I'm on the hunt for a replacement for my much loved 1992 EBII Tickford Fairmont Ghia 5.0L, which I have just sold after 10 years of ownership.
In my hunt I have focused mainly on AU XR8s due to the price bracket I'm working with (self imposed limit of $10,000). One that I have shortlisted on eBay also came up at www.drive.com.au, but with a huge, and rather unusual, difference in the asking price.
I submitted a price query through one of the listings and recieved this reply (seller's surname hidden by me):
Hi,
Sorry for the late reply, I am Flight Sergeant David XXXXX serving the Royal Australian Air Force, i have been recently transferred in Carnarvon WA 6701. I need to sell the car fast because in 4 weeks I will be deployed to a different country and I'll stay there for a while. I'll buy a new one upon return.
The last price for my car is $2,345 AUD (I've lowered the price because I'm running out of time). The car is road worthy and also has a long rego, clear title, very well maintained, always garage kept, excellent condition, runs and sounds 100% perfect with no leaks or noises.
Details:
Registration#: YAN180. Just had it serviced. Mechanically A1 , Km's 125000.
Rego & RWC Included , the car is registered in QLD. This is my first time selling a car over the Internet and i think the best way is to use a third party company that protects buyers and sellers.
One of my friends here bought a car four months ago,from a different state and he used a third party company and he was very pleased with their services. They inspect the car for damages and the mechanical condition before starting the transaction, they will also give you a 10 days inspection period (this means that after you receive the car and papers you have 10 days to use it and if something goes wrong or if the car is not as described by me ,you will get your money back).
I have all the papers signed and I'm ready to make a deal as soon as possible. The delivery will take no more than 4 days and the car will be dropped at your home address . So, if you really want it you can be able to have it in no time.
Let me know if you want to go forward with the transaction so i can give you the details from the third party company.
Email me back so i can send you pictures with the car.
Have a nice morning!
I have replied with the following:
Thank you for the reply.
My enquiry was prompted due to seeing your eBay listing, from which the vehicle sold for just over $8,000 and was then relisted with the added line
“THIS AU XR8 REBEL WAS SOLD and now relisted because the winning bidder [ changed his mind ] only genuine buyers please”, yet the listing on www.drive.com.au has the sale price at $2,345, and I found this quite strange.
If I were to purchase the vehicle, at any price, I would not require the services of a third party company as I would prefer to arrange inspection personally, or by a known and trusted individual, and take delivery of the vehicle personally, or arrange transportation myself.
Once again thanks for your reply, merry Christmas and good luck with the sale.
Regards
Is it just me, or does this all sound a bit suspicious?
eBay listing
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/261145181967?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619
Drive.Com.Au listing
http://www.drive.com.au/used-cars/ford/falcon/37433012
In my hunt I have focused mainly on AU XR8s due to the price bracket I'm working with (self imposed limit of $10,000). One that I have shortlisted on eBay also came up at www.drive.com.au, but with a huge, and rather unusual, difference in the asking price.
I submitted a price query through one of the listings and recieved this reply (seller's surname hidden by me):
Hi,
Sorry for the late reply, I am Flight Sergeant David XXXXX serving the Royal Australian Air Force, i have been recently transferred in Carnarvon WA 6701. I need to sell the car fast because in 4 weeks I will be deployed to a different country and I'll stay there for a while. I'll buy a new one upon return.
The last price for my car is $2,345 AUD (I've lowered the price because I'm running out of time). The car is road worthy and also has a long rego, clear title, very well maintained, always garage kept, excellent condition, runs and sounds 100% perfect with no leaks or noises.
Details:
Registration#: YAN180. Just had it serviced. Mechanically A1 , Km's 125000.
Rego & RWC Included , the car is registered in QLD. This is my first time selling a car over the Internet and i think the best way is to use a third party company that protects buyers and sellers.
One of my friends here bought a car four months ago,from a different state and he used a third party company and he was very pleased with their services. They inspect the car for damages and the mechanical condition before starting the transaction, they will also give you a 10 days inspection period (this means that after you receive the car and papers you have 10 days to use it and if something goes wrong or if the car is not as described by me ,you will get your money back).
I have all the papers signed and I'm ready to make a deal as soon as possible. The delivery will take no more than 4 days and the car will be dropped at your home address . So, if you really want it you can be able to have it in no time.
Let me know if you want to go forward with the transaction so i can give you the details from the third party company.
Email me back so i can send you pictures with the car.
Have a nice morning!
I have replied with the following:
Thank you for the reply.
My enquiry was prompted due to seeing your eBay listing, from which the vehicle sold for just over $8,000 and was then relisted with the added line
“THIS AU XR8 REBEL WAS SOLD and now relisted because the winning bidder [ changed his mind ] only genuine buyers please”, yet the listing on www.drive.com.au has the sale price at $2,345, and I found this quite strange.
If I were to purchase the vehicle, at any price, I would not require the services of a third party company as I would prefer to arrange inspection personally, or by a known and trusted individual, and take delivery of the vehicle personally, or arrange transportation myself.
Once again thanks for your reply, merry Christmas and good luck with the sale.
Regards
Is it just me, or does this all sound a bit suspicious?
eBay listing
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/261145181967?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619
Drive.Com.Au listing
http://www.drive.com.au/used-cars/ford/falcon/37433012
