Ebay warning: Odometer fraud

[HEALEYJAG]

If anyone is looking at a series 2 roadster on ebay regency red OTS from Miami Fla..The car was just bought from the genteleman I sold it to 3 years ago. The odometer has been turned back and the car very misrepresented.

I have reported it to ebay and may call the bureau of motor vehichles.


They are sneeky and did not put down the serial number so you cant find it on xkedata.com



A dealer....wonder why I would never buy from one

 

[Exotexs]

that's why nobody should buy an "original low miles" old car, it just does not happen. And besides, if you can't inspect a car in person, it would be very stupid bidding for it, or worse, paying in advance for it.

 

[Geo Hahn]

Thank you for pursuing this -- certainly one should be wary of any vehicle where the VIN is not disclosed.

I had noticed the car before on ebaY and it presents (and is presented) as a very fine example. Perhaps it is, but unfortunate if they feel it needs misrepresentation to be sold.

Okay -- So I sent the seller a question, asking for the VIN (noting that it would be something like 1R1nnnn so there was no doubt what number I meant). Got a quick reply... to call him tomorrow at the office.

Then -- A look at the seller's facebook photos shows the VIN plate and number: https://goo.gl/A6alBu

From which a child could check XkeData.com and get the facts.

 

[Geo Hahn]

Here is the same car 30,000 miles (and 18 days) ago: https://goo.gl/R4V5W7

 

[HEALEYJAG]

Is this not a "huge" felony to turm back the odometer.....Funny he also "TURNED BACK" the number of owners from 5-6 to 2????????

 

[Steve]

A call to your DMV would be a good idea. This sort of thing needs to be dealt with. Good spot!