Obvious CL Scam - Anybody recognize this Disco?

[Smksignals]

Obvious Scam - Anybody recognize this Disco?

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/2540519335.html

Discovery SE7 - $3881 (orange co)

This 2004 Land Rover Discovery SE7 is in great shape with no rust or body dents.

 

[I Leak Oil]

Scam? Maybe, but I think anyone who's owned a rover long enough has wanted "out" at some point or another. They just suck you back in though!

 

[kai38]

So many scams on CL, I like the amount he's asking $3881.00?
Why such an odd amount?

 

[john101477]

$3881 = the amount he spent in armor roflmao. he forgot to add the cost of the 7 lighforce lights into that.

 

[john101477]

someone should email him and tell him if he tries to sell your truck again you will call the cops...

 

[lwg]

I definitely recognize that truck and I believe the owner is trying to sell it. But I recall he wants much, much more than that asking price. Somehwere north of $13K if I remember correctly.

Edit: Yep it's DiscoNomads truck, he has it listed over on Dweb with that exact same picture. Only problem is he's asking $44K for it over there. I would jump on the CL deal as it's much better!

 

[yubert]

I definitely recognize that truck and I believe the owner is trying to sell it. But I recall he wants much, much more than that asking price. Somehwere north of $13K if I remember correctly.

Edit: Yep it's DiscoNomads truck, he has it listed over on Dweb with that exact same picture. Only problem is he's asking $44K for it over there. I would jump on the CL deal as it's much better!

Yea I email DiscoNomad about this a few days ago. He said the truck is still for sale at Copley Motorcars. Price is still $44,500. The CL scammer said his truck belonged to his brother but passed away. And the truck is in Columbus, Montana, ready to be shipped.

Here's his Los Angeles CL ad.
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/2540512902.html

And here's DiscoNomad's ad on LRRF.
http://www.lrrforums.com/showthread.php?19653-2004-Land-Rover-Discovery-DiscoNomad-Project-Vehicle

 

[achampagne]

both sellers are crazy, hahaha

 

[RoyJ]

$44k ??!!

These days an 03/04 MkIII can go for $12 to $15k. For $44k it better includes lifetime warranty and modding contract from previous owner!

 

[john101477]

$44G ??? that guy is off his rocker.

 

[onewhippedpuppy]

I think the scam price is closer to reality.

 

[AA1PR]

I would like one but know nothing about them..down the road at a used car dealer there is one for $3495.

Comments please or ideas on what to look out for or to be cautious of ???

here are a few photos & I can give the # if anyone is interested

 

[spikemd]

There are ALWAYS craigslist scams going on. You see discos, range rovers for $5000, range rover sports for $10k, etc. they usually have a JPG with some bogus email address embedded in the pic. its always looks too good to be true and it is a SCAM. Please FLAG them when seen!

now 44K is a bit much though....

on the other hand, the white disco with ARB bumper for $4k looks pretty nice depending on mileage and year...

 

[LtFuzz]

I would like one but know nothing about them..down the road at a used car dealer there is one for $3495.

Comments please or ideas on what to look out for or to be cautious of ???

here are a few photos & I can give the # if anyone is interested

Dude that is NICE looking. Best color. How's the underside? Interior? Mileage? Service history? If it's clean and a decent runner, and you can get it for $3k, that would be a pretty good deal.

Pull up the rear cargo mat and carpet and check out the floor. That's one of the few big rust spots a lot of people overlook.

Oh and check the CDL to make sure it cycles between 4 lo/hi, diff lock, and diff lock 4 lo/hi. A lot of the t-cases on grocery getter Discos sit dormant for their entire life and they bind up something fierce.