![]() 06/10/2016 at 12:52 • Filed to: Rant, Craigslist, Idiots | ![]() | ![]() |
I’ve been looking for new 18" OEM wheels for my C30. I was browsing Craigslist like normal and found someone selling 18" Midir wheels off his C30 with Pirelli tires for $750. I was interested right away so I sent him a text. Basically he tells me that his new wheels will be delivered in a week. I told him I’d be in touch when they arrive.
A few days later, he texts me back saying he has bad news. His wheels he ordered are on backorder. It’ll be another two weeks. I told him if his Midirs are still available then I might be interested.
Fast forward a bit. His wheels show up so he asks if I’m interested. I said yes I was. He then explains that he doesn’t have tires yet. And he was wondering if he could borrow my current set of wheels and tires for like 2 weeks until he could get tires. If i did, he would knock $50 off his asking price (which was O.B.O by the way). Clearly, I told him no.
Well, the wheels are still on Craigslist. We started talking back in mid April. Now, he RAISED his asking price from $750 to $800.
He also will no longer respond to texts and made very clear he wants INTERESTED buyers only....
I’m about ready to offer him $500 cash and be done. It shouldn’t be this difficult.
Lead image is what I want my car to look like. Those are the wheels in question.
![]() 06/10/2016 at 13:05 |
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i can’t believe this is still happening to you
![]() 06/10/2016 at 13:06 |
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Absolutely ridiculous
![]() 06/10/2016 at 13:07 |
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You've had way more patience than I would in a situation like this. Are these wheels so rare that it's worth the hassle of dealing with this stuff?
![]() 06/10/2016 at 13:07 |
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What an elaborate scam to steal your wheels.
![]() 06/10/2016 at 13:08 |
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I really like C30's. Never driven, or been in one, but they seem like they can be fun, capable little cars. Plus, they look great.
![]() 06/10/2016 at 13:10 |
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I love the C30 and had the Polestar flash, but damn, that car has a ropey throw that’s tough to live with everyday.
![]() 06/10/2016 at 13:14 |
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buy some ST snowflakes and call it a day
![]() 06/10/2016 at 13:18 |
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Volvo wheels aren’t the easiest to find because they have a 5X108 bolt pattern which really only is for Volvo, Jaguar, and Ferrari. Most Volvo owners don’t really change wheels so finding a set of OEM is near impossible.
Also these were local to me. Shipping costs on wheels are crazy high
It wouldve been nice to find a local set of the exact ones I wanted
![]() 06/10/2016 at 13:18 |
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I was willing to trade with him and give him some cash on top but he didnt want that either..
![]() 06/10/2016 at 13:19 |
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I’ve heard that from a few people. Mines the automatic (whatever don’t care) so I don’t worry about it. Cant wait to get the Polestar tune soon though
![]() 06/10/2016 at 14:30 |
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Scam.
![]() 06/10/2016 at 14:30 |
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I have a C30 with a stick and it doesn’t bother me. It ain’t a performance car with a short shifter for sure, but it’s fine.
![]() 06/10/2016 at 15:09 |
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Also Ford. My Taurus wheels are 5x108
http://www.wheel-size.com/size/ford/taur…
http://www.wheel-size.com/pcd/5x108/