First pics of our lovely new Estoril E89

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:44 pm

I give you.......

I just paid a lot of money to an outright liar! Livid is an understatement!

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Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:48 pm

I asked him specifically if there was any sign of water in the boot
"No. Dry as a bone"
35mm of standing water in there. So much I had to siphon it out before attempting anything else.

He stated is has the top end stereo so I asked him if there are speakers behind the seats.
"Yes there are"
NO THERE ARE NOT. Basic six speakers.

He stated the car is immaculate and the best anywhere.
And yet the offside rear light lens is cracked. A very expensive problem to sort out.

I asked him to keep an eye on the battery during the time it was waiting for collection.
Second start and showing low battery. I just hope the battery isn't knackered!

It's a pretty colour though!

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:51 pm

Pondrew wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:48 pm I asked him specifically if there was any sign of water in the boot
"No. Dry as a bone"
35mm of standing water in there. So much I had to siphon it out before attempting anything else.

He stated is has the top end stereo so I asked him if there are speakers behind the seats.
"Yes there are"
NO THERE ARE NOT. Basic six speakers.

He stated the car is immaculate and the best anywhere.
And yet the offside rear light lens is cracked. A very expensive problem to sort out.

Bought unseen?
Oh dear.

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:53 pm

enuff_zed wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:51 pm Bought unseen?
Oh dear.

Yes from a forum member. Lots of pictures and seemed a really good guy.
I have bought many cars like this and always got what I was expecting, until now!

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:55 pm

I find it really depressing that you can't trust ANYONE anymore...

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:56 pm

Any response on the issues you have no doubt raised with him?

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:57 pm

Pondrew wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:53 pm
enuff_zed wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:51 pm Bought unseen?
Oh dear.
Yes from a forum member.

Really?
That's not good.

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:58 pm

pvr wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:56 pm Any response on the issues you have no doubt raised with him?

Answered first time denying everything. Now no response.
Pointless me saying anything...private sale. I like the car just wouldn't have paid so much for it

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:59 pm

I guess therer's a good chance the water got in through the cracked light, so only one fault in effect.
Stick a new battery on as a matter of course and hopefully all will be well.

Joycey · Post by **Joycey** » Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:59 pm

Pondrew wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:55 pm I find it really depressing that you can't trust ANYONE anymore...

To be fair when someone says anything is 'the best they've seen' is very subjective.

One mans mint is another mans ok.

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:02 pm

enuff_zed wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:59 pm I guess therer's a good chance the water got in through the cracked light, so only one fault in effect.
Stick a new battery on as a matter of course and hopefully all will be well.

Water's coming in the other side, I can tell. Lens is only cracked, not letting water in as no condensation in there.

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:02 pm

Joycey wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:59 pm One mans mint is another mans ok.

Especially when it comes to money, it would seem!

Special Kay · Post by **Special Kay** » Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:02 pm

pvr wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:56 pm Any response on the issues you have no doubt raised with him?

No doubt he'll have winter hibernation issues, his phone will get lost, run out charge, sim card issues. Get ready for a list of excuses as long as your arm.

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:03 pm

Pondrew wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:02 pm
enuff_zed wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:59 pm I guess therer's a good chance the water got in through the cracked light, so only one fault in effect.
Stick a new battery on as a matter of course and hopefully all will be well.
Water's coming in the other side, I can tell. Lens is only cracked, not letting water in as no condensation in there.

Where do you stand legally?
Return it?

Special Kay · Post by **Special Kay** » Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:09 pm

caviat emptor? let the buyer beware. Hopefully, he's not a total knob chomper and returns the money.

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