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New Potential Diablo Owner here

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  1. Nikoskevlar

    Nikoskevlar Karting

    Apr 16, 2010
    105
    Mid West
    Full Name:
    M. squire
    I have a potential car that I am willing to purchase. Its a 91' Diablo that has had significant maintnence done, but, I am still a bit hesitent. I have all of the records from recent maintnence, and would like to email somebody the records to get some advice.....

    I am a current F355 owner and would like to upgrade the collection given the right oppertunity.
     
  2. MurcieMurcie

    MurcieMurcie F1 Rookie

    Jan 31, 2004
    3,100
    Have a VIN? Need more info on the car...
     
  3. Huskerbill

    Huskerbill F1 Rookie

    Sep 6, 2004
    4,126
    Oconomowoc, WI
    Full Name:
    Bill
    My guess tells me it is the "No Reserve" auction on Ebay right now for a 1991. Car has 8 bids and is sitting at $42k with 3 days left. That's a LONG time.

    My but tells me the car goes for $67k. I may be wrong but with the bent looking rear bumper (at least it looks that way in the pics) and who knows what kind of wheels, it will probably go for that. A nice deal though still for what looks like a clean car besides.
     
  4. Ray G

    Ray G Formula 3

    Sep 8, 2005
    1,033
    Newport, RI
    Do not go by the records!! I bought a 1991 Diablo from Park Place out of Bellevue, WA and it was a train wreck. They gave me records showing $50,000 of service being done. I asked the salesman about getting an independent inspection and he said "what else could it possibly need, everything's been done!" Well I got the car and it would barely move. Clutch was toast, transmission needed to be rebuilt, was leaking fluids, etc. After about $30,000 in repairs I had my local Lambo dealer do I sold it. That was about two years ago. I believe the car is on its third owner since. I do know the current owner hasn't been able to use the car in months as it yet again has the engine out for some major service.

    Learn from my stupid mistake and have it inspected, don't trust the paperwork!
     
  5. MurcieMurcie

    MurcieMurcie F1 Rookie

    Jan 31, 2004
    3,100
    #5 MurcieMurcie, Aug 22, 2010
    Last edited: Aug 22, 2010
    Is that the same delership as Lamborghini Bellevue? They bought a 2010 Murcielago SV at an auction for $380k a few months ago then claimed to have a buyer at $430k on eBay the very next week? They have re-listed in 6 times since and put up a bin of full msrp for a used car, they quit doing the auction so they don't have to shill bid the price up.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160470205992&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

    Maybe there shady sells tactics are a sign they are going under?
     
  6. Simon^2

    Simon^2 F1 World Champ

    Oct 17, 2005
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    At Sea Level
  7. Spasso

    Spasso F1 World Champ

    Feb 16, 2003
    14,656
    The fabulous PNW
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    Han Solo
    #7 Spasso, Aug 22, 2010
    Last edited: Aug 22, 2010
    Park Place and Lamborghini of Bellevue are not the same place..
    Two different locations.
    They are located very close to each other though.
    Google

    Go to the Northwest section and do a search on Park Place.
     
  8. MurcieMurcie

    MurcieMurcie F1 Rookie

    Jan 31, 2004
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    Wow :eek:

    http://parkplaceproblems.com/
     
  9. roytoy2003

    roytoy2003 F1 Veteran

    Jul 30, 2004
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    Roy L. Cats
    ALWAYS..I dont car WHO is selling it..another set of independent EYES is always worth it..something can always be missed and spotted by someone else..

    I rather know it now..then find it later after the car has shipped out to you.

    ALWAYS ALWAYS get a PPI..and if the Dealer wont let you, or shys away..

    RUN "Forest" RUN!!
     
  10. Spasso

    Spasso F1 World Champ

    Feb 16, 2003
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    #10 Spasso, Aug 22, 2010
    Last edited: Aug 22, 2010
    Caveat Emptor
    (Buyer Beware)

    "Under the doctrine of caveat emptor, the buyer can not recover from the seller for defects on the property that rendered the property unfit for ordinary purposes. The only exception was if the seller actively concealed latent defects or otherwise made material misrepresentations amounting to fraud.

    Before statutory law, the buyer had no warranty of the quality of goods. In many jurisdictions now, the law requires that goods must be of "merchantable quality". However, this implied warranty can be difficult to enforce and may not apply to all products. Hence, buyers are still advised to be cautious."
     
  11. rkrenek

    rkrenek Formula Junior

    Aug 26, 2003
    350
    Plano, TX
    Full Name:
    Rob
  12. Champboat/Champcar

    Champboat/Champcar Formula Junior

    Jan 29, 2007
    885
    Freeport NY
    Full Name:
    Eric T
    I just got back from a drive in my Diablo , I really like the car ,it handles great , and really rides smooth, it soaks up the bumps , it turns like no other car I had, and I think my tires were hazing when i punched it , and they are wide , If the car is a good car you are looking at , you will be happy . They are great cars .
     
  13. effer

    effer Formula Junior

    Jan 6, 2004
    814
    near Montréal
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    François R.
    So, what happened with this auction?
     
  14. Shamile

    Shamile F1 Veteran

    Dec 31, 2002
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    Shamile
    #14 Shamile, Aug 24, 2010
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  15. 430rcks

    430rcks F1 Rookie

    Dec 26, 2009
    2,737
    West Palm Beach
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    Jason
    That can't be true.

    Your car is still there..

    Hasn't melted, hasn't dissipated into thin air...

    :p

    Hate to see another go to the darkside, but, good luck :)

    :D
     
  16. finnerty

    finnerty F1 World Champ

    May 18, 2004
    10,406
    Pictures???

    Year, color, details, etc.???
     
  17. effer

    effer Formula Junior

    Jan 6, 2004
    814
    near Montréal
    Full Name:
    François R.
    I couldn't have said it better! :)
     

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