Can be for real...

[Graeme]

Turbo? (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1990-Vauxhall-Nova-1-4L-Turbo-1Yr-MOT-6Months-Tax_W0QQitemZ140302927069QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomo biles_UK?hash=item140302927069&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4%7C65%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318) I know these links aren't really allowed but does this fella real think its a turbo ?

[fearless]

Must be - it says so on the back !!!!

[mowgli]

I just reported it to the site & sent him a polite message asking him nicely to change the wording....

I will post up the response

[stevie-p]

Turbo? (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1990-Vauxhall-Nova-1-4L-Turbo-1Yr-MOT-6Months-Tax_W0QQitemZ140302927069QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomo biles_UK?hash=item140302927069&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4%7C65%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318) I know these links aren't really allowed but does this fella real think its a turbo ?

he just thinks its a turbo model i suppose like a swing etc
he must no its not a literall turbo

[brainsnova]

hes been to halfords lol.

[mowgli]

he just thinks its a turbo model i suppose like a swing etc
he must no its not a literall turbo

he does mention the turbo engine & the surprising acceleration... it must be a 1.2

[stevie-p]

he does mention the turbo engine & the surprising acceleration... it must be a 1.2


lol did not read that part

[offplot]

Pmsl

[NathanSRi]

"Cool Add-ons:

Extra driver's side Blind-spot mirror"Sounds like a beast lollol

[paul james]

Classic stuff, "Cool Knight Rider style hubcaps" I expect it has a special button to engage the turbo, launching the car into the air so it can jump over goons cars and cardboard boxes.

[let_nova]

Funky Blue interior footwell lights
4 Cigarette lighter multi socket - plug in your car chargers, sat-nav, and other gadgets
Cool Knight Rider style hubcaps
Spoiler style windscreen wipers by Type T racing

[NathanSRi]

I really dont get this, hes got the haynes manual their, how could he not have realised it wasnt a turbo, due to a lack of turbo in the engine and about it in the book lol
And:

"Cool Add-ons:

Full set of original Vauxhall footmats (4)"How is it a cool add-on if its original? lol

[Spudly]

Wow ive never seen a turbo'd engine that doesnt actually have a turbo or any form of turbo piping going into the inlet haha!

[Asa-James]

maybe it has a really convincing sabre EDV...


oh, and just noticed your siggy spud-- me likey!

[nova danny1]

dumplin:tard:

[Graeme]

He has got to be in breach of ebay rules, I wonder if he has ever been in a turbo'd vehicle of any description

[Spudly]

oh, and just noticed your siggy spud-- me likey!



Thought you might, i was rather impressed by it so i swiped it "originally posted in chat" lol

[mowgli]

original message sent.....

Dear valuecraftshop,

please could you alter the wording of your listing.
the car is not a 1.4 turbo, it is simply a 1.4 carburettor model & someone has stuck a cheap aftermarket badge on it.
you maybe think this badge is funny, but someone could actually buy it in the mistaken belief that it is turbocharged.

I have reported this sale to eBay


- mowgli




reply received this morning.......

Dear mowgli,

I take your point, but there's no need to be nasty mate. I listed the car in good faith according to the badge on the back. Remember Im a real person - you wouldnt say such things in real life

- valuecraftshop

the listing got stopped at 2:36am..........



lets look for a relisting

[Spudly]

Ooh well someones spat their dummy out then havent they and kinda hinted at you being a keyboard warrior too (feeky chucker) lol

[mowgli]

if they think I'm being nasty, they've obviously never upset me.........

I just stated the truth, and asked them to change the listing.

[Spudly]

Haha, class answer bud im liking it lol

Tis very true as you were only being helpful as some joe puddin could buy it thinking it az got b00st y0 and then sue him for breach of contract or whatever for wrongful listing!

[mowgli]

right, I responded to the seller again with this.....

Dear valuecraftshop,

Hi, I wasn't being nasty. I am a member of a national vauxhall nova club, & I was trying to correct an incorrect statement. but I take exception to your comment about not saying such things in real life.... the whole point of the ebay listing is to be truthful so that the bidders end up buying what they believe an item is, and not an old car in very good condition but with some aftermarket stuff stuck on it. honestly, the car would be worth much more with the badge & trims etc taken off & a more serious listing. these cars are getting much more popular, and good examples are climbing in value.


- mowgli

he replied with:

Dear mowgli,

You have a valid point, but it was genuine mistake / ignorance, not a deliberate action on my part. That's why I objected to the tone of your message and your reporting me to ebay. I am now in trouble with them and my ebay account is at risk of being shutdown! You could've simply given me the benefit of the doubt?

- valuecraftshop

[nova_saloon]

hehe you reported him LOL ! i must admit i looked at this the day it was listed and was like id really like to see the engine bay and then i looked in it and it was all standard, i was really hoping to see how someone would turbo this and how it would go, and i hear thoose cool knight rider hub caps add an extra 4-5bhp :P

[Jack]

Crap, I would have bought that.

[Nobby]

Fail

[mowgli]

Crap, I would have bought that.

its in the forum rules somewhere that you can only own & hate one saloon at a time