Rukahs
Jan 10th, 2008, 07:00 PM
From time to time I like to check out prices on cars while dreaming of one day being able to replace my 02' Sentra with something cooler. I came across this add and the price just looked way suspicious.
A 2003 BMW 325Ci Convertible w/ 38,458 clicks for $14,000 CAD.
http://www.buyandsell.ca/index.php?a=2&b=99957
So anyways, I played along and inquired about the sale through the sellers e-mail address. Keep in mind that in the advertisement the seller states that he is from Ontario.
Finally, I received this e-mail reply:
On Jan 10, 2008 8:32 AM, Tam Pilson <ptampon@googlemail.com> wrote:
Hello,
Its a great car with low miles. I am in Detroit with some business but the car is into a shipping company custody. I have a contract with them and they will deliver the car and will make the papers with the buyer.
My asking price is $14,000 CAD. You must know that if you will decide to buy the car you will have to send a deposit of 30% to the shipping agent because the car will be in your custody for 7 days for testing before to make the final papers and they will need a warranty that the car will not suffer any damage when will be in your custody.
If you have any other questions just let me know.
Thankyou
This is definately a scam of some sorts. Be careful if purchasing a vehicle online guys.
A 2003 BMW 325Ci Convertible w/ 38,458 clicks for $14,000 CAD.
http://www.buyandsell.ca/index.php?a=2&b=99957
So anyways, I played along and inquired about the sale through the sellers e-mail address. Keep in mind that in the advertisement the seller states that he is from Ontario.
Finally, I received this e-mail reply:
On Jan 10, 2008 8:32 AM, Tam Pilson <ptampon@googlemail.com> wrote:
Hello,
Its a great car with low miles. I am in Detroit with some business but the car is into a shipping company custody. I have a contract with them and they will deliver the car and will make the papers with the buyer.
My asking price is $14,000 CAD. You must know that if you will decide to buy the car you will have to send a deposit of 30% to the shipping agent because the car will be in your custody for 7 days for testing before to make the final papers and they will need a warranty that the car will not suffer any damage when will be in your custody.
If you have any other questions just let me know.
Thankyou
This is definately a scam of some sorts. Be careful if purchasing a vehicle online guys.