Craigslist Buyers Beware

Pawlin · 03-25-2015, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GotE46M

Thanks for the heads up! You should post it on C.L as well since many potential buyers aren't forum members.

As in post another FS thread warning buyers?

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Originally Posted by Flying Ace

Rebuilt title will end the conversation right there.

How were you able to track down the original thread?

Quick search of the original owner's name on the title and any association with bimmer forums using keywords. Fifth google image result. Confirmed it was the same car when the picture matched along with carfax, mileage, and title.
When I buy stuff online, I usually do a search of the seller's username, email, phone number, forum postings/threads...etc. An email will lead to a username or other personal info, which then leads to every kind of forum or other usernames. Everything online can be dug up which is fine if you're honest but be careful if you're shady!

burtonsbs5114 · 03-25-2015, 01:31 PM

damn, thats shady...

GRUESOM3 · 03-25-2015, 09:04 PM

That car doesn't look that bad, it is mostly cosmetic. I wouldn't buy it for myself but I don't see the point of posting it. Yeah the car needed a rear quarter panel, front and rear bumpers maybe an exhaust which could be had for 100$ on these forums and small other pieces. At that price it's not bad at all, what did you expect for 30k?

Davinhci · 03-25-2015, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Not even for dates?

kareen21 · 03-26-2015, 01:28 AM

First thanks for the info, but i'm not interested for used car.. especially on craiglist..

grantmax · 03-26-2015, 11:32 PM

Can we throw in a "you get what you pay for" and call it a day?

I bought my e46 m3 on Craigslist. Single woman in her 40s. Single owner. San Diego. Even she managed to lie about the condition. It's an epidemic.

1MOREMOD · 03-26-2015, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by grantmax

Can we throw in a "you get what you pay for" and call it a day?

I bought my e46 m3 on Craigslist. Single woman in her 40s. Single owner. San Diego. Even she managed to lie about the condition. It's an epidemic.

But it was a woman, duh.

Flying Ace · 03-27-2015, 12:24 AM

My view is, once Carfax says title is salvaged...I would look elsewhere.

No point in wasting time figuring out what happened. Can't be a good sight.

1MOREMOD · 03-27-2015, 12:27 AM

Unless track car then plow ahead.

Flying Ace · 03-27-2015, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by grantmax

Can we throw in a "you get what you pay for" and call it a day?

I bought my e46 m3 on Craigslist. Single woman in her 40s. Single owner. San Diego. Even she managed to lie about the condition. It's an epidemic.

was she hot?

grantmax · 03-27-2015, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Flying Ace

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Originally Posted by grantmax

Can we throw in a "you get what you pay for" and call it a day?

I bought my e46 m3 on Craigslist. Single woman in her 40s. Single owner. San Diego. Even she managed to lie about the condition. It's an epidemic.

was she hot?

She was not. Made a subpar sandwich too. What gives? :shrug:

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