m3 for sale i think?!

nickyboy · 10-27-2008, 07:19 PM

Came across a e46 m3 on pistonheads private sale it was on there for 1hr when i decided to email the seller (no phone no) it was the same car that was mentioned on here about 3-4 weeks ago for being a bargain,it was a uk car 03 in blue,grey ltr with 64k and it had csl reps original the pics that were used were from the dealer who must of sold it to him and this is the response i got......

Hello,
Thank you for your email. I can tell you that the car is in perfect condition. Never involved in accidents. I take good care of it and i can tell you for sure that if you will purchase the car from me you will be more then satisfied with it. It runs great and it comes with all the original papers and documents. I am selling this car for the listed price including delivery anywhere in UK.I set at a "very, very low" price to guarantee a sale. The only reason is that I need cash for a family emergency. I have to tell you that I'm currently out of town with some major problems so pick up/view isn't an option. If you want to buy this vehicle email me back with your full name and address to start the official procedure trough PistonHeads. They will send you a notification with ALL the info regarding delivery, purchase protection and refund policy so please provide your details before more questions. You will find 90% of answers in that notification from Pistonheads!

Do i smell shit?

ps just had a look on pistonheads again and the advert is not there anymore?

BMWI6 · 10-27-2008, 07:56 PM

I would beware if you cant see the car, there are a lot of scam artists out there.

Dave_3 · 10-27-2008, 08:00 PM

Notice that the reply does not once mention it is M3 or even a BMW. Just "the car".

Cut and paste job, used for any car.

Other excuses are feeble as to why they can't show a car they offer for sale.

Next would come request for bank and personal details.

Avoid.

D.

BMWI6 · 10-27-2008, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave_3

Notice that the reply does not once mention it is M3 or even a BMW. Just "the car".

Cut and paste job, used for any car.

Avoid.

D.

that is a very good point

montreal red · 10-27-2008, 08:36 PM

its a scam for sure... try asking for a phone number or some sort of contact and they wont give you shit. happens a lot here in canadian classifieds too.

genesis · 10-27-2008, 10:07 PM

This same scam has been used on Autotrader for years now...Always the same BS story...Great price, free shipping and you can't possibly see the car due to.............fill in the blank..

These clowns are looking for some poor sucker to send them a deposit via Western Union...

TWiTCHY · 10-27-2008, 10:16 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171632

A good thread to read through.

nickyboy · 10-28-2008, 07:32 AM

Gabriel barta is the name and this is his/her email, iamlegend1967@yahoo.com

people like this need a swift kick in the nuts.

LBoogie · 10-30-2008, 04:17 AM

Hi
I only just came across this forum by goggling the iamlegend email address... I saw a peugeot 206 grande tourisme on Piston H, and in the same format, you had to email the seller.... funnily enough I got EXACTLY the same response as above!!! word for word....

Thought I'd let you know...

10-27-2008, 07:19 PM	#1
nickyboy Private 6 Rep 53 Posts Drives: ariel atom 300/ 335i saloon Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: warwickshire iTrader: (0)	m3 for sale i think?! Came across a e46 m3 on pistonheads private sale it was on there for 1hr when i decided to email the seller (no phone no) it was the same car that was mentioned on here about 3-4 weeks ago for being a bargain,it was a uk car 03 in blue,grey ltr with 64k and it had csl reps original the pics that were used were from the dealer who must of sold it to him and this is the response i got...... Hello, Thank you for your email. I can tell you that the car is in perfect condition. Never involved in accidents. I take good care of it and i can tell you for sure that if you will purchase the car from me you will be more then satisfied with it. It runs great and it comes with all the original papers and documents. I am selling this car for the listed price including delivery anywhere in UK.I set at a "very, very low" price to guarantee a sale. The only reason is that I need cash for a family emergency. I have to tell you that I'm currently out of town with some major problems so pick up/view isn't an option. If you want to buy this vehicle email me back with your full name and address to start the official procedure trough PistonHeads. They will send you a notification with ALL the info regarding delivery, purchase protection and refund policy so please provide your details before more questions. You will find 90% of answers in that notification from Pistonheads! Do i smell shit? ps just had a look on pistonheads again and the advert is not there anymore?
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10-27-2008, 07:56 PM	#2
BMWI6 Major 96 Rep 1,337 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami, Fl iTrader: (2)	I would beware if you cant see the car, there are a lot of scam artists out there. __________________ If everything seems under control, then you aren't going fast enough"
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10-27-2008, 08:00 PM	#3
Dave_3 Brigadier General 652 Rep 3,445 Posts Drives: G22 M440D Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CH / SCO iTrader: (0) Garage List 1973 Escort RS2000 MK1 [10.00]	Notice that the reply does not once mention it is M3 or even a BMW. Just "the car". Cut and paste job, used for any car. Other excuses are feeble as to why they can't show a car they offer for sale. Next would come request for bank and personal details. Avoid. D. __________________ Escort Mk1 RS2000 (2.1 2x44IDFS, BVH, Kent FR32, 5spd, 180 BHP) : M440D ¦ Previously : F32 435D : F32 430D M Sport sDrive, 335D E92 2006
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10-27-2008, 08:36 PM	#5
montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	its a scam for sure... try asking for a phone number or some sort of contact and they wont give you shit. happens a lot here in canadian classifieds too. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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10-27-2008, 10:07 PM	#6
genesis Private 0 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	This same scam has been used on Autotrader for years now...Always the same BS story...Great price, free shipping and you can't possibly see the car due to.............fill in the blank.. These clowns are looking for some poor sucker to send them a deposit via Western Union...
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10-27-2008, 10:16 PM	#7
TWiTCHY Colonel 376 Rep 2,526 Posts Drives: '13 AW E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (6)	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171632 A good thread to read through.
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10-28-2008, 07:32 AM	#8
nickyboy Private 6 Rep 53 Posts Drives: ariel atom 300/ 335i saloon Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: warwickshire iTrader: (0)	Gabriel barta is the name and this is his/her email, iamlegend1967@yahoo.com people like this need a swift kick in the nuts.
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10-30-2008, 04:17 AM	#9
LBoogie Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: Saab 93 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Definitely a scam Hi I only just came across this forum by goggling the iamlegend email address... I saw a peugeot 206 grande tourisme on Piston H, and in the same format, you had to email the seller.... funnily enough I got EXACTLY the same response as above!!! word for word.... Thought I'd let you know...
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