Story time! That wierdo who didn't want to sell me a miata

"Cash Rewards" (cashrewards) 07/10/2018 at 10:25 • Filed to: None

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During the search process for the Miata (which is overdue for an update), I got a lead on a rust free 95. Apparently a collector/hoarder had one and would be willing to unload. I got the guy’s contact info and sent him a text asking about mileage, if it had the limited slip, etc. Things you want to know before purchasing. Response I got back was “I know nothing about it”. Ok. So, I got the address. Was told it was at his employer’s warehouse, and to stop by and have a look. They’d be expecting me. Sure, why not. Well, his employer has excellent taste.

The Miata in question is a little rough. Headlights don’t pop up, a few other things. It’s not registered or tagged, so there’s no way I can take it out of the parking lot for a real test drive, let alone to a shop to properly look it over. Definitely a project. Well, ok, time to look into it. I text the guy Thanks, and ask if he had a price in mind. He tells me to make him an offer. This is where it goes downhill, somehow.

Me: Tough to say without a pre purchase inspection, which is tough without tags on the car. let me do some research and get back to you

Him: Don’t waste your time......I’ll keep it..

Me: Ok, wish I hadn’t taken the time to see it, then. I hope you enjoy it

Him: Friend....IF you need help buying a car you should have brought one smart person.......I don’t have time to mess with this...

Huh? Buddy, you bought a car you “kn ow nothing about” , and expect me to do the same? I’m not buying into a project that I can’t even test drive without researching what the worst case scenario is. On advice of my wife, I just let it be and move on.

That was may. This AM I get a text:

I HAVE time to sell the 1995 Mazda Matia ..2000$...runs great...go ahead and drive it. 6025 Farrington ave Alexandria..see MY FORMAN Arturo.he has the key’s.  

You gotta be kidding me.

PartyPooper2012 > Cash Rewards 07/10/2018 at 10:44

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I’ll take it if you dont

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Cash Rewards 07/10/2018 at 10:47

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Jeebuz that is like an oppo whore house. Gib me all the lotuses.

The Dummy Gummy > Cash Rewards 07/10/2018 at 10:48

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Is it by the sea? Smells fishy.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Cash Rewards 07/10/2018 at 10:50

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How much for the 7... Asking for a friend ..

Cash Rewards > PartyPooper2012 07/10/2018 at 10:50

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All yours. It could just use the pop ups fixed and a good cleaning. Or it could be a shit show. 

Cash Rewards > The Dummy Gummy 07/10/2018 at 10:51

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By the river, how’d you know! Yeah, totally.

Cash Rewards > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 07/10/2018 at 10:51

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I know!

PartyPooper2012 > Cash Rewards 07/10/2018 at 10:54

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I tried creating urgency. Marketing strategy. Short supply. Great want.

I actually don’t care for miatas. Drove em. Meh.

Mehata

Cash Rewards > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 07/10/2018 at 10:54

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You know, I got the address. So much dust, I doubt the owner would miss them. I'll bring the ski masks, you get the bolt cutters.

someassemblyrequired > Cash Rewards 07/10/2018 at 11:00

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There was a 60K 2010 NC on my street here in NoVa - ask was $7K. I’d take that any day over a questionable $2K NA. 

punkgoose17 > Cash Rewards 07/10/2018 at 11:00

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The employer does have very goo d taste.

His wife must of told him he is a dumbass. Tell him “don’t waste my time."

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Cash Rewards 07/10/2018 at 11:01

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Oooh, a heist! I’m up for it.  Dibs on the Alfa

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Cash Rewards 07/10/2018 at 11:02

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What part of the country is this in? If the guy wants to move some stuff and stop the hoarding I or someone I know might be interested.

fintail > Cash Rewards 07/10/2018 at 11:02

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Nice to see those cars are well-maintained, and owned by an affable and intelligent person. “Key’s” is just icing on the cake. 

The Dummy Gummy > Cash Rewards 07/10/2018 at 11:05

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I think I know the guy that’s selling it.

ToyotaFamily > Cash Rewards 07/10/2018 at 11:05

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Honestly makes me sad seeing those cars just sitting like that.

But then again, I wouldn’t really wanna drive any classic car in NoVa with the quality of drivers here.

My bird IS the word > Cash Rewards 07/10/2018 at 11:05

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95 mazda miata. Lowballers OK, I don’t know what I have.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Cash Rewards 07/10/2018 at 11:06

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Wait. Where is this?   The lumber in the one pic says Fraserview.  Is this in BC or is it just exported lumber?

functionoverfashion > Cash Rewards 07/10/2018 at 11:13

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Offer him half.

Cash Rewards > someassemblyrequired 07/10/2018 at 11:16

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If you're willing to assume an engine rebuild and can do it yourself, and just want a clean chassis, then sure. Otherwise I'm with you.

Cash Rewards > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 07/10/2018 at 11:17

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It was immaculate.

Cash Rewards > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 07/10/2018 at 11:17

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Northern Virginia.

Cash Rewards > ToyotaFamily 07/10/2018 at 11:18

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No, you wouldn't. And this was right off the beltway in Alexandria.

Cash Rewards > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 07/10/2018 at 11:18

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Exported, I guess. I'm in Virginia

Cash Rewards > functionoverfashion 07/10/2018 at 11:19

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I really should. Either it pisses him off or I end up with a 1 grand Miata.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Cash Rewards 07/10/2018 at 11:19

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Dang.  

Cash Rewards > My bird IS the word 07/10/2018 at 11:19

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Personal checks ok!

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Cash Rewards 07/10/2018 at 11:19

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*future empty wallet pain intensifies *

My bird IS the word > Cash Rewards 07/10/2018 at 11:22

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May consider monopoly money.

someassemblyrequired > Cash Rewards 07/10/2018 at 11:24

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Yeah there are lots of well-loved, mechanically-sound on the road NA drivers around at the $2-3 K mark. Engine rebuilds aren’t very likely - a guy I worked with in Seattle finally had to put in a used engine at 285K on his 1990...

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > My bird IS the word 07/10/2018 at 11:24

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open to trades

do need help selling

My bird IS the word > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo 07/10/2018 at 11:28

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If you’d prefer me to ship the car, never meeting you in person, t hat would save me some time.

functionoverfashion > Cash Rewards 07/10/2018 at 11:35

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Exactly! Nothing to lose, really. I’ve nearly bought several boats this way. Late, late in the season when people try to sell boats so they don’t have to winterize, store, and get them ready again in the spring, I’d make lowball offers because I could do all that for free myself. I came very close a few times, but the offers were always so low that I only once got an actual, “OK it’s yours.”

vicali > My bird IS the word 07/10/2018 at 11:36

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W o u l d t r a d e f o r s u b w o o f e r s .

vicali > fintail 07/10/2018 at 11:38

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A r t u r o s a y s t h e y ’ r e g o o d . .

Chariotoflove > Cash Rewards 07/10/2018 at 12:27

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Not worth the potential headaches, unless he’ll take a low ball counter offer.

jasmits > Cash Rewards 07/10/2018 at 12:34

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IDIOT only idiots do research, smart people know everything immediately already to begin with /s

Cash Rewards > Chariotoflove 07/10/2018 at 12:49

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I already got one I've started to love, so this would be purely to try to flip. I don't think I got that time and energy right now.

Cash Rewards > jasmits 07/10/2018 at 18:24

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Seriously! Like I'm gonna buy a car I know nothing about from a guy who will tell me nothing about it. Just a mystery box at that point.