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Old 09-27-03, 11:41 AM
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$3700 for an FD?

I found this while looking. Here's the details that the ad gave me.

$3700 with 26,000 miles. It has black paint with tan interior. They claim to be a repo seller at repo-car.com

They're a little vague on the details, but I sent a message to the seller asking about it. The price seems almost too good, so does anyone know if repo-car is a reputable seller? Also, the car is in LA, outside of downtown, so are there any specific things I should look for/at?

Thanks in advance.
-Ray

-edit: Forgot to mention it's a 1995 model

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Old 09-27-03, 11:43 AM
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Something is up with that deal. I've seen total wrecks go on Ebay for like $6k.
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If they have the title for it. BUY IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You will never see a FD go for that much even its totalled. at worst it would make a great parts car even the body on it is bad, If the car is all there you can part it out and more than triple yur money....................
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yeah.. buy it really quickly... actually, it might be stolen...
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yeah.. buy it really quickly... actually, it might be stolen...
buying stolen parts will get you arrested, becareful...

especially if the guy your buying from is an undercover cop...
Old 09-27-03, 10:26 PM
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find out if its stolen, if not...jump on it like jenna jam... oh you get the point
Old 09-27-03, 10:29 PM
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I don't think I'm going for it because I'm not sure if I'll have the time or money for it. But anyways, here's the link if you guys wanna jump on it.
http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/v...or=&cardist=75
Apparently, you have to sign up with that website to find the FD. Buyer beware, I guess.
Old 09-28-03, 01:49 AM
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its prolly the start of an auction man
Old 09-28-03, 03:21 AM
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that is ADVERTISING

not an actual car for sale
Old 09-28-03, 07:07 AM
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yeah... haha, thats just advertising that says you COULD get a FD for that price... hahahahaha
Old 09-28-03, 10:47 AM
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I'm glad to see it took so long for everyone to figure that out.
Old 10-03-03, 08:58 PM
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Hell!

That's how much I paid for a new engine for my 93!
Old 10-03-03, 11:40 PM
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LOLZ! Same here, I paid that much just for a reman
Old 10-04-03, 10:10 AM
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Well, my new engine is a Reman from Mazda. I couldn't rebuild my original as the heat was so intense the block was warped.
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ive done a little looking into that site, and its just insurance claims. like if its stolen, then recovered, this site is like brokers for the insurance companies. ive seen Fd's go for like 4500-5000 on autotrader. But i think i am going to buy the membership to that repocar thing just to try it out.
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Keep us posted.
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Originally posted by c00lduke
I'm glad to see it took so long for everyone to figure that out.

Scary ain't it?
Old 11-19-03, 08:48 PM
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I can send you a copy of their $20 list that they sell that is never updated. I called some of the places that don't exist on the list. I bought it a few years ago. Waste of money. That ad is full of horsepoopy.
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goracer can you send me that copy list also ? i was actually considering purchasing the repo-car thing online, but this sounds a lot better than spending ten dollars on membership . my email address is zooyorktactical@hotmail.com , ill send u a PM about it just in case

thanks alot, later
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You want a list of cars that don't exist?

Someone move this...
Old 11-20-03, 03:06 AM
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yea i got suckered into a similar ad like that a few years ago. it will just list a bunch of junkyeards selling wrecked cars.
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i bought a membership to repo-car before lookign for my FD a while back. They send you an e-mail with links to websites like mazdarecycling.com etc...policeauctions.com....the thing is you never see an FD on these sites because the gov't and Mazda junkyards arent stupid enuff to let a FD go for so little. Usually if the gov't gets a repo car they slap it on eBay and they sell it for insane amounts because ppl like to buy from the gov't more than an individual. And even mazdarecycling.com...when they get a FD they slap it on eBay as well. Don't pay the money.
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