:eek: If that's the last bid, does he get it Mikey? That's a damn good price for that car.


Track the action or outbid snopro here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4548058156

Thanks for the heads-up. I am going to outbid that guy and then not pay. :)

What's wrong with andy?

[Everyone together]

He's a dick!!!!


[/Everyone together]

Oh. I was just trying to get you all to like me. http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/images/smilies/sad.gif

Snopro appears to collect corvettes -- this will be the 3rd one he's bought this year. :eek: RICH!

Bahhh ... I've bought three BMW's in one day ...














just kidding, just kidding

Bahhh ... I've bought three BMW's in one day ...


not kidding, not kidding



:eek: Eballer. :eek:

just kidding, just kidding
Ok, Triumph

I am going to go out and buy 5 used cars only to turn around and sell them for what I paid, maybe even more. Then you all will think I am rich too. :cool

He wont get it for 21.5k. ;)

gonna cheat? :confused.

Bahhh ... I've bought three BMW's in one day ...














just kidding, just kidding


James:

If you still want the cats and the exhaust, they are yours for free :eek: Just come and get them before the end of the month. BTW, I'm interested in your E36 Powell mirror.

gonna cheat? :confused.

No cheating, I just might end it early if there arent more bids. Im willing to let it go for fairly cheap but not quite that cheap.

7 minutes ... want me to bid it up for you?

7 minutes ... want me to bid it up for you?

:devillook

Nahh, I dont like being dishonest. I guess Ill just let him have it, make someone happy.

teh jj adams!!!!!!11one

whoa! jj adams stole it at the last second for an extra $100!

whoa! jj adams stole it at the last second for an extra $100!
repost.

James:

If you still want the cats and the exhaust, they are yours for free :eek: Just come and get them before the end of the month. BTW, I'm interested in your E36 Powell mirror.

Juan -

I will take them; but, what I will do is try and sell them -- and if I can sell them, I'll send you the money ... how about that?

I just do not need them anymore -- I bought all parts from summit racing and Jeg's!!! JEG's! :buttrock

This way, you lose nothing ... ESPECIALLY if you buy my mirror ;) ... but, even if you do not ... I'll do that for you.

If you can bring the items by to Martin Motorsports, Inc -- I will try and sell them for you ... and, whatever price I get for them, I'll pass on to you -- maybe a commission :stickoutt

So Mikey, all you have is that subaru now, huh?

POOR!

Well, I feel like a schmuck. Mr. jj.adams called me a few days ago and offered me $22k, I said I didnt want to go lower than $22.5k. GOOD PLAN! :rolleyes

Ah well, he sounds like he has his shit together and might be able to get it this weekend (from MN nonetheless).


James - You have a PM.

First lesson: you got greedy -- burned you.

Second lesson: Quibbling over $500 is not worth it in selling/buying a car.

Third lesson: If it's a reasonable offer, take it. These days, since I used to change cars sort of frequently ... I've noticed the market is softening up quite a bit ... not really sure why. I think interest rates are part of the reason; but, I also think consumer confidence is not as strong as it used to be ...

Especially since the war is what ... requesting more than 200 billion dollars :confused

First lesson: you got greedy -- burned you.

Second lesson: Quibbling over $500 is not worth it in selling/buying a car.

Third lesson: If it's a reasonable offer, take it. These days, since I used to change cars sort of frequently ... I've noticed the market is softening up quite a bit ... not really sure why. I think interest rates are part of the reason; but, I also think consumer confidence is not as strong as it used to be ...

Especially since the war is what ... requesting more than 200 billion dollars :confused

I guess. I held off mainly because I had a local guy who seemed very interested (at my previous bottom price, $1800 higher) and I really prefered to seal the deal offline. Of course I called him today and he had decided he wasnt interested. :dunno

change cars sort of frequently ...


understatement of the year.

