Craigslist.com $4,000 for sale, Anyone recognize this?

Discussion in 'General Subaru Discussion' started by Chaotic Yeti, Jan 18, 2010.

  1. Chaotic Yeti
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    Chaotic Yeti Well-Known Member

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    My brother found this I thought it was a bit odd. Blown engine, Tranny issues? $4,000 seems just a little low. My brother wants to test drive it anyways...

    Pics in link.

    "I'm selling my 2006 Aspen White Subaru WRX STI with gold BBS wheels.Ultimate racing GT35R upgraded turbo kit *Cooling mist methanol kit **460hp*Defi boost guage and Defi control unit *JDM STI shift knob Suspension: *Lowered on Tein S-Tech lowering springs Mileage - 33,367 If you have any question please e-mail"

    http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/ctd/1558178167.html
     
  2. Ctracey218
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    Deff doesnt look like MN in the background lol
     
  3. Mr. Bill
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    That's got SCAM stamped on it. I am weary of anyone who uses the Ebay term BUY IT NOW in a Craigslist add as well.
     
  4. mplspilot
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    People are so naive.
     
  5. Chaotic Yeti
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    I'm reminded of that "World Motor Sports" guy. If you look close enough you can see palm trees in the very far background. Anyone recognize the email address? It should be comical. My Brother wants me to go with.
     
  6. tonyM
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    If its not a scam, its a typo.
     
  7. Ninjaplease!
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    Looks legit to me. A 3 year old car selling for 1/10th of its original msrp...
     
  8. TheSnowman
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    its been flagged for removal.
     
  9. mplspilot
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    It's not a typo, it's a scam.
    Tell your brother to learn how to use google next time he finds a car for 1/10 of how much it should cost.

    Here's the scammer's other post:
    http://www.buysell.com/root/detail/...?gok=2006+Import+Cars&CTAction=latestphotoads

    And here's the actual car, so if your brother wants to go check it out, its in cali. $29k:
    http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=269862156&dealer_id=64700805&car_year=2006&make_desc=Subaru&search_type=used&distance=100&model_desc=Impreza%20WRX&origuri=%2Ffind%2Fused-Subaru-Impreza+WRX-cars-for-sale-San+Diego-92134.jsp&address=92134&cardist=93&standard=false&rdpage=thumb
     
  10. Aegis
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    Aegis TAKE IT!

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    ANd yeah, be wary of palm trees and other various "wonderful getaway destinations" - even if it's just in the background of a picture like this ... its usually too good to be true.
     
  11. Chaotic Yeti
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    My brother is well trained in the Google arts. I just thought I'd share.
     
  12. seal
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    I hate scammers
     
  13. gunk007
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    Is the world motorsports guy still around? My brother bought an 02 WRX from him and it worked out alright (i would not reccomend him to anyone). Had some minor issues but overall was OK. He got the car for pretty cheap. On the other had, a friend of mine bought a 04 WRX and it had a ton of problems with it. Anyone else bought anything from him?