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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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Should I Buy It??

I cant believe this guy only wants 3 grand for it, But it says nothing about the motor. If its a v8 and runs good id be very tempted to buy it. But im looking for more of a DD like a grand prix for college. What would you do?
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/cto/913573912.html
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 10:35 PM
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Re: Should I Buy It??

Ya its looks sharp. I would e-mail and ask it about it! It might be a v6 though. If its a good running v8 sure then!
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 07:19 AM
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Re: Should I Buy It??

ITS A VERT. , jump on it if it's not rusted through chassis . good luck .
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 01:27 PM
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All camaro verts were v8 cars.Only firebird verts came with 6 cyl
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 02:33 PM
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Re: Should I Buy It??

For that price and the condition (what I can tell from the pictures) I would be all over it like stink on you know what
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 08:24 AM
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Re: Should I Buy It??

I have seen this car posted all over Craigs List in diffrent states and towns. It is most likely a scammer ! Be careful. I would not hand over any cash without getting the title at the same time. Watch your A$$ on this one.
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 08:29 AM
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Re: Should I Buy It??

Originally Posted by my82roc
All camaro verts were v8 cars.Only firebird verts came with 6 cyl
You need to do more homework on Camaro's and Firebird's . There were alot of V6 Camaro verts built. Most of them I have seen are 91 92 RS Camaro verts.
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 09:57 AM
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Re: Should I Buy It??

Well the guy emailed me back. He says the car is spotless and needs nothing. Then he tells me he lives in Montana and would pay for ALL shipping costs. He also says that hes leaving for Iraq on Nov. 28. He said for $2900 he'll have it at my door. IDK what to do? Thats dirt cheap.
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 10:05 AM
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Well the guy emailed me back. He says the car is spotless and needs nothing. Then he tells me he lives in Montana and would pay for ALL shipping costs. He also says that hes leaving for Iraq on Nov. 28. He said for $2900 he'll have it at my door. IDK what to do? Thats dirt cheap.
I SMELL A SCAM, come on dude
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 10:10 AM
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Re: Should I Buy It??

with a deal like that i would jump on it , C.O.D. of course . be sure to ck. VIN# & title . don't exchange money till you have the car . good luck .
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 10:11 AM
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Re: Should I Buy It??

Ya i guess it is. I just got way too excited about such a cheap vert lol. Ill just tell him im not interested. Ill just stick that 2900 into my iroc or a DD
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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Re: Should I Buy It??

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Ya i guess it is. I just got way too excited about such a cheap vert lol. Ill just tell him im not interested. Ill just stick that 2900 into my iroc or a DD
I have my Maro for sale on craigslist locally, I have already received 10 responses telling me to send my personal info and they will pick up the car and alot of other crap. People, watch out, these filthy crooks are everywhere
I have a rust free mint 89RS for $2000 but it's kinda far from you.
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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Re: Should I Buy It??

Its too good to be true, shipping that car to you would cost pretty close to the 1/2 to the full asking price of the car.

Just how did he want the money? Payment up front? Western Union?

The itch to buy something can be a pain in the keister if you dont watch out.
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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Re: Should I Buy It??

He never said how to pay for it but he did say he can only talk through emails and no phone number lol. These people should be shot for stealing peoples hard earned money and personal info.
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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Re: Should I Buy It??

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He never said how to pay for it but he did say he can only talk through emails and no phone number lol. These people should be shot for stealing peoples hard earned money and personal info.
It's getting worse by the minute, I have since received 5 more e-mails with the same line. Just imagine how many people who don't know what's going on actually get scammed by the losers I reply to all of the by stating:
I am happy to complete this transaction, please send me:
1-You full name
2-Your complete address with zip code
3-Your cell and home phone numbers

When I receive this info I will forward it to the FBI so you can be put in prison where you belong.
Have a nice day and I look forward to hearing from you.
I have left out the vulgarities but you know what I mean

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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 10:57 PM
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Re: Should I Buy It??

Originally Posted by 82 Iron Duke
It's getting worse by the minute, I have since received 5 more e-mails with the same line. Just imagine how many people who don't know what's going on actually get scammed by the losers I reply to all of the by stating:
I am happy to complete this transaction, please send me:
1-You full name
2-Your complete address with zip code
3-Your cell and home phone numbers

When I receive this info I will froward it to the FBI so you can be put in prison where you belong.
Have a nice day and I look forward to hearing from you.
I have left out the vulgarities but you know what I mean
I sold an Xbox 360 on ebay and got about a dozen messages wanting me to ship it to Nigeria, after I clearly stated US ONLY.
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