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#228 of 236 Re: Buying another person's leased vehicle [cranberriesfan] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Sep 27, 2009 (10:55 am)
Replying to: cranberriesfan (Sep 27, 2009 10:40 am) I think it would be better if you purchased the car directly from the leasing company and then just gave the leasor his profit (which I bet he's making). He might not mind this if you remind him that he may have to pay sales tax if he takes your money and buys the car from the leasing company directly---whereas if you buy it, then only you pay the sales tax. You two need to talk more about the best way to do this.   Also, it's wise to verify that he's the actual leaseholder. Replies to this message: jwilliams2 (Sep 27, 2009 2:05 pm) cranberriesfan (Sep 28, 2009 8:28 am)
#229 of 236 Re: Buying another person's leased vehicle [Mr_Shiftright] by jwilliams2 Sep 27, 2009 (2:05 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 27, 2009 10:55 am) Good advice, but also check with the leasing company, as some will only sell the car to the actual leaseholder, dealer or auction. Replies to this message: cranberriesfan (Sep 28, 2009 8:28 am)
#230 of 236 Re: Buying another person's leased vehicle [jwilliams2] by cranberriesfan Sep 28, 2009 (8:28 am)
Replying to: jwilliams2 (Sep 27, 2009 2:05 pm) thanks for the thoughts on what to do! i am going to check on all of that.
#232 of 236 craigslist by lablover2 Nov 16, 2009 (4:22 am)
hi everyone, i saw an ad on craigslist for a 2006 highlander v6 limited for $5,000 and emailed and inquired about it. it was listed in the chicago section, but i got a reply stating the car is in seattle washington. the seller stated they are being deployed, and need to sell it quick-thus the low price. they gave me a vin number-it has 36,000 miles on it-how can i check it out to see if it is legit? they also sent lots of pictures of it-this sounds way too good to be true to me and i'm sure all of you will agree with that. how can i check this car out being so far away? should i bother buying a carfax on it or just walk away? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 16, 2009 7:00 am) jipster (Nov 20, 2009 3:43 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Nov 20, 2009 5:18 pm) kirstie_h (Nov 16, 2009 8:01 am)
#233 of 236 Re: craigslist [lablover2] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Nov 16, 2009 (7:00 am)
Replying to: lablover2 (Nov 16, 2009 4:22 am) Total scam, with a typical scam profile. Hit the "delete" button and don't waste your time. Why would anyone sell an $18000 car for $5000?   Exactly---because it doesn't exist---well, the truck DOES exist, but it's a cut and paste from someone else's ad.   Replies to this message: jipster (Nov 20, 2009 3:43 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Nov 20, 2009 5:18 pm)
#234 of 236 Re: craigslist [lablover2] by kirstie_h HOST Nov 16, 2009 (8:01 am)
Replying to: lablover2 (Nov 16, 2009 4:22 am) As shifty mentioned, it's a total scam. If you look at the top of every craigslist cars/trucks for sale page, you'll see a giant warning that says something about "Offers to ship vehicles are 100% fraudulent." If you click on that warning link, you'll get to a larger warning page placed by craigslist, indicating that 99% of scams on craigslist can be avoided by dealing locally, and face-to-face.   The scammer doesn't have a car. He only has PHOTOS of a car.
#235 of 236 Re: craigslist [Mr_Shiftright] by jipster Nov 20, 2009 (3:43 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 16, 2009 7:00 am) Why would anyone sell an $18000 car for $5000?   That's a pretty lame scam. Should have at least made the price $12k to make it sound halfway reasonable. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 20, 2009 5:18 pm)
#236 of 236 Re: craigslist [jipster] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Nov 20, 2009 (5:18 pm)
Replying to: jipster (Nov 20, 2009 3:43 pm) Most scams are kind of lame. Very few take the time to be really REALLY clever.   I think they are counting on impulse rather than reason.

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