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Old 06 February 2008, 04:30 PM
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"Hi, and thank you for the email.
Here are a few informations you may want to know about the car.
100% proper working conditions, like new, everything is working on it and more importantly has had all safety recalls done.
HPI cleared / MOT until OCTOBER 08 / TAX until SEPT. 08 / 3 keys / log book / full service history / DOT / EPA / Emisions and Technical Test are past.
I sold my flat from England 2 months ago because i have a new job in Italy and I have a car from work, so there is no room for mine. I cannot come in England to sell the car, because I am very busy with my work and for a possible transaction between us, i would prefer to use an authorized shipping company.
Please let me know if you are interested to know more about the transaction.
Thank you!"

Why, oh why, do they try
Old 06 February 2008, 05:08 PM
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link?
Old 06 February 2008, 05:36 PM
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you are looking at a car more than 3 years old :O
Old 06 February 2008, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Why, oh why, do they try
The same could be said about you

The answer? cos they get results
Old 06 February 2008, 06:08 PM
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The car is less than 3 years old actually - they didn't sell them in the UK until October 2006 ....
Old 06 February 2008, 06:12 PM
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then it wont need an MOT.

The scammer needs to work on his selling strategy..
Old 06 February 2008, 06:26 PM
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This is from another site i frequent, earlier this week!


i saw this on pistonheads wr1 20k on the clock and he onlt wants £14300 so not being one to miss a bargain i send him a email this was his reply-
Hello,
The car is in very good conditions, don't have technical damages, no scratches neither the bunds, no hidden defects, no problem with the motor. The car is exactly as mentioned in the posting. The conditions of it can also be seen in the pictures.
The inspection and the technical emissions are past and they are stamped also.
I am italian man and now I am located in Italy. The car is also located in Italy.
I had a holiday house in England and I bought this car from there. The car is registered in England.
I sold my holiday house from England and now I also want to sell the car. I tried to sell the car here in Italy, but here the cars have the steering wheel in the other side and is very difficult to sell it. I cannot come in England to sell the car, because I am very busy with my work and for a possible transaction between us, i would prefer to use an authorized shipping company. The price of the car including the delivery to your direction is 14300 gbp.
If you want any other information regarding the transaction or any information regarding the car i will be more then happy to assist.

Best Regards from Italy!
does this sound dodgy to any one else ?

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Old 06 February 2008, 07:10 PM
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Why are they all from italy?

Why are more and more ebayers telling people from italy to bugger off - so to speak of course.
Old 06 February 2008, 07:48 PM
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this is the one I got earlier this week. (1978 Ferrari 308 gt4)

Hello,

I am selling this car for £4,000.00 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!
Thanks
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