| Re: Miata F.S. [message #495283] |
Mon, 31 October 2005 04:17 |
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Alan wrote:
> Man you guys are tough!! I got a second set of wheels shortly after I got
> the car to mount a better set of tires. The wheels that were on the car have
> a cheap set of new no name H rated tires. I ebayed a near perfect set of
> wheels for a hundred bucks and mounted some top of the line Bridgestone's on
> them and kept the other set as spares. This should be considered an extra
> bonus, not an indication that I raced the car in WRC or NASCAR events. This
> car is maintained by me, an ASE Master tech with 30 years of exp. I have
> records of all work done in the 5 years I've owned the car. This does mean
> all maint. has been done as it should and the new owner would have nothing
> to do to the car except for and oil change in another 2K miles. As far as
> the paint goes I disclosed the fact that the clear coat is peeling. Of
> course this means the car will have to be painted if the new owner wishes.
> It does not effect the overall great performance of the car. It does not
> mean this is not a well cared for car that has not been raced or otherwise
> abused. Remember this is a 1990 not a new car and for it's age it's in
> pretty good condition. The funny thing is I started the bidding at $100
> with no reserve. The price the car brings is what the market sees fit. Maybe
> I used the wrong word "unmodified" I just wanted to make the point the car
> was never owned by someone that lowered, turboed, installed 3" exhaust pipes
> or modified the body of the car in any way. The statement "you bid and win
> you own it" was meant to deter bidders that win and never follow through
> with the auction. I don't consider myself a shady eBayer. I WANT anyone
> interested in the car to come see it. They can drive it, pull the wheels,
> give it a complete inspection. I would prefer they bring their own tech and
> look it over. They can even use my garage to do so. I want the next person
> that owns this car to be as happy with it as I'm with it. Auction is up
> tomorrow and so far only one bidder saw fit to call and ask questions and
> not one bidder came to look at the car. Some of the people that bid are
> local to me, so I can't figure out why they don't come see the car in
> person. I have purchased 3 cars myself on eBay and the ones that were close
> I looked at first. Please ask some questions BEFORE you start bashing
> someone. I just thought someone in this group may be interested in the car,
> guess I was wrong.
Don't take it personally Alan, this newsgroup has it's share of arrogant
pricks, including me depending on the day. ;-)
Overall, though, it is usually one of the best, most polite and helpful
groups around, and it is the only one I have stayed with for a long time.
This time, however, the word "fraud" came up in one post as a
possibility regarding your wheels with no justification at all. That
would piss me off as well.
Isn't it funny how concerned people can get over a car that they have no
intention of buying, especially a used one?
My only complaint with your ad here was that you did not list where the
car was located in the subject line and that there was not a direct link
to the auction, but I will forgive you. :-)
Good luck on the auction!
Pat
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