Sorry for the OT guys (have mercy on me Slowman!!!) - but this would never get views in the LR...
I am looking at the following Corvette on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/...0028482272%26fvi%3D1
I'd like to hear some feedback from those that can smell an Ebay fraud and/or those with Vette knowlege...
Some comments/concerns:
1. The pictures (particularly the first one) are almost TOO good. Almost looks like they came out of a magazine.
2. The first picture appears to be up north (where the car is) and looks like fall. Would the leaves be changing already or is it perhaps an older picture? Some of the pictures below, however, are around palm trees. Would there be palm trees near the beach in NY (sorry - I Ihave no idea)?
3. The interior is two-tone. This initially concerned me but I found some other vettes with the same interior so I think it may actually make it somewhat unique.
4. The flag emblem is missing between the headlights. It is there on the fuel tank door. According to Vette sites, it should be in both those locations. Perhaps this indicates a repaint?
5. The t-tops are glass (as opposed to body-colored fiberglass). According to vette sites, glass t-tops didn't start until 1978 so these must be aftermarket?
6. The seller has a long history on Ebay - but nothing for about 2 years.
7. The sellers ID appears to indicate his name is Brad - but the person who answers the questions is named Thomas.
8. The VIN number matches what he says it should (77 Vette with an L82), however, there are no pictures of it so it COULD have just been made up following the standards on any Vette history site.
9. He says the car has Cruise Control, however, the sites I've searched say that was only available on Automatics. Anyone know if it was a dealer option on manuals?
On the plus side:
A. The seller is answering questions posted via Ebay.
B. I spoke to the seller via phone - and he seemed like a 'genuine' guy (whatever that means in Ebay world!).
C. I have been addressing some of these concerns with him via voice and email and he seems interested in answering the questions as best he can (not the original owner).
My wife says i am 'looking' for issues to be concerned about. I think I'm just being appropriately paranoid.
Whay say the collective minds here?
I am looking at the following Corvette on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/...0028482272%26fvi%3D1
I'd like to hear some feedback from those that can smell an Ebay fraud and/or those with Vette knowlege...
Some comments/concerns:
1. The pictures (particularly the first one) are almost TOO good. Almost looks like they came out of a magazine.
2. The first picture appears to be up north (where the car is) and looks like fall. Would the leaves be changing already or is it perhaps an older picture? Some of the pictures below, however, are around palm trees. Would there be palm trees near the beach in NY (sorry - I Ihave no idea)?
3. The interior is two-tone. This initially concerned me but I found some other vettes with the same interior so I think it may actually make it somewhat unique.
4. The flag emblem is missing between the headlights. It is there on the fuel tank door. According to Vette sites, it should be in both those locations. Perhaps this indicates a repaint?
5. The t-tops are glass (as opposed to body-colored fiberglass). According to vette sites, glass t-tops didn't start until 1978 so these must be aftermarket?
6. The seller has a long history on Ebay - but nothing for about 2 years.
7. The sellers ID appears to indicate his name is Brad - but the person who answers the questions is named Thomas.
8. The VIN number matches what he says it should (77 Vette with an L82), however, there are no pictures of it so it COULD have just been made up following the standards on any Vette history site.
9. He says the car has Cruise Control, however, the sites I've searched say that was only available on Automatics. Anyone know if it was a dealer option on manuals?
On the plus side:
A. The seller is answering questions posted via Ebay.
B. I spoke to the seller via phone - and he seemed like a 'genuine' guy (whatever that means in Ebay world!).
C. I have been addressing some of these concerns with him via voice and email and he seems interested in answering the questions as best he can (not the original owner).
My wife says i am 'looking' for issues to be concerned about. I think I'm just being appropriately paranoid.
Whay say the collective minds here?
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GaryKlingerman: Sep 18, 06 5:42