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Ebay auction---too good to be true

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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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Default Ebay auction---too good to be true

Buyer beware on this one. 2004 S2000, I did the experian car check on it. It was purchased at an auto auction in PA, reported with frame damage. Seller has a buy it now price of $21,500, told me he would "let it go" for $20k if it didn't sell at auction. 25k miles......obviously too good to be true. Heads up y'all.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-HONDA-...1QQcmdZViewItem
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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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it looks ok but frame damage means most likely it has a salvage or rebuilt title not worth it at all.
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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 03:45 PM
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Seller claims title is clear, but would not answer any other questions about the car over email before I did the check. Anyone who would like to see the report, let me know and I can email it to you.

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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 08:43 PM
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Ussually the small dealer like that get their cars from auction. If they willing to sell to you for 20k then they are probably got it for around $18,500-$19,000 is the most. Reason i know is because i have a auction dealership also here in Dallas, Texas. The car look very clean and the body look straight and good, but the engine bay seen too suppision to me.... The paint around the engine bay seen to be fresh paint and too clean, but i could be wrong. Maybe the camera or the previous owner keeping it clean like that. But if you want to be sure ask them to fax you the carfax on the car or get the carfax infro yourself just to make sure.

Bottom line is $20k or even $ 21.5k is a great deal for an 04 with only 25K miles.
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