Custom S on eBay

Dr. Jimbo · 10-17-2007, 10:35 AM

I was looking on eBay and this guy had this tricked out S with a supercharger, nitrous and a custom paint job. It was pretty sweet and he only wanted $6000 for it. I emailed him and asked "why so cheap?" Here was his response:

"Hello,

I am glad to hear that you are interested to buy my 2002 Honda S2000 .

The car is a US model in perfect conditions ,no flaws or dents, no scratches or any kind of damage,no engine problems.The interior is in like new condition and has never been smoked in.Always garaged.Clear title,no liens or leasing.

I recently moved to Portugal due to work and family.And the car is here with me. It was bought in the US and shipped to Europe, but it was never permanently registered here, the car is still registered in the US.The car is for sale locally as well, but there are slim chances of this to happen.In order to be able to register this car here in Portugal the buyer would have to pay very high import/custom taxes that will duble the price. So I decided to sell the car back in the US. As I'm unable to travel in the near future and I don't have anyone back home to help me with the sale this transaction would have to be done through eBay.

The amount you will have to pay in order to own this vehicle is $6,000 and you will also have to cover the shipping costs! I want to take this opportunity to assure you that this deal is 100% legitimate,the financial part of this deal will be manage by eBay,in this way both of us will be protected.They will keep the payment until you receive the item and test it.

So if you decide to buy this car or need further information please get back to me as soon as possible.

Thank you and have a great day,
Stan Kegel
teriuy87@msn.com"

I saw a very nice 2001 M3 convertible for 19k once and asked him the same thing and got a similar response "in Italy, blah, blah, blah". Then I got another email saying don't do business with this guy, its a scam.
So, like David Horowitz says: "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is."
Watch your arse if you bid on a car on eBay. I know most are legit but some people are scum. It would have been a nice car for 6k but I don't think the guy was on the up & up. I wish I would have downloaded the link before the sale was over.
Jimbo

SXY_S2K · 10-17-2007, 10:51 AM

SCAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM

gomarlins3 · 10-17-2007, 11:51 AM

^Agreed.

s2000isu · 10-17-2007, 02:04 PM

I looked into a supra same exact line such a scam

Java Junky · 10-17-2007, 02:19 PM

And the audience says . . . . SNOW JOB!
Not somethin' that I'm 100% sure of, but I'm hearin' that a considerable amount'a flim-flam's been happenin' on ebay. Not surprisin'ly, they ain't anxious to publicize the fact.
Anything that involves money only lasts so long before the shysters get involved. When the odds'a gettin' caught r' so slim . . . is it really any surprise?
Be well.
Java

mgm · 10-22-2007, 12:17 PM

I looked into a RSX Type-S for sale in Virgina on ebay for cheap. Luckily before sending him money I realized that it was a scam. Like someone said if it sounds to good to be true it usually is.

AP1Day · 11-08-2007, 09:20 PM

i saw the same thing happen on a sick ass evo, it was craaaaazy loaded and he only wanted $4500 i emailed him and he said the exact same stuff about moving to like spain or something, saw also another one for a rx7. some people out there are just messed up playing with our minds man.

10-17-2007, 10:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dr. Jimbo Don't taze me bro! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca. Posts: 831	Custom S on eBay I was looking on eBay and this guy had this tricked out S with a supercharger, nitrous and a custom paint job. It was pretty sweet and he only wanted $6000 for it. I emailed him and asked "why so cheap?" Here was his response: "Hello, I am glad to hear that you are interested to buy my 2002 Honda S2000 . The car is a US model in perfect conditions ,no flaws or dents, no scratches or any kind of damage,no engine problems.The interior is in like new condition and has never been smoked in.Always garaged.Clear title,no liens or leasing. I recently moved to Portugal due to work and family.And the car is here with me. It was bought in the US and shipped to Europe, but it was never permanently registered here, the car is still registered in the US.The car is for sale locally as well, but there are slim chances of this to happen.In order to be able to register this car here in Portugal the buyer would have to pay very high import/custom taxes that will duble the price. So I decided to sell the car back in the US. As I'm unable to travel in the near future and I don't have anyone back home to help me with the sale this transaction would have to be done through eBay. The amount you will have to pay in order to own this vehicle is $6,000 and you will also have to cover the shipping costs! I want to take this opportunity to assure you that this deal is 100% legitimate,the financial part of this deal will be manage by eBay,in this way both of us will be protected.They will keep the payment until you receive the item and test it. So if you decide to buy this car or need further information please get back to me as soon as possible. Thank you and have a great day, Stan Kegel teriuy87@msn.com" I saw a very nice 2001 M3 convertible for 19k once and asked him the same thing and got a similar response "in Italy, blah, blah, blah". Then I got another email saying don't do business with this guy, its a scam. So, like David Horowitz says: "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." Watch your arse if you bid on a car on eBay. I know most are legit but some people are scum. It would have been a nice car for 6k but I don't think the guy was on the up & up. I wish I would have downloaded the link before the sale was over. Jimbo

10-17-2007, 11:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,220	^Agreed. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

10-17-2007, 02:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 981	I looked into a supra same exact line such a scam __________________ S2kx2: "paint it pink! Or better yet buy a Miata" 2001 Vortech SC 12.8 at 111 miles per hour

10-17-2007, 02:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 4,909	And the audience says . . . . *SNOW JOB!* Not somethin' that I'm 100% sure of, but I'm hearin' that a considerable amount'a flim-flam's been happenin' on ebay. Not surprisin'ly, they ain't anxious to publicize the fact. Anything that involves money only lasts so long before the shysters get involved. When the odds'a gettin' caught r' so slim . . . is it really any surprise? Be well. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

10-22-2007, 12:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
mgm Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ct. Posts: 28	I looked into a RSX Type-S for sale in Virgina on ebay for cheap. Luckily before sending him money I realized that it was a scam. Like someone said if it sounds to good to be true it usually is. __________________ '02 S - Sebring Silver/Black purchased 05/07 w/14k miles. OEM front and side spoilers. JDM side marker lights. Mobil 1.

10-17-2007, 10:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
SXY_S2K Trqless Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 746	SCAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM

11-08-2007, 09:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
AP1Day Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 58	i saw the same thing happen on a sick ass evo, it was craaaaazy loaded and he only wanted $4500 i emailed him and he said the exact same stuff about moving to like spain or something, saw also another one for a rx7. some people out there are just messed up playing with our minds man.

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