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"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale) 06/24/2019 at 11:38 • Filed to: Craigslist, Gto

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By a Craigslist buyer.

We had talked, decided on a time. Even put off my trip to see my BF so I could sell it and the guy didn’t show. Wouldn’t answer my phone calls or texts.

I mean when you decided on a time to meet someone and they have explained they are putting off a trip and you say yeah that’s fine I’ll meet you. All ready to go etc. Then not show up, not answer your phone, and no text. I understand changing your mind on a purchase, but have the common decency to let the seller know your intentions have change. Fucking Tinder age of people suck. They have absolutely no idea how to properly communicate with other human beings. I am very thankful for my family and other adults around me raising me better than that.

In other news the GTO is still for sale $14k and it is yours. I put a sign in the window and will be driving it around.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > CaptDale - is secretly British 06/24/2019 at 11:41

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$14K? Drop the K and we've got a deal lol

Tripper > CaptDale - is secretly British 06/24/2019 at 11:49

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I had a guy stand me up the same way when I was selling the Grom...After it was sold I went though the list of 15-20 people I had spoke with about it and sent a quick note saying “Bike is sold, thank you for your interest”. The guy that stood me up breaks his silence at this point and texts back “Thanks for fucking me”..........

You’re welcome guy.

Cash Rewards > CaptDale - is secretly British 06/24/2019 at 11:49

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Reserve not met on BaT?

MarquetteLa > CaptDale - is secretly British 06/24/2019 at 11:49

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I thought it was up on BAT Auctions with no reserve?

EDIT: I see there was a reserve and it was not met.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > MarquetteLa 06/24/2019 at 11:52

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RNM

Pich, with Z32 now featuring Civic [Si] / No > CaptDale - is secretly British 06/24/2019 at 11:55

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BaT deal fell thr u?

CaptDale - is secretly British > Pich, with Z32 now featuring Civic [Si] / No 06/24/2019 at 11:58

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Yeah didn’t meet reserve :/

CaptDale - is secretly British > Cash Rewards 06/24/2019 at 11:58

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Yup

CaptDale - is secretly British > Tripper 06/24/2019 at 11:58

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What? How are you fucking him? What an idiot .

CaptDale - is secretly British > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 06/24/2019 at 11:59

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ok how about $14,000 USD?

BeaterGT > CaptDale - is secretly British 06/24/2019 at 11:59

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14k?! Bwoah.  How many miles on new cam?

Chariotoflove > CaptDale - is secretly British 06/24/2019 at 11:59

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You’re not selling a beater, rather a top notch enthusiast car. I’m worried you’re going to deal with worse from CL before it’s sold, although I hope I’m wrong.

I really thought BaT was the best venue for you. I’m surprised and sorry it didn’t work out.

CaptDale - is secretly British > Chariotoflove 06/24/2019 at 12:03

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Oh I know I will *shrug* that is life. Yeah  I thought I would at least get reserve :/

This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 06/24/2019 at 12:04

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Maybe we can pool our resources...

Tripper > CaptDale - is secretly British 06/24/2019 at 12:04

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My last message from him before that was something to the effect of “O k, I will come by on Saturday and probably take it home with me.”

My only guess is that he thought that message was the same thing as giving me a deposit.

CaptDale - is secretly British > Tripper 06/24/2019 at 12:06

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Pssshhhh that is not how that works.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > CaptDale - is secretly British 06/24/2019 at 12:15

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I think that is approximately $1M Canadian

Your boy, BJR > CaptDale - is secretly British 06/24/2019 at 12:18

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I bet it’d sell if you dropped the price four or five thousand. I feel like you’ve only had so much trouble selling because you’re asking way too much.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > CaptDale - is secretly British 06/24/2019 at 12:24

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Sadly this isn’t an age group thing.

I’ve had plenty of 40-60 yo people be complete and utter flakes just as many times as 20-30 yos.

People in general have no concept of decency.

Sorry to hear things aren’t working as planned, good luck!

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > Tripper 06/24/2019 at 12:26

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I always do this when something sells as well. Just a quick “_____is sold, thanks for your interest”.

Just like if I’m looking at something and change my mind “ Hey thanks for your time, but I’ve decided to pass”.

CaptDale - is secretly British > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness 06/24/2019 at 12:59

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That makes me sad. I don’t get it.

Yeah. It’ll sell eventually 

CaptDale - is secretly British > Your boy, BJR 06/24/2019 at 13:00

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Yeah I am sure I could sell it quickly that way, but that is far below what is is worth so I will not. 

