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Posted by rgtrahn (Member # 7133) on :
 
I have my car for sale on Craigslist and on the board. Today, I received a call from "Ryan" ( (916) 801-6046 ) a guy posing as a private buyer. He acted very interested in my car, but said he couldn't meet me at my house because he had to pick his kids up. However, he said he would be in Orangevale area and asked if I would meed him at Madison and Greenback. I said sure, I had no problem with that and I had no reason to think anything of it.

I exchanged several phone calls with this guy and as I got near where we were suppose to meet, he calls and says he is running late. He asked me if I would drive across the street to Triple Crown Auto that Alex and Dan are expecting me... I said sure, at this time not sure what to expect. I am starting to assume it is a scam, but I was thinking maybe these were his buddies...(ignorance on my part)

I pull up and I ask for Alex or Dan; however, they are both busy, so another guy named Colby comes out takes a look at my car. He runs the VIN and asks for my keys so he can take it for a test drive. While he is gone, I call "Ryan" and he says, "I am on my way, Alex will take care of you until I get there".

While Colby was on the test drive, I went inside to Triple Crown's office and waited for a few minutes. At this point, I figured out there was no Ryan. I should have just left, but I figured I already have an hour of time and gas invested, so I'll wait and see what they offer.

30 minutes after getting there, Alex tells me he just got off the phone with the owner and he is low balling you at $2,500, but if you drive to the other dealership in Roseville, the owner is there and when he sees how clean your car is he will give you at least another $500, maybe even $1,000...

Anyway, moral of the story is I got played and burned, but I did learn a lesson. However, I am more than a little annoyed and I would advise everyone on this board to stay away from this dealership and to those selling their cars to beware... From now on, if someone is interested in my car they can come to me!

Rant over.
 

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Posted by phonso302 (Member # 9260) on :
 
we should all call say we have 6k cash and ask if they have a car similar to yours in stock
 

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Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
What were you asking for your car, i know those guys over there. Were they never intending to buy the car what was the scam? Or was it a realy low offer and they never intended to offer close to what you were asking. Just wondering
 

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Posted by rgtrahn (Member # 7133) on :
 
This is their website

http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/dda/index.jsp?dealership_view_name=www.triplecrownautosales.com

They also advertise on Craigslist,

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ctd/1739657922.html
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ctd/1737935172.html
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ctd/1735346668.html

The list goes on, they over 153 ads...

I made my own Craigslist Ad for them though,

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/1739702788.html

I feel like a chump... I should have known. I let these pukes get over on me and then low ball the shit out of me. Admittedly, my car probably doesn't much desire to those on this board because it is slow and stock, but it is still clean and worth way more than $2,500... I think I want to spit!
 

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Posted by iceman302 (Member # 7180) on :
 
Triple Frown Auto
 

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Posted by rgtrahn (Member # 7133) on :
 

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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
What were you asking for your car, i know those guys over there. Were they never intending to buy the car what was the scam? Or was it a realy low offer and they never intended to offer close to what you were asking. Just wondering

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Honestly, I did not know it was a dealership. I received a call from a person named "Ryan" this morning. He told me he was a stay at home dad and couldn't make it to my area, but was going to be in Orangevale area before 1600 hours(4pm) and if I could meet him at the Jack N' Box on Madison and Greenback.

Assuming it was a private buyer I said sure... I would never knowingly go to an auto dealership to sell my car. I am not in a hurry to sell my car, but I did just get a good deal on a Prelude from my aunt, so I need to make room. But we all know used car dealerships are in the business of making money and I expect them to low ball.

This guy Ryan was bait to get me out there and then they attempted to hook and sink me...waste of time and to me that is worse than the low ball.

Reputable, professional businesses shouldn't be pulling this crap.
 

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Posted by rgtrahn (Member # 7133) on :
 
Oh, check this out, while I was there I never heard from "Ryan", but about 20 minutes ago I receive a call from a blocked number and guess who it is... "Ryan" calling to apologize that we couldn't make a deal and telling me that most of the time it works out both parties.. Dealer gets new inventory and seller gets asking price

I can't believe this guy actually called me back... the lengths that some people will go; shameful.
 

