Scam? 86,000 miles $5340... SUPRA

[Farns514]

Ok i was just want to get everyone's opinion here too as i posted this same thread at supraforums.com. As i am in college and cant afford a 300(im on this site because my best friend owns a SRT-8 and i just wanted to learn mre about them) i am looking for used cars, but the following car to me just screams SCAM!!!!!! In following i will post the email he sent me along with some pictures. I found this car on carsearch.com. It said car is located in pennsylvania and he will ship it from California. Here is a link to the site too>>>> http://carsearch.com/ad.html?v=789187

EMAIL MESSAGE HE SENT ME BELOW:
Thank you for your interest.
I attached some pictures with the car.
Before we go ahead,in case you are still interested, some words
about the car:Car has been babied and garaged.Never seen bad weather.One
owner,clear
title.Flawless exterior condition.The car has never been wrecked ,dropped or
raced.There
Are No Dimples,Dents,Depressions, Scrapes Or Scratches Anywhere.The Paint Is In
Fantastic Condition As Is All.The seats are just as clean with no rips,tears, or
stains.
Price is $5.430.00 . Car will be shipped from California,
I will support the shipping costs and insurance,shipping will be door to door.
So,if you want give me a deposit $2000(to Square Trade) because i need a
assurance and rest of money when the car will arrive.
If you decide to go further let me know asap and when i have all the information
provided by you(full name and shipping address), i will gonna contact Square
Trade and they will gonna handle the financial transaction for me because i'm a
member Square Trade.
This is my proposel.
Please let me know if everything is ok and if we have a deal.
Thank you
__________________________________Now some pictures of it below

[slawkins31]

are you kidding me? of course its a scam, people do this kinda of thing all the time, you cannot buy a supra for under 6k

[NautcaSprt6]

Maybe thats the reason he didnt post the pics, so that someone didnt recognize the pics or something.
If it sounds to good to be true, dont chance it.

[II kings 9:20]

You might print up your own "Certified Check" which would be as valuable as this transaction. He is very magnanamous in helping with the shipping costs (unheard of). Where is the title? Why not send an email indicating you will pick the car and title up and give him cash for the deal.

[Moose]

Originally Posted by slawkins31

are you kidding me? of course its a scam, people do this kinda of thing all the time, you cannot buy a supra for under 6k

Also, 'never recked, dropped or raced' is bull. You can see mods on the car and a racing sticker on the window. No one puts on mods and dosn't race them etc. Use your head and, if you think it might be valid there are ways you can paint this guy into a corner - if it's not valid he'll fold.

Moose.

[NautcaSprt6]

Originally Posted by II kings 9:20

You might print up your own "Certified Check" which would be as valuable as this transaction. He is very magnanamous in helping with the shipping costs (unheard of). Where is the title? Why not send an email indicating you will pick the car and title up and give him cash for the deal.

Exactly what kings said.
Say your gonna meet and give cash.
Ask him some obvious questions, and see if he can take some more detailed pics.
Why dont u get the vin number and see if the car is registered in the state he says it is.
Lets see, 5 people telling you this sounds fishy, tell him to go stick it

[Farns514]

Thanks, i just wanted to get everyones opinion. I knew it was too good to be true. I have seen many scams on supras since my buddy wanted to get one. Good point on the racing sticker on the window. It seemed so suspicious like slawkins31 said, i too have never seen a supra under 6k. What really got me is when he said it will be shipped from California when the car is in Pennsylvania. I have pretty much been looking for a 99-2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee or a 2001-2003 Ford Explorer XLT. If anyone knows where i can get a good deal on the Jeep or the Ford can you let me know, I am looking at somewhere up to $10,000. I surprisingly have found some nice Jeeps and Explorers for 7 or 8

[SRT8itchy]

What part of California has trees that lose all their leaves??

[Riddler]

You never know! If this is a real deal you'll kick youself in the arsss forever if you miss this one...

Whatever you do, don't send him that deposit, just in case. Take a couple days off work & go see the car in person. He might have just moved to California form Pennsylvania. Racing sticker or not, its a Supra, besides the engine, interior & exterior look pretty clean to me for a '94. I say its worth a look.



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[vvv90]

Originally Posted by Riddler

You never know! If this is a real deal you'll kick youself in the arsss forever if you miss this one...

Whatever you do, don't send him that deposit, just in case. Take a couple days off work & go see the car in person. He might have just moved to California form Pennsylvania. Racing sticker or not, its a Supra, besides the engine, interior & exterior look pretty clean to me for a '94. I say its worth a look.



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Not a chance. A typical Supra in that condition with those miles goes for $15-20k.