2011 1.7 Astra Diesel €6600 - too good to be true?

whats_my_name

DESCRIPTION

ABS Brakes, Airbags, Air Conditioning, All electrics, Alloys, Car Alarm, Colour Coded Bumpers, Remote Central Locking, CD Player, Diesel, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Front Fog Lamps, Full Service History, Immobiliser, Power Steering, Sound System, Rear Spoiler, Lady Owner, Leather Interior, Metallic Paint, Cd/Radio, High Performance, Ipod Compatible, Cruise Control, Traction Control, Climate Control, Exceptional example of this rare SE model,with one lady owner from new,fully loaded with almost every extra including,alloys,ABS,6 speed gearbox,foglamps,half leather,handsfree phone,climate control,multiple airbags,onboard computer,cruise control,steering controls,full service history.

Mileage - 43000.

Looks like a very clean car but would estimate for the spec to be worth double that! Tried ringing but no answer...

Bpmull

Way too cheap tbh. Maybe it's on uk plates even then it would be on the cheap side Id imagine that would be worth 12k plus.

cletus

Can you link to the ad, and does the seller say that he is out of the country

mickdw

On a UK plate and the price in sterling, it might be the right price. Otherwise scam.

For Forks Sake

Probably, unless they're absolutely desperate for cash. Link to the ad?

whats_my_name

Nope on southern plates but based in the north but doesn't seem to be a Northern number... Thought it could be Stg price but even at that its still extremely cheap for the spec...

whats_my_name

https://www.buyandsell.ie/motors-for-sale/cars-for-sale/2011-opel-vauxhall-astra-1-7

bazz26

Not another obvious scam.

A little research will show that the cheapest 2011 diesel Astra on donedeal or carzone is a base model with twice that mileage and asking €8750.

akura

https://www.buyandsell.ie/motors-for-sale/cars-for-sale/2010-vauxhall-astra-1-7-cdti

https://www.buyandsell.ie/motors-for-sale/cars-for-sale/2010-vauxall-astra-1-7-cdti

https://www.buyandsell.ie/motors-for-sale/cars-for-sale/2011-opel-vauxhall-astra-1-7


Different names/ locations but the number is the same

RUN!

whats_my_name

akura wrote: »

https://www.buyandsell.ie/motors-for-sale/cars-for-sale/2010-vauxhall-astra-1-7-cdti

https://www.buyandsell.ie/motors-for-sale/cars-for-sale/2010-vauxall-astra-1-7-cdti

https://www.buyandsell.ie/motors-for-sale/cars-for-sale/2011-opel-vauxhall-astra-1-7


Different names/ locations but the number is the same

RUN!

Thank you!

Noccy_Mondy

Bpmull wrote: »

Way too cheap tbh. Maybe it's on uk plates even then it would be on the cheap side Id imagine that would be worth 12k plus.

12K for a 4 year old astra, where would ya be going!!!

She's no tee dee eye golf lad

Mintoe

If it sounds too good to be true.... You know the rest.... If you're in the market for a new car, when you find one you're really interested in, ask the seller to give you the VRC (log book) number, Nct cert number and chassis number then run a history and finance check. Any decent history check can verify if these 3 numbers are correct. Also if seller can't or won't provide you with these numbers then walk away. Also look for service records etc. Google "used car buying tips" to get a list of questions you should ask any seller...... I think it's slso good to go with your gut feeling.

Noccy_Mondy

Buying tips sticky at the top of the forum too.

PukkaStukka

Look closely at the phone number, it's way to long for a Dublin one.

PukkaStukka

Just as an aside to above, my brother chased an Audi A4 on UK Autotrader a few weeks ago which was been offered "suspiciously" cheap. The sellers number rang out after a few attempts and then nothing. I tried the same number and got the same experience. Shortly thereafter, the ad was pulled and then at the same time, both my brother and I were recieved a text message purporting to be from the seller. The message apologised for not being able to answer our call, and continued that the car was in Scotland and the seller was in London with no access to phone, only email. The car could be paid for with pay pal yada yada yada.

Obviously we could where this one was going....:rolleyes:

dodzy

Gonna ring for the craic. Have a few mins free at the desk here so a laugh is in order.

EDIT:

Calls made.
Uneventful.

1st number (Noah) - spoke with a lovely woman. No idea what I was talking about.
2nd number (Alex) - dead
3rd number (Josh) - dead

I just added 0044 and dropped the Zero.

Ah well.

BMJD

More realistic price here
http://www.gumtree.ie/a-cars/dublin/2011-opel-1-7cdti-rare-se-model-5-door-hatchback/1001241700230910401378009

NIMAN

PukkaStukka wrote: »

Look closely at the phone number, it's way to long for a Dublin one.

0161, thats a area code in the UK, Manchester methinks.

GavMan

BMJD wrote: »

More realistic price here
http://www.gumtree.ie/a-cars/dublin/2011-opel-1-7cdti-rare-se-model-5-door-hatchback/1001241700230910401378009

Ad Text very like the suspect ads previously linked to...