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Posted by 89point. (Member # 6078) on :
 
Shoulda told him to fuck off and Thanks for wasting your time..
Oh and your post has been flagged by the way.. Not by me either.

[ May 13, 2010, 09:50 PM: Message edited by: 89point. ]
 

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Posted by quickblue302 (Member # 7912) on :
 
Honda boy...
 

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Posted by rgtrahn (Member # 7133) on :
 

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Originally posted by 89point.:
Shoulda told him to fuck off and Thanks for wasting your time..
Oh and your post has been flagged by the way.. Not by me either.

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Good call, I have more time than I know what to do with...

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/1739789041.html
 

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Posted by Yaterstang (Member # 7659) on :
 
Se habla espanol! I'll give you 2500 and ill come pick it up! Sounds like they are the equivalent to the Nigerian check scammer when it comes to auto dealers. Had you running around town like you were training for the triple crown.

When selling shit on CL:
Lesson 1: do not go out of your time to sell anything, ever! Make them come to you, otherwise you look like a desperate clown.
 

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Posted by Big block 66 f100 (Member # 8867) on :
 

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Originally posted by Yaterstang:
Se habla espanol! I'll give you 2500 and ill come pick it up! Sounds like they are the equivalent to the Nigerian check scammer when it comes to auto dealers. Had you running around town like you were training for the triple crown.

When selling shit on CL:
Lesson 1: do not go out of your time to sell anything, ever! Make them come to you, otherwise you look like a desperate clown.

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Originally posted by quickblue302:
Honda boy...

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My vtec just kicked in, yo...
I never thought I would be driving a Honda, but a good deal is a good deal.

No shit, I was Triple Crown's bitch for the day I still cannot believe "Ryan" called and said he was sorry we couldn't come to a deal. Guy can F himself.

After posting that on CL I got a call from another dealer who saw my post. He seemed straight up and told me he was a dealer, who felt bad and wanted to come closer to my number... still not interested.
 

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Posted by Yaterstang (Member # 7659) on :
 
Your boy Ryan just put up a 95 Acura NSX for sale for 8K. LOL, i got this one handled. He might be giving away a free lawnmower tomorrow too.
 

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Posted by JOEFOX87 (Member # 8331) on :
 
Boy, the way the story goes, you are lucky that the car wasn't taken in the so called test drive. Always inquire and make them come to you. If you go make sure it's your territory to know what area is good and what to do for an emergency. And if so, strap up or have a buddy strapped.
 

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Posted by Yaterstang (Member # 7659) on :
 
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/1740097752.html

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/zip/1740099945.html

Lets see what happens when people start bombarding him at 7AM for the free lawnmower.
 

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Posted by rgtrahn (Member # 7133) on :
 

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Originally posted by JOEFOX87:
strap up

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Sig Sauer goes with me everywhere

 

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Posted by rgtrahn (Member # 7133) on :
 
So, it seems that my CL ads are annoying Triple Crown and "Ryan"...

I received an email from Ryan Mauch <mauman72@gmail.com>

and it simply stated this,

"Honestly there was no ill-will intended. I really was hoping to buy your car. I should have made our apt. Please accept my apologies.

(916) 801-6046"



I tried to respond to the email, but I keep getting an error...

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/1740142431.html


 

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Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Think of this any time you go to a car dealership
Check out this video on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OV5e7WFp3m4&feature=youtube_gdata
Check out this video on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4foUAaOrt38&feature=youtube_gdata


No joke they even play this movie In the dealerships and laugh on how true this movie is
 

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Posted by venomous99 (Member # 1917) on :
 
I say we all spam this Ryan guy reposting that beware ad and continue to list ridiculously priced items with his number. He ll enjoy the late night calls
 

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Posted by Yaterstang (Member # 7659) on :
 
LOL the free riding lawnmower blew him up. Its been flagged already. Lets see, what else could he be giving away? Maybe a 69 fastback for 10 grand?
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
Wow, a phone rep pretending to be a private buyer got you down to a dealership who offered you 2500 on a 4800 asking price?!?

