[1bad65]

The dealer is in Chesnee, SC and the seller is in Blacksburg, SC.

Well, I knew it was too good to be true.

I asked for a picture of the data plate and the new title so I could make sure the VIN on the new title matches the VIN on the car and as I figured, the 2 digits are still incorrect. I repeatedly told the seller that the VIN on the title needs to match the car as well as the bill of sale. Today I find out that the DMV told him they couldn't change it to match the car. The seller has agreed to refund me my money but asked if I could wait a month or so. WHAT! He told me he spent it and I'd need to wait. Not that I don't believe the guy but enough is enough. I've been on the phone with ebay and am waiting for the next steps from their insurance co.

[GT182]

Originally Posted by PonchoV8

The good news is that it's a current dealer invloved.

But is this positively the real dealer? Sounds to me like it's a stolen car this guy is trying to get rid of. Oh crap... he did that via eBay.

[Bill Morgan]

Originally Posted by Ben M.

EVERY car I work on or invest ANY effort is put into my name before a dime is spent on fixing problems.

Learned that the hard way dintcha?!

[Ben M.]

Originally Posted by Bill Morgan

Learned that the hard way dintcha?!

Luckily Bill I was so dirt poor in those days I really didn't have any serious money into the car (less than $1500 with shipping and purchase price - and still got another $600 back when I sold the carcass). While it was a bummer, it was a darn good experience and to learn it as well as I did for as cheaply as I did I consider it money well spent!

I still preach the title rules from the mountains to all who are willing to listen. Not too many people seem to care about learning the easy way though...

[Ben M.]

Originally Posted by GT182

Sounds to me like it's a stolen car this guy is trying to get rid of.

I agree. When you've got a car with a title and the VINs don't match the paperwork in more than one way, something seriously fishy is going on.