Guest gzaerojon Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Why Andy, have you found the Alfa you've always wanted!! Interesting post Jon! H. i try my best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 but really, it will sell for that no problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Got a reply from them regarding my questions: - "Gearbox is fine, Heater Matrix may need replacing as there is no heat but I will know on Tuesday when my mechanics are back in. The labour time is high for the job but to me its no problem at all for me to get it done. The car will be sold spot on. Regards" Worrying no mention of the fact that the gearbox is a 5 Speed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 Good luck to the man if he's going to make a few quid;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 Sorry, who is selling the car guys - I must be missing something (dim monday morning moment). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_supra Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 Sorry, who is selling the car guys - I must be missing something (dim monday morning moment). It's Tuesday:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 Sorry, who is selling the car guys The advert suggests "JT CARS" are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 Doh, it is a Tuesday! Yes thank you Michael, I thought it was somebody specifically known to the forum tough - no idea why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 Well I hope he does well with it adn fixes all the issues. Hes a proper used car dealer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 "gearbox is fine", he was careful enough to avoid any reference to number '6' The heater matrix horror is also brushed aside as a probably minor inconvenience. Some potentially nasty surprises there for the punter who hasn't done his homework. Hell, what do you expect if he doesn't count the gears and doesn't check all electrics/gizmos/controls to make sure they're working.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkirby Posted May 9, 2007 Author Share Posted May 9, 2007 "gearbox is fine", he was careful enough to avoid any reference to number '6' The heater matrix horror is also brushed aside as a probably minor inconvenience. Some potentially nasty surprises there for the punter who hasn't done his homework. Hell, what do you expect if he doesn't count the gears and doesn't check all electrics/gizmos/controls to make sure they're working.... Also if you have noticed in the new ad for it, its now running 550 bhp and no mention of injectors, ecu, clutch etc etc!! i did email them but no response LOL sad thing is some poor sap will buy it thinking its a 550 bhp car when its not, well at the moment and needs alot of money to make it a 550 bhp car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 .... some poor sap will buy it thinking its a 550 bhp car when its not, well at the moment and needs alot of money to make it a 550 bhp car I know of more who think they've got a 500+bph car despite timings that try to indicate othewise;) If it ain't doing easily low 12s it may well be on the wrong side of 500. But that's just my view. In this case, I'd think just going through the gears should ring alarm bells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 "gearbox is fine", he was careful enough to avoid any reference to number '6' The heater matrix horror is also brushed aside as a probably minor inconvenience. Some potentially nasty surprises there for the punter who hasn't done his homework. Hell, what do you expect if he doesn't count the gears and doesn't check all electrics/gizmos/controls to make sure they're working.... He's def looking for an unknowledgable punter:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Nice car dealer masking all the facts there. At least Martin was honest and upfront with all the cars problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Nice car dealer masking all the facts there. At least Martin was honest and upfront with all the cars problems. Fair play to the guy for making a bit of money on it as profit is what makes businesses exist, but surely not stating all the facts about the car is illegal right?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Of course fair play to the guy for making the money isnt that what every car dealer does, buys the car, cleans it and sticks a couple of grand on the price. Its just the hiding of facts thats unfair, plus 9K for a car is still a lot of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 This car was a steal at 5k but daylight robbery at 9k. I sincerely hope any potential buyer of this car checks this board first. I´m dreading the new ´Just got my first Supe´ thread in the New Members section - what with the all the history surrounding this car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 The new seller is a mentalist. I was bored so fired this at him via pistonheads: Possibly interested but the car is some distance from me, in order to save a wasted journey I have a few questions: Photo 2 shows a shadow on the "skirt" of the car near the rear wheel vent - is this a mark on the car or just a shadow? Other than the engine modifications is this a standard 6-speed Supra import with different alloys? Do you have a current dyno readout from your "top spec rolling road system"? Any known issues that you didn't have space to report and any kind of warranty on the vehicle? Sorry for the annoying questions but I find it easier to be honest up front to save wasting our time Cheers. His reply: Give me a call micheal. Iv'e had a few messages on here that are pissing me off. I have a brain you know. I know who is sending this message so get a life. I understand your reasons for sending these emails. I wont go into them at the moment. I am a car dealer and I make lots of money selling cars. If I am mistaken then forgive me, give me a call and I will be glad to answer any questions that you have. If I am right then don't harass me anymore as I will be in Weston-super-mare in the near future once again if its not you then call me Regards John I replied with: Well that's not the reply I was expecting! I suspect I'm not the person you think this is, whoever that may be, but based on your reply I think I'll give this a miss, thanks for your time. And he followed with: Well I think you are the person but don't worry wont be paying you a visit, I find it quite amusing that you have nothing better to do. I suspect someone else might have been sending him messages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 How odd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 So basically he is threatening people, who are pointing out, what's wrong with the car? lol! This SHOULD go to trade standards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 So basically he is threatening people, who are pointing out, what's wrong with the car? lol! This SHOULD go to trade standards. I wasn't even pointing out any specifics, I was vague on purpose and game him the opportunity to come clean about anything he wanted to. Obviously he's getting a bit miffed at people asking about this particular car but why risk a potential sale by threatening people whose identity he isn't 100% sure about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Interesting that he mentions WSM as that is where Lucifer now resides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Indeed, it's almost as if he thinks a certain someone has been sending him probing emails when it's probably actual punters or others from here. Either way the guy sounds like a complete assclown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Possible Martin/Michael confusion?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kslb Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Was just gonna follow this thread but think I will have to send him a quick e mail just to jump on the band wagon. lol I will give him my address as well he can give me a visit if he wants. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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