[elky] Re: Autotrader Scam
- From: Chris Lindh <chrislindh@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2009 12:55:23 -0400
It's interesting you mention Texas Direct, they've had a couple Mega
cab / 6 speeds like I've been looking for... in fact there seem to be
more trucks with that combo in Texas than anywhere else.
Guess I should cross Texas Direct off the list. Thanks for the advice.
Would prefer to buy from an individual anyway... I just need to wait
until one pops up near me.
On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 3:33 PM, Jared Ryan<jryan@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Also, while I'm thinking of it, one of the local sports-talk radio stations
> has started carrying Dan Patrick. I can't stand listening to him, but I do
> hear his commercials endorsing "Texas Direct Auto, the world's largest eBay
> Motors dealer."
>
> SHADY bunch.
>
> He claims that Texas Direct is different. "At most dealers, you get sold a
> car. At Texas Direct, you place your order for your car." HUH?
>
> At any rate, the place (on the southwest side of Houston, in Sugar Land)
> requires an appointment to even see a car, because they have to dig it out,
> and it sounds like in some cases that is literal. Then if you decide to
> buy the car, they take it off eBay - denying you the chance to leave
> feedback. It explains their extremely high percentage of positive
> feedback, yet a very large amount of negativity if you simply Google the
> company name.
>
> They evidently Photoshop their pictures pretty badly. I just wanted to
> throw this out there in case anyone looks on eBay for a specific car. I
> definitely would not deal with these characters, especially not across
> country. Rebuilding wrecked and flooded cars is apparently not beneath
> them, just like tinkering with the pictures they put on eBay.
>
>
> On Tue, 1 Sep 2009 14:51:31 -0400, Chris Lindh <chrislindh@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>> Seems I've found the same truck for sale in Vermont and Arizona...
>> seem odd? Check it out:
>>
>> Sunny Scottsdale:
>>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150369323597
>>
>> Shady Bennington: http://tinyurl.com/mmdb5z
>>
>> See the response from the seller (below)... sound like he doesn't know
>> what he's selling?
>>
>> I should ask him if I can come see the truck... I'll probably just
>> report the ad and be done wasting my time...
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: Steven Lambert <stevenlambert@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Date: Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 12:53 PM
>> Subject: RE: Owner 64497679: AutoTrader.com: Vehicle Lead 2007 Dodge
>> Ram 2500 Truck
>> To: chrislindh@xxxxxxxxx
>>
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>> The vehicle is still for sale. It's 5,9.
>> I am sorry that I have to sell the vehicle, its a very nice car but
>> unfortunately it must go.
>> The car looks like new, is in excellent mechanical condition and needs
>> no repairs. Never had any paint or body work, it has a clean title
>> history and will pass any smog and safety inspection. Engine is clean,
>> with no fluid leaks and is free of any wear or visible defects.
>> The interior has never been smoked in and the wear is second to none
>> Additional pictures are available upon request. Just tell me what
>> angles you want to see and I will reply with them promptly.
>> The car is ready for shipping complete with keys, title, service
>> records and original manuals. It will also pass any inspection or smog
>> test.
>> Let me know if you're interested and I'll provide more info .
>> Kind Regards,
>> Steven
>>
>>
>>
>>> Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:37:32 -0400
>>> From: sellyourcar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Subject: Owner 64497679: AutoTrader.com: Vehicle Lead 2007 Dodge Ram
> 2500
>>> Truck
>>>
>>> ***VEHICLE LEAD***
>>>
>>> The following lead was generated from AutoTrader.com's web site at
>>> http://www.autotrader.com.
>>> VEHICLE INFORMATION
>>> Make: Dodge
>>> Model: Ram 2500 Truck
>>> Year: 2007
>>> Price: 26950
>>> Mileage: 42000
>>> Body Style: Truck
>>> Color: White
>>> Cylinders: 6 Cylinder
>>> Transmission: Manual
>>> Doors: Four Door
>>> Stereo: Unavailable
>>> Description: 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 MEGA CAB 5.9 DIESEL 6 SPEED 4X4
> LARAMIE.
>>> RETRACTBLE GOOSENECK BALL, AIRBAGS, SPRAYED IN LINER, HUGE CHROME
>>> MAGNA-FLOW EXHAUST,8 WAY DUAL POWER HEATED SOFT SUPPLE LEATHER
>>> SEATS,INFINITY AUDIO SYSTEM WITH STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS WITH MP3,
>>> MULTI-DISC AND FACTORY NAVIGATION WITH DISC.DVD PLAYER WITH DROP DOWN TV
>>> WITH REMOTE AND WIRELESS HEADPHONES, MOONROOF, All scheduled
> maintenance,
>>> Fully loaded, Looks & runs great, Maintenance records available, One
>>> owner, Non-smoker, No accidents, Power everything, Well maintained.
>>
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