another buyer beware
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ok, so sifting through autotrader, as you do, found this
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/
fully specced cayenne for £17,900.00 thought it looked a bit cheap, but couldnt resist, so I email the guy and get the reply below.
shall we have a little fun with him?
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/
fully specced cayenne for £17,900.00 thought it looked a bit cheap, but couldnt resist, so I email the guy and get the reply below.
emailfromthebloke said:
Hello,
Sorry for taking so long getting back to you.I already have tons of emails so I hope you understand that I need to sort them out.
The 2003 53 Reg PORSCHE CAYENNE Tiptronic V8 4.5 S (RIGHT HAND DRIVE) , 33,500 miles ,2 owners from new,is 100% working and looking AMAIZING,is like new ,in perfect condition,accident free, no scratches, no special marks, no need for additional repairs what so ever,no engine problems and it has been garaged most of the time.I will include all receipts/paperwork along with the car.
As you've seen in the ad the price is £17,900 and it includes all the taxes.THIS IS MY LAST PRICE.I will not negotiate the price.Also,I only take in consideration those buyers who are really interested in buying the car,to be sure that I don`t spend my time with endless discussions.This way,I shall be assured of the serious intentions.
The car is in Spain and it will be delivered from here to your address and the shipping costs will be paid by me.Since this is the first time when i am selling a car overseas , I want this transaction to be smooth enough as I am caught in the middle of some very important events and have little time at my disposal . Because of this , I have hired a company here to take care of everything on my behalf . The car is already in their warehouse . It is already crated,of course,after their certified inspectors have checked everything and the most important,all its documents ! Regarding shipping and payment process I'd like to use the shipping company's services as I've already paid them to take care of everything.If you are ok to move forward with this ,get back to me and i will let you know all the details.This being said,i am sure that we can have a smooth and good deal.
Thank you,
Platt
Sorry for taking so long getting back to you.I already have tons of emails so I hope you understand that I need to sort them out.
The 2003 53 Reg PORSCHE CAYENNE Tiptronic V8 4.5 S (RIGHT HAND DRIVE) , 33,500 miles ,2 owners from new,is 100% working and looking AMAIZING,is like new ,in perfect condition,accident free, no scratches, no special marks, no need for additional repairs what so ever,no engine problems and it has been garaged most of the time.I will include all receipts/paperwork along with the car.
As you've seen in the ad the price is £17,900 and it includes all the taxes.THIS IS MY LAST PRICE.I will not negotiate the price.Also,I only take in consideration those buyers who are really interested in buying the car,to be sure that I don`t spend my time with endless discussions.This way,I shall be assured of the serious intentions.
The car is in Spain and it will be delivered from here to your address and the shipping costs will be paid by me.Since this is the first time when i am selling a car overseas , I want this transaction to be smooth enough as I am caught in the middle of some very important events and have little time at my disposal . Because of this , I have hired a company here to take care of everything on my behalf . The car is already in their warehouse . It is already crated,of course,after their certified inspectors have checked everything and the most important,all its documents ! Regarding shipping and payment process I'd like to use the shipping company's services as I've already paid them to take care of everything.If you are ok to move forward with this ,get back to me and i will let you know all the details.This being said,i am sure that we can have a smooth and good deal.
Thank you,
Platt
shall we have a little fun with him?
Edited by DucatiGary on Thursday 22 February 17:01
i sent this to him
lets see what he says :P
Garys-Email said:
Hi There,
After my first car, which was a 911, ive been hooked on all things Porsche and the land rover I have is getting a bit old so if the vehicle is as you state in the advert I see no problem with the asking price.
Can you send me the chassis number.
Tks
After my first car, which was a 911, ive been hooked on all things Porsche and the land rover I have is getting a bit old so if the vehicle is as you state in the advert I see no problem with the asking price.
Can you send me the chassis number.
Tks
lets see what he says :P
I contacted a supposed seller about a similar ad a year or two ago - a Cayenne Turbo that seemed very cheap at the time. Seller gave me a VIN and it came up on a UK data search (Experian), was on finance though. That's not a problem of course, but he didn't reply when I said I'd collect the car from the port and pay the finance company and him at that time. Seemed it wasn't for real, but worth an email or two just in case.....
emailfromthebloke said:
Hello,
Since this is the first time when i am selling a car overseas
Yeah cos usually i dont sell F8ck all and just fleece some poor fool! Since this is the first time when i am selling a car overseas
emailfromthebloke said:
I want this transaction to be smooth enough as I am caught in the middle of some very important events and have little time at my disposal
What he means is he has 55 people living in his 2 bedroom council(prob mayfair) flat and he cant work out how to get the FREE broadband working. Edited by bund on Wednesday 21st February 14:51
my email to him said:
Hi Alan
Where about in spain is the vehicle, I have to attend a meeting with our Spanish office within the next few weeks, being the boss I can go when I want, let me know when would be best to view the car and I will do the rest.
