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Old 05-02-2017, 10:35 AM
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just reads scam - one car picture at a petrol station
Old 05-02-2017, 10:59 AM
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Seems scammy to me too.
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Anything could be a scam but if you never know until you contact them.
Old 05-02-2017, 11:53 AM
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could be a guy with more money than time who wants to move it.
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I've seen a few adds like this on my local Craigslist. I think it's just someone who's too lazy to do a proper photo spread.

The price seems about right doesn't it?
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Originally Posted by Kennyt4545
I've seen a few adds like this on my local Craigslist. I think it's just someone who's too lazy to do a proper photo spread.

The price seems about right doesn't it?
yes but it is a random picture at of all places at a petrol station
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Price is a bit low for a 2013 S model but it's not scammy low. If you are interested, I would call the owner for some better pictures and a note that say, "It's not a scam."
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Why is it posted in Milton Florida, but the add says Pasadena Texas?
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It was sold at a carmax dealer in TX with 9,600 miles for $76,XXX Back in Sept 2016. This car obviously is a 991 and was discussed a little here.

https://rennlist.com/forums/991/8636...1-1-a-348.html

At face value, I wouldnt think scam. More like selling a car old school way....like when Autotrader was sold at 7-11. S simple phone call would make things gel one way or the other.
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Originally Posted by snake eyes
yes but it is a random picture at of all places at a petrol station
Whats wrong with snapping a photo at a gas station while you're getting gas? People do it all the time.

This seems like a pointless thread in the wrong section lol
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VIN build sheet matches picture. Price is more-or-less market correct.

I think just an example of a terrible ad rather than a scam.
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Originally Posted by snake eyes
yes but it is a random picture at of all places at a petrol station
I know it seems strange but I have responded to similar ads in the So Cal region with one pic at the gas station and based on the communication they were not scams. Just individuals with very poor marketing skills.

My experience with scams are prices they are WAY below market



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