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Suspicious Price For SC400

Old 11-07-11, 10:56 AM
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Not to be thread jacking, but i found a '99 SC400 from Cali with 49K miles asking $3260.. Sounds fishy but I will call.. interesting ads these days. LOL
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Old 11-07-11, 11:54 AM
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So I called this person 5 times, and all I'm getting is the dial-up internet noise on the other end.

I knew something like this was too good to be true. Still hoping to get a hold of em..
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Old 11-07-11, 11:54 AM
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Idk bout you guys, but IMO checking the carfax really doesn't mean much, especially with older vehicles. I found one that had a spotless carfax, but when I saw it in person it looked like a junkyard car (being sold by a dealer mind you). What I'm trying to say is, don't rely on carfax, just do a thorough test and inspection yourself.
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Old 11-07-11, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by FuMoFFuTT
that 95 looks like it has a 97-00 front end.. maybe it was accidented?
Well the ad does mention full 2000 body panels, so they're not hiding it.
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Old 11-07-11, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Incredible
I haven't received an email from the SC owner, but I plan to call later on today and negotiate on a few things, such as price, and if they can hold on to the car until I sell mine. Also to get the VIN.
Idk know why people try to get other people to Hold cars. Why would a seller want to hold a car for somebody that may or may not buy their car. Unless you are planing on putting a nonrefundable deposit down or something.
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Old 11-07-11, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by lithium14
Idk bout you guys, but IMO checking the carfax really doesn't mean much, especially with older vehicles. I found one that had a spotless carfax, but when I saw it in person it looked like a junkyard car (being sold by a dealer mind you). What I'm trying to say is, don't rely on carfax, just do a thorough test and inspection yourself.
this is very true... imo it is safer and free to inspect the car urself... carfax only reports what has been reported to them. countless amount of ppl crash and never claim it to there insurance or even call the police for that matter.
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Old 11-07-11, 06:33 PM
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don't buy a sc for that price save your money and get one in good condition cause your just gonna end up spending more money in it especially the sc400 that's the mistake i made now im saving my money to get a 99 sc300...
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Old 11-07-11, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by lithium14
Idk bout you guys, but IMO checking the carfax really doesn't mean much, especially with older vehicles. I found one that had a spotless carfax, but when I saw it in person it looked like a junkyard car (being sold by a dealer mind you). What I'm trying to say is, don't rely on carfax, just do a thorough test and inspection yourself.
I totally agree i work at a used car dealership carfax dont mean anything. I detail and fix little things on the car and get to see first hand lots of clean carfax cars with paint work and hidden damage. u gotta see the car for yourself. my sc has a clean carfax but it sure does have hiden front end damage. who knows maybe the person just doesnt know what they really have.
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Old 11-07-11, 10:05 PM
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My friend original owner sold his burgundy SC for $2500, not as shiny as that but the car was immaculate everywhere else. In this case, that car advertised does seem too good to be true, Do all your research prior to purchasing, take a test drive, and ask the owner can you schedule and pay for an inspection. Tell them you choose the mechanic, you pay, they drive in & out, you pick up report.


Hope we all are lending some good info.

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Old 11-07-11, 11:56 PM
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You guys gave me a lot of great info! The only problem is..I never got a hold of her. She never responded to the email, the phone calls just so straight to the internet dial-up noise, and she never called back.

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Old 11-08-11, 12:31 AM
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Face it Moses, It was probably a scam anyways. -___-
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Old 11-08-11, 01:07 AM
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^Most likely. It sucks, but whatever, I digress.

If I get a job this month or next, I'm thinking of leasing a car..
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Old 11-08-11, 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by cmh
my thoughts on it, u can buy an sc for 7k and it is still prone to the same problems. id say go for it, if u drive it and its mechanically sound. im selling my 97 for 5k obo when everyone else is selling them for about 7k or more. some ppl dont care to get rich off of a car that is already very old.
What he said. Also if youre in the boat for one ...mmm ill pm .





but yea this is definitely fake. regardless of the shape of the car, I dont think anyone would sell a car with a unit thats worth 1/5th the value of the listed car without mentioning removing it for a lower cost
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Old 11-08-11, 11:04 AM
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scam for sure.
the car's license plate is not in CA
the background is not in CA either.
the deal is too good to be true.
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Old 11-08-11, 07:18 PM
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there are lots of scam post on Craigslist once i seen a mk4 supra 6speed selling for 5,000 and there was no number or email they just do that to mess with people....
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