I don't know if anyone else spotted it, but over the last few days there has been a black 2002 STi for sale on pistonheads. It's on for £3000, which in my opinion is very very cheap, too cheap (it is now off there again). It has also appeared on ebay (see link below). I e-mailed the seller to say I would buy it, and got a reply (see below). In my opinion, and I may have got this totally wrong, but this appears to be a scam. If I have got it wrong then I am off to Milan to pick it up, if I haven't then please beware!


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2002-SUBARU-IM...item1e5b29db1a

Hi,

The car is still available for sale,it is in perfect condition in and out,100% HPI clear with a certificate to confirm,full service history.
I just got married and moved with my Italian husband in Milan,Italy.I took the car with me so the car is currently here.
I can`t use it in Italy because it has the wheel on the right side and it would also cost me too much to register it here.
It is still registered in the UK and since I have absolutely no use for it I am looking for a fast sale( this is why the low asking price)
I can ship the car from here directly to your home address and I am also willing to cover all delivery expenses.
I look forward to your reply
Regards
Carrie

 

It was spain last time for this ad
(its a scam btw)

Tony

 

As I thought. Anyone tried ringing the number? I can't as I'm in Thailand (where impreza's are 300% more expensive!)

 

i enquired about a similar deal once on a bmw lol,

they would ship it to me ect ect,

i insisted i would go and pick it up myself and pay cash - never heard back lol

 

I would replay by saying I regularly get over to Italy so it would be no problem to meet, complete the sale and drive home.

How anyone falls for scams like this is totally beyond me.

 

But it hasn't reached it's reserve ?

How can it be cheap ?

dunx

 

I didn't understand that either. Is it that the guy on ebay (who has good feedback) is a genuine seller and somebody has just "cloned" his advert???

 

How are people getting away with this?? It's just a classic line now.

"I've moved to outer mongolia, but the car is mint, i'll ship it, incur costs, guarantee everything, blah blah blah"

What a crock of s**t!!

 

been on and off piston heads,, i enquired about it when the last guy had it,,, was up at 5700,, guy wouldnt t it go for less than 5300,, then i saw it on and off PH. tryed ringing it and no dont work? emailed 3 times,, email the last guy(who was selling for 5300 and he says he sold it a week ago?

then last nyt i got a reply off the guy at 3k,, email was exactly same as the OP's

i'd love to no how its got to italy in a less than a week?

 

oh and replyed "how long you had it?" wait for her to say a yr or so cos i spoke to last owner who sold it a week ago

 

Ive got a 2002 Bug sti for sale in stunning condition and its only in Essex but it will set you back 7k though!

 

FPMSL 99 times out of a 100 it'll be a scam. Not worth wastimg time over it IMHO.

TX.

 

this is a scam they will tell you the car will be delivered by container to you and you have one week with it until you have to pay all they want is for you to send money through western unioun and show a receipt so they can get the number of it and empty it

 

I reported it to Pistonheads as a scam as soon as I saw the ad !

No one sells a genuine car for half the market value !

 

Here is one of the latest e-mails from him....

"I confirm that there absolutely no modifications on the car,I assure you it has the original STI engine and the andriod valve is 100% working.
I have received your details and will start the Pistonheads insurance today.I will also be in touch with the shippers to get a booking and sort out the delivery as soon as possible this week.
Talk to you soon,it was a pleasure dealing with you
Carrie"

As I am holiday and have the time, I thought I would string him along. I will see how far he will go before he realises I am wasting his time!

 

Fai does you have to give the bloke for consistancy..... Consistantly bullsh*ting!

How do these guys get away with this sort of thing??

Is the car in italy or are they saying that??

Lies its all lies !!!

You wanna ask if you can take her out for a drink as your in milan on a buisness trip lol

 

I have just e-mailed to say I want to send cash through the post, see if they will give an address. I bet they will want me to send it to her brother in Pakistan! And also asked some more very silly questions.

 

Android valve! Was that prompted by you Geoff

TX.

 

Yes it was. I also asked if it was crown or delux paint and if the darlex unit still works...

"The colour of the car is Deluxe Black indeed ( sorry I forgot to specify).Being a lady owner I am afraid I am not sure what to tell you about the darlex unit...I`ve never heard of such a thing at my car but since the car is driving flawlessly I believe it is in good condition...also the mileage is quite low (72000 miles).
During the 24 hrs inspection period you can take the car to a garage or have it RAC/AA inspected,I absolutely welcome any checks you want to perform on the car and documents.
You also have the right to decline the car if you will find ANYTHING wrong with it.In this case the delivery team will collect the car from you and return it to me,absolutely no extra charges for you.
Please check your e-mail and junk/spam folder too and see if you have received the Pistonheads notification,you will find there all the payment instructions and everything.
I look forward to your reply as soon as possible so we can finalize the sale this week
Carrie"

 

lol me and rapid sti have been having this same conversation for the last 3 days

 

I just wonder how silly it can get before they realise no money is ever going to change hands....I have been told published a book with stories like these, called "In the name of God". The auther got some guy to spend his life savings on getting a flight to meet him to pick up what he thought would be a load of cash. What goes around comes around (unfortunatly I am sure not often enough though).

 

these people are hillarious.. i was trying to sell MY05 WRX when he contacted me saying he was over sea's and buying it as a birthday present for someone and would offer me full asking price (£9000) i then emailed back saying i had had a lot of intrest and that the asking price had increased to £15000! "not a problem whats your paypal address and as soon as i recieve the car i will put £15000 into the account" my email address quickly turned into.. go_away_you_nasty_scammer@hotmail.com (but alot less polite!) i strangley heard no more...