This really upsets me!
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This really upsets me!
So I'm in the market for a C6 corvette, so I'm browsing auto trader when i see what looks like a Z06. After reading the first sentence I'm like wow a Z06 for 30,000? Whats wrong with it.. After Then seeing that its Automatic i then knew why it was priced at 30,000. I wrote the seller a email, just asking the normal questions to see what feedback i would get. I then asked why he said it was a Z06 when it clearly is a regular c6 with a Z06 body conversion. He then said no its a Z06, even though he simply wrote in his description that it has a Z06 conversion, not wanting to continue to argue about something not serious i did not reply. I hope he is just not to familiar with cars cause i was shocked that he actually thought his car was a Z06
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...74071428&Log=0
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...74071428&Log=0
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So I'm in the market for a C6 corvette, so I'm browsing auto trader when i see what looks like a Z06. After reading the first sentence I'm like wow a Z06 for 30,000? Whats wrong with it.. After Then seeing that its Automatic i then knew why it was priced at 30,000. I wrote the seller a email, just asking the normal questions to see what feedback i would get. I then asked why he said it was a Z06 when it clearly is a regular c6 with a Z06 body conversion. He then said no its a Z06, even though he simply wrote in his description that it has a Z06 conversion, not wanting to continue to argue about something not serious i did not reply. I hope he is just not to familiar with cars cause i was shocked that he actually thought his car was a Z06
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...74071428&Log=0
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...74071428&Log=0
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Used Car Lot at that! Short story, my wife and I test drove a used car years ago and I immediately noticed the speedometer wasn't working. After the test drive I asked the salesman if the mileage was correct on the car and he replied "it's the correct mileage guaranteed" and I said "well that's strange since the speedometer isn't working". You should have seen the look on his face. I know all car dealers aren't that bad, but you'd have to look hard to find an honest one.
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I think some people just don't know what they have, but they know what they bought.
Years ago I had been eyeing a vehicle at my local Chevrolet dealer and working with a sales rep. A few weeks passed, and I decided I was ready to buy and went to the dealer to find both him and the Used Car Manager had been fired
Seems they took on trade in a low mile Z28 that was a rebadged V6 base Camaro and paid Z28 money for it. So you can imagine a small lot, has a badged up Z06, that is really not...there is just as much chance they do or don't know what they have. This is why it's key to know what you are looking at before you buy......nice catch and share!
Years ago I had been eyeing a vehicle at my local Chevrolet dealer and working with a sales rep. A few weeks passed, and I decided I was ready to buy and went to the dealer to find both him and the Used Car Manager had been fired
Seems they took on trade in a low mile Z28 that was a rebadged V6 base Camaro and paid Z28 money for it. So you can imagine a small lot, has a badged up Z06, that is really not...there is just as much chance they do or don't know what they have. This is why it's key to know what you are looking at before you buy......nice catch and share!
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Anybody in the market for a real Z06 is usually educated about z's and would spot this fake, BUT I had a guy ask me to do some work on his new to him 2007 Grand Sport last week. I didn't say anything until he brought me the car. The previous owner of the car went waaay out of control trying to make this car look like the 2010 GS and the present owner paid large for it. Manual transmission without the dry sump. Wasn't even a nice car and the new owner left here pretty angry. I hope he gets his money back. Just goes to show you that you need to do your homework or take someone who knows the car with you.
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Anybody in the market for a real Z06 is usually educated about z's and would spot this fake, BUT I had a guy ask me to do some work on his new to him 2007 Grand Sport last week. I didn't say anything until he brought me the car. The previous owner of the car went waaay out of control trying to make this car look like the 2010 GS and the present owner paid large for it. Manual transmission without the dry sump. Wasn't even a nice car and the new owner left here pretty angry. I hope he gets his money back. Just goes to show you that you need to do your homework or take someone who knows the car with you.