That's low! I would continue posting the CL ad for months to come and also post your experience on all the local automotive sites.

These guys probably do this all the time thinking it's ok to dick people around.
 

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Posted by venomous99 (Member # 1917) on :
 
who wants a clean sonic blue 15k mile cobra ryan is selling for $15k?
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/1740456474.html
 

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Posted by Yaterstang (Member # 7659) on :
 
Anybody looking for an ipad for 350? LOL
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 

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Originally posted by venomous99:
who wants a clean sonic blue 15k mile cobra ryan is selling for $15k?
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/1740456474.html

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lol

"only selling to fund a business venture and wedding. serious only please

no lowballers and scumbag dealerships posing as private buyers."
 

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Posted by venomous99 (Member # 1917) on :
 
lol..we're going to make this dude's life hell and we havent even touched on the "other" category on CL yet.
 

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Posted by Yaterstang (Member # 7659) on :
 
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ele/1740505662.html

Lol, look at his picture!
 

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Posted by 5.0sak (Member # 8635) on :
 
this is hilarious TTT
 

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Posted by 5.0sak (Member # 8635) on :
 
this is hilarious TTT
 

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Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 

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Originally posted by Yaterstang:
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ele/1740505662.html

Lol, look at his picture!

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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Yaterstang:
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Change the number to there biz number that number you posted is shut down

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Phone: 916-989-6604

Only makes sense, he sent me an email and a few minutes later is was no good.
 

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Posted by rgtrahn (Member # 7133) on :
 
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/1741188817.html
 

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Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Change the ipad listing to the 989 number
 

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Posted by rgtrahn (Member # 7133) on :
 
Sold the car to another dealer today close to my asking price!

They saw my ad about Triple Crown and made me an offer I couldn't refuse!

FUCK TRIPLE CROWN!
 

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Posted by Yaterstang (Member # 7659) on :
 
Ipad change is made! I love CL justice! Fag better think twice next time they fuck with a CAFORDS member!
 

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Posted by Eddie510- (Member # 2354) on :
 

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Originally posted by Yaterstang:
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ele/1740505662.html

Lol, look at his picture!

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Originally posted by 50Reasons:
I called about the ipad and he said what's an ipad and then said what's the stock number I said it's an I pad what's a stock number? You have an I pad for sale he said this is a car dealership I said oh ok so do you still have the I pad for sale then he hung up on me so I called back and said we must have been disconnected do you have an I pad for sale. He said "No! I don't lol I laugh at him and said how about a nice blue mustang convertable and got hung up on again. This is great

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LMAO! I seriously spit up laughin at this! This is CLASSIC!

 

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Posted by 5.0_707 (Member # 5893) on :
 
LMAO
I JUST CALLED ABOUT THE IPAD N HE SAID IM ABOUT THE 150th CALLER!
Lmao this is too funny!
Also asked about the cobra...didn't have one but he did have a LAWN MOWER!

[ May 14, 2010, 09:56 PM: Message edited by: 5.0_707 ]
 

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Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 

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Originally posted by 5.0_707:
LMAO
I JUST CALLED ABOUT THE IPAD N HE SAID IM ABOUT THE 150th CALLER!
Lmao this is too funny!
Also asked about the cobra...didn't have one but he did have a LAWN MOWER!

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Originally posted by venomous99:
who wants a clean sonic blue 15k mile cobra ryan is selling for $15k?
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/1740456474.html

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Originally posted by 90FoX:

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Originally posted by venomous99:
who wants a clean sonic blue 15k mile cobra ryan is selling for $15k?
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/1740456474.html

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Lol thats funny and fucked up at the same time.

Because if I was looking for a cobra, it would be sonic blue and I would want low miles. I would call this ad then be hella disappointed that it wasnt for "sell" <--ca fords grammar.

