Author Topic: One of the most misleading ebay ads! (Read 5824 times)

trent77 · « **on:** July 28, 2008, 08:39:25 am »

Check this out. I am amazed this person sleeps at night! I like to make a sale as much as anyone...but. Just thought people might get a kick out of it. Later

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___Only-200miles-Golf-Jetta-TDI-Diesel-5peed-50mpg-Hybrid_W0QQitemZ220261699331QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item220261699331&_trksid=p3756.m14.l1308

Infinitrium · « **Reply #1 on:** July 28, 2008, 09:44:25 am »

I don't get it, other than the fact he says it's rare (in the US that's understandable) and that it only has 209 miles (perhaps 209 thousand miles?). I can perhaps see why he put the 'hybrid' thing in there, just to catch the attention of people who think only a hybrid like a Prius can get 50 mpg.

saurkraut · « **Reply #2 on:** July 28, 2008, 09:49:39 am »

Looks like its full of furnace fuel too.

zukgod1 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 28, 2008, 10:27:35 am »

It says 209 miles then later on shows a pic of the odo that reads 190000 something. 209 miles on a new engine it says.

the caveman · « **Reply #4 on:** July 28, 2008, 10:34:02 am »

i have a bad feeling somebody is gonna get hosed

dieselwagen · « **Reply #5 on:** July 28, 2008, 11:10:55 am »

Quote from: "trent77"

Check this out. I am amazed this person sleeps at night! I like to make a sale as much as anyone...but. Just thought people might get a kick out of it. Later

even if the seller meant 200 miles on a rebuilt engine, i could never guess what would necessitate a complete overhaul on a meticulously maintained engine at 190000 miles.
this is gonna be a lease return or a courtesy/loaner car.

trent77 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 28, 2008, 11:21:35 am »

ya, they do explain the "200" mile thing. It looks as though there are more of us diesel freaks asking this guy a lot of questions. He says because it gets hybrid gas mileage, that's why he put that. I should try and sell a scooter and say it is 3 times better than a hybrid. I just thought it was a humorous ad.

stewardc · « **Reply #7 on:** July 28, 2008, 11:28:44 am »

deleted by dummy who can't read :oops:

rubadubdub · « **Reply #8 on:** July 28, 2008, 12:30:14 pm »

or is it the terms and conditions? looks like something more for a seller than a buyer.

Fee and Tax Information: There is a $399.00 processing fee for all vehicles sold through Ebay NO EXCEMPTIONS. This fee covers all expenses related to the sale of your vehicle including full detail.

mtnbob · « **Reply #9 on:** July 28, 2008, 02:27:52 pm »

What a joke
:roll:

Author Topic: One of the most misleading ebay ads! (Read 5824 times)

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