Problem is they tend to lure people in with amazing deals, and people being people can't resist a bargain. I enquired about a car on autotrader that was just too good to be true, the response I got should have seen me scrambling to take them up on the offer:
Hi Robert,
My name is Garry Rens,I am the owner of the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander
Regarding the car, it is in perfect condition, no accidents, no damage, scratches or dents. HPI clear, the car is fully paid. It is registered to United Kingdom .It has 98,000 miles REG: LA56 ZCK.And It drives like new, garage kept and babied. Mot paid until September 2013
The price i was looking for is £3,000 since i am looking for a fast sale and don't have time to negotiate so this is the basic price.
Regarding the sale, i am selling it because i had to move back in Netherlands with work, i already bought another car here as i was unable to register the Outlander here since the fees are to high being a UK model and specs. I work as a broker and as stated before i already bought a car here.
If you are interested in purchasing i want to use a third party for our protection in this case Amazon Payments Using theyr services it allows you as the buyer to receive the car first and also give you an inspection period of 7 days in wich you can decline the sale if you are not satisfied. I doubt that since the car is in perfect condition.
The shipping will be home delivery and insured.
If you want to move forward with the sale and have the payment email me your entire name, shipping address and also your phone number , so i can call you and discuss further details and also forward all the info to Amazon Payments so they can contact you also with all the details regarding the transaction, how you are protected and also payment details/options.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon,
Garry
£3000 for a car that is normally advertised for around £7500, needless to say I never replied, I could just imagine the next request "as security can you please provide me with your bank details"