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Originally posted by venomous99:

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Originally posted by 90FoX:

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Originally posted by venomous99:
who wants a clean sonic blue 15k mile cobra ryan is selling for $15k?
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/1740456474.html

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Lol thats funny and fucked up at the same time.

Because if I was looking for a cobra, it would be sonic blue and I would want low miles. I would call this ad then be hella disappointed that it wasnt for "sell" <--ca fords grammar.

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haha..thats the whole point. bait them with a legit sounding post and nothing ridiculous.

anyone want some reading material for sale by ryan?
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/bks/1741731676.html

also for that ipad i think this iphone would really complement it.
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ele/1741736309.html

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I just called for the iphone and magazines.

I asked for ryan

Unforunately the guy who picked up,(who sounded like a manager) told me that Ryan no longer works there.
He then asked if I was calling for a mustang cobra, ipad , or itouch, i said ya,

i wonder if ryan really lost his job over this???? if so its hilarious but i feel kinda bad now to

maybe we should ask for colby now?!?

 

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Posted by NavidR (Member # 3164) on :
 
What they did by making a fake person was wrong, They should have been honost with you and agreed on a price before you go down there, My family has a dealership and I buy cars all the time for them from craiglist. So don't get discouraged about selling a car to a dealer, just make sure you have agreed on a price before.

Sorry about your bad experience, I hope you learn not to drive far to show your car, Look if they like your car they will drive to buy it!

Good luck and the craigslist add are hella FUNNY! You should post some with a free doberman pintcher or a pitbull and put that guys number on it
 

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Posted by JOEFOX87 (Member # 8331) on :
 
LMFAO at the Playboy magazines. was rolling for a while.
 

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Posted by 04 S281 (Member # 9229) on :
 
Someone should post up some fake hooker ad's with their number on it.

Fuck Triple Crown. My mom took vert Corvette there to trade in on an Escalade. They took it for a short "test drive". When it got back to us, it had like 90 extra miles on the odometer, and smelled like burnt rubber. AND they lowballed the shit out of her.
 

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Posted by 68stanger (Member # 7842) on :
 

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Originally posted by 04 S281:
Someone should post up some fake hooker ad's with their number on it.

Fuck Triple Crown. My mom took vert Corvette there to trade in on an Escalade. They took it for a short "test drive". When it got back to us, it had like 90 extra miles on the odometer, and smelled like burnt rubber. AND they lowballed the shit out of her.

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Originally posted by 04 S281:
No dude, it was 90 extra miles, but in about 10 minutes. and they always take cars out while you stay and talk to the salesman over there. I'm like 90% sure they did that to the OP as well...

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Originally posted by 04 S281:
No dude, it was 90 extra miles, but in about 10 minutes. and they always take cars out while you stay and talk to the salesman over there. I'm like 90% sure they did that to the OP as well...

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Originally posted by 68stanger:

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Originally posted by 04 S281:
Someone should post up some fake hooker ad's with their number on it.

Fuck Triple Crown. My mom took vert Corvette there to trade in on an Escalade. They took it for a short "test drive". When it got back to us, it had like 90 extra miles on the odometer, and smelled like burnt rubber. AND they lowballed the shit out of her.

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why would you allow ANYONE to drive your car without you being there? 90 extra miles = around 1 1/2 hours, I'd would fuck somebody up for taking my car for that long especially if im not there.

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Originally posted by 04 S281:
wasn't my car guys. Mom felt no need to go on the test drive. and at the most, it was maaaayybe 20 minutes. i don't super clearly remember the events of the day... it was over a year ago. But, i'm pretty sure she filled her tank before heading to the dealer, and reset her trip-odometer. and thats the only reason she noticed all the extra miles when she got home.

and you are aware that the odometer still reads during burnouts/doughnuts, right?

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Originally posted by Yaterstang:
Sorry but your mama's a fucking liar.

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Originally posted by asskickn88:

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Originally posted by Yaterstang:
Sorry but your mama's a fucking liar.