Where about in spain is the vehicle, I have to attend a meeting with our Spanish office within the next few weeks, being the boss I can go when I want, let me know when would be best to view the car and I will do the rest.
cayenneowner said:
Hello,
The vehicle is in Santander and it is already at the shipping co. warehouse .You can come any time you want ,but you will have to hurry as i have a lot of interest on the vehicle and it will be sold to the first which will come with the money .
Let me know,
Platt
The vehicle is in Santander and it is already at the shipping co. warehouse .You can come any time you want ,but you will have to hurry as i have a lot of interest on the vehicle and it will be sold to the first which will come with the money .
Let me know,
Platt
so hes quite open to us visiting, and said the car will be "sold" to the first whos comes with all the money"
shall I ask if he promises not to hurt me, or his friends, or their guns, ill come see the car?
He's given himself an 'out' by saying first come first served .. If you make an arrangement with him to view the car he'll tell you it's been sold.. 'velly solly'.. just before your meeting.
You could say you're interested enough to pay him a premium if he'll hold it til you see it .. Watch him squirm!!
You could say you're interested enough to pay him a premium if he'll hold it til you see it .. Watch him squirm!!
hmmm, interesting.
Hello,
The car has had 2 services @ Porsche just had a recent service, the 1st service was at Porsche Wilmslow @ 18426, the 2nd @ 33409 @ Wilmslow .
Regarding the shipping and payment process I'd like to use the shipping company's services as I've already paid them to take care of everything.The shipping company will act as the third party and will hold the payment into their account until the car will be delieverd and inspected by the buyer, at the delivery address. The delivery will be done only after the payment has been checked and the funds will be forward to the seller after the buyer agreeds to do it. In case the buyer doesn't agree to buy the car, the payment will be refunded in maximum 72 hours into the buyer's account.Please check with the shipping company at www.cantabriashipping.com. They do have a live help operator there and contact details and they will help you with the info you need. Just ask about my car which is there, in their warehouse.Ask them also about the shipping and payment terms, as I will only use their services and I will accept the payment to be done directly to their account.The shipping,handling and escrow fees will be covered by me.
Let me know,
Platt
now, I called wilmslow, who confirmed the above being correct.
obviously I aint going to buy the car just wasting this tools time, becuase its obviously a fraud.
emailfrombloke said:
Hello,
The car has had 2 services @ Porsche just had a recent service, the 1st service was at Porsche Wilmslow @ 18426, the 2nd @ 33409 @ Wilmslow .
Regarding the shipping and payment process I'd like to use the shipping company's services as I've already paid them to take care of everything.The shipping company will act as the third party and will hold the payment into their account until the car will be delieverd and inspected by the buyer, at the delivery address. The delivery will be done only after the payment has been checked and the funds will be forward to the seller after the buyer agreeds to do it. In case the buyer doesn't agree to buy the car, the payment will be refunded in maximum 72 hours into the buyer's account.Please check with the shipping company at www.cantabriashipping.com. They do have a live help operator there and contact details and they will help you with the info you need. Just ask about my car which is there, in their warehouse.Ask them also about the shipping and payment terms, as I will only use their services and I will accept the payment to be done directly to their account.The shipping,handling and escrow fees will be covered by me.
Let me know,
Platt
now, I called wilmslow, who confirmed the above being correct.
obviously I aint going to buy the car just wasting this tools time, becuase its obviously a fraud.
DucatiGary said:
he sent me the VIN
wp1zzz9p24la45968
now hes foxed me cos I wouldnt know if its real or not .. .. .. ..
wp1zzz9p24la45968
now hes foxed me cos I wouldnt know if its real or not .. .. .. ..
Scouser's Porsche VIN decoder (linked to Renntech) says that this is not a valid VIN. I assume it does Cayennes (anyone with a valid VIN can check it here).
See what the 'seller' has to say about that...
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