I've just bought a 156GTA woohoo!

Originally Posted by chrisd_b

Ahh now that has happened you know longer have a claim against the sale..

What He Said !!

Originally Posted by chrisd_b

Ahh now that has happened you know longer have a claim against the sale..


Chris

Apparently he will call me as soon as he knows anything.

There has been no email communication and nothing in writing. I didn't feel comfortable.

Originally Posted by ohwell

Just adding some sobriety to this. You got this car cheap but are you sure its a good car? Just cause its cheap doesn't mean you got a massive bargain although I hope you do. Seriously, I'd never ever buy a car on eBay especially a GTA without getting it checked out. It could cost thousands to sort.

What he said.

Originally Posted by Roswell

What he said.

As I mentioned I am also expecting to receive pics and indeed scans of log books etc. The guy still hasnt given me the Registration number.

I think I'm going to go hide in a corner now.

Maybe he thinks you want to clone his car, what with you asking for scans of log book and number plate?

Hope all goes OK for you. Be good to see a GTA blasting around the "area"

Originally Posted by Rob3rto

Maybe he thinks you want to clone his car, what with you asking for scans of log book and number plate?

Hope all goes OK for you. Be good to see a GTA blasting around the "area"

The fact that I had paid him was good enough for that I thought....

The waiting game now.

Hmm. Legally speaking taking the deposit back probably wasn;t the best of ideas.
It's not like it's going to get to that stage though, so maybe doesn't matter.
Worth pointing out to the guy that the original buyer forfeited his side of the contract by failing to contact, whereas you yourself have an intact contract with him for the purchase of the car? (Don't tell him the stuff we've said about taking your deposit back!)

Originally Posted by OperationAlfa

The fact that I had paid him was good enough for that I thought....

The waiting game now.

Some thing my friend, are just not meant to happen, don’t screw yourself up with it, there will be another one, there always is. Besides if you get treated like that, do you really want to deal with the guy?

Ned

Originally Posted by bazza

Hmm. Legally speaking taking the deposit back probably wasn;t the best of ideas.
It's not like it's going to get to that stage though, so maybe doesn't matter.
Worth pointing out to the guy that the original buyer forfeited his side of the contract by failing to contact, whereas you yourself have an intact contract with him for the purchase of the car? (Don't tell him the stuff we've said about taking your deposit back!)

OMG

Bazza you need to lie down in a darkened room - are you not agreeing with me and my original post about the contract....

Big up the Bear....


Chris

Originally Posted by bazza

Hmm. Legally speaking taking the deposit back probably wasn;t the best of ideas.
It's not like it's going to get to that stage though, so maybe doesn't matter.
Worth pointing out to the guy that the original buyer forfeited his side of the contract by failing to contact, whereas you yourself have an intact contract with him for the purchase of the car? (Don't tell him the stuff we've said about taking your deposit back!)

I pointed that out to him. He replied saying he was trying to be fair to both parties.

What part of Wales is this GTA? i have never seen or heard of another red 156 GTA in this part of the UK?
I really hope it works out for you OA, good luck.
Stu

It's in Conwy. Thanks Stu

I can't believe that you asked for your deposit back - You only got in there with the skin of your teeth and now you have lost your claim to the beastie!

You should have arrived at the sellers door asap with cash and had it sorted already - Wales aint that far!

Anyway all the best but all looks to be lost for now - He promised to sort you out hours ago!

Originally Posted by chrisd_b

OMG

Bazza you need to lie down in a darkened room - are you not agreeing with me and my original post about the contract....

Big up the Bear....


Chris

No, I'm not

The only reason why his failure to contact as soon as he won the auction IS a breach of contract, is because of the small print which you claim does not matter

Without that small print, the original buyer has every right to claim the car is his, legally speaking.

Originally Posted by OperationAlfa

It's in Conwy. Thanks Stu

North Wales, a long way from me too, i have only ever seen 1 other 156 GTA in South Wales, a blue Sportwagon, looked the dogs as it drove towards me, the other chaps face was i picture too.
I hope you get a GTA mate.
Best of luck.
Stu

Originally Posted by OperationAlfa

It's in Conwy. Thanks Stu

Bloody Gogs

This doesn't sound good at all Joe. For all it's worth, report the seller to ebay. Al isn't far from North Wales. He like matches (Swan Vesta type). Have a word

Originally Posted by GhostyDog

INTERPRETATION - Joe you smug bastard! I think it's a bloody travesty, I wish it was mine



(Joke)

You have the translator software installed too huh



edit: I should really read beyond page 2

ebay car sales usually go wrong. My opinion has always been if your car is good, then it doesnt need to go on ebay. Im not saying all ebay cars are duff but a massive amount are. Ebay is more suited to buying mainstream cheap standard cars. Runarounds, station cars that sort of thing. A GTA is a very specialist piece of kit. They shouldnt be bought of ebay unless its a dealer advert and even then, I'd still be nervous.

Sorry to be so negative, but I've been in the Alfa fraternity for years and I hear no end to people frustrated either trying to buy a car from some dick on ebay or buying a pup.

Ebay is fine if you are carefull, just another advertising/selling tool - Ask all the right questions and only bid/buy if you get the right answers. I bought my last 166 via ebay auction, ran it for 18 months and 15k miles and have just traded it in for £300 more than I paid. I also bought a Seicento Schumacher via ebay but as it was local to me I bypassed the auction and viewed and paid cash - Just traded that in for £350 more than paid after 18 months and 8k miles.

Bargains to be had but as mentioned buyer beware!

Bad news OA


Have you contacted eBay?