I guess. I held off mainly because I had a local guy who seemed very interested (at my previous bottom price, $1800 higher) and I really prefered to seal the deal offline. Of course I called him today and he had decided he wasnt interested. :dunno

Fourth lesson, when a person says they are really interested and take more than 6 hours to give a commitment -- move on. ;) A person that is serious will tell you and give you a final offer and let YOU think about it rather than saying "they" will think about it ... comprendez?

To rub it in even more, you will get hit with Ebay fee's now because you sold it online ... :(

Hence, why the $22K was a good deal since you could cancel the auction and avoid the $100+ in ebay fee's that you'll get hit with now. I've sold some cars... trust me ;)

understatement of the year.

Careful architect boy ... I just bought a new throwing axe and put it in my jeep! :eek: :stickoutt

Juan -

I will take them; but, what I will do is try and sell them -- and if I can sell them, I'll send you the money ... how about that?

I just do not need them anymore -- I bought all parts from summit racing and Jeg's!!! JEG's! :buttrock

This way, you lose nothing ... ESPECIALLY if you buy my mirror ;) ... but, even if you do not ... I'll do that for you.

If you can bring the items by to Martin Motorsports, Inc -- I will try and sell them for you ... and, whatever price I get for them, I'll pass on to you -- maybe a commission :stickoutt


James:

I appreciate the offer, but if you sell them you can keep the money. I need to clear some space because I'm moving at the end of the month. I don't know if I can fit them in the mini, but let me know. I'm going to need the mirror because I'm moving to an area where I don't know the cops and I know I'm going to get in trouble with my new toy.

Fourth lesson, when a person says they are really interested and take more than 6 hours to give a commitment -- move on. ;) A person that is serious will tell you and give you a final offer and let YOU think about it rather than saying "they" will think about it ... comprendez?

To rub it in even more, you will get hit with Ebay fee's now because you sold it online ... :(

Hence, why the $22K was a good deal since you could cancel the auction and avoid the $100+ in ebay fee's that you'll get hit with now. I've sold some cars... trust me ;)

It's actually only $40 for the Ebay fees ($40 to list, $40 when the sale is complete) so it isnt too bad.

What's going to eat me the most about this is, with 5 minutes left, I picked up my phone and dialed jj.adams' number. I was about to end the auction and hit SEND and tell him he could get it for $22k. :(

I will be permanently annoyed about this...until I get a new car. :cool

What's going to eat me the most about this is, with 5 minutes left, I picked up my phone and dialed jj.adams' number. I was about to end the auction and hit SEND and tell him he could get it for $22k.

I sincerely hope you are joking b/c that is pretty unscrupulous of you.

1) you said No reserve. Which means, you bid, you win.

2) Although you reserved the right to end the auction, pretty bad character for a person to end it within one hour of the auction, much less five minutes left. I know people do it; but, it is wrong IMO.

If you were going to end it -- end it at least 6 hours before auction's end. 5 minutes before it ends is a pretty $hitty move.

Sorry, I'll get off my soapbox -- I hate seller's that do what you were about to do -- all for what, a few more bucks? $400 more you would have made -- but, better to have integrity and character and keep your word.

Scho approached me for $1K to pay for torn rear shock towers four weeks after I sold the car. I paid him because I told him the car was excellent ... let me ask you ... would you have paid him?

Juan & NoSoup - I'd be glad to take those parts and sell them and keep the money. :D I'm so poor that I looked at the newspaper today where it said "smokers wanted for medical study!" and I thought to myself, "hmm... I could start smoking and sign up!" :eek:

Careful architect boy ... I just bought a new throwing axe and put it in my jeep! :eek: :stickoutt


:eek:

You can throw an axe all the way to North Carolina? :eek:


STRONG!! :eek:

I sincerely hope you are joking b/c that is pretty unscrupulous of you.

1) you said No reserve. Which means, you bid, you win.

2) Although you reserved the right to end the auction, pretty bad character for a person to end it within one hour of the auction, much less five minutes left. I know people do it; but, it is wrong IMO.

