nimae

hi guys, I wanted your feedback on this, recently located a clean and inexpensive 2003 cl55 in germany, the car is registered in usa though, the seller wanted to use the ebay protection program to do the transaction, I send money to ebay, and he will ship the car to us, and once everything checks out the money and car change hands,
what do you think? has it been done before?

thanks for any input.

Stuttgart-UT

Ebay+cheap= be carefull

can you show us the link?
I want to see the car... maybe it's a fake?!

x-tian-230k

Be very careful. It could also be a fake third party company that was created to cheat people. I would send the link to the forum members to see if we can help research this for u!

vb26

use Escrow service. I'm pretty sure they can help you eventhough this is an international transactions. I bought my motorcycle using this service and everything went smooth. It's a third party that holds on to your money until you receive the shipment. You have approximately 10 days or whatever terms you agree with the seller to inspect the vehicle and then you give Escrow the "go ahead" to send your funds to the seller. I'm not sure about this other Ebay service,

https://www.escrow.com/index.asp

nimae

I searched the vin on the internet, it shows that car was sold in oct. 06 and probably the owner moved to germany after that. I am still waiting for the reponse, the car was on sale on autotrader till last night, not there any more,
the vin is VIN: WDBPJ74JX3A036735 if you google it you will see the car. he suggested using ebay program it is sort of like an escrow service but with the 20000 thousand dollar limit, he is asking for 30 grand us, great deal!!!

this is what he is suggesting

1. I will contact eBay Vehicle Protection Program and give all the info about this deal.
2. They will send us the forms by email - for you about the payment.
3. I will send the car to your location and you will send the money at eBay.
4. After you will inspect the car and decide to keep it, eBay will forward this money.
thanks again guys

BlownV8

scam!

BENZITCH

Yeah I don't think EBAY does this kind of thing.
ESCROW via EBAY is a no go. Sounds like a scam.
Bruce
BENZITCH

BENZITCH

Look up vehicle with VIN WDBPJ74JX3A036735
www.carfax.com


eBay Motors: Mercedes-Benz : CL-Class (item 280040416599 end time ...WDBPJ74JX3A036735 Get the Vehicle History Report. Title:. Clear. Exterior:. Gray. Condition: ... VIN:, WDBPJ74JX3A036735. Get A Free CARFAX Record Check ...
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280040416599 - 137k - Supplemental Result - Cached - Similar pages

2003 Used Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL55 AMG at Elite Auto Brokers in ...Stock No:. Warranty:. Factory Warranty. Transmission:. 5 Spd Automatic. Engine:. 5.5L V8 SFI 24V. VIN:. WDBPJ74JX3A036735 · Get A Free CARFAX Record Check ...
elite-auto-brokers.ebizautos.com/detail-2003-mercedes~benz-cl~class-cl55_amg-gaithersburg-1269378.html - 70k - Cached - Similar pages

2003 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL55 AMG - Gaithersburg, MD - Elite ...Stock No:. Warranty:. Factory Warranty. Transmission:. 5 Spd Automatic. Engine:. 5.5L V8 SFI 24V. VIN:. WDBPJ74JX3A036735. Get A Free CARFAX Record Check ...
elite-auto-brokers.ebizautos.com/detail.aspx?iid=1269378 - 68k - Supplemental Result - Cached - Similar pages

nimae

it is sort of like and escrow, I have looked into it, http://pages.motors.ebay.com/service...rotection.html

when I search the VIN at Car fax, it shows 9 items, but I don't want to pay for it just yet, until I hear back from him
can some one run the vin WDBPJ74JX3A036735 for me.

Riffyb

Im pretty sure EliteAutoBrokers is a salvage auto yard in Hunts Point( Bronx NY)


www.elitemotorcars.com

bltserv

There is no way on god`s green earth I would buy an AMG
without driving it and having my dealer check it out first.
Better yet send the money to an Escrow Company.
You know how many fake escrow companies exist. Too many.

The money you think you are saving would way better be spent on a Starmark CL55. Take your time and shop around. Drive a bunch of them before you buy one. DONT BUY ON PRICE ALONE. Never.

DFW01E55

It's done everyday, but usually the people running the transaction are in Nigeria.

You can only lose on this deal.

bltserv

You can find the car on E-Bay as sold.
Google the Vin.
Looks like a great car for the price then.

