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SoCalRebecca
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 Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 2:03 pm Post subject: eCarsZen Garage - Purchase Vanagon |
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Hi everyone. Brand new here, so hoping this is ok to post.
I've found a VW Westfalia Vanagon camper that I'd like to purchase. Found originally on the Trovit app, but when inquired, I received an e-mail from an address ending in @topcarsz.com
When going to that website, it comes up as eCarsZen Garage. Doing numerous google searches, I did find several threads in various forums with rave reviews. They say they're a consignment company, so payment is made up front into an escrow account, they deliver the car and I have 10 days to get inspection done, etc. and if I decide not to buy, they pick it up at no cost to me. Sounds great, right? But, my Spidey senses are flaring and I just want to make sure they're legit.
Has anyone else in here used them? Appreciate any feedback. |
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dobryan
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Abscate
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| Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 3:18 pm Post subject: Re: eCarsZen Garage - Purchase Vanagon |
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Welcome again!
There are a bunch of decent T3 Westies in the Classifieds here at 15-20k pricing. Ignite the 50,000 dreamers. 20-25k should get you a rolling Westfie with no problems, quickly. You can spend less by being patient.
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RoryGirl
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Steve M.
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| Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:32 pm Post subject: Re: eCarsZen Garage - Purchase Vanagon |
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NO to an ESCROW ACCOUNT.
Most likely a scam
Please do your research on them.
There are some deals you walk away from and this one you RUN!
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Steve M.
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| Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:41 pm Post subject: Re: eCarsZen Garage - Purchase Vanagon |
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Listen...you have only been a Member for a day so Welcome to the sight.
Do some reading and searching here on the site for info about buying a Vanagon because there is great info for you in that regard.
Now having said that this has opened a can of worms and the opinions are going to crawl out! 
Be patient and stay your course to buying one that you can see in person before you buy.
In a few hours on this site and you will have increased your awareness of what to look for in a Vanagon.
A good place to start:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=525798
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/cat.php?id=55
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Abscate
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| Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2021 8:39 am Post subject: Re: eCarsZen Garage - Purchase Vanagon |
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R , change your thread title to “ in search of first Vanagon in SoCal” to attract the Helpers
No one bites here. Ok, they might nibble a little. The real Biters are on the Bay Forum.
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kamzcab86
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| Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2021 10:04 am Post subject: Re: eCarsZen Garage - Purchase Vanagon |
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| Steve M. wrote: |
| NO to an ESCROW ACCOUNT. |
Escrow in itself is not a bad thing... provided the service is being performed by reputable (legal) companies. In this particular case, it's being used to commit fraud by a domain recently registered in Russia.
https://escrow-fraud.com/index.php?page=fraud_data&id=15227
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Steve M.
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| Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2021 10:59 am Post subject: Re: eCarsZen Garage - Purchase Vanagon |
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| kamzcab86 wrote: |
| Steve M. wrote: |
| NO to an ESCROW ACCOUNT. |
Escrow in itself is not a bad thing... provided the service is being performed by reputable (legal) companies. In this particular case, it's being used to commit fraud by a domain recently registered in Russia.
https://escrow-fraud.com/index.php?page=fraud_data&id=15227
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No they are not. They do have good legitimate uses, but when I see them all the warning flags are at full mast!
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