If you were going to end it -- end it at least 6 hours before auction's end. 5 minutes before it ends is a pretty $hitty move.

Sorry, I'll get off my soapbox -- I hate seller's that do what you were about to do -- all for what, a few more bucks? $400 more you would have made -- but, better to have integrity and character and keep your word.

Scho approached me for $1K to pay for torn rear shock towers four weeks after I sold the car. I paid him because I told him the car was excellent ... let me ask you ... would you have paid him?

Well, I figure I gave ample warning that I could and would end the auction if something came up (that's precisely why I put what I did in the ad). If the local guy called and gave me an offer I would've ended the ad no matter how much time was left.

In my opinion, Ebay is all about reading the ads, I would expect anyone else to do the same if I were the one bidding. :dunno $400 might not be a lot to you, but it is to me.

I agree with mikey here. It's your car -- it's not sold until you say it is.

:devillook

Nahh, I dont like being dishonest. I guess Ill just let him have it, make someone happy.

This is America, man.

Pretty sweet - you almost had 1400 hits on the auction. Is that close to bluebook for that car? :95

Juan & NoSoup - I'd be glad to take those parts and sell them and keep the money. :D I'm so poor that I looked at the newspaper today where it said "smokers wanted for medical study!" and I thought to myself, "hmm... I could start smoking and sign up!" :eek:


Check with James. If he doesn't want them, you are welcome to come and
pick them up. As far as you being poor hang in there, it will get better.

Pretty sweet - you almost had 1400 hits on the auction. Is that close to bluebook for that car? :95

Blue book is something like $17k. A more accurate representation of worth would be NADA which lists it at $21.7k for trade-in and $24.8k for retail. That's why I was really hoping for something in the $23,xxx range, oh well. Looks like the guy has already booked a flight for tomorrow so it should be gone soon.

On another note, does anyone know how insurance might work if I get ripped off here? Say I call and cancel my insurance on the car as soon as he drives off with it. Then I go to the bank and find out that the check is fake. Am I just fcuked at that point?

Blue book is something like $17k. A more accurate representation of worth would be NADA which lists it at $21.7k for trade-in and $24.8k for retail. That's why I was really hoping for something in the $23,xxx range, oh well. Looks like the guy has already booked a flight for tomorrow so it should be gone soon.

On another note, does anyone know how insurance might work if I get ripped off here? Say I call and cancel my insurance on the car as soon as he drives off with it. Then I go to the bank and find out that the check is fake. Am I just fcuked at that point?


I would go to the bank with him before you let him take the car. Do not cancel the insurance until you return your tags or MVA will fine you for
"not having insurance for a day".

I would go to the bank with him before you let him take the car. Do not cancel the insurance until you return your tags or MVA will fine you for
"not having insurance for a day".


Definately take the check to the bank before he leaves with the car. If his check doesn't clear and he's 1000 miles away you have much bigger problems than insurance. You are not letting him take the car with your plates on it are you? If you are not giving him the plates you can cancel your insurance the same day. If the MVA questions you or tries to fine you you can send them a copy of the bill of sale to show when the car was sold. If you want to be pre-emptive you can include a bill of sale when you mail your plate back.

Yeah, I just called my insurance company and they said I would be fcuked if I did that. I guess Ill pick him up from the airport and go straight to the bank. I have heard a few horror stories of banks accepting the checks and calling a few days later to say they are no good. That would suck. :(

I am not letting him drive back with my plates, I told him needs temp or travel tags. The plan is to go directly up to the MVA and drop them off.

If the buyer gives you ANY bad vibes, or maybe if things seem TOO perfect- call the bank that issued the buyer his check (personal, cashier's etc.). Verify the check amount, the check number, and to whom it is being paid. Get the name of the bank employee that provided the info just in case.

Another step- bordering on paranoia- is to call directory assistance to get the phone # of the bank, just to make sure the buyer doesn't give you his "banker's phone number". The buyer could give you any phone number, with his best friend or crackhead aunt reading from a script.

