Craigslist temptation of the week ....

[sammyg2]

Another car I don't need and won't buy, but still tempted ....
At that price (and spelling) it's prolly a scam anyhow.

2001 MERCEDES CL600 V-12 AMG SPORT PACKAGE - $6995 (NEWPORT BEACH)

2001 MERCEDES CL600
condition: excellent
cylinders: 12 cylinders
drive: rwd
fuel: gas
odometer: 86000
paint color: black
title status: clean
transmission: automatic
type: coupe
RARE, RARE---BEAUTIFUL BLACK ON BLACK MERCEDES CL600, V-12, AMG SPORT PACKAGE COUPE,
TOP OF THE LINE MERCEDES, $135000 ORIGINAL PRICE. VERY LOW MILES, 86K ORIGINAL MILES.
VOICE COMMAND--NAVIGATION, CD CHANGER, ALARM SYSTEM, HEATING AND COOLING SEATS, CHROME AMG WHEELS, NEW TIRES, NEW SUSPENSION, NO ISSUES, NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT.

CLEAN CAR FAX, NEVER ACCIDENT. LOOK, DRIVE AND SMELL LIKE NEW. EXCELLENT CONDITION. ALWAYS GARAGE,
LOADED, TOP OF THE LINE WITH EVERY OPTIONS FROM MERCEDES.

JUST SMOGED AND RENEWED REGITRATION, READY FOR NEW OWNER

COLLECTOR CAR....BEST DEAL

$6995---- CASH----- FIRM------ MUST SELL------ THIS WEEKEND!!! TITLE IN HAND...

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/d/2001-mercedes-clamg-sport/6541108283.html

[LWJ]

WOW WOW WOW!

(Yes, it is a scam)

But WOW!

[drkshdw]

Here's mine (not a scam):
https://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/d/1974-vw-412-wagon-rare-slight/6542677740.html

[Chocaholic]

I peruse CL ads for motorcycles all the time. I’m amazed at how many are at ridiculously low prices and immediately assume all are scams. On rare cases (usually involving alcohol), I’ll inquire via the CL email system and get no response.

I just don’t get it.

[Scott Douglas]

I'm usually looking at CL for cameras or lenses attached to cameras.

[varmint]

Originally Posted by Chocaholic

I peruse CL ads for motorcycles all the time. I’m amazed at how many are at ridiculously low prices and immediately assume all are scams. On rare cases (usually involving alcohol), I’ll inquire via the CL email system and get no response.

I just don’t get it.

You miss 100% of the ones you don’t swing at. I’ve responded to a bunch of “obvious” scams. And one time in ten it’s a real bargain.

Dealership closed and listed this for $50. It’s the size of a garage door. But it’s mine now.

[wdfifteen]

Originally Posted by drkshdw

Here's mine (not a scam):
https://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/d/1974-vw-412-wagon-rare-slight/6542677740.html

That would make an awesome rat rod, and is one car that is truly deserving of the treatment. One of those guys who loves destroying 23 window buses should slam it to the ground, grind off some paint and throw acid on it (or paint on some “rust”!). Put a fart can on it too. I’ll bet a flat four blowing into a fart can sounds awesome. Keep the hubcaps. They are true patina.

[Heel n Toe]

Originally Posted by sammyg2

Another car I don't need and won't buy, but still tempted ....

Sammy... get control of yourself... you're not thinking clearly.

Two words, man: TEST DRIVE.

[sammyg2]

My brother and i chopped a square back in high school and did the panel van look, PITA getting that roof smooth. Had to cut up two other square back roofs (from the junkyard) to fill all the gaps.
Looked kinda like this one but we didn't take out as much as they did.

[Eric Coffey]

Originally Posted by LWJ

WOW WOW WOW!

(Yes, it is a scam)

But WOW!

What makes you think it's a scam?

[LWJ]

A guess.

[greglepore]

Probably not a scam. However, I would assure myself that it doesn't need coil packs and/or ABC (hyd. suspension) parts, because if it does, the cost of that service if not diy could approach the purchase price.

These cars depreciate like rocks, which is why my dd is a '96 v12 w140.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Very well might be legit. Many people are terrified of those cars, and for good reason as Greg mentioned.

[biosurfer1]

Coil packs are $$$$$$$$ even if you DIY.

If the ABC is shot (probably is or will be soon), good reason to go with coilovers.

Take a chance and worst case, you part it out and make your money back easy.

[tabs]

It is depressing to know that such a nice car is such a maintenance nightmare.

[epbrown]

Originally Posted by Chocaholic

I peruse CL ads for motorcycles all the time. I’m amazed at how many are at ridiculously low prices and immediately assume all are scams. On rare cases (usually involving alcohol), I’ll inquire via the CL email system and get no response.

I just don’t get it.

Supposedly those ads are there to collect e-mail addresses for spammers. Have you noticed an increase?

I browse the bike ads all the time and some are blatantly obvious scams - one guy's been listing a 2007 Honda CBR600RR for $1000 for months, and that's just one of his ads. How do I recognize his others? None of his ads ever have pictures of these amazing deals and all of them list the bike as one thing in the title/text and as a 2007 Kawasaki in the specs; he usually has five or so fake ads running.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Chocaholic

I peruse CL ads for motorcycles all the time. I’m amazed at how many are at ridiculously low prices and immediately assume all are scams. On rare cases (usually involving alcohol), I’ll inquire via the CL email system and get no response.

I just don’t get it.

(hold my beer!) - I just did one yesterday. An '87 VFR 700. Crickets.....

[VincentVega]

Originally Posted by biosurfer1

Coil packs are $$$$$$$$ even if you DIY.

If the ABC is shot (probably is or will be soon), good reason to go with coilovers.

Take a chance and worst case, you part it out and make your money back easy.

I know nothing about these. How bad can a coilpack be? Most I replace are ~40/ea

~1k /bank. Ah, ok. Not the whip for me. Yikes.

[widgeon13]

Originally Posted by tabs

It is depressing to know that such a nice car is such a maintenance nightmare.

First servicing would probably cost more than the purchase price!

[cmccuist]

This SL looks like a good deal:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/222900637364?rmvSB=true

Just needs a few parts and some paint.