FS:UK '99 Ralliart Galant / Legnum

[adam_shaw]

So on Thursday very very early in the morning the car and I (not to mention the family) will be on the way to England.

I repeat the ad in a new thread here, the other was getting messy...

Pictures are from March, so quite recent and if anything the wheels are cleaner now.

Anyway, to get to the point, if anyone is interested please let me know so we can try to arrange a viewing etc. Would really like to let the car go to an enthusiast on here...

UK Supplied Ralliart Galant VR-4 Estate Type-S (Legnum)
Tip-Tronic Auto
First Registered 11/99
Tax and MOT until 11/06
Black
Full Tints
Tan Leather Interior
Pioneer Navigation (ANH-P9R)+ iPod adaptor
108,000 Miles (by the time it gets home)
Full Mitsubishi Service History
No Mods

I am the second owner, first was the MD of the garage I bought it from.

I am in the process of leaving the UK for Germany, and I need to change as I have something LHD and much less fun now.

Was serviced less than 500 miles ago.

£6500 ono

Any questions, just ask / PM

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[adam_shaw]

No interest then....?

So how does £5500 sound?

I would prefer to sell on here, failing any interest it'll be the trader and every test pilot from London to Reading /Grrr

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[bernmc]

Fck. Somebody buy this bloody car. I'd hate to see it doing the fleabay rounds.

Tried to convince the wife but she's set on a 350Z. It's only 20 grand more after all :|

[adam_shaw]

Fck. Somebody buy this bloody car. I'd hate to see it doing the fleabay rounds.

Tried to convince the wife but she's set on a 350Z. It's only 20 grand more after all :|

Thanks Bern...

Somebody, please.... I am trying to combine a family holiday with selling my car, and I want to avoid the stress of the great unwashed masses...

Hmmm, maybe I need to hone my sales skills a little.

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[Dream Weaver]

PM sent.

[adam_shaw]

Received and Replied :happy:

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[adam_shaw]

*cough*

[Qwertyco]

sounds interesting . . . .
if only someone would buy this first . . . . http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16058



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[adam_shaw]

Small update,

I am back in Germany, the Vr-4 isn't :bigcry:

So, the car is left with the folks who will be more than happy to provide tea for anyone who wants to take a look...

Still keeping away from the unwashed masses on the Trader and 'bay.

Anyway, I have unearthed some bits and pieces to go with,

One 6" Stainless backbox... never put it on, not in the greatest nick but it's there.

One extra rear light, (the big yoke for the tailgate) - bought just in case, used but in good nick

One extra set of standard face-lift rims, formerly home to my winter tyres

A pair of part worn eagle F1s (following a cock up on the tracking by my garage, which caused the car to chew through the fronts in ~4K - it was fun though /Steeringw ) - these are the good ones from the back :-) when I bought another set...

Some LHD lights (never know....) and clear corners (like new)

All this, and a cup of tea from my mum for £5,500!

[adam_shaw]

Found an unused BDA Decat pipe on the shelf in the cellar...

Will be with the car also,

Roll-up, Roll-up...

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[Spirit]

C'mon, someone put Adam out of his misery and buy his car :2thumbsup

[adam_shaw]

Misery is right... driving around in a Corolla with a lovely, unsold Galant in England /help

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[Qwertyco]

I am trying !
http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?p=149533#post149533

[adam_shaw]

Do I know anyone who might want a RAV 4.... :thinking:

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[adam_shaw]

So, onto the trader tonight... let the Test pilots come /help

Actually, due to the relatively low profile of these cars, I hope that wont be a problem.

Wish me luck.....

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[Brunty]

Good luck Adam - shame it's come to that. Hope you shift it swiftly now. What price is it going in at?

[adam_shaw]

Gonna put it in at £6K ono to start off with,

However, anyone seeing the advert here can get that price.

Let's hope it's straight forward and the car goes to a good home.

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[adam_shaw]

This car doesn't want to be sold....

I'm having so much trouble getting my listing on Auto Trader...

1st time, (Wednesday) spent nearly 45 minutes getting the text just so, then the bl**dy thing told me, right at the end mind, "We are having problems with our web service, try again another time"

The thursday evening, tried again - all going swimmingly "We were unable to process the transaction..."

I wonder would it have been easier if I wasn't going for the cheapest, web-only package? /suspicious

Oh, and a bump.... it is a really lovely car - and I am missing it like mad!

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[adam_shaw]

Finally on Autotrader....

LINK (http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/cars_search.asp?modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&make=MITSUBISHI&model=RALLIART&variant=VR4&keywords=&min_pr=5000&max_pr=6000&mileage=&agerange=&postcode=sl7+3ay&miles=10&max_records=50&source=0&photo=1&sort=3&ukcarsearch_full=SEARCH)

/off topic

Tip for anyone trying to use the AutoTrader site outside the UK, their payment system checks the IP - if it's not UK then the transaction gets killed.

