lyc: "Speaking" of cars - we're looking for a car for my daughter. Found a nice Rav-4 on Craigslist, emailed the seller and got this reply.
Posted by
JaxSean (aka JaxSean)
Jul 9 '12, 09:41
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Hi there,
The RAV4 it is in perfect condition, there's not a scratch or any dents on it. Everything from engine to tires is mint condition. I have a clear title with no liens or loans. I'm selling it low as my medical team will deploy back to Afghanistan on July 23th for a 2 year contract and I won't let it go to waste in my backyard, therefore I need a fast and reliable buyer. If you decide to buy it I will be paying for the shipping charges. The total price is $1,977 with no other hidden taxes. Please email me back if you are interested in buying it.
- Pics available at: http://s1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg548/rav4forSale/
A few words about the car: 1999 Toyota RAV4 2WD L
Mileage 84,985
Body Style Sport Utility
Exterior Color Black
Interior Color Gray
Engine 4 Cylinder Gasoline
Transmission Automatic
Drive Type 2 wheel drive - front
Fuel Type Gasoline
VIN JT3GP10V9X7059887
Best Regards,Senior Medic Sgt. 1st Class Sam Carroll
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I was like, "Shipping Charges? Is the vehicle not here in Jax?"
And got this in return:
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First of all I have to tell you that I can't use the phone due the military security reasons I'm restricted from leaving the unit's facility under any purpose and have strictly limited phone access.I hope you can understand that we will have to stick to email for now.Right now I'm in a military base of Ohio National Guard. The vehicle is here with me at the base but I�ve already made all the arrangements with DAS to pick it up from the base.The title will be sent with the car. I think the car will be in 3-5 days to your address.I will take care of shipping charges . I will send all necessary paperwork (clear title, bill of sale, user�s manual, pink slip etc). Regarding the payment I want to use Google Checkout protection program. You'll get 5 days to inspect and test drive after delivery. During that 5 days testing period I will not be getting any money. Once you inspect and decide to keep the car, will confirm your decision with Google and only then they will re-route me the money. In this way we are both protected.
I need to know if you are interested in buying it so I can ask Google to send you the details on how this works. I have to fill out a form on Google and I need the name that will go on the title and an address where you want the car delivered. Once I do it, Google will email you all the details on this transaction and we can get the ball rolling.
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So my first thought is uh...scam? I Googled "Google Checkout Vehicle" and found it was a scam that's going around.
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