Now lets look at the facts:

So this person buys this CL55 for $53K End of Oct 06.
Ships it to Germany. There is another $ 5K at least in shipping.
Now wants to sell it and ship it back to the US for $ 30K.
Why would someone do this ?? Thats a $ 30K + hit in 3 Months.

Looks like a total scam. Run away my friend.

ZedStyle

you're willing to possibly pay thirty thousand dollars for a car on another continent that you've never seen, yet not willing to pay 20 dollars to check the vin on carfax?
anyway, it's a scam, i've e-mailed a couple of people about cars on autotrader, and there's always the 'i moved for work and they let me take my car now i want to sell it' story.

read this:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3078503/

nimae

I have attached a copy of the email i got from him this morning,

As you've probably already seen on my ad the price I'm looking for my 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG is US $30,000.00. Few words about the car: it is in perfect condition, there's not even a scratch nor dents on it.Everything from the motor to the tires and mirrors is shining and looking brand new. I have a clear title for it , no liens or loans.
I must tell you that the problem faced until now with the selling of the car is that I've settled in Germany and the car is here with me. Still, the vehicle is registered in the States and has a clear title (in my hand). The car drives and looks brand new and has an accident free history. I will not ask for money from you because you haven't seen / test driven the car yet. Here is how we can do this. My suggestion is eBay Vehicle Protection Program for the transaction. The financial part will be managed by them. The only thing I request from you is to make the payment to eBay but no money will reach my account until the car is inspected. No offense, but I need to be sure the person who receives the car is verified by a legitimate party.
Look how this works:
1. I will contact eBay Vehicle Protection Program and give all the info about this deal.
2. They will send us the forms by email - for you about the payment.
3. I will send the car to your location and you will send the money at eBay.
4. After you will inspect the car and decide to keep it, eBay will forward this money.
If by any reason the car is not as described, or if you find any problems with it I will pay for the returning fees. I'm sure it won't be the case because it's a state of art looking and working vehicle.
I apologize if it seems like I'm pushing on this deal but I really want to be sure everything is clarified before any further steps. Please, let me know if some of the terms does not feet you or if you have other queries. Feedback is appreciated.
I'm willing to cover the shipping fees due to my location, and you will not pay extra for it.
The estimated time of delivery is 6-8 days.
If you wish to proceed with the purchase, please provide me your full name and address so I can initiate the deal through eBay Vehicle Protection Program right away.


let me know what you think
it may be true when they say it is too good to be true

nimae

for all of us, with out me paying 30 grand, I usually find cars with reasonable prices, but this one was just out of whack with the rest of going market. and the reason I did not want to do the carfax, is I am from canada, and I had to check if I can import this particular car.

any ways thanks for all the input guys

DFW01E55

Nimae, in all sincerity, are you crazy?

This deal is 90+% risk ... on you!

What are you thinking?

You've gotta' be trolling, right?

vixapphire

I had a similar thing when I bid up and was second highest bidder on a rare synthesizer about a year ago. Some guy from Italy contacted me to sell it to me after the first guy bowed out, ostensibly. Well, I remembered that the seller was in Michigan, so I told the Italian to go Pasta Fazoul himself.

On another occasion, I had a similar thing with a 2001 SL500. Car was supposedly in San Jose but the seller was in Germany. Too good to be true price for the car in the photos, which was immaculate and had really great options (pano roof, anyone?).

Walk away from this type of nonsense and either see about getting a loan before shopping, or be prepared to pay what the car is really worth (or choose a more affordable car). You will regret dealing with these scammers, and the more information you give them only invites their further intrusion into your affairs. Caveat emptor!

nimae

i am not doing it, it is just that you want to give them the benefit of the doubt, but i guess that would be my first mistake

proform

You cant be that gulable...come on man..I guess thats why they call it fishing.

nimae

it is amazing what goes on out there, I did a search on auction car scams and MSNBC, this is almost a replica of what i was offered. THE KEY IS THAT THEY GET TO CHOOSE WHAT ESCROW SITE TO USE, AND THEN IT GOES DOWNHILL FROM THERE
check out this link and how many have been had by this scam http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3660523/

thanks for whoever that posted the MSNBC link in the first place

cheers,

mosesgolf

If it sounds to good to be true than well you know the rest. C'mon dude. It's not worth the hassel and the risk. Wake up.

2K6E55

+1

nimae

I got it people,