SteveG

Jean-Louis -- must know something about this car. But we still do not know what "rebuilt" means in this case. GLWS.

Z

I've wondered how long it would be before this car showed up for sale somewhere.

He knows a lot about that car, including, things that I doubt the seller's going to mention to anyone interested in buying it.

If there really is such a thing as karma, it would be nice to see it in full effect for the seller with regards to the sale of this car. Maybe some nice Nigerian prince will win the Ebay auction.

SteveG

Z, So it would seem you also know something but are not telling.

The mystery deepens.

SeanR

Why would you not spill the beans about it? Sounds like the good thing to do in any case.

I'd hate to have some one get this car only to find out later he could have saved himself trouble if someone had spoken up.

Z

I think of it as having an unfavorable upside to downside ratio for me. I'm not selling this car, I'm not buying it, and I have no financial interest of any kind in anything involved with it. On the upside, there's nothing to be gained by me for disclosing anything about it here. On the potential downside, there have been threats, legal action threats, and computer virus atacks due to things that have been said on this forum in the past, even when what was said was true. Apparently some people aren't particularly happy when facts are disclosed that can negatively affect their ability to make a buck off of someone less informed.

It took a while, but one thing that I've finally figured out is that the good thing to do isn't necessarily the smart thing to do. No good deed goes unpunished seems more true than ever. I've been actively trying to cut down on my good deeds, and can confirm that I'm really liking it better.

Gunmetal

Sad state of affairs on a forum of this kind, when the good guys keep quiet in order to not stir the trolls...

1988 s4 Auto ROW black/black West Australia

MGW-Fla

With those features, I wish I had it for a track car, but its too gorgeous for that.

DKWalser

Of course, your insinuation that something is wrong with the car is apt to scare off more buyers than would your candid evaluation. If I were to know that X was wrong with a car, I might be willing to take on the problem -- having a good idea the time and expense associated with X. However, your insinuations would leave me concerned that the set of possible problems includes not just X, but all the rest of the alphabet, too. Left with no idea what would be involved to make the car right, or even if it would be possible to make it right, many potential buyers will simply look elsewhere.

Having first opened your mouth to say what you've said, the only way to minimize the damage you've done to the seller's interests is to open your mouth again to tell us what you believe you know and how you know it. Only then can potential buyers place your unveiled warnings into their props context.

SeanR

So I'm not the only one who's had similar issues like that. Interesting. I know of two others including myself who have had that happen over the years from "members" here. Shame. Glad you at least let us know that there is something not right with this one. Thanks.

Ketchmi

You guys are not alone, when we had some court dealings with a true scammer a while back 3 years of my saved emails magically disappeared and my password was changed. Nothing else was bothered, just 3 years gone. (he forgot about my other email that we had discussed repairs/modifications on!)

auzivision

I agree anyone seriously considering purchasing this car or any 928 perform there own due diligence. I know nothing about this car and am not trying to insinuate anything.

At the same time, I respect Z and others remaining silent or withholding what others might consider privileged or confidential information. The current seller is the one who is representing and selling the car, and not the previous owners and/or those in the know of a cars history.

DKWalser

The problem is Z did not remain silent. Instead, he said he knew something about the car and hinted if we knew the same thing none of us would buy it. Then, he refused to say what he knows and how he knows it so that others can judge for themselves. How is the seller to combat such an allegation?

If you're going to keep quiet, keep quiet. Don't drop not-so subtle hints.

robot808

What allegation?

SeanR

So if I'm following you correctly, you'd rather a member get fvcked by the seller of a car, than give a little warning. Am I reading this correct?

I need to start making a list of people I don't want to do any dealings with.

SteveG

No. DK is calling auzivision, who makes a case for withholding info. about the car.


So we have innuendo from 2 people, Jean Louis and Z.

And, I guess 2 or more, who have witnessed retribution for posting their opinions and or facts.

Used cars: what a tangled web we weave.