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Oh yeah, I think your a spy for triple crown, that's what I think!!!

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Originally posted by 04 S281:
No dude, it was 90 extra miles, but in about 10 minutes. and they always take cars out while you stay and talk to the salesman over there. I'm like 90% sure they did that to the OP as well...

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Originally posted by phonso302:

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Originally posted by 04 S281:
wasn't my car guys. Mom felt no need to go on the test drive. and at the most, it was maaaayybe 20 minutes. i don't super clearly remember the events of the day... it was over a year ago. But, i'm pretty sure she filled her tank before heading to the dealer, and reset her trip-odometer. and thats the only reason she noticed all the extra miles when she got home.

and you are aware that the odometer still reads during burnouts/doughnuts, right?

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90 miles of straight burnouts or donuts = exploded/shredded/bald tires/engine damage/diff damage/transmission damage....

You showed up to sell the car. They took it for a drive and drove the shit out of the vette, came back, low balled the asking price. You guys got mad and left.

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Originally posted by Luke87GT:

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Originally posted by phonso302:

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Originally posted by 04 S281:
wasn't my car guys. Mom felt no need to go on the test drive. and at the most, it was maaaayybe 20 minutes. i don't super clearly remember the events of the day... it was over a year ago. But, i'm pretty sure she filled her tank before heading to the dealer, and reset her trip-odometer. and thats the only reason she noticed all the extra miles when she got home.

and you are aware that the odometer still reads during burnouts/doughnuts, right?

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90 miles of straight burnouts or donuts = exploded/shredded/bald tires/engine damage/diff damage/transmission damage....

You showed up to sell the car. They took it for a drive and drove the shit out of the vette, came back, low balled the asking price. You guys got mad and left.

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Sounds right.

90-miles in 10-minutes means they averaged 540mph for those 10-minutes. If you are going to bad-mouth a business, at least tell the truth (by the looks of things, nobody has to exaggerate the practices carried out by this particular business anyway)

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Originally posted by 04 S281:
No dude, it was 90 extra miles, but in about 10 minutes. and they always take cars out while you stay and talk to the salesman over there. I'm like 90% sure they did that to the OP as well...

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Thats a little bit of an exaggeration there. 90 miles in 10 mins in a car?
 

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Posted by Chris Hanson (Member # 3965) on :
 
can anyone confirm that this ryan dude got fired????
 

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Posted by phonso302 (Member # 9260) on :
 

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Originally posted by Chris Hanson:
can anyone confirm that this ryan dude got fired????

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Originally posted by phonso302:

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Originally posted by Chris Hanson:
can anyone confirm that this ryan dude got fired????

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I would think ryan is just a name,they probably use all kinda names and if he did get fired GOOD thats what he gets for being a con man

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Originally posted by Luke87GT:

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Originally posted by venomous99:
who wants a clean sonic blue 15k mile cobra ryan is selling for $15k?
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/1740456474.html

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lol

"only selling to fund a business venture and wedding. serious only please

no lowballers and scumbag dealerships posing as private buyers."

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Originally posted by Chris Hanson:
can anyone confirm that this ryan dude got fired????

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your chris hanson you should be able to figure it out
 

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Posted by SlowStockFox (Member # 1081) on :
 
coming soon this guy will be posting on here. lmao.

i called and he said he knew of cafords and what was going on from sum guy on bay area racing site. so maybe he will post and add some flavor lol
 

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Posted by asskickn88 (Member # 4957) on :
 

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Originally posted by SlowStockFox:
coming soon this guy will be posting on here. lmao.

i called and he said he knew of cafords and what was going on from sum guy on bay area racing site. so maybe he will post and add some flavor lol

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Originally posted by asskickn88:

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Originally posted by SlowStockFox:
coming soon this guy will be posting on here. lmao.

i called and he said he knew of cafords and what was going on from sum guy on bay area racing site. so maybe he will post and add some flavor lol

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That guy doesn't want none of this, we'll hand him his ass for playing with a member here!

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well said
 

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