Why didn't you tell him to bring a bank check? He would almost have to because any check over $9999 get's flagged for investigation (IIRC).

I have heard a few horror stories of banks accepting the checks and calling a few days later to say they are no good. That would suck. :(




That is most often only with banks outside of the United states. As JD said though, it should be a bank check and not a personal check.

Why didn't you tell him to bring a bank check? He would almost have to because any check over $9999 get's flagged for investigation (IIRC).

No, no, it is going to be a bank check. Im just being paranoid because I have heard of people giving fake bank checks as well. Ive actualy received a $10k personal check before (and written one) so Im not sure about the investigation thing.

He said he has the plate situation covered, at least he seems to have his shit together.

Take pictures of him. I bet he's as tall as Dany Devito... which would make an awesome picture with your giraffe ass.

I agree with mikey here. It's your car -- it's not sold until you say it is.

I agree.

Congrats on selling the car, Mike. :)

Write down his driver's license number too.

Take pictures of him. I bet he's as tall as Dany Devito... which would make an awesome picture with your giraffe ass.

Stupid. I cannot be photographed. :rolleyes

He said he has the plate situation covered, at least he seems to have his shit together.

If the check clears and your plates are off of it then it's his problem --- FWIW I drove my car back from louisianna without plates. :dunno

If the check clears and your plates are off of it then it's his problem --- FWIW I drove my car back from louisianna without plates. :dunno

Wow, you never got pulled over?

Wow, you never got pulled over?


1800 miles and not so much as glance from the popo.

You coulda just outran em anyways.

1800 miles and not so much as glance from the popo.

Damn, guess they were in awe of d@ c0BrA!!!1 :eek:

You coulda just outran em anyways.


Yeah, that was the plan. :stickoutt.

Yeah, that was the plan. :stickoutt.

Really?

http://www.geocities.com/justinmiklas/grannysig.jpg

Why didn't you tell him to bring a bank check? He would almost have to because any check over $9999 get's flagged for investigation (IIRC).
only 10k cash being taken out or deposited gets reported. check's don't matter.

She's gone.

http://bagelbitez.com/TheCorvette/GOODBYE.jpg

mikey my cousin has 30k cash he wants your vetter, he's willing to pay a premium because thats exactly what he wants, let me know asap he'll pick it up this weekend.

edit:oh i see you sold it, i guess i'll tell him its gone :(

Who cares. The car suked anyway. :rolleyes

mikey my cousin has 30k cash he wants your vetter, he's willing to pay a premium because thats exactly what he wants, let me know asap he'll pick it up this weekend.

edit:oh i see you sold it, i guess i'll tell him its gone :(

:fingerboi

Any plans for a replacement?

Any plans for a replacement?

Im going to look at one today but Ill keep it underwraps for now. Chickens before they hatch and such. :)

Im going to look at one today but Ill keep it underwraps for now. Chickens before they hatch and such. :)

I don't care what it is... I already call dibs on the wheels and exhaust. :stickoutt

I don't care what it is... I already call dibs on the wheels and exhaust. :stickoutt


:lol

Im going to look at one today but Ill keep it underwraps for now. Chickens before they hatch and such. :)

So I dunno if I missed some of the story or what - why'd you sell it? Tired of it? Not really what you wanted? Want a brand new C6??? :evil2

Not gonna happen bogdan, I plan on doing a DE in it. :D

So I dunno if I missed some of the story or what - why'd you sell it? Tired of it? Not really what you wanted? Want a brand new C6??? :evil2

Basically, I found out Im just not a Corvette person. :dunno I liked the car a lot, it was fast as hell, handled excellently, got great mileage (when not going fast as hell), and was very very fun. BUT, I never really got attached to the car. I hated selling my M3 because I loved it, when the Vette drove off...I didnt feel that bad. It was definitely a good car, just not for me.


I think Ill be happy for awhile now though...


http://bagelbitez.com/ACD.jpg :devillook :devillook :devillook

Sweet!!! You got one of these.

