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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 09:05 PM
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I posted this originally in the "South Florida" thread so I'm just going to paste the whole convo from there into here in hopes that one or more of you chaps can help me out with this S:

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http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/4710961377.html

Spoke with the guy on the phone. Says it has been for sale for about a month. Says he is original owner.

Is this any of you here? If not, does anyone know anything about the car that could be helpful? And does anyone know about this Deeco's lot it is on consignment on? All input would really help me out. Thanks in advance.

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Seen it a few times now. It's worse in person.
Haha! You've seen it? Any info on the car? Even any info on the dealership would be helpful as he is supposedly an employee there and has a consignment with them to try to sell the car quicker. The mods make me cringe; not a single dash of taste seen throughout. He supposedly has all stock parts aside from the exhaust and is the original owner. Said he didn't mod it until 2009 and all mods are cosmetic. Know if he is an S2KI user?

Can anyone vouch for the vehicle otherwise? Horrific mods aside, how does the car look? The interior pics he sent me looks really nice. Any and all info would really help me a lot as I'm across the country right now and am considering flying out there to check it out and, if you guys can vouch or provide any good info, possibly take it home with me. Thanks in advance, guys.

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If anyone could do me the great favor of checking the car out in person and meeting the guy (his name is Nick) I would really, really appreciate it. I trust your expertise on what to look for. I would do you a solid for sure.

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Yes he is selling it privately, but now the title is in the Dealership's name; he said since it is on consignment with them now that it is the law for it to be in their name? He works for the lot, so I don't think it matters to him regardless.

Anyone else that might be able to verify the validity and condition of this car? I'd be able to Paypal some funds over for anyone's troubles. Confirmation with some info and pictures would be nice.

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I don't rely on CarFax either. If I get any kind of good word on the car or the seller, I will be doing a very thorough check once I'm in FL, likely bringing it to a mechanic that can do a full service. I'll definitely be doing some research for a reputable place to take it to in the meantime. He has provided a Carfax as well and it looks pretty clean. One owner (reported).

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Bump.

The guy has been pretty accommodating so far. The car is dirty as hell, though.

I'm gonna keep updating this thread in the hopes that someone might have a word or two to say about the vehicle, or to see if someone would be willing to check out the car and report objective findings so I don't have to waste a buttload of time and money flying out there.

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Are you possibly in a nearby area to where you could check the car out for me in person and take some quality pics with some objective info?

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Alright fells, bump with a few updates:

VINs seem to all match fine. Please see below.



























Thoughts? Opinions? All answers helpful and welcome. Help a brother out! Contemplating coming out there to your neck of the woods ASAP...
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Old Nov 11, 2014 | 03:20 AM
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Old Nov 11, 2014 | 07:50 AM
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It's in Fort Pierce, FL for sale at Deeco's Auto Group--the seller works there and the car is now on consignment through the lot.

Know anything about the lot, the dealer, or the car? I have been contemplating coming out there for an inspection if some of you guys give me some info on the car.
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Old Nov 11, 2014 | 10:04 AM
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That is about 3 1/2 hrs away from jax.
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Old Nov 11, 2014 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by jimreaper
That is about 3 1/2 hrs away from jax.
Its about 15 mins from me
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Old Nov 11, 2014 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by dc50818
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That is about 3 1/2 hrs away from jax.
Its about 15 mins from me
DC, is this something you would be willing to check out for me? I can tell the dude a friend of mine will be coming to inspect the car for me, if you'd like.
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Old Nov 15, 2014 | 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by dc50818
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That is about 3 1/2 hrs away from jax.
Its about 15 mins from me
A Silverstone '07 with 38k miles ended up coming available at a BMW dealership near me so I sporadically snagged it up and couldn't be happier at the moment. Thanks to all who helped and responded.

FWIW, the dude never hit me back up again after all the correspondence. So I'd presume he's hiding something. Wouldn't go near this car. Just a heads up. Thanks again.
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