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Old 04-09-2009, 06:06 PM
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$8600 for a 2004 996 GT3. Pretty stupid attempt at marketing or the car lacks an engine, (and even then it's a good price)


http://www.trader.ca/Search/Details....ADS=7592384%7C
Old 04-09-2009, 06:47 PM
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Looks like he missed adding a zero... or it's a 1/18th model that's WAY overpriced!
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or you are bidding on the picture
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.. but then again it is a 996 ......

.......BURN ........ !!!!!!!
Old 04-09-2009, 07:22 PM
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6181 km, why do people buy these if they ain't gona have any fun with it.
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But did you see how many times he ran the ad (you have to pay each time - so it was no mistake) plus he's selling a few other Porsche's always with a different email address and the same nut bar low prices. I'm thinking curb-sider or something even more nefarious is up with the guy.
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Just another scammer from Nigeria or the like. It's funny to me how a non-profit organization such as Unicef has so many unethical members.
Old 04-09-2009, 10:37 PM
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The email address is registered to someone in Redmond WA USA.

His IP address is: 207.68.173.76

I say scam.
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it scares me we have so many technology slueths here .... better get back to doing my taxes :0
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autotrader is allowing free ads for a limited time. so email scams have run amok on autotrader.
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They are all scams. I replied to this RS4 ad just to see what the guy would say. 2007 RS4 for under $30K US. Here is the reply:

Hi,
All I can say is that some recent events in my life made me change
my perception of certain things, things I've never considered
important in the past. My wife is very sick and I want to tell you
that I am not selling this car for profit. I sell the car to help my
wife and to help other people who are sick, I will donate a part of
money for medical research. I'll be back home at the end of April but
we can close the transaction safe for both of us through eBay. I can't
meet you to show you the car, but I can send you more pictures and
details. I hope that is fine for you. I can ship the car on my expense
to your location. If you want to buy the car, send me your full name
and delivery address and eBay company will contact you with all the
details regarding this transaction ( the invoice and payment details
). If you agree with my price and my terms I am ready to reserve the
car for you.
The car has clear title. The condition of this car is incredible.
The paint is in perfect shape. There are no dings, scratches, damage
on the body or rust. This vehicle has been very well maintained and
kept both smoke and accident free.
I am waiting for your email.
Thank you,
Frank
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That ad is as classic and common as coca cola.
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so tell him thet a relative of yours just died in Nigeria and left you US money in some of 100,000,000 . Tell him you will give it to him after he sends you car and 10,000 dollar to cover administration fee.
don't forget to tell him it has been very kindly doing good business with him..



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