all this is not at you the guy with the listing thanks for the laugh now i have to pee!
that Florida!
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Item Location: palm bay, FL
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Post by: 87cougar on December 03, 2010, 10:47:11 PM
LOL. What wishful thinking!
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Post by: Blown306Cougar on December 03, 2010, 10:49:08 PM
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TO THOSE WHO ARE VIEWING AND WATCHING THIS CAR PLEASE NOTE: THIS CAR HAS COME OUT OF STORAGE AND IS BEING GONE OVER AND MECHANICALLY CHECKED OVER
THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE THAT IT WILL REDUCED IN PRICE DUE TO ISSUES WITH THE DRIVERS INTERIOR DOOR AND WINDOW / REGULATOR. WE ARE TRYING TO POST PICTURES ASAP. PLEASE EMAIL ANY QUESTIONS AND OR OFFERS TO ME
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Post by: sarjxxx on December 03, 2010, 10:59:31 PM
actually I just noticed if you look at the pic its not even the v6 it says it is. It looks like friggen TC.
something about this listing is just a little :screwy:
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Post by: 20thanniver-ls on December 03, 2010, 11:07:38 PM
According to the vin it was originally a V-8 car
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Post by: hypostang on December 03, 2010, 11:12:13 PM
The engine in the pic sure looks like a 5.0 to me
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Post by: 20thanniver-ls on December 03, 2010, 11:20:00 PM
Yep. It definitely has four wires running to one side of the motor, and I can't really tell, but I would have to say it has four running to the other side. This seems like a shady deal...
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Post by: jrad235 on December 04, 2010, 12:26:43 AM
It gets better!
http://visalia.craigslist.org/cto/2070877166.html
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I have a 1983 Ford Thunderbird runs well, automatic, 302 cu in 5L V-8 engine, very powerful! Recent work done including new starter, new front brake pads, and extensive engine work. Does have minor interior and exterior damage, but everything but the driver-side window works as it should. Is used almost daily around town. Clean title, registration not due until Summer, easy to insure. Asking 750 o.b.o. or willing to trade for small good running four door car. For more information email me or call my boyfriend at 559-736-4375. Second picture is an older under the hood shot, because of recent engine work, its not that clean anymore.
In case the ad goes down, it's the exact same photos.
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Post by: blain_gatterdam on December 04, 2010, 03:46:59 AM
haha that is great
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Post by: sarjxxx on December 04, 2010, 12:20:28 PM
sounds like an intentional joke.
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because of recent engine work it is not that clean anymore
WTF
mebe it is a v8 I can't tell cause of that tiny pic
I do think its funny, one ad says driver door works great, another says price reduced cause of driver door issues.......
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Post by: 88CougarGT on December 04, 2010, 01:12:53 PM
People are so stupid sometimes. How long would it have taken to go to KBB.com and see how much the car should be worth. Granted, sometimes a car is worth more, but its always because of some special limited edition, previous owner, or heritage.
Sorry, but Ebay-Fail!
Edit: I forgot KBB doesn't go back that far anymore, but even if you look up 90 tbird its worth at most $1k. And from the description, that car is less than perfect.
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Post by: sarjxxx on December 04, 2010, 01:58:00 PM
thats what gets me about it. I can almost understand those guys who want that much for pristine 1 owner cars, but not this one.
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Post by: rodsterh on December 05, 2010, 10:36:05 AM
You guys are missing it....the air cleaner lid is plated gold! :hick:
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Post by: FLSTCI71 on December 05, 2010, 02:44:07 PM
Well, due to the death of someone I didn't even know I was related to, I am expecting a $10,000 check from Nigeria any day now. I would be willing to turn the check over to them and they could keep the extra. That car would totally be worth it.
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Post by: Haystack on December 05, 2010, 06:44:16 PM
I have tried collecting on them a couple times. They want personal information. They will not give you a number to call, or the name of their lawyer. Darn.
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Post by: 20thanniver-ls on December 05, 2010, 07:49:59 PM
Well, I asked the owner questions via ebay. We will see what he says.
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Post by: sarjxxx on December 05, 2010, 08:02:36 PM
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Well, due to the death of someone I didn't even know I was related to, I am expecting a $10,000 check from Nigeria any day now. I would be willing to turn the check over to them and they could keep the extra. That car would totally be worth it.
:laughing::rollin:
oh boy thats funny
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Post by: 20thanniver-ls on December 05, 2010, 08:55:02 PM
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Dear goodazgold909,
Hello. I was wondering if you could give me some more info. on this car. In the ad it states it is a 3.8 v6, yet a quick run of the VIN and it tells it to be a V8 car, (well, as do the 4 spark plug wires running to both sides of the motor...) Please clarify if possible. I was also wondering if you could tell me what kind of issues the driver door was having, and if maybe you could send me some additional pictures. Also, why are you asking so much? Is it a special edition, or just a run-of-the-mill Fox Thunderbird with 225,00 miles? I ask because I am interested in the car, not to try and nitpick, but 4500 (or possibly more) for a car with 225,000 miles is quite a chunk of change. And lastly, is there any rust on the car? Thanks.
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Hi and thanks for the question I'll try to fill in more details on the car tomorrow once we get more pics etc. you are correct it is a V8 and has been worked on. Thanks and I'll check the ad and update if necessary Regards, Steve
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Doesn't seem like a scam so far. Just seems like a guy who has a possibly modded (although I can't really see it in the engine pic) V8 T-bird who thinks it's worth a lot more than it is, and doesn't seem to be "his" car based on the reply I got. It was too vague, like the "owner" picked it up at an auction and is still going through it.
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Post by: sarjxxx on December 05, 2010, 09:20:08 PM