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#976 of 1038 Re: Was the E500 offer a scam? [dkbeck] by pat HOST Mar 09, 2006 (3:19 am)
Replying to: dkbeck (Mar 08, 2006 6:10 pm) There's an escrow link on the home page of the shipping site that is interesting. Among other things, it says the company is based in California. On another page, they give a New York and a Canadian address. You could check with the BBBs in California and New York.   You are right to be extremely suspicious and cautious. Replies to this message: blckislandguy (Mar 12, 2006 10:17 am)
#977 of 1038 Re: Was the E500 offer a scam? [pat] by blckislandguy Mar 12, 2006 (10:17 am)
Replying to: pat (Mar 09, 2006 3:19 am) The Blue Star web site is really a hoot. The site has many mispelled words ("seafright", "airfright"), grammatical tip offs ("...based in USA, California.."), none of the trailer trucks shown are American spec Class 8 rigs (gee, aren't they a California based firm?), none have Blue Star's name on them, and in addition to the previously noted California, NY, and Canadian addresses, they seem headquartered in Spain.   Don't even bother with the BBB. This is just two grad students in Penang having some fun with the rich Americans.
#978 of 1038 Re: 400 HP VS. 500 ? [mpierce222] by bpm69 Mar 19, 2006 (7:42 pm)
Replying to: mpierce222 (Dec 31, 2005 11:11 am) I have the last M5. So I test drove the new one(the sales manager gave me a hard time about it). I expected to love it and be done. But I didn't like the SMG. It was really lurchy on upshifts unless I let off the throttle. Also I found myself looking to see what gear I was in without a hand on the stick I would have in a manual. And the Idrive was better than the one in the 750 but still annoying. So I went and tried the 997 C4S and the cayman(only 2 seater so not the same). I think I enjoyed the C4S more. I've always been a BMW fan but I don't even like the look of the new 5s. What am I missing?
#979 of 1038 Re: Was the E500 offer a scam? [dkbeck] by www7 Mar 29, 2006 (4:06 pm)
Replying to: dkbeck (Mar 08, 2006 6:10 pm) Difinitely a scam   here's another example...I was asking details about an BMW XI and this is the response...avoid ------------------ Hello, I have to tell you in the first place that my car is like new, has 31,500 KM in perfect working condition, no scratches, no dents, never been abused, and it has clear title, manuals, the original documentation included, which will be delivered along with the car. The car is registered in Canada. The car is safe and sound back to Canada at the shipping company Right now I have some personal problems with my son`s health and I am in Ireland Dublin for a surgery on his heart. (I`m here because is the cheapest surgery I coud find) If you want to buy it, I can ship you the car and I will pay for shipping, insurance and all the fees deducted from this sale, you will have 5 days testing period. For more pictures with my car please visit this link http://www.myonlineimages.com/public.aspx?memberid=19158 One more thing I'm a very serious and honest person that has some problems right now. I will appreciate if you were serious about this. Everyone goes thru bad times in life, and I am no exception. I need to do some extreme things in my life too in order to stay afloat. Of course please tell me if you want to buy this car and if you have the money. In order to start this deal, I will need: 1. Your full name and home address 2. Shipping address (street address, city, state, zip) 3. e-mail address 4. phone number The car will be shiped by Blue Stars Shipping company. If the car isn't like advertised, you can say that you don't buy it, and the car will be shipped back to me at my own expense and you will be completely refund. The agent from the shipping company will assist you in the registration process. Please reply with the requested info and if you are really interested please let` move fast because time is a precious thing for me right now, Thanks Robert Tyler Replies to this message: gqby22 (May 11, 2006 7:52 am) gramme (May 31, 2006 5:05 pm)
#980 of 1038 Luxury Owners by KarenS HOST Mar 31, 2006 (10:17 am)
A national newspaper is looking to interview consumers who have had to replace a car key, which ended up costing over $200 or $300. Please send an e-mail to ctalatiedmunds.com no later than Monday, April 2, 2006 containing your daytime contact information, the cost to replace your key along with the make and model your vehicle.    Thanks, Chintan Talati Corporate Communications Edmunds.com
#981 of 1038 New M5 and S6 by esf Apr 08, 2006 (10:37 am)
"And then there's the noise: a throaty roar through the midrange that switches over aggressively into a top-end shriek that gives the S6 an aural signature unlike any other German car. Even though the BMW M5 also has a V10 (and even though it produces 507 horsepower), it doesn't sound quite this exciting."   That's astonishing- especially considering the S6 is more in-between the super sedan and sports sedan classes.   It also shows what a smart move it was for Audi to buy Lamborghini, which is now quite profitable.   That quote is from a Canadian website: http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_T- ype1&c=Article&cid=1144360211321&call_pageid=968867497088&col=969048871196   Can't wait for the RS6!
