The Stupid / Ill educated Ebay Adverts Thread

carlpenn · 11th February 2013, 22:31

I have seen several adverts for 75's on the Bay lately, advertising Cars with "Rare" 5 speed boxes?

Now, I remember once upon a time that an Advert for TR7's with a 5 Speed Box was rare but a 75?

BMW Built KV6 Engines?

2.5 V6's returning 45Mpg?

But my favourite has to be the Fitted Sat Nav TV that "Works perfectly"...... Hmm The UK is now Digital, the TV is analog.............

Then there are those who kind of get mixed up.........

"Immaculate bodywork" ....... "Small dent in driver and rear passenger door, Scuffs on Bumpers"

"Includes private plate" --- Plate spells A11 KAK....... Hmm, great selling point (Autotrader ad)

Then those who really needed to think it through.........

"Drove great until the head gasket went"..............

"Clutch gone, will need trailering away"

- Yeah state the obvious !

DjJasper · 11th February 2013, 22:36

A lot of ebay listings seem very differnet to the cars, I am just looking at 1 that seems a really good buy. its a 2.5 190+ manual but when you run the registration in the insurance it comes up as a 2.5 180+ Automatic????? and this is well before i HPI it

sponge_mike · 11th February 2013, 22:37

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Originally Posted by carlpenn

I have seen several adverts for 75's on the Bay lately, advertising Cars with "Rare" 5 speed boxes?

Now, I remember once upon a time that an Advert for TR7's with a 5 Speed Box was rare but a 75?

BMW Built KV6 Engines?

2.5 V6's returning 45Mpg?

But my favourite has to be the Fitted Sat Nav TV that "Works perfectly"...... Hmm The UK is now Digital, the TV is analog.............

Then there are those who kind of get mixed up.........

"Immaculate bodywork" ....... "Small dent in driver and rear passenger door, Scuffs on Bumpers"

"Includes private plate" --- Plate spells A11 KAK....... Hmm, great selling point (Autotrader ad)

Then those who really needed to think it through.........

"Drove great until the head gasket went"..............

"Clutch gone, will need trailering away"

- Yeah state the obvious !

Yes, I know what you mean - personal favourites are "bullet proof BMW engines (has anybody actually shot one?) and cars that "fly through" or "sail through" the MOT tests - are they planes or boats?

Mike

DjJasper · 11th February 2013, 22:39

Yep, Will fly through MOT but when you look it expires in 3 weeks time!!!!!

carlpenn · 11th February 2013, 22:41

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Originally Posted by DjJasper

Yep, Will fly through MOT but when you look it expires in 3 weeks time!!!!!

LMAO yes........

"Will put through MOT at your expense" ............. Yeah needs 2 new Coil springs, three ABS Sensors and a new Engine........lol.........

carlpenn · 11th February 2013, 22:44

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Originally Posted by sponge_mike

Yes, I know what you mean - personal favourites are "bullet proof BMW engines (has anybody actually shot one?) and cars that "fly through" or "sail through" the MOT tests - are they planes or boats?

Mike

Well, the RAF shot plenty in WW2 - Perhaps they got mixed up between BMW and Daimler?

Talago · 11th February 2013, 22:49

When I bought my first 75, it was advertised as a special edition Jaguar built car. When I phoned the guy he told me that Jaguar built the last of the 75s for Rover in 2003 !!! When I went to see it, every Rover badge had been removed and it had a Jaguar badge on the front grille and rear tailgate. Total plonker.

(I actually bought it)

carlpenn · 11th February 2013, 22:50

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Originally Posted by Talago

When I bought my first 75, it was advertised as a special edition Jaguar built car. When I phoned the guy he told me that Jaguar built the last of the 75s for Rover in 2003 !!! When I went to see it, every Rover badge had been removed and it had a Jaguar badge on the front grille and rear tailgate. Total plonker.

(I actually bought it)

I don't know whats funnier - The ad or how you slipped in (I actually bought it)

Ford Prefect · 12th February 2013, 07:06

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Originally Posted by carlpenn

But my favourite has to be the Fitted Sat Nav TV that "Works perfectly"...... Hmm The UK is now Digital, the TV is analog.............

I'd have to take issue with this.. the fact theres no signal to recive does not mean its not working. it will receive static perfectly! and is still working as intended.. so it's totally correct to say it's working perfetly

trikey · 12th February 2013, 07:10

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Originally Posted by Ford Prefect

I'd have to take issue with this.. the fact theres no signal to recive does not mean its not working. it will receive static perfectly! and is still working as intended.. so it's totally correct to say it's working perfetly

Mine work perfectly then!

In saying that.. the static is far more entertaining than most of the dross on the TV anyway.

11th February 2013, 22:31	#1
carlpenn This is my second home 2000 Wedgey Blue 2.5V6 Beauty Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bilston Posts: 4,486 Thanks: 36 Thanked 29 Times in 16 Posts	The Stupid / Ill educated Ebay Adverts Thread I have seen several adverts for 75's on the Bay lately, advertising Cars with "Rare" 5 speed boxes? Now, I remember once upon a time that an Advert for TR7's with a 5 Speed Box was rare but a 75? BMW Built KV6 Engines? 2.5 V6's returning 45Mpg? But my favourite has to be the Fitted Sat Nav TV that "Works perfectly"...... Hmm The UK is now Digital, the TV is analog............. Then there are those who kind of get mixed up......... "Immaculate bodywork" ....... "Small dent in driver and rear passenger door, Scuffs on Bumpers" "Includes private plate" --- Plate spells A11 KAK....... Hmm, great selling point (Autotrader ad) Then those who really needed to think it through......... "Drove great until the head gasket went".............. "Clutch gone, will need trailering away" - Yeah state the obvious ! __________________ 2.5V6 Auto: Work carried out so far: Crankcase Breather Pipe replaced, O/S CV Joint replaced, Starter Motor Repair Kit Fitted, Front Suspension Overhauled.

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DjJasper Newbie zt Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Birmingham Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	A lot of ebay listings seem very differnet to the cars, I am just looking at 1 that seems a really good buy. its a 2.5 190+ manual but when you run the registration in the insurance it comes up as a 2.5 180+ Automatic????? and this is well before i HPI it

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DjJasper Newbie zt Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Birmingham Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yep, Will fly through MOT but when you look it expires in 3 weeks time!!!!!

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Talago Gets stuck in Rover 75 Club SE Tourer 1969 Rover P6 3500 V8 1973 Rover P6 3500 V8 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Belfast Posts: 945 Thanks: 27 Thanked 31 Times in 24 Posts	When I bought my first 75, it was advertised as a special edition Jaguar built car. When I phoned the guy he told me that Jaguar built the last of the 75s for Rover in 2003 !!! When I went to see it, every Rover badge had been removed and it had a Jaguar badge on the front grille and rear tailgate. Total plonker. (I actually bought it)