Just won a car - but not entirely happy

[soupdragon1]

ThunderSpook said:

Escalade.

Nailed it

[Tallow]

Tallow said:

I agree with this take. It's not just that they've misled you, but also anyone that entered. They presumably ran the competition to gain contact info of potential customers and/or raise their business profile. They got what they wanted but they haven't delivered what they wre giving an implied promise of in return. Pretty shady way to operate a company if you ask me.

On the basis of the advert that has since come to light, I think I'd revise my opinion to say I'd just take it on the chin to be honest. It comes across as essentially a comedy contest, rather than a strong implication on value of the car. A 2003 Escalade is a 2003 Escalade. It's what they offered and what they're providing.

Sorry if that's not what you want to hear, but I don't think your grounds for complaint are too strong on this one.


ETA Also the prize draw was made from an old printer paper box, so I don't think they've put a great deal of budget into this promotion

Edited by Tallow on Monday 19th August 19:27

[Roo]

soupdragon1 said:

If thats the way it turns out, of course, I'll be happy. Not sure how long it would last, but I would get some fun out of it for sure.

Its only £325 tax and £420 insurance so apart from the high fuel cost, would be a cheap runaround until it breaks. The kids are gonna love it too so yes, always look on the bright side!

On the plus side you'll save money on the road tax as it's an import and only £265 a year.

[soupdragon1]

Jakarta said:

OP's Criteria
Very secondhand
V8
10mpg
6.0 Petrol
V8 truck - warm...ish

Cars Listed:
Christmassss - CL500 - Not Truck...ish
Christmassss - A8 W12 - Not Truck...ish
Christmassss - Bentley Turbo R - Not Truck...ish
Valiant - S Class - Not Truck...ish
Shakermaker - VW Splitcreen - Not Truck...ish
Shakermaer - Classic Landrover - Probably not an LS3 converted Landrover
Zedx19 - 760li - Not Truck...ish
Zedx19 - S600 - Not Truck...ish
ricj12 - SL500 - Not Truck...ish
ClaphamGT3 - Rolls - Not Truck...ish
ClaphamGT3 - Bentley - Not Truck...ish
Shalmaneser - Old Merc - Not Truck...ish
Funky Squirrel - LS600 - Not Truck...ish
Funky Squirrel - Scania V8 - Needs a HGV licence
Integroo - P38 RR - Not 6.0 l
Integroo - Escalade - 6.2 l V8
Integroo - A8 W12 - Not Truck...ish
Integroo - CL600 - Not Truck...ish
Integroo - 760 - Not Truck...ish
Snubs - ML63 - 6.2l V8
55palfers - Jeep - Not 6.0 l
DSLiverpool - 300C - Not Truck...ish
SpeckledJim - Chevy Dayvan - Never £100k
Badda - A8 - Not Truck...ish
Badda - 760 - Not Truck...ish
Badda - Old AMG - Not Truck...ish
Mintybiscuit - Hummer
Thunderspook - Escalade 6.2 l V8
R8Steve - F350 Definitely a truck so not Truck...ish

So the prize is a Hummer H2 and guessed by Mintybiscuit.

Further update - the 2009 model of the same vehicle is a 6.2 l
Prize vehicle is a 2003 model

Definitely a Hummer H2, Mintybiscuit was the first to call a Hummer before the OP said it had been listed.

Edited by Jakarta on Monday 19th August 17:31

6.2L in the Mk3 onwards threw you off the scent here

[Mikebentley]

My niece has a brand new one of these the Escalade ESV in New York for going to red carpet things as she is a successful model. It is stunning and huge and was about $100k. Can’t believe they were that much 16 yrs ago. That Twitter video clearly says £30k.

[Condi]

Given as the T+C's on the advert said

T+Cs said:

What can I win?
Tiger’s crashed car* as seen on the billboard near Portrush.
The car is left-hand drive; it will be delivered to the winner’s door in whatever shape it’s in after it’s removed from the billboard.
We will provide the necessary paperwork (including the log book) to the prize winner.
Prize excludes any costs associated with using the car such as motor and road taxes, NCT/MOTs, insurance, petrol and running/maintenance costs.

• Tiger has never owned this car, but it is the same make as the car crashed by him in 2009.

2003 Cadillac Escalade, Black, long wheel base, 5967CC, grey trim interior

I dont see what the issue is. There is no mention of value on the advert/T+C's and it clearly states exactly what you've entering to win.

