

Ghost in the Shell · 21 Mar 2006 at 17:12

my taste in cars was not the topic :rolleyes:

anyway i have pretty much almost bought one now:

A2 1.4 TDI SE 78,000mi spec inc.
16" 6-Spoke Alloys
Metallic Black
Climate Control
Open Sky System
6 CD Changer
10 months MOT
06 months Tax

im viewing to collect proper tomorrow so fingers x'ed

Ghost in the Shell · 22 Mar 2006 at 20:57

wahhey!! got my new motor today!

ended up changing things slightly and now own:

A2 1.6 FSI SPORT (52 plate) 1 owner from new
Met Black
17" 9 spoke alloys (new tyres)
FASH
Sports Kit (seats - electric lumbar etc, steering wheel, leather bits)
Cruise Control
Climate Control
BOSE Sound system
Open Sky System (huuuge sunroof)
6 CD Changer built into dash (with Cassette/Radio)
Full Electric Pack
Storage Pack

and i got it for an AMAZING PRICE

will post piccys tomorow

Ghost in the Shell · 23 Mar 2006 at 14:52

pictures here

Ghost in the Shell · 31 Mar 2006 at 21:16

Morba said:
wow, good job checking the VIN and then cross referencing it :]

hope that the car is taken away soon by the police (or whatever department does this part)

as it happens the police didnt act quick enough and someone who i have now got to know through chance bought it and had it taken away by the pooolice a few days later.. very sad story