Buying a car from craigslist

[ChapStick]

Hey guys, I want your input on this.

There is this guy selling a 1999 Lexus for $2,860 on craigslist, so I emailed him, but it turns out he is outside of the country...

Here is the email reply I received from him:

Thank you for your interest about my car. Now I am in Scotland, with my work. The total price of the LS 400 is $2,860. The car is registered and located in United States. I want to keep the car for me, but I cannot register it here, as it is made for the USA, according to US standards. So, I decided to sell it.
A few words about the car:
1999 LEXUS LS 400
Mileage: 121.000
Automatic
Title is clean.
Engine: 8 Cylinders
Exterior: White
Interior: Tan
VIN#: JT8BH28F9X0166788

If you have any question please don't hesitate to reply.

Thank you again for your interest

What do you guys think? I think it's a great deal on a '99 Lexus! Although it seriously bothers me that the price is ridiculously low and the owner is outside of America... Any ideas on this situation?

 

[Francisco d'Anconia]

NNNNNNNOooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html

 

[ChapStick]

Thanks man! I knew this sounded too damn good to be true!

 

[Stuntmann]

Too damn good? Price vs mileage suggests it's an alright price for car that old. (a lot of miles)


All cars at that mileage will be a headache.


Check out auto trader online and the magazine.

 

[ChapStick]

Too damn good? Price vs mileage suggests it's an alright price for car that old. (a lot of miles)


All cars at that mileage will be a headache.


Check out auto trader online and the magazine.

Well, considering most legitimate sellers are asking over $10k for the exact make with more mileage, I'd say it's a deal... Then again, it's not legitimate, so it doesn't matter.. hehe

I'll take your suggestion and check out auto trader online.. I need a reliable car that's good on gas. I'm a college student, so I need some sort of cheap yet non-****ty transportation.

 

[Kev07]

If you can get him to meet with you in person, then theres nothing wrong with this.

Don't pay until you see the car and all paperwork is done

 

[Francisco d'Anconia]

If you can get him to meet with you in person, then theres nothing wrong with this...

The guy would fly here from Scotland to sell a car???

 

[Kidfabulous]

I bought my first car from a guy on craigslist, but found out he was on a car enthusiast site I used. He was an older fellow so I felt a lot better about it. Very upfront and honest. It all depends on what you're getting. In this case I'd lean towards it being a scam...

 

[Kev07]

The guy would fly here from Scotland to sell a car???

How else would you get the paperwork done? By fax?

 

[Francisco d'Anconia]

How else would you get the paperwork done? By fax?

It's a lot cheaper than a round trip flight to/from Glasgow.

 

[Francisco d'Anconia]

That posting REEKS of scam. Sounds like the same type of people that write from Nigeria to secure lottery funds or outrageous inheritances.

:yes: Exactly.

 

[ChapStick]

That posting REEKS of scam. Sounds like the same type of people that write from Nigeria to secure lottery funds or outrageous inheritances.

I've had one of those emails.. Regarding a large inheritance.. I was excited for the first 5 minutes, but at the same time I was very suspicious... The excitement wore off when I found the same unique letter all over the web on scam awareness forums when I googled the info..

 

[DJMaC23]

definite scam...and a lexus LS400 is a very good car...u won't find a 99 for around 2grand even if it is old