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Title: Its Gone
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 July 2008, 21:03:54
My Y reg 2001 3.2 plod estate has finally gone to a new home.

Had it here on OOF for a couple of months but nothing doing. Triying to sell Omega's to you Guys is like trying to sell ice to Eskimo's.

I put it in Autotrader for £1350, no calls. So then I drop it £1095 or near offer. Then I get a call from a Nigerian gentleman, who tells me he needs a car as soon as he comes to the country. HE IS WILLING TO PAY ME £3000 WITHOUT SEEING THE CAR

Apparently, all I needed to do was give him my date of birth, bank account details, NI number so he could deposit the money in my account, and he would pick the car up when he came to England. Said he trusted me not to steal his money ::) ::) ::)

Then had 2 people who didn't turn up, and 18 year old who after he'd come realised he couldn't afford the insurance ::) ::) ::)

Finally a guy from RAF Digby comes drives it loves it, gives me £1000 cash.

Done and dusted

Bought this car exactly 2 years ago for £1400. Have not spent a SINGLE PENNY.

I am well pleased with this, £200 a year to run a V6 including depreciation is excellent.

So I am happy with £1000. Anyone think I sold it too cheap :y :y :y
Title: Re: Its Gone
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 17 July 2008, 21:06:36
Nice one, well done.  :y :y

Hope you told him about the OOF :y
Title: Re: Its Gone
Post by: PaulW on 17 July 2008, 21:08:31
Gutted I missed this one tbh, by time I got the cash aswell  ;D Still, plenty more bargains to be had soon enough (I hope!)

Congrats on the sale tho :)
Title: Re: Its Gone
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 July 2008, 21:09:28
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Nice one, well done.  :y :y

Hope you told him about the OOF :y
you bet Skruntie.
Title: Re: Its Gone
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 July 2008, 21:10:48
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Gutted I missed this one tbh, by time I got the cash aswell  ;D Still, plenty more bargains to be had soon enough (I hope!)

Congrats on the sale tho :)
Sorry about that Paul.It really wasa great car . :y
Title: Re: Its Gone
Post by: FRE07962128 on 17 July 2008, 21:13:55
Great result I would say Optimist! :y :y ;D ;D :y

I am sure that Nigerian gentlemen is goingt to be all choked up........missing the chance to rob you blind of your identity let alone much more...ah, what a shame. :( :( ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: Its Gone
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 July 2008, 21:16:16
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Great result I would say Optimist! :y :y ;D ;D :y

I am sure that Nigerian gentlemen is goingt to be all choked up........missing the chance to rob you blind of your identity let alone much more...ah, what a shame. :( :( ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y

Just hope the blighter doesn't turn up with £3000 of cash Lizzie ;D ;D
Title: Re: Its Gone
Post by: HolyCount on 17 July 2008, 21:22:37
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Great result I would say Optimist! :y :y ;D ;D :y

I am sure that Nigerian gentlemen is goingt to be all choked up........missing the chance to rob you blind of your identity let alone much more...ah, what a shame. :( :( ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y

Just hope the blighter doesn't turn up with £3000 of cash Lizzie ;D ;D

If he does -- make sure the ink is dry !
Title: Re: Its Gone
Post by: Dusty on 17 July 2008, 22:15:06
Only a loss £400 over 2 years sounds pretty good to me Optimist ,especially as you have spent little or nothing on service and parts.
As you have noticed ,there are plenty of con men out there,have come across a few myself. :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Its Gone
Post by: Tony H on 17 July 2008, 22:49:52
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Great result I would say Optimist! :y :y ;D ;D :y

I am sure that Nigerian gentlemen is goingt to be all choked up........missing the chance to rob you blind of your identity let alone much more...ah, what a shame. :( :( ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y

Just hope the blighter doesn't turn up with £3000 of cash Lizzie ;D ;D
You've got more chance of finding a pile of rocking horse sh1t!!!
Title: Re: Its Gone
Post by: ians on 18 July 2008, 00:08:56
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Great result I would say Optimist! :y :y ;D ;D :y

I am sure that Nigerian gentlemen is goingt to be all choked up........missing the chance to rob you blind of your identity let alone much more...ah, what a shame. :( :( ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y

Just hope the blighter doesn't turn up with £3000 of cash Lizzie ;D ;D

..wouldn't that be hilarious ;D
Title: Re: Its Gone
Post by: albitz on 18 July 2008, 00:13:35
exchange it for a suitcase full of zimbabwean currency and send him away smiling. :y ;D
Title: Re: Its Gone
Post by: Vamps on 18 July 2008, 00:13:38
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Only a loss £400 over 2 years sounds pretty good to me Optimist ,especially as you have spent little or nothing on service and parts.
As you have noticed ,there are plenty of con men out there,have come across a few myself. :-* :-* :-* :-*

I think you are being a little harsh on Mr dusty.... ;D ;D ;D