Is this a scam? or Genuine?
Is this a scam? or Genuine?
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MagicalTrevor

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6,481 posts

258 months

Tuesday 28th September 2010
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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1865831.htm

I'm kind of on the lookout for something nice (T350 or Maser 4200) at the moment. I'll be honest, I'm at the 50/50 serious stage rather than the 'cash burning a hole' stage.

So does that look dodgy? I work in Gloucester so could potentially go round but I'm always a little suspicious of ads with no interior pictures.

I realise it's high mileage (for a TVR) which may account for the seemingly good price. Any advice?

gilbo

460 posts

229 months

Tuesday 28th September 2010
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Phone it up and go check it out!smile
Nothing ventured, nothing gained!
On a side note it has been for sale for a little while now.

Rooty

725 posts

254 months

Tuesday 28th September 2010
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MagicalTrevor said:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1865831.htm

I'm kind of on the lookout for something nice (T350 or Maser 4200) at the moment. I'll be honest, I'm at the 50/50 serious stage rather than the 'cash burning a hole' stage.

So does that look dodgy? I work in Gloucester so could potentially go round but I'm always a little suspicious of ads with no interior pictures.

I realise it's high mileage (for a TVR) which may account for the seemingly good price. Any advice?
Doesn't look like a typical scammers advert, looks very genuine to me. Scammers usually pitch at 50% market value or less and the adverts are short and look like they were written by a child.

May just be the high-ish mileage that is prompting his price.

If you work in Gloucester go and have a look, you may end up with a bargain.

Good luck..

mycroft

1,545 posts

276 months

Tuesday 28th September 2010
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Not sure why you would think its a scam , lots of detail and 50 pics on facebook .
Paul at PPC is a nice bloke , give him a ring and get his verdict .

L33

3,469 posts

253 months

Tuesday 28th September 2010
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Looks legit to me. Ad has 3 pics and vendor is honest about the slight niggles the car has.
He's probably bought it for the summer and now winter is around the corner, the car is on its way.
Mileage is on the high side (for a TVR at least) which would ring some minor alarm bells - does the engine need a rebuild and it this why the owner is actually selling? Maybe, maybe not...

Either way, ad looks legit. I don't know the car. It could be great. You don't know until you go and have a look at it.
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slimtater

1,035 posts

199 months

Tuesday 28th September 2010
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Sounds very genuine to me - for the age/mileage, the price seems about right for a private sale.

Mattt

16,664 posts

247 months

Tuesday 28th September 2010
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Looks genuine to me - the ad is written in an unusual manner though!

MagicalTrevor

Original Poster:

6,481 posts

258 months

Tuesday 28th September 2010
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Thanks guys! I was just being a bit too cautious. I'll get in touch with the guy and take a look smile

MattyB_

2,330 posts

286 months

Tuesday 28th September 2010
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"Low" price is certainly down to the mileage, as it'd put a lot of people off, especially as its not had a rebuild.

clive f

7,259 posts

262 months

Tuesday 28th September 2010
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the seller must have burnt his fingertips typing that add up, I`d say it deserves a look, if the engine has been well looked after mileage should not be a problem really, nothing to loose by looking.

Mattt

16,664 posts

247 months

Tuesday 28th September 2010
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"it had a major service in August 2009 and is it's next (minor) service is due on 14th May 2011 or at 61,279 miles."

Er - so in a couple of thousand miles - or a month ago. It's not 2 year intervals!

jrb43

906 posts

284 months

Tuesday 28th September 2010
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Certainly an unusual way to write an ad: if this was extrapolated to all of Autotrader, the internet would crash! (and UK productivity would fall to 0 as we all read "just another chapter" in our lunch breaks). I'm wondering what the original context was: anyone looking at TVRs doesn't need a potted history of the company. Equally if I were selling; I wouldn't be quoting delivery to London and...er.....Florida.

Remember that (regardless of debate), the price of a T350 is equal to the point at which the seller's desire to get rid (governed by whatever) is equal to a buyer's desire to purchase. The car looks reasonable though the ad is missing at least one apostrophe and quite a few commas - see if you can get the seller to throw these in for the price? wink

Do get back to us with the story! smile

MattyB_

2,330 posts

286 months

Wednesday 29th September 2010
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Mattt said:
"it had a major service in August 2009 and is it's next (minor) service is due on 14th May 2011 or at 61,279 miles."

Er - so in a couple of thousand miles - or a month ago. It's not 2 year intervals!
Does say "The most recent service was done on the 14th May 2010"

I still say its pretty strongly priced given the mileage. I'd be factoring in a rebuild if I was to negotiate on the price.

MagicalTrevor

Original Poster:

6,481 posts

258 months

Wednesday 29th September 2010
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Thanks again,

I'd not picked up on the possible requirement for an engine rebuild and that would also explain the price.

MagicalTrevor

Original Poster:

6,481 posts

258 months

Wednesday 29th September 2010
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Has anybody worked out how to find the photos that are on Facebook? I've no idea where to start!

LeeT350c

575 posts

210 months

Wednesday 29th September 2010
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MagicalTrevor said:
Has anybody worked out how to find the photos that are on Facebook? I've no idea where to start!
I have done a search on FB for you for a Brian Evans in Gloucester and no results are found.

Cheers. Lee.

MagicalTrevor

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6,481 posts

258 months

Wednesday 29th September 2010
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Cheers Lee, I've contacted him so hopefully hear back soon