I knew you could.

http://www.autohaus-hollin.at/images/forester1.jpg



Whaddaya think guys.. isnt it fierce?

I think Ill be happy for awhile now though...


http://bagelbitez.com/ACD.jpg :devillook :devillook :devillook

Mitsu Evo 8

Mitsu Evo 8

Ding! :D

Mike, you really got an Evo VIII??? That car is AWESOME. I love that car. I want to check it. :eek:

Sweet!!! You got one of these.

I knew you could.
Whaddaya think guys.. isnt it fierce?
Are you making fun of the Forester?? If so, I don't think you know much about them. :nono

Ill be at the AutoX in Bowie this weekend if you wanna come down Andy.

http://bagelbitez.com/TheEvo/washedfront2.jpg
http://bagelbitez.com/TheEvo/washedrear.jpg
http://bagelbitez.com/TheEvo/engine.jpg
http://bagelbitez.com/TheEvo/interior.jpg
http://bagelbitez.com/TheEvo/dash.jpg
It only had 4 miles on it when I got it but I forgot to take my camera to the dealer!
http://bagelbitez.com/TheEvo/badges.jpg

BADGES?! We dont need to stinkin' BADGES! :D

http://bagelbitez.com/TheEvo/nobadges.jpg

Nice car! Great color choice too.

Edit: They didn't give you a full tank?!

Nice car! Great color choice too.

Edit: They didn't give you a full tank?!

Nope! Bastards, huh?

My first color choice was actually Electric Blue (http://forums.evolutionm.net/showthread.php?t=121729&highlight=electric) but the car I was looking at the other week (the trade-in fiasco) was sold in the interim. I think Ill be happy with my choice, reminds me of my M3. :)

I've seen approximately one billion EB Evo's and one or two in black.

I've seen approximately one billion EB Evo's and one or two in black.

You sure it's not Blue By You (BBY) that youre seeing? EB is only on '05s and seems to be fairly rare.

Here's a good comparison, BBY is the lighter blue (looks LSB [ugh] in some lights): http://forums.evolutionm.net/showthread.php?t=137992&highlight=electric

You're right about my color confusion however I still feel that black is better.

You're right about my color confusion however I still feel that black is better.

:cool Oh, and I already ordered Evo7 taillights (red/white). :D

Ricer! :eek:












Nice car Mikey, congrats! :buttrock

Corvette > Lancer
:shifty

Corvette > Lancer
:shifty

Apples > Oranges? Does not compute, both good cars for different reasons.

Bah humbug. I'll take you in the twisties.

http://bikepittsburgh.com/photos/ccac2002/05-16-02%20360%20Sara%20on%20tricycle.jpg

Wow, Mike...WOW!! GREAT car choice :buttrock :)

I consider the Evo and STi one fo the BEST cars on the market. They both can do EVERYTHING a Vette, Porsche, etc....and a lot more. :buttrock If they compare an STI to a Carrera....that is quite a complement in itself.

I prefer the Evo to the STI...but I consider both to be great cars. I know I would buy one in a heartbeat if I was in the need for a new car.

Mike, I will not be at the autoX but I would like to check it out. Maybe we could meet up on your way home from work one day. I don't work too far from where we saw each other last time on Rt. 100.

Boost should be fun. :evil2 :redspot

very nice!!

Mike, I will not be at the autoX but I would like to check it out. Maybe we could meet up on your way home from work one day. I don't work too far from where we saw each other last time on Rt. 100.

