Date:         Sat, 2 Jun 2007 16:06:55 -0700
Reply-To:     Leslie H Schwartz <lhs_emf@PACBELL.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Leslie H Schwartz <lhs_emf@PACBELL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Dangers of Ebay Adventures
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Here is an Ebay van that probably wont give the new owner any problems.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-VW-Bus-21-Window-Microbus-Transporter-DeLuxe_W0QQitemZ130118947930QQihZ003QQcategoryZ15291QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

----- Original Message ----
From: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Saturday, June 2, 2007 5:40:18 PM
Subject: Re: Dangers of Ebay Adventures

I'm with Mike S.

I don't really see what Ebay has to do with the outcome of the purchase.
Its not an "Ebay" story, its a "automotive ignoramus" story.
I wouldn't expect to be able to drive ANY $2000 car across the continent
without some repairs.

And Ken, $300 to replace all the brakes?  Really?

On 6/2/07, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote:
>
> This is a bit misleading.
>
> Nothing you describe is because of it being an eBay purchase. The
> Vanagon might just as well have been found by word of mouth,
> craigslist, or autofinder.
>
> Auto "auctions" on eBay are completely different than other eBay
> auctions - winning an auto on eBay is not a binding contract for the
> buyer, a buyer can legitimately back out after inspecting the vehicle.
>
> At 05:12 PM 6/2/2007, Kenneth Wilford wrote...
> >Just had a couple come here yesterday after buying a diesel vanagon on
> >ebay.
> >have the thing trailered to your house.  It works out to be cheaper
> >almost
> >every single time.  I have had my share of "adventures" like the one
> >these
> >kids are having and I say they are overrated.  :-)
>



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