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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 07:40 PM
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thats cheap!!!!!! cant see anything wrong or why its cheap must be someone not knowing what they have to sell..
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 07:43 PM
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you think so? youd need to be a blinkered idiot to not know what your driving.
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 07:45 PM
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cant see why its so cheap they sell for a lot more normally dont they...
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 07:51 PM
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seems really really cheap they go for more on ebay!
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 07:53 PM
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Obviously a genuine ad as well being on Gumtree.........
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 07:54 PM
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Something don't seem right, too cheap for a start
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 07:54 PM
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Like many people I should imagine I've sent him an offer, see what happens.
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 07:55 PM
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makes me wonder weather there's any point In restoring mine! it's only got 55k on mine but has been stolen recovered. thought would be worth at least 10 k after resto!
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by X8MRK
Like many people I should imagine I've sent him an offer, see what happens.
I've offered asking price haha
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by paul16v
Obviously a genuine ad as well being on Gumtree.........
everyones an expert/cynic eh
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 07:59 PM
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Just be ready to paypal the money abroad so he can put it in a freight for you. Honest guv!
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 07:59 PM
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date of registration 23/11 1989 acording to dvla
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ram
Just be ready to paypal the money abroad so he can put it in a freight for you. Honest guv!
Lol if I get a response that's what I'm expecting
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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i think we should bid it up for some fun
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 08:41 PM
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Scam for sure.
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 08:48 PM
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^^^^^What he said.
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Harryh24
makes me wonder weather there's any point In restoring mine! it's only got 55k on mine but has been stolen recovered. thought would be worth at least 10 k after resto!
Same with my 3 door , stolen recovered cat c as insurance paid out to fit a NSF wing , 64k miles total mint, as long as it's a genuine mint well sorted car I can't imagine it affecting the value too much tbh ..... Well I hope anyway !
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 09:06 PM
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Sent my offer as well
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by wattie
Same with my 3 door , stolen recovered cat c as insurance paid out to fit a NSF wing , 64k miles total mint, as long as it's a genuine mint well sorted car I can't imagine it affecting the value too much tbh ..... Well I hope anyway !
Depends who owns it,Pf/rsoc mafia,price unaffected,anyone else worth jack shite as its been in an accident,unlike any other cosworth!!!!

I hope you can sense my sarcasm,car is stunning.
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 09:15 PM
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Whatever,if it sounded like a bag of marbles its still that money for a genuine sale.Some one wind him up as you from Sweden or the likes but you will have your brother in Nigeria to pick it up and wire the moneys.They would probably think "fuck it must be some one in the next village!" .Bid away
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Nick 172 Sport
date of registration 23/11 1989 acording to dvla
Are you sure, that would make it a G reg?
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 09:20 PM
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a scam i would of thought, but still interested to see what replies people get!
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 09:21 PM
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well if someone does get it then let us all know, could be a good genuine one but you never know.

the old phrase of "if it sounds too good to be true"
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 09:31 PM
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a pal of mine bought a 3 door recently for under 5 grand and apart from needing a patch on the floor and having some gash wheels on it its not a bad car
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 09:32 PM
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I'd say scam, but atleast theve tried hard, there's a very obvious escort cossie forever on piston heads which is a terrible attempt
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by vaughant
Depends who owns it,Pf/rsoc mafia,price unaffected,anyone else worth jack shite as its been in an accident,unlike any other cosworth!!!!

I hope you can sense my sarcasm,car is stunning.
mine was respelled and rebuilt by Dewitt's then took to Spain and left in a field for about 10 years!
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 09:39 PM
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maybe he missed a 1 off the start of the price?
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 09:56 PM
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Not sure what I find more disturbing, someone trying to scam people, or someone thinking its actually for sale at 4k!
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 11:31 PM
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You all won't be laughing when I pay this 4k via western union and recieve my cheap 3dr
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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 05:19 AM
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He might of missed a 1 off the begining of the price.
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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 06:19 AM
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Bargain, you should buy the black rs500 and 4x4 3dr for £16k
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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 06:43 AM
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Mine I tell you all mine !

All paid up just need to wait for the shipping agent to call me to pick it up from the docks woohoo, even knocked him down a bit as it's not original











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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 10:27 AM
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What a surprise,


Hi there,
You replied to the ad "1986 Ford SIERRA COSWORTH 3 DOOR (Ad ref 1034678805)" on Wednesday 09/10. It has been flagged/reported that the user who posted that ad may be involved in suspicious activity and/or in breaching the Gumtree Terms of Use. We are investigating this matter, but want you to be safe in the meantime. If you are still in contact with the user, we recommend that you consider the advice below:
If you have not shared any personal information with this user, you don't need to do anything. Your email address is protected by Gumtree and they won't be able to contact you.
If you have sent any personal information to this user, like your bank details or date of birth, you could be at risk. Follow our safety advice.
If you have sent an item or money to this user please contact us on safety@gumtree.com
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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 11:47 AM
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Well fuck me who would have guessed lol
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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 01:59 PM
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People fall for these scams otherwise they would not do them
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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by X8MRK
What a surprise,


Hi there,
You replied to the ad "1986 Ford SIERRA COSWORTH 3 DOOR (Ad ref 1034678805)" on Wednesday 09/10. It has been flagged/reported that the user who posted that ad may be involved in suspicious activity and/or in breaching the Gumtree Terms of Use. We are investigating this matter, but want you to be safe in the meantime. If you are still in contact with the user, we recommend that you consider the advice below:
If you have not shared any personal information with this user, you don't need to do anything. Your email address is protected by Gumtree and they won't be able to contact you.
If you have sent any personal information to this user, like your bank details or date of birth, you could be at risk. Follow our safety advice.
If you have sent an item or money to this user please contact us on safety@gumtree.com
I had the exact same email today, only slightly disappointing
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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 04:02 PM
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Shit!
Just been out emptied kids bank accounts, robbed 3 old ladies pensions, rented my arse out in soho, and sold 2 of my kids to scrap money together for this



So disapointed!!!!!!
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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 04:18 PM
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I hope mr molumbo will refund my western union payment I sent yesterday :-(
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