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Hi all,

Well as most of the regulars here would be aware, Chefstagea (adam) and myself were flying to sydney on Monday morning (yes Aus. day), to pick up the S2 260RS he's interested in.

So far he's:

  • Paid a deposit
  • Paid insurance (got it sorted prior so we were covered on the drive home)
  • Paid for 2 one way air faires to sydney
  • Purchased some bits and peices incase dramas mechanically occured on the way back (hoses belts ect.. ect..)
  • Put his current car back to stock for sale and pretty much have a buyer lined up for purchase this week when we get back
  • We'be both organised time off work aswell.

As hes a cheff and its sat night hes at work... AND GETS THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE AROUND 9pm:

"Hi Adam sorry it's late, had some bad news this weekend I will be flying out of the country tomorrow night I have to put off the car for the forseeable future. I will refund any costs you have incurred for flights and your deposit. I will only be able to access email from tomorrow as phone wont work over there, send me your bank details. Please acept my apology I cant say much more than that right now.

What shall we do? Is their anything we can? Dudes not answering calls or anything.

Cheers,

Chris and Adam

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I think that the only thing that you can do is hope that he is true to his word and he refunds the money......

Otherwise, consumer affairs, Police, etc.

Technically you have a contract, but unless you like parting with 1000's of dollars in lawyers fees I'd advise you to forget that avenue.

Good luck.......... next time pick a reputable importer. If this was a private sale......... not much that you can do, 'cept hope!

OMG, that sounds really dodgy chris. Did you have any other personals on the seller? Address etc?

I can't really offer any help other than to say sorry to hear that. Surely if there wansn't something dodgy going on he would have rung and atleast had a discussion with Adam and organise for a relative or someone else to complete the transaction. Not that hard really, honestly sounds like a cop out unfortunately.

Bet Adams peaking.

;) to dodgy pricks.

At the very least lets hope he can recoupe his money.. well most of it.

Edited by Stagstock

wow... that's f**ked up... why is the sale off though, delayed understandable, but to call it off all together? That sounds shite. And if a deposit is received I'm pretty sure that's a binding agreement isn't it? He'd have to proof that he has to leave the country or something. At the same time, I suppose you don't want to piss him off too badly or he might bolt altogether. I'm really sorry to hear that Adam, and you too chris... ;)

Full refund of all expenses helps a little i suppose.

I have a saying that if you wanna lose your faith in society, just sell a car. I guess the same happens when you're buying too...

In fairness to the seller, there may well be a medical emergency that meant leaving straight away, and he has offered to refund you your money - he hasn't just disappeared, it could've been worse.

I'm off to Japan on a buying trip in a week or two - let me know if you want me to look around for you chef :D

is this the white rs260 with black rims on carsales?

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/priva...ea&trecs=15

the ad could be interpreted that it was still up for grabs even though a deposit was recieved. maybe he got a better offer?

all sounds a bit suss to me.

Hi all,

Well as most of the regulars here would be aware, Chefstagea (adam) and myself were flying to sydney on Monday morning (yes Aus. day), to pick up the S2 260RS he's interested in.

So far he's:

  • Paid a deposit
  • Paid insurance (got it sorted prior so we were covered on the drive home)
  • Paid for 2 one way air faires to sydney
  • Purchased some bits and peices incase dramas mechanically occured on the way back (hoses belts ect.. ect..)
  • Put his current car back to stock for sale and pretty much have a buyer lined up for purchase this week when we get back
  • We'be both organised time off work aswell.

As hes a cheff and its sat night hes at work... AND GETS THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE AROUND 9pm:

"Hi Adam sorry it's late, had some bad news this weekend I will be flying out of the country tomorrow night I have to put off the car for the forseeable future. I will refund any costs you have incurred for flights and your deposit. I will only be able to access email from tomorrow as phone wont work over there, send me your bank details. Please acept my apology I cant say much more than that right now.

What shall we do? Is their anything we can? Dudes not answering calls or anything.

Cheers,

Chris and Adam

Sounds to me like he has had a better offer!

Muz

is this the white rs260 with black rims on carsales?

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/priva...ea&trecs=15

the ad could be interpreted that it was still up for grabs even though a deposit was recieved. maybe he got a better offer?

all sounds a bit suss to me.

yep it was that 1... thats what i thaught... were still guna go to sydney i rekn.... and if theres ne thing nice over there then mayb buy! thanx nick!

yep it was that 1... thats what i thaught... were still guna go to sydney i rekn.... and if theres ne thing nice over there then mayb buy! thanx nick!

For the cost of a couple of airfares (if he doesn't end up refunding you the $$) just don't impulse buy ok! Worth importing an Autech through at about the same price and driving around in your stock (now) S2 for now.

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