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Clocking cars...why?
So, scouring Internet for a luxury barge to replace the old E39 530i. Thought I found something; 2008 S320cdi limo with 68000miles Dug a bit deeper...apparently it had a 'new' engine at 250k and odometer was reset back to zero...seriously WTF!!?? :cuckoo: :mad: https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...c188f19618.png So that makes its real mileage at over 320,000mile! :eek: And no mention of gearbox, diff, suspension (air-matic springs, active shocks), and general interior/controls wear! And what's your bets the 'new' engine is a secondhand lump from a breakers yard? Car was priced inline with other same spec cars with 100k to 150k miles and description said "genuine low miles", I thought things like this was a thing of the past, clearly not LOL! :rolleyes: |
Disgraceful ...
.. that you're not looking at a CLS instead ;) |
Most CLSs are pretty low/standard spec for the asking prices. For example, No reclining/adjustable rear seats, massage, active suspension etc. Plus there's still plenty with the old straight-6 diesel engine which is a better engine than the V6 cdi. Plan is to use it for inter-Europe travel, so rather not have one with over 300,000miles unless it's got a wedge of invoices showing everything that moves being rebuilt or replaced, parts aren't cheap for these old tubs. |
Originally Posted by ALi-B
(Post 12028058)
Most CLSs are pretty low/standard spec for the asking prices. For example, No reclining/adjustable rear seats, massage, active suspension etc. Plus there's still plenty with the old straight-6 diesel engine which is a better engine than the V6 cdi. Plan is to use it for inter-Europe travel, so rather not have one with over 300,000miles unless it's got a wedge of invoices showing everything that moves being rebuilt or replaced, parts aren't cheap for these old tubs. It seems to be a trait amongst Subaru adverts and sellers get upset when you point out the problem. The fact it falls apart like a comedy clown car makes no difference if you are left with just an engine. A new engine at 100k does not make the chassis any better, stupidity at it's best or worst! |
So who do you report these people to ?
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Originally Posted by dpb
(Post 12028063)
So who do you report these people to ?
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Originally Posted by markjmd
(Post 12028099)
NASA maybe? With mileage like that, it's actually been further than to the Moon :freak3:
It was in auto trader, so I reported it. Advert's still live and unaltered :rolleyes: |
You'd like to think an HPI check would highlight that somethings up
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