Boost should be fun. :evil2 :redspot

Sure, lemme know when, I can meet you off of 70, 29, 32, 95, 495, 5, or 301. :eyecrazy I can already feel, boost is addicting. :evil2

Thanks Greg, I know it aint purple but that's all they had. ;)

Mike, give me a call when you are on your way back from the autoX. Maybe we can meet up at the park & ride off 32. :dunno

Can you post a pic of the tail lights that you are going to get?? Yeah, Iam not feeling the Altezzas either. :nono

Evo VII:

http://www.autogaleria.pl/tapety/img/mitsubishi/mitsubishi_lancer_evo_vii_2001_03_m.jpg

Congrats Mike :buttrock

I consider the Evo and STi one fo the BEST cars on the market. They both can do EVERYTHING a Vette, Porsche, etc....and a lot more. :buttrock If they compare an STI to a Carrera....that is quite a complement in itself.

Er, ah, well... "sorta."

Neat car, Mike. How long do you think you'll have this one for?

I wish I were rich. :(

Well at least with black you can find some kid with a lancer and trade him your trunk lid.

bigger wing or ban.



Congrats. Better choice than the srt-4. I would have gone with the Sti, but what do i know. :dunno

:D

I like the wing. ;)

JV - I really hope to keep this thing a long time, I swear I dont have Jamesitus. :)

Evo VII:

http://www.autogaleria.pl/tapety/img/mitsubishi/mitsubishi_lancer_evo_vii_2001_03_m.jpg

Those would be them.

bigger wing or ban.



Congrats. Better choice than the srt-4. I would have gone with the Sti, but what do i know. :dunno

:D

I really like the STi but they are about $2k more, dont handle quite as well, and the engine and turbo are very limited in stock form. :cool

Mike, I can't wait to try your Evo out at Summit Point. You know, to return the favor since I let you drive my car last year. :alright

j/k. :stickoutt

Oh, keep the wing on it. Once you change the tails, the car will look really nice. http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/images/smilies/goodjob.gif

keep the wing on it. I plan on putting the same one on my 'lude http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/images/smilies/goodjob.gif


:eek: ricer!

Oh, keep the wing on it. Once you change the tails, the car will look really nice. http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/images/smilies/goodjob.gif

It's more of a book shelf really. :stickoutt

It is big, but for some reason I don't mind it. I like it better than the STi's wing. :dunno

I actually set my drink on it when I got home, worked out very well. :D

It is big, but for some reason I don't mind it. I like it better than the STi's wing. :dunno

I usually dont like big wings (SRT-4 for instance) but the car without a wing, or even with the regular lancer wing, just doesnt look right.

Did you know that there are 2 round indentations in the wing on 94-98 Mustang Boss Shinoda wings? Larry Shinoda designed them to be cup holders for MEETS!!!!

Mike, do you have any mods planned for it??

Maybe DMG can make me some custom cupholders in the wing. ;)

Mike, do you have any mods planned for it??

Yesh. :devillook

The plan is to do full exhaust, including a new manifold, MBC, and a dyno tune (mail-in or custom I havent decided). That should put me at 300-315 whp and I think I can be plenty happy with that for awhile. I already have oil temp and EGT gauges (courtesy of a friend) and Im going to get a matching boost gauge and do an A-pillar mount to keep an eye on everything.

I will be leaving it stock for a month or so though, I want to make sure it doesnt have any fatal flaws that could then be blamed on mods by Mitsubishi.

I want a ride when you come out this weekend. :D

Mike, shouldn't you break the engine/clutch in before autoXing it already?? :confused

What does the car dyno while it is stock?

Mike, shouldn't you break the engine/clutch in before autoXing it already?? :confused

What does the car dyno while it is stock?


:rolleyes


mikey doesn't participate. That 300 hp is for the showzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
:rolleyes.

Mike, shouldn't you break the engine/clutch in before autoXing it already?? :confused

What does the car dyno while it is stock?

I drive 178 miles a day...it will be broken in by Saturday. :D

Stock cars dyno around 230whp on Dynojets.

Oh, that's right. :eek:

What's the stock turbo efficient up to?? Is it a T-25?

Oh, that's right. :eek:

What's the stock turbo efficient up to?? Is it a T-25?

16G. I think 24-ish psi? Stock is 19 psi, most people with the mods I plan are running 21 psi to get that 300+ whp.