Gretie22 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) Saw an advert of Facebook yesterday for a grey uk spec supra, instantly smelt a rat, so did a quick check on the plate. Came back as a cat C (which he hadn't mentioned). Didn't get a screenshot of the advert, as soon as I mentioned it being a cat c he deleted it. But got the photo from his profile. Edited August 28, 2014 by Gretie22 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay200bhp Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 what app is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretie22 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) Mycarcheck - costs £2.99 if you want full info though. Edited August 28, 2014 by Gretie22 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Looks a nice car, someone will fall for that..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Looks a nice car, someone will fall for that..!! hopefully most on here carry out a HPI chack before purchasing, If not, then this should be a good example of why they should. Cat C's need a VIC check to get them back on the road/log book back from the DVLA, so I'm not sure what has happened here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretie22 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 On the ad he said it had been in dry storage for a while and had no mot or tax. The under the bonnet photo on the ad was a close up, but you could still see the headlights had been removed. So I'm thinking maybe he bought it in 2005, crashed it in 2006 and has just kept it away since as there hasn't been an owner change since the accident. Finally finished fixing it up and is now trying to sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 On the ad he said it had been in dry storage for a while and had no mot or tax. The under the bonnet photo on the ad was a close up, but you could still see the headlights had been removed. So I'm thinking maybe he bought it in 2005, crashed it in 2006 and has just kept it away since as there hasn't been an owner change since the accident. Finally finished fixing it up and is now trying to sell it. You would make a great private investigator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 It only takes minor damage for a supra to fall into cat c territory though, the price of main dealer parts for the mkiv and the car's relatively low value nowadays means the insurers will classify a cat c for a lot less damage than some of the cars on here have had, but not gone through the insurers. It would only take the headlights, bumper and minor damage to a couple of body panels for it to be a cat c. But, the fact he hasn't mentioned it in the ad rings alarm bells. So if it hasn't had a vic carried out since being written off, I assume it hasn't got a V5 anyhow, was that mentioned in the ad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretie22 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 You would make a great private investigator That would be a fun job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretie22 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) It only takes minor damage for a supra to fall into cat c territory though, the price of main dealer parts for the mkiv and the car's relatively low value nowadays means the insurers will classify a cat c for a lot less damage than some of the cars on here have had, but not gone through the insurers. It would only take the headlights, bumper and minor damage to a couple of body panels for it to be a cat c. But, the fact he hasn't mentioned it in the ad rings alarm bells. So if it hasn't had a vic carried out since being written off, I assume it hasn't got a V5 anyhow, was that mentioned in the ad? No, no mention of v5. Here another picture of his profile which has now been removed: Apparently he had if up on eBay before this and didn't mention it was a Cat C there either, defiantly trying to sell it to an unsuspecting buyer. Edited August 28, 2014 by Gretie22 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Ahh yes... this chap was mouthing off about the low offers he was receiving on the car...! Apparently,' "Yh people don't want to pay what's its worth little chavs with pocket money wanting big mans toys." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Ahh yes... this chap was mouthing off about the low offers he was receiving on the car...! Apparently,' "Yh people don't want to pay what's its worth little chavs with pocket money wanting big mans toys." Thats right. I remember now seeing that. something about "go and buy a corsa". Will see if its in my saved items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretie22 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Ahh yes... this chap was mouthing off about the low offers he was receiving on the car...! Apparently,' "Yh people don't want to pay what's its worth little chavs with pocket money wanting big mans toys." Yes I'm all over that thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Ebay item number: 301276567105 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 This was on ebay before now with a bid of 7k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Your our very own Forum Car checker haha you have caught so many rats already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretie22 Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 I think it's safe to say he doesn't like me. I just can't help myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) he states he added the blue pipes himself have a look at the mess he has made the Intercooler pipe is kinked shut almost... "I've added blue pipes also fitted brand new battery needs new break pads" Edited August 28, 2014 by MattP (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I think it's safe to say he doesn't like me. I just can't help myself. It's amazing when people are outed as liars, it's always someone else's fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 No, no mention of v5. Here another picture of his profile which has now been removed: http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a522/Gretie24/6CDD6DEA-1AAB-4415-9F69-ABEC81908360_zpsx9kbapar.png Apparently he had if up on eBay before this and didn't mention it was a Cat C there either, defiantly trying to sell it to an unsuspecting buyer. You've sniffed out another dog. The rear wheel shown cocking in the pic in post #11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quarryman Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 And he's came all the way from canada to sell it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeiretto Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I talked to the seller a bit, said it was only a fender that had been damaged. He wanted £8k for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st3ven1 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 he states he added the blue pipes himself have a look at the mess he has made the Intercooler pipe is kinked shut almost... Yup, the pipe would probably have fitted fine when it was oem length, but now he's added in a section to add the dump valve it's too long. But the oem recirc valve is still in place and doesn't seem to be blocked off either. Dread to think what other bodges you would find on that car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I talked to the seller a bit, said it was only a fender that had been damaged. He wanted £8k for it. Pahahahahahaaha let him keep it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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