So, just use BT Bill Pay... and away we go.

Be good,

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[adam_shaw]

Well, less than 24hrs on Autotrader and the first scam,



Hello Sir,
I was Just browsing through the web when i came across your advert,i will like to know if the advertised article is still up for sale,and i will need you to get back to me with the present conditon and the last asking price so i can make quick arrangement for payment and Pickup....
I await your swift responce to my mail..
Have a Wonderful Day...
Cheers.........


Oh well,

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[ritch_w]

Well, less than 24hrs on Autotrader and the first scam,



Oh well,

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tell them your "last asking price" is £10K, and you'll release the car after the funds have cleared in your bank - (wait 14days)

they probably wont reply anyway.....

[adam_shaw]

Also now on Pistonheads at linky (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/83927.htm)

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[SGHOM]

so many people wanting to sell, & so many people wanting to buy....... but never the 'twain shall meet ! :speechles :thinking:
sad innit ?? /help

[adam_shaw]

so many people wanting to sell, & so many people wanting to buy....... but never the 'twain shall meet ! :speechles :thinking:
sad innit ?? /help

Sad indeed... I shall be selling it to the first Maxxer to come along at this rate /pan

[adam_shaw]

Alternatively I could sell it to this nice gentleman, a lovely gift for his mother;



Hello,
Happy Sunday and God Bless you i just want you to know that am very interested in buying your car for my Mother as a birthday present and since you are the owner i will want you to send me the following details,the last price and some pictures.

And i want you to know that you will be payed with a Uk certified Bank Cheque issued in the Uk which i will not mind for the cheque to get clear into your account before i can get the key to the car so plz i will like you to get back to me as soon as you get the cheque into your mail and i will like to know if i can trust you with my money that i will be sending to you.

Thank you and my greeting to your family.

have a wonderfull

weekend.Chris.
Delo.


Still I do appreciate the blessings and wishes for a happy Sunday.

Next will be the offer of a cheque for £20K, drawn on a foreign bank, and would I please return the balance in cash to another account....

How many people actually go for this? :speechles

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[Kieran]

Adam....

If you get bored...

http://www.419eater.com/

/Devil5

[Rilla]

Godammit, If the car is still there in a month (unlikely i know), i will have it, just gotta wait for some cash to come thro to me. ill keep you posted is all i can say, but i know ill be about a month before im in a position to talk business properly.
Good luck with the sale in the mean time tho.

[adam_shaw]

Godammit, If the car is still there in a month (unlikely i know), i will have it, just gotta wait for some cash to come thro to me. ill keep you posted is all i can say, but i know ill be about a month before im in a position to talk business properly.
Good luck with the sale in the mean time tho.

Thanks, it's already up for probably a month already (original for sale thread).

You never know your luck.

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[Qwertyco]

only a month !
I'm still trying,
still interested,
and still lumbered with this to sell first.
. . . . http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16058

[adam_shaw]

only a month !
I'm still trying,
still interested,
and still lumbered with this to sell first.
. . . . http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16058

You can do it... I know you can :happy:

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[adam_shaw]

A nice variation of the 'I send you 20K you return the change, and then get scr**ed when your bank find the check to be vulcanised' scam,

This is getting to be quite entertaining...




Hello,
How are my very good friend ? and how is work/business? I
hope and believe you are
hale and hearty?. Just want to let you know that I am interested in
buying your car. Ihave seen the details and the price on the advert
webpage. Pertainingto the price, I will be paying you £6,000. I want
you to be aware that I will be paying you with a cheque and the
cheque will becarrying the shipping and clearing fund of the car at
the port and some other important things needed to be done therein
like the extra work neededto be done on the car to make it
perfectly okay and the documentationof the shipping documents and
the cost of every other things which might come up as a result of
purchase and for hazzle free shippment.
However, I will be issueing out a cheque of total amount
£12,000, as soon as you get the cheque, take it to the bank and do
get back to me as soon as possible(Asap)Via email.Moreover, I
wouldn't mind waiting for the cheque to get cleared by the bank
before any further step is taken.So, when you get the cheque
cleared, I will like you to get back to me so that I can give you
the Shipping Company's Information on where to send the remaining
balance of £6000 Via Western Union or Money Gram outlet close to
you, before the Shipping Agent can come for the pick of the car at
your own convenient time and date.
Please, if you are interested and serious to sell your car? Please e-mail me
back giving me the address I will be sending the cheque to which
includes;
FULL NAME......................
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS............
CITY...........................
STATE..........................
POSTCODE.......................
COUNTRY.......................
PHONE NUMBER.......................
EMAIL ADDRESS...................
Thanks as I wait for your reply.
Regards,

David Lee

N.B No kidding please,serious seller only.


Really enjoyed the 'No kidding' part of this one, adds a note of Sincerity...

