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01-26-2017, 10:38 PM

rjolly87

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While browsing local CL, I stumbled on this ad:
BUICK LUCERNE CX - $1540

Quote:

This Buick has been very well maintained with no mechanical issues its clean inside and out

Eh, it'* a platform I don't know much about, but seems nice enough.

Then I found this:

Quote:

2001 BUICK REGAL GS ONLY 40,114 ORIGINAL MILES! Featuring the bullet proof 3800 3.8 V6 engine that performs as "new." Driven only 40,114 miles, this Buick has many years of reliable service ahead.

Both listed for about $1500, which is a steal.

I called/texted the number listed on the second ad. It went to a voicemail, and I left a callback message, and shot a text over, looking for more info and better photos. Later, I get a response:

Quote:

"Hi, if you are still interested the 2001 Buick Regal GS for sale at $1500 send me your email address so i can send you more info & pictures about it!

...something smelled funny, nobody talks like that, especially with the direct nature of my inquiry. I backed off a bit, and gave them a disposable address (Mailinator is great for this). I haven't yet received a response, but I got to looking around, and then found these:

Great Buick Lucerne - $1540
2001 Buick Regal Charlotte,$1500
2001 Buick Regal Rochester,$1500
2001 Buick Regal Houston ,$1500
https://reno.craigslist.org/cto/5975979728.html

... scams, both of them...

Ugh, now I just gave my phone number to one of them too...