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Old 05-21-2013, 06:40 PM
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Default "flakey" ?? dealer selling 96 turbo in So. Carolina

http://www.trimmotorcars.com/invento...e+Fort+Mill+SC

I called to verify color since an iris blue turbo intrigues me, <advert says cobalt blue>, and when I asked for a photo of the front hood decal, Michael Baheri hung up on me.
Nice business practices.
YMMV.

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My initial take is that a 32,000 mile car should be worth way more than $67k in this market.
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Originally Posted by cgfen
http://www.trimmotorcars.com/invento...e+Fort+Mill+SC

I called to verify color since an iris blue turbo intrigues me, <advert says cobalt blue>, and when I asked for a photo of the front hood decal, Michael Baheri hung up on me.
Nice business practices.
YMMV.

Craig
Just from the pics, it appears that turbo is not Iris Blue

I only know of one Iris Blue on the market...ask me how I know...
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Originally Posted by Bradford
My initial take is that a 32,000 mile car should be worth way more than $67k in this market.
Just from this pic...something tells me this turbo has more than 32k miles on the missing odo...
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is that guy running his dealership out of somebody's suburban house garage?
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Originally Posted by IamSMC
Just from the pics, it appears that turbo is not Iris Blue

I only know of one Iris Blue on the market...ask me how I know...
just wondering
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Originally Posted by doublecabmel
just wondering
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Originally Posted by IamSMC
Just from this pic...something tells me this turbo has more than 32k miles on the missing odo...
Maybe someone just sat in it with dirty shoes and gripped the wheel on a regular basis.
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Yeah the wear on the top of the wheel is "odd". What is that? Just sun fade? Can't figure that out.

Or is someone not following the 10 & 2 or 9 & 3 very well?

Who holds the wheel like that? on the top of the wheel? Unless their other car is a Coupe De Ville-ha!
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Spec on that VIN

Vehicle Identification No. WP0AC299XTS375475
Model Designation TURBO COUPE
Model 1996
Order Type 993770
Engine code M64.60
Transmission code G64.51


I218
I235
I323
I434
I694
I912
M058 Impact absorbers, front and rear

M130 Control and indications in English lettering
M197 Stronger battery
M220 Locking differential 40 %
M224 Automatic limited slip differential
M288 Headlamp washer
M335 Automatic seat belt, 3-point,
rear
M339 All-wheel drive
M408 18-inch Techno wheel
M425 Rear window wiper
M437 Comfort seat, left,
electrically adjustable
M438 Comfort seat, right,
electrically adjustable
M441 Radio preparation
M454 Automatic speed control
M455 Anti-theft device for wheels
M480 6-speed manual transmission
M484 Version for USA
M490 Sound package
M530 Anti-drive-off feature -96
Anti-drive-off feature 433 MHz 97-
M534 Theft security system
M544 Tank of 75 litres
M553 Version for USA, Canada
M562 Airbag, driver's side and front passenger's side
M566 Front fog lights, white
M567 Windscreen tinted, upper part
darker coloured
M573 Air conditioner
M576 Without rear fog lamp
M599 Roof cover molding
M601 Litronic headlights
M602 Raised stop lamp
M650 Electrical sliding roof
M651 Electric window opener
M657 Power assisted steering
M659 On-board computer
M660 obd 2
M685 Rear seats, split
M975 Luggage compartment lining
with velour carpet
M981 Leather equipment without seat covers
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In the picture above, look THROUGH the steering wheel at the missing speedo/odometer. I would be surprised if it was rolled back, but it could have stopped working a long time ago! Carfax could provide some clues.

I do like the exterior color!
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Originally Posted by shhhzaammm
Yeah the wear on the top of the wheel is "odd". What is that? Just sun fade? Can't figure that out.

Or is someone not following the 10 & 2 or 9 & 3 very well?

Who holds the wheel like that? on the top of the wheel? Unless their other car is a Coupe De Ville-ha!
The back of the steering doesn't appear to show the same wear

Originally Posted by Texas993
I do like the exterior color!
Certainly is pretty
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It looks like the Blue Man Crew put their makeup on while sitting in that car.
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Originally Posted by ScottMellor
It looks like the Blue Man Crew put their makeup on while sitting in that car.
At least BMG's show was fun to watch

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The fact that he couldn't take clear pictures outside tells me he is lazy to begin with. You remove the odo and take pictures...really? Even the headlights are yellowed.


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