Slimy38
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| posted on 22/12/13 at 08:39 AM |
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Trying to be helpful (Ebay advert)
So I came across this advert;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331089120695
And since I have a soft spot for big engined Toledo's I thought I'd contact the seller to let him know that his advert is wrong.
It's currently listed as a V5 2.8, and as most VW fans will know, there wasn't a V5 2.8. It was either a 2.3 V5, or a 2.8 V6. As I know
the cars inside out, I could even recognise the variant of V5 from the pictures, it's the older one with the lower power output.
So I got a snotty reply saying that he was advertising it off the logbook, and that all the details matched. And of course, we all know how good a job
the DVLA do don't we? Turns out a quick check on the DVLA site also shows it's a 2.8.
Was I wrong to try and assist? Some poor soul is going to buy that, and not be able to insure it under a standard policy because of the supposed non
standard engine. It did occur to me that it could be bored out, but I don't think a V5 would cope with that sort of capacity increase.
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joneh
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| posted on 22/12/13 at 09:15 AM |
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Buyer beware...
I did a similar thing on a CRV sale. It was a 2.2 diesel advertising it as recently had a cambelt replacement. As they don't have one, either
the seller is lying, clueless or it's a fraud - either way keep clear.
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 22/12/13 at 12:18 PM |
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Nothing wrong with Letting them know. The snotty reply just suggests they are hiding something
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 22/12/13 at 12:22 PM |
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Does seem like a DVLA screw up as I don't think the V6 was ever an option on the Toledo?
The seller is obviously a car trader so really should know better, VAG never made a 2.8L V5.
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matt_gsxr
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| posted on 22/12/13 at 12:33 PM |
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e-bay, essex, 2nd hand car dealer, I don't see any opportunity for problems there 
Well done for trying to be a good citizen.
Matt
p.s. look out for the feedback on it!
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 22/12/13 at 12:51 PM |
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Some people just can't be told. I knew one chap who insisted his 316 BMW was a V6, EVEN when I opened the bonnet and showed him 4 spark plugs,
NO it was STILL a V6. 
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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Nickp
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| posted on 22/12/13 at 01:08 PM |
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I think we all need to msg him and say it's a 2.3, should wind him up nicely
Just done it - V5, that'll be a 2.3 then. Awaiting reply.
[Edited on 22/12/13 by Nickp]
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Matt159888
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| posted on 22/12/13 at 01:22 PM |
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just mailed him
Have mailed him too lol. Serves him right for not being nice in reply!
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sdh2903
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| posted on 22/12/13 at 01:23 PM |
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messaged, I like this game
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NigeEss
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| posted on 22/12/13 at 01:39 PM |
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I got a polite reply
"hi mate sorry there seems to be some confusion over this. the v5 and the paperwork all reads 2.8 hence the advertisement as such. ive had some
people state the same I will bow to more expert knowledge to be honest as a part exchange car its hpi clear and we go on the paperwork. hope this
helps
- by_the_seaside"
Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.................Douglas Adams.
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sdh2903
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| posted on 22/12/13 at 01:48 PM |
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Not so polite:
"I know that im obliged to state what the car is registered as. is there a purpose to this converaation because unless your bidding, im not
interested"
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Nickp
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| posted on 22/12/13 at 01:55 PM |
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Arsey - thanks but thats not what the v5 says 
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bi22le
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| posted on 22/12/13 at 02:05 PM |
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I remember years ago when the audi TT first come out.
A want to be petrol head friend of mine tried to tell me they were Twin Turbo hence the TT name.
I told him he was stupid. He replied with " go on then, what else can TT mean?"
Slightly OT but still makes me laugh.
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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Slimy38
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| posted on 22/12/13 at 05:12 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeRJ
Does seem like a DVLA screw up as I don't think the V6 was ever an option on the Toledo?
The seller is obviously a car trader so really should know better, VAG never made a 2.8L V5.
That's what I thought, a private seller may not know any different but a trader should realise something is wrong with the paperwork.
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Not Anumber
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| posted on 22/12/13 at 07:34 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bi22le
I remember years ago when the audi TT first come out.
A want to be petrol head friend of mine tried to tell me they were Twin Turbo hence the TT name.
I told him he was stupid. He replied with " go on then, what else can TT mean?"
Slightly OT but still makes me laugh.
You have hit the nail on the head, it should have been called an Audi OT for One Turbo.
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sdh2903
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| posted on 22/12/13 at 08:39 PM |
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After his arsey reply I had quite a few messages with the dick selling the car as I was bored and found it hilarious.
During our little chat I was told to 'go get a girlfriend' yep got one ta.
'Go get a job' yep got one of them too
'What the f**k do you know about the motor trade?!' Evidently more than you!
He then went on to tell me he's not just a car salesman but actually the owner of several businesses and he has the task of appointing
MD's etc, in reply I asked what was the owner of such a massive empire with several underlings doing answering eBay messages on a Sunday about a
500 quid car????
He then told me to come down and we'd take it outside to sort this out
Brilliant I'd actually quite like to meet the muppet now
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Not Anumber
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| posted on 22/12/13 at 08:58 PM |
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Lol tell him you often visit the Island as your brother on law is the top boy at Chase Autos. You wont hear from him again.
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morcus
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| posted on 22/12/13 at 11:45 PM |
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Tell him your up for it but ask if he'll meet you halfway.
In a White Room, With Black Curtains, By the Station.
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Nickp
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| posted on 23/12/13 at 07:20 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by sdh2903
After his arsey reply I had quite a few messages with the dick selling the car as I was bored and found it hilarious.
During our little chat I was told to 'go get a girlfriend' yep got one ta.
'Go get a job' yep got one of them too
'What the f**k do you know about the motor trade?!' Evidently more than you!
He then went on to tell me he's not just a car salesman but actually the owner of several businesses and he has the task of appointing
MD's etc, in reply I asked what was the owner of such a massive empire with several underlings doing answering eBay messages on a Sunday about a
500 quid car????
He then told me to come down and we'd take it outside to sort this out
Brilliant I'd actually quite like to meet the muppet now
Good work!!
I'd forward his aggressive replies to ebay just for shits and giggles
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nick205
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| posted on 23/12/13 at 12:21 PM |
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Missed it and din't get an opportunity to wind him up 
Taken from the ad...."We own a small family run second hand car business"
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 23/12/13 at 12:50 PM |
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Some may consider reporting them to eBay for masquerading as a private seller when their advert clearly proves they are in fact a trader, the
disclaimer in the advert would not hold up in law regarding trade sale if sold to a member of the public.
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sdh2903
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| posted on 23/12/13 at 01:07 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Jon Ison
Some may consider reporting them to eBay for masquerading as a private seller when their advert clearly proves they are in fact a trader, the
disclaimer in the advert would not hold up in law regarding trade sale if sold to a member of the public.
Funny you should say that, I did tell him he wasn't a particularly clever individual, because, if he was he wouldn't have mentioned he was
a trader. All he kept saying was the logbook was correct and that's all he was obliged to describe correctly
like I said not a very bright individual
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morcus
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| posted on 23/12/13 at 01:15 PM |
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I thought that about pretending to be a private trader.
Someone should have put in bids then after the auction said the goods weren't as described (As clearly they aren't if people here are
right about the engine never being a factory option and the car not being described as modified.
In a White Room, With Black Curtains, By the Station.
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