I don't remember what the place was I tried to deal with in Plano, TX. What a joke and liers they are there. The car was a turd. Beware of them. They are on EBAY all the time too. -----Original Message----- From: elky-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:elky-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Chris Lindh Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 11:55 AM To: elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [elky] Re: Autotrader Scam 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=15036932 > 3597 >> >> 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. >> >> >> Rules: Please play nicely with others. >> >> -List members page (text & pic links): >> http://www.myelcamino.net/eclist.htm >> -List members page (all pics): >> http://www.myelcamino.net/ec_list.htm > > > Rules: Please play nicely with others. > > -List members page (text & pic links): > http://www.myelcamino.net/eclist.htm > -List members page (all pics): > http://www.myelcamino.net/ec_list.htm > > Rules: Please play nicely with others. -List members page (text & pic links): http://www.myelcamino.net/eclist.htm -List members page (all pics): http://www.myelcamino.net/ec_list.htm Rules: Please play nicely with others. -List members page (text & pic links): http://www.myelcamino.net/eclist.htm -List members page (all pics): http://www.myelcamino.net/ec_list.htm