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monker · 04-11-2013, 09:05 PM

New to the forums here, but wanted to post because I need some advice. I was looking through eBay as the prices are better than what's available up here in NH/MA and saw an auction for a 2012 1SS for a Buy It Now of 20k. I thought well yellow isn't my first choice but I decided for the price why not, the mileage is super low, clean carfax, and it's probably worth it. So after thinking about it for a bit I hit "Buy it Now". Well turns out I get an eBay request for cancellation shortly afterwards which gave me the option to accept the cancellation or not to. I declined the cancellation and don't really know what to do now. The dealer says they don't want to sell at this price. I've heard of other people getting their cars in similar situations so I want to see if anybody else has advice or suggestions. Also, I've been a "lurker" as in not registered but read a lot on here and love the community.

I sent an ebay message to the dealer stating that I want to make a deposit and asked how they were taking deposits.

Here's the auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2dr-C...t_40846wt_1220

Number: 271186523787

Also - wow! fast replies!

Updated to add that I hit the "buy it now" option and am myself the purchaser.

upflying · 04-11-2013, 09:14 PM

A low mile 2012 SS for $20,000 sounds like a scam.
Are you sure you are talking to a dealer or someone in Nigeria?
If I was buying it, I would get a red eye flight out tonight and be waiting at the dealership door tomorrow morning.
As they say, if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.
In the meantime, do not send a deposit to anyone.

lscamaro · 04-11-2013, 09:17 PM

If it really is a dealer, it might be one of their tried and true bait and switch techniques

Aubrey64 · 04-11-2013, 09:17 PM

It sounds a bit sketchy, 20K for a low mileage SS is super cheap. My 2010 2LT/RS with 21,000 miles was more than that when I got it last summer. I would for sure do a bit more research before putting down anything.

upflying · 04-11-2013, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by lscamaro

If it really is a dealer, it might be one of their tried and true bait and switch techniques

Which is illegal

monker · 04-11-2013, 09:21 PM

Here's the ebay auction, I will update the original post here.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2dr-C...t_40846wt_1220

monker · 04-11-2013, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aubrey64

It sounds a bit sketchy, 20K for a low mileage SS is super cheap. My 2010 2LT/RS with 21,000 miles was more than that when I got it last summer. I would for sure do a bit more research before putting down anything.

I thought so too but they do have a good feedback score and I noticed it was from a dealer. The fact that they sent me an ebay message afterwards saying the price was a mistake makes me think it's not a scam.

upflying · 04-11-2013, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monker

Here's the ebay auction, I will update the original post here.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2dr-C...t_40846wt_1220

Have you called Sterling McCall Acura just to confirm the auction was legit? You need to talk to a real person at the dealer.
Someone could have hacked the dealer's ebay account.
If it is, hop on flight to Houston tonight.

TX_ED_SS · 04-11-2013, 09:24 PM

The auction says it sold 20k and some change. Maybe someone got a good deal.

monker · 04-11-2013, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TX_ED_SS

The auction says it sold 20k and some change. Maybe someone got a good deal.

That was me, it was a buy it now price.

orangecamaro12 · 04-11-2013, 09:29 PM

Holy Crap!! Its real, if you look on dealers website they have it listed for 29,992 they must have put a typo on ebay and now they realized they are screwed.

beany323 · 04-11-2013, 09:29 PM

/tag

monker · 04-11-2013, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orangecamaro12

Holy Crap!! Its real, if you look on dealers website they have it listed for 29,992 they must have put a typo on ebay and now they realized they are screwed.

Oh yeah, no kidding! I'm going to give them a call in the morning regarding the deposit as I still haven't gotten back a reply through the ebay message after getting the one about the price being a typo.

mikeyg36 · 04-11-2013, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orangecamaro12

Holy Crap!! Its real, if you look on dealers website they have it listed for 29,992 they must have put a typo on ebay and now they realized they are screwed.

If that's true, the OP just got the bargain of a lifetime

04-11-2013, 09:05 PM	#1
monker Drives: Mini JCW Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NH Posts: 20	1SS for 20k on eBay New to the forums here, but wanted to post because I need some advice. I was looking through eBay as the prices are better than what's available up here in NH/MA and saw an auction for a 2012 1SS for a Buy It Now of 20k. I thought well yellow isn't my first choice but I decided for the price why not, the mileage is super low, clean carfax, and it's probably worth it. So after thinking about it for a bit I hit "Buy it Now". Well turns out I get an eBay request for cancellation shortly afterwards which gave me the option to accept the cancellation or not to. I declined the cancellation and don't really know what to do now. The dealer says they don't want to sell at this price. I've heard of other people getting their cars in similar situations so I want to see if anybody else has advice or suggestions. Also, I've been a "lurker" as in not registered but read a lot on here and love the community. I sent an ebay message to the dealer stating that I want to make a deposit and asked how they were taking deposits. Here's the auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2dr-C...t_40846wt_1220 Number: 271186523787 Also - wow! fast replies! Updated to add that I hit the "buy it now" option and am myself the purchaser. Last edited by monker; 04-11-2013 at 09:27 PM.

04-11-2013, 09:17 PM	#3
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	If it really is a dealer, it might be one of their tried and true bait and switch techniques __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

04-11-2013, 09:17 PM	#4
Aubrey64 Drives: 2010 Camaro LLT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,685	It sounds a bit sketchy, 20K for a low mileage SS is super cheap. My 2010 2LT/RS with 21,000 miles was more than that when I got it last summer. I would for sure do a bit more research before putting down anything. __________________

04-11-2013, 09:24 PM	#9
TX_ED_SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 628	The auction says it sold 20k and some change. Maybe someone got a good deal. __________________ U.S. Army Retired

04-11-2013, 09:29 PM	#12
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04-11-2013, 09:14 PM	#2
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	A low mile 2012 SS for $20,000 sounds like a scam. Are you sure you are talking to a dealer or someone in Nigeria? If I was buying it, I would get a red eye flight out tonight and be waiting at the dealership door tomorrow morning. As they say, if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. In the meantime, do not send a deposit to anyone.

04-11-2013, 09:21 PM	#6
monker Drives: Mini JCW Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NH Posts: 20	Here's the ebay auction, I will update the original post here. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2dr-C...t_40846wt_1220

04-11-2013, 09:29 PM	#11
orangecamaro12 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LS; 2002 Trailblazer Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Near Chicago, Illinois Posts: 128 View My Garage	Holy Crap!! Its real, if you look on dealers website they have it listed for 29,992 they must have put a typo on ebay and now they realized they are screwed.