Doesn't this deal not seem real?

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nyrblue35 · #1 Unread post by **nyrblue35** » Tue Oct 04, 2005 3:45 pm

and i quote:

YAMAHA FZ1 2004. BLACK / SILVER. ONLY 1.5K MILES.
Immaculate condition. Runs like a dream. Better than brand new. 2 tone color scheme. Awesome looking, best color combination made for this bike. Many Extras: Factory belly pan (looks great and offers more protection).Taller factory windshield stock windshielalso included. Genuine factory FZ1 cover $2100

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the picture looks real nice but how could this guy sell this for that cheap? its about 35 miles from my house and im calling tomorrow just to inquire but cmon, ive seen smaller FZ6's going for around 5k on the same site.

thoughts?

CNF2002 · #2 Unread post by **CNF2002** » Tue Oct 04, 2005 4:06 pm

Whats the bluebook on that model? The others selling for 5K might not be getting that in the end. Maybe its a typo, or maybe the cover is 2100 and you have to call for the bike price

Tue Oct 04, 2005 4:29 pm

Every once in a while someone sells something very cheap because of a divorce or death. Maybe it's one of those situations. Let us know when you find out.

#4 Unread post by **Kal** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 5:59 am

A woman over here sold her husbands Lotus for £1 on eBay after finding him in flagrante delicto...

Another possibility that occurs is that its a first bike and the owner has scared himself silly and just wants rid.

There is some sort of finance register over here that will record if a vehicle has had a smash, cant rember what it is called or anything - maybe there is the same stateside?

Whatever the story she is worth checking out, just check her out carefully...

nyrblue35 · #5 Unread post by **nyrblue35** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 7:15 am

guys frickin # is disconnected. we'll see if he responds to email.

figures................

oldnslo · #6 Unread post by **oldnslo** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 7:17 am

Beware....if the bike is too far away to personally go examine, it could be a scam, which is far more likely than the other scenarios presented.

#7 Unread post by **9000white** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 8:56 am

be cautious---the meeting place to finalize the deal may be behind a dumpster.dont go alone and unarmed.

oldnslo · #8 Unread post by **oldnslo** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 9:09 am

People legitimately selling things don't have disconnected phones. It's a scam.

nyrblue35 · #9 Unread post by **nyrblue35** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 9:38 am

oldnslo wrote:People legitimately selling things don't have disconnected phones. It's a scam.

my thoughts exactly. it wasnt far so i figured id call. Dead end.

ronboskz650sr · Wed Oct 05, 2005 10:20 am

Or he needs the money to pay a bunch of bills...Did he answer your e-mail? See if you can dig him up in the phone book if he does, and gives you his name. It's cheap enough to do a little leg work, just in case..is there a VIN #?