thorburn 121 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 (edited) Just won this auction http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=428116521 also seen here http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=425936640 Now i'm having the guy trying to tell me the auction was just for the engine. No supercharger or "intercoola" Although I can buy them for extra What to do? Edited November 29, 2011 by bbs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 He sounds like an inbred. In reality, probably FA you can do... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 Yeah best not to deal with muppets like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 121 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 Yea I should know better Was too tempted by the price. I'll have a call around tomorrow and see what the engine is really worth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RvT 9 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 If I was reading both listings, it is clear they were included in the auction and go with the motor. The Q&A on the 2nd auction indicates he is a deadbeat. One can only hope he never breeds ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 (edited) If I was reading both listings, it is clear they were included in the auction and go with the motor. The Q&A on the 2nd auction indicates he is a deadbeat. One can only hope he never breeds ... ^This. Just print off the auction and show it to him. I don't really like your chances much. Looks like all you will be able to do is give him a red face. Edited November 29, 2011 by zenetti Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 xyonp = xy...on...p ..... says it all Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMRBOI 8 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 xyonp = xy...on...p ..... says it all Isnt XY a ford? I dont know where im going with this haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 121 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 (edited) Cheers all Anyone know of anywhere that will buy such an engine? for cheap now. Edited November 29, 2011 by bbs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 my head hurts... from reading all his comments.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andre3000 55 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 Isnt XY a ford? I dont know where im going with this haha. X & Y chromosome = male therefore xyonp = male homosapien on meth no wonder he wants to sell the intercoolaa separately. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cliffdunedin 8 Report post Posted November 29, 2011 (edited) Anyone know of anywhere that will buy such an engine? for cheap now. Are you the buyer or seller? I'm confused. do you mean sell an engine! Ma8....The engine doesn't look in great shape and the seller sounds like an idiot, i wouldn't even bother dealing with him. Edited November 29, 2011 by cliffdunedin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 121 Report post Posted November 30, 2011 I'm the buyer. I just want the supercharger and to flick off the engine for cheap. I'll have a check over the engine. The engine is from a 2000 slk230 with 70,000k. As long as the oil isn't black i don't think it'll be in too bad shape. Although that photo isn't doing it any favours. Plan is to load engine and supercharger into car then give him the $400. I can't imagine he'll be able to do much about the extra money he thinks he can get. Does anyone not think this plan is fair? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_kahu 8 Report post Posted November 30, 2011 Sounds like a good plan to me. I believe he stated it was 'minus the supercharger and intercool(er)' but seriously WTF is up with writing it that way (and the auction description in general? - xyonp used confuse and it's super effective!). I'd vote also to gift a keyboard to him 'minus' the 'minus' key before wrapping it around his head. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted November 30, 2011 ^^ Your right to. The Auction listing that James won has a - before the word supercharger. I wonder if thats a spelling mistake or deliberate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted November 30, 2011 i was going to point out the -. in the first auction it says included, but you didnt win that auction so thats irrelevant. I can list my car with AC Schnitzers and decide to hold on to them after auction close and relist saying not included. doesnt mean your getting them just because you "watched" the first auction. I would have clarified the - sign before bidding...? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjac001 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2011 Just play it cool and go around with the cash give him the money and take away the engine with supercharger and all the bits you need trust me once he sees the coin (flash it in his face first) he will let you take anything you want, it always works... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 121 Report post Posted November 30, 2011 (edited) I really did not notice the minus until you pointed it out. I just thought it was a dash. I gave the guy a bell earlier and we have sorted out a better deal. $450 for the lot will keep me happy. I'd say I was definately in the wrong on this one. Should have cleared up what I was bidding on. If anyone wants to buy a w111 2.3l engine it's going cheap Edited November 30, 2011 by bbs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted November 30, 2011 I really did not notice the minus until you pointed it out. I just thought it was a dash. I gave the guy a bell earlier and we have sorted out a better deal. $450 for the lot will keep me happy. I'd say I was definately in the wrong on this one. Should have cleared up what I was bidding on. If anyone wants to buy a w111 2.3l engine it's going cheap happens to the best of us. at least he still has the 'charger and all that so not a completely wasted exercise. make sure you ram it home to be clearer in auctions though, as your not the only one that could have been caught out like that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
