Still looking for nice 996TT
10-02-2015, 10:33 PM
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Still looking for nice 996TT
I come across some oddities and was wondering if anyone can advise? Medina collection has contacted me via 6speedonline about a 2002 silver/grey w/30K miles- at first I thought it was a lost deal as there was an ebay link and the bidding had closed at 46.9 on 10/1, but dealer said buyer backed out. On further research car had also closed on 9/20 for 42.6! Why is this car for sale still? Make me leery that buyers back out after finding something wrong with car!
Also I found a 1 of a kind Strosek Mega Turbo yellow/blue- listed as RWD- on Autotrader- is this a scam or were some cars converted to just AWD?
Also I found a 1 of a kind Strosek Mega Turbo yellow/blue- listed as RWD- on Autotrader- is this a scam or were some cars converted to just AWD?
10-03-2015, 09:55 AM
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Ebay is garbage. It's the wild west.
NOTHING is binding on ebay. Terminology is supposed to scare you into honoring sales from both sides but in the end ebay does nothing. AND HAS NO LEGAL POWER TO ENFORCE ANYTHING.
So those sales/bids are meaningless. Ebay is actually a car marketing site not a car sales site. Most deals are done out of ebay but ebay brings the seller/buyer together. And the ebay guarantee?.....does not apply in vehicles over ten years old.
I purchased a 993 cab a long time ago on ebay... well I didn't really purchase it b/c the seller refused to sell. It wasn't bid high enough. ebay could do and did nothing. Seller walked.
I have no problem bidding like crazy on ebay....and I do....b/c I know nothing binds me to a sale.....that's how I purchased my turbo S.....those sleazeball sellers won't sell?....two can play at that game.
As far as the "Strosek Mega Turbo"? I like minor tasteful mods. I even admire the courage of some people with their over the top body mods even if they are not my cup of tea. But if that Strosek is the one with those tiny lights up front?.... dude, there are no words to describe that mess IMHO.
NOTHING is binding on ebay. Terminology is supposed to scare you into honoring sales from both sides but in the end ebay does nothing. AND HAS NO LEGAL POWER TO ENFORCE ANYTHING.
So those sales/bids are meaningless. Ebay is actually a car marketing site not a car sales site. Most deals are done out of ebay but ebay brings the seller/buyer together. And the ebay guarantee?.....does not apply in vehicles over ten years old.
I purchased a 993 cab a long time ago on ebay... well I didn't really purchase it b/c the seller refused to sell. It wasn't bid high enough. ebay could do and did nothing. Seller walked.
I have no problem bidding like crazy on ebay....and I do....b/c I know nothing binds me to a sale.....that's how I purchased my turbo S.....those sleazeball sellers won't sell?....two can play at that game.
As far as the "Strosek Mega Turbo"? I like minor tasteful mods. I even admire the courage of some people with their over the top body mods even if they are not my cup of tea. But if that Strosek is the one with those tiny lights up front?.... dude, there are no words to describe that mess IMHO.
10-03-2015, 07:22 PM
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excuse, me. but what is a "strosek" if not a an aftermarket wing blade on the back of my car!?
ebay is ebay. i saw a car that fit my needs quite nicely. called the seller, and found it was an acquaintance that had one of the baddest mid level track readied tt i had ever seen.
i met with him since we were local to one another, dove the car for a few minutes. and in an hour of mostly discussion, we made the deal. no haggling ( my fault, its beneath me lol ) and he gave me a handshake 90 day bumper to bumper unofficial warranty, which i never needed to test. that was 60k miles ago.
ebay is ebay. i saw a car that fit my needs quite nicely. called the seller, and found it was an acquaintance that had one of the baddest mid level track readied tt i had ever seen.
i met with him since we were local to one another, dove the car for a few minutes. and in an hour of mostly discussion, we made the deal. no haggling ( my fault, its beneath me lol ) and he gave me a handshake 90 day bumper to bumper unofficial warranty, which i never needed to test. that was 60k miles ago.
10-04-2015, 10:47 AM
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^ i have always wondered what other parts they made, and if the simply copied techart. not so sure what that began life as lol
here's a "strosek" 996 turbo http://www.strosek.de/strosek_2006.php
here's a "strosek" 996 turbo http://www.strosek.de/strosek_2006.php
10-04-2015, 03:25 PM
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Really? I bought a drop dead gorgeous low milage 1985 Carrera a few years back for mid-teens. The transaction was seamless and that car is now worth $30k or more. I bought my TT off eBay, again great car and seamless transaction and the car is now worth more than I paid for it.
EBay is just like any other classified ad, non-credentialed car auction or used car dealer. The deal isn't done until a deposit or payment is accepted on an agreed price. Once you have that in mind it all works.
Note to the OP. Just because buyers back out doesn't mean there is something wrong with the car. Like any other major purchase the item must inspected first hand. If you or someone you trust cant look at it pass on it.
EBay is just like any other classified ad, non-credentialed car auction or used car dealer. The deal isn't done until a deposit or payment is accepted on an agreed price. Once you have that in mind it all works.
Note to the OP. Just because buyers back out doesn't mean there is something wrong with the car. Like any other major purchase the item must inspected first hand. If you or someone you trust cant look at it pass on it.
Last edited by Carlo_Carrera; 10-04-2015 at 03:55 PM.
10-04-2015, 08:07 PM
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Really? I bought a drop dead gorgeous low milage 1985 Carrera a few years back for mid-teens. The transaction was seamless and that car is now worth $30k or more. I bought my TT off eBay, again great car and seamless transaction and the car is now worth more than I paid for it.
EBay is just like any other classified ad, non-credentialed car auction or used car dealer. The deal isn't done until a deposit or payment is accepted on an agreed price. Once you have that in mind it all works.
Note to the OP. Just because buyers back out doesn't mean there is something wrong with the car. Like any other major purchase the item must inspected first hand. If you or someone you trust cant look at it pass on it.
EBay is just like any other classified ad, non-credentialed car auction or used car dealer. The deal isn't done until a deposit or payment is accepted on an agreed price. Once you have that in mind it all works.
Note to the OP. Just because buyers back out doesn't mean there is something wrong with the car. Like any other major purchase the item must inspected first hand. If you or someone you trust cant look at it pass on it.
I think this is a point in time when there are a lot of buyers who get in to 996tt's and find out it ain't like fixing an Accord and get right back out. Take your time, you'll find something.
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10-04-2015, 10:35 PM
#9
I called you back about mine. It's local and probably the nicest 996tt I have seen in person. I'm not going to advertise it again for sale until next spring. If you are interested, come and check it out.
10-09-2015, 05:41 PM
#12
i also picked up a nice cartier there once. thankfully it was real! hah.
