Anyone want to help me flag a craigslist post?
- onlytrueromeo
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Anyone want to help me flag a craigslist post?
So...I emailed about a car on craigslist..this one to be specific: http://newlondon.craigslist.org/cto/1630061284.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and asked about why he decided to put a 2.5L engine on an automatic, and then turbo it after, and these are the responses I got:
On 3/8/2010 10:08 AM, James Podolski wrote:
> ENGINE IS STOCK. THE CAR IS 1 OF 2000 RELEASED IN THE US. I CAN SEND YOU MORE PICS THIS AFTERNOON
On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 9:14 AM, John Romeo wrote:
Why are you advertising a 2.5L and a turbo if the engine is stock? The V6 MX3's came with a 1.8L engine with no turbo. If this is indeed an SE model, in what condition are the leather seats?
On 3/8/2010 10:51 AM, James Podolski wrote:
> CANADIAN IMPORT IN THE SUMMER OF 93 IT HAS TO BE REGISTERED AS A 1.8 BECAUSE THE CAR IS TOO LIGHT FOR THE ENGINE ITS CALLED THE 128 GS.
On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 9:57 AM, John Romeo wrote:
I have owned many different MX3's for 3 years. There is no stock option anywhere in the world for a 2.5L engine. There is a 2.5L engine in the MX6/Probe. Canadian MX3's are virtually identical to US versions, with the exception of daylight running lights, and what came on the car "standard" such as heated seats, and rear windshield wiper.
Sorry, but no need to send pics. I think you are trying to pull something or you are uninformed about the car you are selling.
Then this is what I got back:
I HAVE LIVED IN BOTH THE US AND CANADA VERY FEW CARS ARE IDENTICAL TO THE US. I HAD THIS CAR BROUGHT TO A MAZDA DEALERSHIP 4 YEARS AGO I COULDN'T HAVE ANY PARTS ORDERED BECAUSE IT WAS A RARE 2.5 TURBO AUTOMATIC DOHC. I DON'T NEED YOU TO BUY IT. IF YOU DON'T TRUST ME IT'S NO SKIN OFF MY BACK. I BOUGHT THIS THING FROM MY MECHANIC WHO IS FORD AND MAZDA CERTIFIED. HE SERVICES ALL THE 30+ CARS MY FAMILY OWNED IN THE LAST 25 YEARS I THINK HE MIGHT TELL ME IF THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP WAS WRONG.
So - idiot? Or scammer? Both?
I flagged him once, I think his posting should get removed as it's obviously false advertising. I informed him in my last email to contact mazda and tell them this information, and see what they said.
On 3/8/2010 10:08 AM, James Podolski wrote:
> ENGINE IS STOCK. THE CAR IS 1 OF 2000 RELEASED IN THE US. I CAN SEND YOU MORE PICS THIS AFTERNOON
On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 9:14 AM, John Romeo wrote:
Why are you advertising a 2.5L and a turbo if the engine is stock? The V6 MX3's came with a 1.8L engine with no turbo. If this is indeed an SE model, in what condition are the leather seats?
On 3/8/2010 10:51 AM, James Podolski wrote:
> CANADIAN IMPORT IN THE SUMMER OF 93 IT HAS TO BE REGISTERED AS A 1.8 BECAUSE THE CAR IS TOO LIGHT FOR THE ENGINE ITS CALLED THE 128 GS.
On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 9:57 AM, John Romeo wrote:
I have owned many different MX3's for 3 years. There is no stock option anywhere in the world for a 2.5L engine. There is a 2.5L engine in the MX6/Probe. Canadian MX3's are virtually identical to US versions, with the exception of daylight running lights, and what came on the car "standard" such as heated seats, and rear windshield wiper.
Sorry, but no need to send pics. I think you are trying to pull something or you are uninformed about the car you are selling.
Then this is what I got back:
I HAVE LIVED IN BOTH THE US AND CANADA VERY FEW CARS ARE IDENTICAL TO THE US. I HAD THIS CAR BROUGHT TO A MAZDA DEALERSHIP 4 YEARS AGO I COULDN'T HAVE ANY PARTS ORDERED BECAUSE IT WAS A RARE 2.5 TURBO AUTOMATIC DOHC. I DON'T NEED YOU TO BUY IT. IF YOU DON'T TRUST ME IT'S NO SKIN OFF MY BACK. I BOUGHT THIS THING FROM MY MECHANIC WHO IS FORD AND MAZDA CERTIFIED. HE SERVICES ALL THE 30+ CARS MY FAMILY OWNED IN THE LAST 25 YEARS I THINK HE MIGHT TELL ME IF THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP WAS WRONG.
So - idiot? Or scammer? Both?
I flagged him once, I think his posting should get removed as it's obviously false advertising. I informed him in my last email to contact mazda and tell them this information, and see what they said.
- RS_OBD'oh_2
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Re: Anyone want to help me flag a craigslist post?
lol, that was fast.
- onlytrueromeo
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Re: Anyone want to help me flag a craigslist post?
saying it will be removed in a few mins
- onlytrueromeo
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Oh, doesn't show that for me haha.
I just like his reasoning behind it all. "My mechanic told me so, so it must be right."
I just like his reasoning behind it all. "My mechanic told me so, so it must be right."
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Re: Anyone want to help me flag a craigslist post?
probably just misinformed.... dosent really sound like a scammer
did you see any pictures ?
did you see any pictures ?
94' Mx3 GS 0-60 in 7.53s [5 spd conversion / Rebuilt 2.5 KL]
- RS_OBD'oh_2
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lol,
Did a google search on mazda 128 GS... it is REAL!. Or a real A/C fan anyways. You'd think the seller would have checked that.
Did a google search on mazda 128 GS... it is REAL!. Or a real A/C fan anyways. You'd think the seller would have checked that.
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I love how people are always right no matter what people say. ULTRA RARE 2.5L V6AUTOMATIC DOHC BLA BLA BLA
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92 mx-3 gs klze 'race car' IP 15.05 @ 92.5mph
92 mx-3 gs klze 'daily driver' IP 14.55 @ 95.7mph
http://www.cardomain.com/id/Mooneggs
92 mx-3 gs klze 'race car' IP 15.05 @ 92.5mph
92 mx-3 gs klze 'daily driver' IP 14.55 @ 95.7mph
http://www.cardomain.com/id/Mooneggs
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Scammer
1992 Mazda Mx-3 GSR - 2.5L KLZE : Award Winning Show Car & Race Car ['02-'09] (Retired)
2004 Mazda RX-8 GT - Renesis Wankel : LS3 Coils, BHR Mid-Pipe + Falken RT-615K 245/40r18
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- onlytrueromeo
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Re: Anyone want to help me flag a craigslist post?
It's still up! We need more flagging!
He was just rude to me, and I didn't appreciate the all in capital replies to everything.
I'll find an MX3 eventually!
He was just rude to me, and I didn't appreciate the all in capital replies to everything.
I'll find an MX3 eventually!
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Re: Anyone want to help me flag a craigslist post?
No, it's been flagged already...
- onlytrueromeo
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It's back!
Help me educate this fool!
http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/1639297070.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Help me educate this fool!
http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/1639297070.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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I sent a nice friendly message to him
94' Mx3 GS 0-60 in 7.53s [5 spd conversion / Rebuilt 2.5 KL]
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Re: Anyone want to help me flag a craigslist post?
I tried that he got pissed at me lol
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we'll see if he has the balls to tell a Canadian how mx3s were made for here
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