Passat W8 - what are your thoughts

[Fordo]

Im toying with the idea of investing in one, but ive found one locally for a suspicious £3000, 2002 model, with 60k on the clock.

Is there any major service work that needs to be done around this time? Like cambelt, or any other engine out jobs? I worry when i see prices that a significantly lower than the parkers guide

Edited by Fordo on Thursday 22 May 16:56

[Fordo]

stainless_steve said:

Another
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/524033.htm

i emailed that guy out of curiosity, and got this reply:

Hi, I see you are interested of my car, first of all I have to tell you
that the vehicle is in good condition, has no technical damage at all,no
scratches or dents, no hidden defects, no smoking. It's fun and robust to
drive. Technical inspection and emissions testing is passed and stamped as well.
It has title of ownership, cleared of any obligations or fees and comes
with all the documents you need to register it. The reason I am selling
the car is because I really have to not because I don't like it anymore.
I have worked in UK for the last 2 years and I've purchased the car there.
My company wanted me back home, so currently I'm in Rome, Italy.
I've bring the car home with me. I decided that is better to sell it
because I don `t use it anymore (the wheel is on right side and is very
difficult for me to drive it in Italy) and it `s a pity to keep such a
car and not to use it.
I realize that is a cheap price for such a car but my special situation
makes me do things that I wouldn't do in normal circumstances.
The price I am looking for my car is £2900 including the shipping costs,
insurance and handling (delivery to EUROPE).
You will not have to pay additional taxes for this.
The car has MOT and Road tax. Also has full service history and it is
hpi cleared.
Please feel free to email me with any questions you may have.

Thank you




ok, lets do the checklist

1) broken english
2) offer seems too good
3) a product that you havent seen in the flesh

...scam!

Shipping included, for £2900?? he'd make no profit at all!

im tempted to email back and say- what a coincidence, i have a friend in italy.. etc etc....