Your boy, BJR > CaptDale - is secretly British 06/24/2019 at 13:02

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It only grabbed $10,500 on BaT and that place is known for selling cars at inflated prices.

This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: > CaptDale - is secretly British 06/24/2019 at 13:08

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I'm gonna need way more foam.

Cash Rewards > CaptDale - is secretly British 06/24/2019 at 13:18

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Sorry to hear that, good luck!

This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: > CaptDale - is secretly British 06/24/2019 at 13:19

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I just hope for your sake that you eventually get an offer better than the $10.5. Knowing CL, they’re probably gonna start at half of asking or cap out at a nice round 10.... Then flake anyway.

E90M3 > CaptDale - is secretly British 06/24/2019 at 13:22

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I think two things affected the out come of the auction. First, you mentioned an intermittent CEL, personally I wouldn’t buy a car with a CEL on unless it was very very cheap. Second, the lien on the title certainly didn’t help maters.

CaptDale - is secretly British > E90M3 06/24/2019 at 13:27

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Why? People buy cars from people all the time that still owe money on them even the BAT people had no issue with that, even said it was common. And the CEL is fixed anyway

CaptDale - is secretly British > Your boy, BJR 06/24/2019 at 13:28

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Not always newer cars. 

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > CaptDale - is secretly British 06/24/2019 at 13:50

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I had a lady interested in a bike, said she was going to be at my house at 6 PM, never showed. I sold it to someone else on Sunday. Not a $14,000 transaction but still annoying to get stood up. 

NojustNo > Your boy, BJR 06/24/2019 at 14:11

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Meh 10k seems to be the going price for 04 and 05 around here. 06 and up are about $15000 so I think his price is good 

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Your boy, BJR 06/24/2019 at 14:29

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BaT had set the reserve higher than that

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > BeaterGT 06/24/2019 at 14:39

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I look at the comparison of that is how almost how much I paid for my STi with more miles, same year. Just depends on the market for a particular car. Probably not comparable markets at all but it is still the same idea. And even with more miles now, I can probably still sell it for more than I paid. Just because unmodified and uncrashed. 

BeaterGT > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 06/24/2019 at 15:08

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I think 14k is a great price for the Goat (probably didn’t come off that way) . Also what I paid for my Legacy GT six years ago with 68k on the clock. Doesn’t quite have the STI value retention though!

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > BeaterGT 06/24/2019 at 15:20

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Ahh yeah, I read that as like the eyes bulging out of head emoji or crack pipe pricing lol. That value retention was part of what sealed the deal for me. I was worried I wouldn’t like the car or something and knowing that it would basically be a zero loss in that case, it was easier to take the chance. I do actually quite like the car though so I am happy. I’d have found a hatch to be more useful for sure but the sedan does look better and it was much easier to find anyways. 

benn454 > Tripper 06/24/2019 at 15:27

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 You should have responded, "You're VERY welcome. Anytime."

BeaterGT > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 06/24/2019 at 15:29

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That was pretty much my experience with the C5Z. Speaking of hatches, I think an STI hatch will replace the Legacy GT. Wish there were more options to consider but the STI is well up there nevertheless .

E90M3 > CaptDale - is secretly British 06/24/2019 at 15:31

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Just my thoughts. 

Tripper > benn454 06/24/2019 at 15:32

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Haha I thought about it, but I “burned” my burner number after I saw that message. I thought “ok, bye psycho”

benn454 > Tripper 06/24/2019 at 15:57

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 Yeah, that's probably for the best.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > BeaterGT 06/24/2019 at 16:00

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Whats the reason for replacing the legacy? Legacy GT was actually higher on my list than an STi since I didnt plan on racing the car or anything (thats what the miata is for) so better gas mileage and a better interior were higher on my list. But finding manual legacys was way too difficult and when I did, the price wasnt low enough to justify not just getting an STi instead. Then with the hatch/sedan thing, it was again a price factor since hawkeye hatches arent nearly as common as sedans. 

SpeedSix > Your boy, BJR 06/24/2019 at 16:37

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BaT only brings above-average prices for late-model Porsches, BMWs, and AMGs, as well as 80s and 90s cars.

There’s a reason you don’t see 50s and 60s oddballs (or prewar cars) on BaT anymore - they don’t sell at auction, and BaT’s content is 95% auctions now.

SpeedSix > CaptDale - is secretly British 06/24/2019 at 16:39

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Perception counts for a lot, and there’s more interest in auction lots with lively discussion.

BeaterGT > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 06/24/2019 at 17:05

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Just getting long in the tooth, nothing wrong with it . Plenty of hatches to oogle at in the meantime.