I was looking through my area's Craigslist for Acura TLs cause that's one of my hobbies and I came across this post. I was wondering if it's one of ours and if the deal is too good to be true. Normally I usually don't look at 'too good to be true' deals twice but the seller is very confident and even offering to take it to a dealership for inspection.....what do y'all think? I'm even tempted on upgrading my 04 now.
http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/3507708182.html

 

off the book salvage? or the price has dropped.

 

It might be too good to be true... It's got an 07-08 base front bumper on it, which throws a bunch of red flags.. And it also has base side skirts.

 

def has rebuilt title, no doubt about it.

 

Honestly the price isn't too off I don't think -- the price has come down.

I remember when I was looking for a type-s 6spd. There were like 10 in the country or something crazy like that, and they were asking low to mid 20s just because it was stick. Then (thankfully) I bought the TSX and literally a month later the same cars were going for around 17,000/18,000. And the automatics -- forget it. They were even cheaper because there was just a rediculous amount of used ones for sale at the time.

So yeah -- just based on the numbers that I have seen I think that it isn't "too good to be true." But, I am just weary about making THAT big of a purchase on Craigslist.

And -- I would ask for the VIN number if you are really serious about it.

 

Type S with that mileage going between $19k-$23k depend on dealer and location. $15k-$16k TL-S is typical having close to 90k-105k miles of course both of these with clean title.

 

Base side skirts and base bumper, just as mentioned above. It's been in an accident, no telling how bad.

 

And the ph no is a cell number .... east coast .. might even be an ex NJ car

Too many red flags .

 

if its too good to be true, it probably is.

looks like a rebuilt title to me as well.

 

Wow sixsixfour when did you get all those new toys!

 

couple months ago after a good fat bonus

got the GT-R used with low miles. the MR and sportback are new. traded the TL for the MR to make the payments next to nothing. bonus took care of Godzilla the sportback was a needed DD since both other cars are hilariously thirsty.

 

Good catch on the wrong bumper and stuff. Dont even look twice at this car its obviously had work done.

 

Looks a little fishy to me...I'm on the lookout actually for an 07/08 WDP type-s 6MT to trade my 07 NBP type-s 5AT for.

 

It's pretty low, I'd guess salvage title. I see few bargains on Craigslist, but lots of ridiculous asking prices. I'd disagree that '07s are actually going for $19,000 to 23,000 - that's way high from my view.

 

How can you guys tell that it's a base model bumper, fender???

 

Someone was selling this car one eBay stating that it had a salvage title

Actually, it is on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-...item27cf2d05e9

 

I saw it on ebay too...salvage title, bet it is a "Sandy" car.

 

^^^ Using the VIN from that listing: http://www.salvage-cars-for-sale.inf...07-MTU2NDExMjI

 

^^ OH, damn.

 

I'm surprised that was repairable...

 

so do you believe me now?

 

wow, they did a good job putting it back together.


its also missing the front mud guards to match the rear the car has.

 

because the type-s bumper has a flared-out molding to it on the sides, whereas the base bumper is flat and very uniform.

Same applies for the sideskirts - on the type-s, they flare a bit in the rear where they mold up to the back of the rear doors. On the base, they are again, flat and uniform.

 

Seller could be looking for a quick sale. I've noticed cars on CL for months and months when they are not priced properly. 07 is 6+ years old now and later this year will be 2 Generations old!

Not sure if there are auctions in the areas each of you live in, but could easily snatch that car for around that price at an auction.

 

2007 ACURA TL TYPE S has 68500 miles on it and it still looks and smells brand new. It has every option in the book in this model. This car has navigation, moonroof, dark wood interior, back up camera, and more.

 

Jesus, I need a new job.

 

I lol'd at that, all the options in the book are if it's a 6sp or 5AT

 

I've seen much worse repaired on high end cars.

 

Saw this car on www.autotrader.ca in the Montreal region. He's asking $14700 for the car, which is an 07 6mt type-S with 58000 kilometres, or 36K miles for you Yanks.











I emailed the seller to get info about the history of the car. Here is my email to him:

Hello, A few questions about your car: - Has it ever been in any accidents or had any paintwork done on it? Has there ever been any water damage in the car? - Is it a Canadian or U.S. car? - Do you have the VIN?

Here is his reply:

Hi there,
The car is still for sale . It has an clear title, it is certified and e-tested, no accidents a perfect vehicle. I am terribly sorry for the late reply but I am currently in Manchester,UK on a business trip. The car has the steering wheel on the left side and for this reason it is very difficult to find a buyer because here we drive right side. I'm trying to sell it at this price because I don`t use it anymore (the steering wheel is on left side and it' very difficult for me to drive it), it `s a pity to keep such a car and not to use it. The car is located in Canada.
Email me if you are interested and I can find a way for you to get the car.
Thanks.

So what do you guys think? Scam or no scam?

 

another scam.

 

If anyone is interested, this one is just outside of Boston - http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/cto/3586845032.html

 

Yeah I think so, but I'm still tempted to contact the seller and check it out.

 

Its a scam

 

I'm tempted to troll the scammer.

 

 

LOL. I'll PM you his e-mail address if you want, and you can troll away!

 

I saw it on CL this past weekend. I was thinking scam all the way.

 

that car was listed back when I shopping for a TL, the history reported that odometer has roll back from 60k miles to 24k miles and the acutual owner has indicate that the odometer has rolled back.

 

 

BTW the car has WA state title when the actual owner posted in the ad to indicate title stats is clean.