#983 of 1038 Re: Was the E500 offer a scam? [www7] by gqby22 May 11, 2006 (7:52 am)
Replying to: www7 (Mar 29, 2006 4:06 pm) I talked to a similar guy about a toyota Supra... figured out it was a scam. here's what he wrote me:   EMAIL 1 First of all I want to tell you that the car is still available and the price of $6,200 includes all the shipping costs and insurance, so you won't have to pay any extra charges. The car looks like new, it has never been scratched or wrecked. It will come with a clear title, bill of sale signed by me as well and all the papers (including the original manuals and keys) that you will need to register it under your name. I'm selling it because I've just moved to Dublin, Ireland and I can't drive it here because has left hand drive, and all the cars here have right hand drive so for me this car is useless. I hope that you will understand my situation. E-mail me back if you are interested. Keep me posted.    Thank You !   EMAIL 2 The car is located in Ireland, if you are interested we will use a shipping company ( www.cargoexpressinc.co.uk ) which also manages the payment. Here's how it works: I will take the car at the shipping company, they will e-mail you the transport information so you can see that the vehicle is shipped. After you receive this info, you will have to make a deposit to one of their agents so I can be sure that you are serious about buying and I am not shipping the car for nothing. The agent will keep the money in a trust fund until you receive the car and are sattisfied with it. You will have 7 days to inspect and test drive it upon arrival with no obligation to buy. If the car is not exactly as described, you can send it back at my expense, and get a full refund of your deposit. Please provide me your full name and shipping address in order to have the deal started. Thank you   EMAIL 3 Sure, here's the VIN jt2ja82j5r0018019.The current mileage is 64600.My car i a 1994 Toyota Supra Turbo. You have to make an up front payment of $2000, the remaining balance ( $4500 ) will be paid after you will receive, inspect and test-drive it. I will need your full name and shipping address in order to have the deal started. Thank you Replies to this message: gramme (May 31, 2006 5:05 pm)
#984 of 1038 Jaguar Owners! by KarenS HOST May 23, 2006 (7:43 am)
A reporter would like to talk with current and former Jaguar owners. Please respond to jfallonedmunds.com no later than Friday, May 26, 2006 with your daytime contact info and a few words about your ownership experience.   Thanks, Jeannine Fallon Corporate Communications Edmunds.com
#985 of 1038 Re: Was the E500 offer a scam? [gqby22] by gramme May 31, 2006 (5:05 pm)
Replying to: gqby22 (May 11, 2006 7:52 am) Thank goodness you posted this information, as we are dealing with the same guy trying to sell a 1998 Toyota Supra for $7,200. The three email messages are almost identical and what's worse, the VIN checks out with CarFax, so he is using a real VIN. What made me suspicious was the shipping company web site at www.cargoexpressinc.co.uk. It didn't check out with Network Solutions whois query as it is registered to a James Robert Bonar of Gardner, KS. Not exactly a UK corporate registrant.   Thank you so much for your post.

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