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[ritch_w]

get him to send the cheque to your business address in Germany - that will really confuse them.... and cash it in a german bank for a laugh!

[Qwertyco]

You are getting a better response from the AutoTriader(?) than me!
14 weeks now, not even one scammer,
and now even the pesky agents have stopped bothering me.

Why don't you become our unofficial 'Scambaiter' ?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scam_baiting
:pimp2:

[adam_shaw]

Ah, life's too short...

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[adam_shaw]

Two scams today....



Hello
am ready to purchase your car, valued at £6,000,advertised on the
above named www.autotrader.co.uk
and would like to make enquires,please provide me with the following
details.
PRESENT CONDITION OF THE CAR:
NUMBER OF PREVIOUS OWNERS:
FULL NAMES:
CONTACT ADDRESS:
MOBILE NUMBER(S):
HOME NUMBER(S):
PICTURES OF REAR INTIRIOR, 1999 MITSUBISHI RALLIART Galant VR4 Type-S
5dr,
i really want to let you know i am buying this car for my daugther
as a promise i had already made for her cos she will be entering
into university so will love to get this for her, My personal
details are also listed below,please feel free to contact me if
the, car, is still available for sale so that we
can commence negotiations as soon as possible.
FULL NAMES:XXXX XXXX,
RESIDENCE:241 , Piso 4C, XXXXXXXX , XXXXXXXX , Madrid ,Spain .....


And this one is brilliant....




Hello Seller,
I am interested in the 1998 SUBARU IMPREZA Turbo 2000 4WD 4dr Saloon,you have for sale.I'd like you to quote your last price on it and you will be paid with a certified UK Bank cheque. I will like to hear from you immediately so that i can contact my clients to make arrangement for your payment and my shipping agent will handle the shipping of the Car to me at my new house in Amsterdam.Here is my mobile number +44xxxxxxxxxx
Am ready to pay £6,000
Kindly Regards,
Mr XXXX XXXXXXXX.



Seems to be a trend with names making as much sense foward as backward, what is a certified UK bank cheque?

Clients, at my house... sharing of some psuedo personal information...

You could write a Masters on this stuff.

Still, have a guy looking at the car this afternoon... we will see.

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[adam_shaw]

Sold

Think we've found a good home for the car.

Hopefully the new owner will drop in soon and say hello.

Thanks all for looking!

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[psbarham]

damn , i've been raiding the kids piggy banks to get enough for this car ( £19.72 ) at least its gone to a good home :2thumbsup

[bradc]

Woohoo, lets throw you a party :D Hopefully the new owner joins us on the site.

[Brunty]

Good news Adam - like PSB I was also following this with interest.
Are you going to declare your true colours and tell us about the German Auto that you've been yearning for all this time (http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page.php?carno=2460)

:2thumbsup

[adam_shaw]

Woohoo, lets throw you a party :D Hopefully the new owner joins us on the site.

:beerchug:

New owner is already a member (that should get the mystery machine going)

Sure he'll introduce himself.

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[adam_shaw]

Good news Adam - like PSB I was also following this with interest.
Are you going to declare your true colours and tell us about the German Auto that you've been yearning for all this time (http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page.php?carno=2460)

:2thumbsup

A Messerschmidt would be cool.... (I have an uncle who had one... I was just old enough to remember seeing it, but not much more...)

/Go to Plan B...

The girlfriend is coveting the Corolla (she has a 1990 vintage white one) so maybe I can look for something a little more interesting now.

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[Nick VR4]

Congrats selling the car :2thumbsup

[adam_shaw]

Congrats selling the car :2thumbsup

Thanks.

[Qwertyco]

is it me?

sadly . . . . . . . . . . . not!

Because . . . . . . . . . . http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16058

[adam_shaw]

is it me?

sadly . . . . . . . . . . . not!

Because . . . . . . . . . . http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16058

Good luck... I was rooting for you,

Someone, buy this mans RAV-4 so he can get a VR-4!

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[adam_shaw]

So, the car was picked up yesterday by the new *mystery* owner.

Never been so sad to let a car go... :sad3:

Still, I'm sure it's gone to a good home.

I'll stick around here, I think it's the most friendly, and for want of a better word, 'adult' forum I know.

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[gixer599]

Hi Adam/thankyou
Time to end the mystery, as of saturday, i picked up my 99 black vr4, and am glad that i picked Adams and not the 1st one that i saw.

Thanks again Adam.

[bradc]

Welcome gixer, look forward to seeing you around on the forums.

[adam_shaw]

Hi Adam/thankyou
Time to end the mystery, as of saturday, i picked up my 99 black vr4, and am glad that i picked Adams and not the 1st one that i saw.

Thanks again Adam.

You're very welcome Paul.

I'm glad that the car has found a good home.

look forward to hearing more from you on the forum now (be warned it can be addictive)

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[WildCards]

Welcome Paul, congrats on the purchase :thumbsup: