Thread: something fishy about this D3 HSE

I would say hacked eBay account at a minimum

FYI I used an equally sus email account to contact 'the seller'.

This is the response (note my actual questions were not answered):
"Hi,
First off all I want to thank you for your question about the car. The car is in perfect condition, with no scratches on it, no damage. Hasn't been involved in any accident. All the necessary papers will be provided along with the car.
The total price is $20000 AUD including the shipping to your address. Price reduced for quick sale.
The car is registered in Australia but currently i am located in London, United Kingdom, because i just finished the divorce with my wife and i have moved here to my parents home for a new life. The payment will be made through eBay and only after you will receive the car, i will receive the payment.
It will take around 2-3 working days until you will receive the car and you will have a 3 days inspection period (so you have 3 days to change your mind and refuse or keep the car). Also, I need to know if you have cash in hand because I have a lot buyers interested in the purchase and I don't have time to waste. No offense but if you really want to buy the car I will stop communicating with the other interested buyers.
If you are interested in buying it please provide me your full name and address so i can initiate the deal through eBay. You must know that eBay will contact you without any obligation to buy it or fees.
I will wait your answer (if you are interested to buy) very soon.
Thanks"

Looks very similar to the caravan scam......

Doesn't matter now, the listing has been pulled by ebay. I got an email this morning from them, as I had put a ($20) bid in to see what happened.

I'm disappointed. I wanted to buy it. Looked nice.
More importantly, I really wanted it posted to my letter box.

Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

I'm disappointed. I wanted to buy it. Looked nice.
More importantly, I really wanted it posted to my letter box.

You must have a big box Mick.

Originally Posted by Sleepy

You must have a big box Mick.

I started renovations on it last night.

I've replied to his email anyway (I'm a touch bored tonight) as I sometimes do the same thing with the O/S telephone 'I'm not going to sell you anything' callers.
Try and keep them going until they expend all available effort without result.

The last car sales scam I managed 1/2 dozen emails before they gave up, maybe I can push that up a bit.

this must be that same oil rig/marine biologist with a deep love for all Land Rover again having a go. You would think by now they would have moved to Toyota or Nissan .

Allan

Originally Posted by incisor

maybe his conditions include not being paid by paypal, you dont agree, you dont get to bid..????????

If thats the case then he should just not offer paypal on the listing as it is not mandatory on vehicle listings. If you don't disable it people have every right to pay with it.

Listing has been shut down by the looks of it.