Edited by Condi on Monday 19th August 19:27

[soupdragon1]

shalmaneser said:

Cadillac Escalade:

2002–2003 6.0L LQ4 (Not Used In Escalade, 8th Digit in Vin = U) Vortec V8, 310 hp (231 kW)

2006–2014 — 6.2 L Vortec 6200 V8, 403 hp (301 kW)

This car sold for £5,500 on eBay:

https://ebay.us/8bOIFe

That is a pretty rubbish car.

EDIT: Apparently they're £93,000 new! - https://www.cadillac.co.uk/vehicles/range/escalade...

Edited by shalmaneser on Monday 19th August 17:43

Good shout chaps

[rich12]

Mikebentley said:

My niece has a brand new one of these the Escalade ESV in New York for going to red carpet things as she is a successful model. It is stunning and huge and was about $100k. Can’t believe they were that much 16 yrs ago. That Twitter video clearly says £30k.

Right now we've found the car and competition... How quick to find out who Mikebentleys model niece is?

[soupdragon1]

Condi said:

Given as the T+C's on the advert said

T+Cs said:

What can I win?
Tiger’s crashed car* as seen on the billboard near Portrush.
The car is left-hand drive; it will be delivered to the winner’s door in whatever shape it’s in after it’s removed from the billboard.
We will provide the necessary paperwork (including the log book) to the prize winner.
Prize excludes any costs associated with using the car such as motor and road taxes, NCT/MOTs, insurance, petrol and running/maintenance costs.

• Tiger has never owned this car, but it is the same make as the car crashed by him in 2009.

2003 Cadillac Escalade, Black, long wheel base, 5967CC, grey trim interior

I dont see what the issue is. There is no mention of value on the advert/T+C's and it clearly states exactly what you've entering to win.

Edited by Condi on Monday 19th August 19:27

Yeah, I should have read the Ts and Cs and I mentioned that in the OP. The issue is that until today, I thought I had won a 30k car.

On the competition page when I entered, it showed a fresh looking mk3 escalade and I didn't really pay any attention and just entered.

Next thing I know, phone starts getting all these Twitter alerts. I watch the video, and realise I've just won a 30 grand car. Party time!

Then today, reality sets in. That's why my balloon feels a bit deflated today lol

[rich12]

Pericoloso said:

T's and C's apply.

Which means ,we'll hand over the first and cheapest Escalade we find in the classifieds.

Why so specific though? Surely they've already bought one if they're stating exact model year..

[S100HP]

I'd probably recall that email of I was you.

[Driver101]

rich12 said:

Pericoloso said:

T's and C's apply.

Which means ,we'll hand over the first and cheapest Escalade we find in the classifieds.

Why so specific though? Surely they've already bought one if they're stating exact model year..

You are getting the one stuck in the advertising board.

Hopefully the chassis isn't bent.

[anonymous-user]

Ever watch Bob Hope play golf? got as much chance with that email as his brother...

[Accelebrate]

Isn’t the whole point of the competition that you will receive the Escalade used for the billboard near The Open?

[Dynamic Space Wizard]

jke11y said:

It says in the T&Cs it’ll be delivered in whatever condition it is in after removal from the billboard - that’s it above. Great advertising though

Great driving too

[jke11y]

Accelebrate said:

Isn’t the whole point of the competition that you will receive the Escalade used for the billboard near The Open?

Which is what I said in my post on the previous page.

It’s a pretty amusing comp and a pretty amusing thing to win. I’d roll about in it for a month then punt it and be pretty happy with that result. I wouldn’t be emailing paddy power to complain that’s for sure!

[Downward]

OP said it’s getting checked so assume PP are ensuring it’s in decent condition. Wouldn’t be great PR if the OP was driving a dangerous car given as a prize by a high profile company.

[Countdown]

Mikebentley said:

My niece has a brand new one of these the Escalade ESV in New York for going to red carpet things as she is a successful model. It is stunning and huge and was about $100k. Can’t believe they were that much 16 yrs ago. That Twitter video clearly says £30k.

When you say “stunning, huge and cost about $100k” I assume you mean the car?

[anonymous-user]

Sorry your moaning about a car that probably doesn't even drive, because some bloke said it worth 30k, picking a name out a old box...

Surely you can get the joke.
PH is really full of too serious people.

[Mikebentley]

My niece is a really great person and very successful. Both she and the car are stunning. See if you can guess?