new thread, finding housing and opinions (Metlakatla: landlord, cost, car)

[Mollym313]

Originally Posted by blueflames50

with some people there really is no reason to test drive a car 'cuz they would not know if there was anything wrong with the car anyway! they know how to put the key in the ignition, gas in it and read the speedometer only....probably doesn't even know to check if the tires take air or nitrogen!

I resemble that remark However, I do know how to check fluids and to put air in tires. I know what a "bad" noise is...and I know to at least check for leaks under the hood and ground. Other than that...I'm an idiot

[Metlakatla]

I would just want to know whether it was a car I was comfortable driving. I wouldn't be able to detect mechanical difficulties unless they were obvious, but some cars just don't seem to drive well for me. I've never been comfortable driving my fish truck---can't really explain why. My truck in Oregon is the same kind and I love driving it.

[blueflames50]

Originally Posted by Mollym313

I resemble that remark However, I do know how to check fluids and to put air in tires. I know what a "bad" noise is...and I know to at least check for leaks under the hood and ground. Other than that...I'm an idiot

wow! that statement was not specifically directed or in reference to you or anyone else in particular!

[Mollym313]

Originally Posted by blueflames50

wow! that statement was not specifically directed or in reference to you or anyone else in particular!

I know...just kidding around. But I get the overall meaning. Most of us...know when something doesn't sound right or drive right. For example: knocking noise...no oil or bad engine, maybe both, or the body in the trunk. Some of us...are clueless and never get anything checked until it dies.

[blueflames50]

Originally Posted by Mollym313

I know...just kidding around. But I get the overall meaning. Most of us...know when something doesn't sound right or drive right. For example: knocking noise...no oil or bad engine, maybe both, or the body in the trunk. Some of us...are clueless and never get anything checked until it dies.

whew!.. glad you was just-a-kidd'n around!

[Gennaver]

Originally Posted by Metlakatla

What a crock. First you say that your potential landlords are going to test drive and collect a used car from CL for you (who the hell asks that of a potential landlord?). Then you say that you're going to buy one without a test drive. And you keep insisting that the only way you can pay for it is by doing a "transfer of funds" from your online bank. I think you're full of crap, and I think you started posting here about your move trying to gain a bit of trust, hoping that people with a car for sale will message you.

BTW, did the place on Roland Road work out for you?

Hi,

edit entire post..

Are you kidding me? You think I am posting here in hopes that someone here will pm me with a car for sale?

Perhaps you think that deviantly but, I am pretty straight.

I think you loose the expectation for me to answer any of your questions, especially a personal one related to where my apartment will be, once you say that you think I am full of crap.

Jen
p.s. if I had found a car that was likely to be purchase I was planning to ask my landlords if they'd consider a test drive. I wasn't planning on wasting their time, it was only a consideration to ask them, besides, buying a car for under 2K was a risk I was willing to take to get me through the winter versus renting a car but, what do you care?

[Mollym313]

Originally Posted by Gennaver

Hi,

edit entire post..

Are you kidding me? You think I am posting here in hopes that someone here will pm me with a car for sale?

Perhaps you think that deviantly but, I am pretty straight.

I think you loose the expectation for me to answer any of your questions, especially a personal one related to where my apartment will be, once you say that you think I am full of crap.

Jen
p.s. if I had found a car that was likely to be purchase I was planning to ask my landlords if they'd consider a test drive. I wasn't planning on wasting their time, it was only a consideration to ask them, besides, buying a car for under 2K was a risk I was willing to take to get me through the winter versus renting a car but, what do you care?

Whatever you do and however you get it done...just BE CAREFUL! Good Luck.

[Metlakatla]

Originally Posted by Gennaver

Hi,

edit entire post..

Are you kidding me? You think I am posting here in hopes that someone here will pm me with a car for sale?

Perhaps you think that deviantly but, I am pretty straight.

I think you loose the expectation for me to answer any of your questions, especially a personal one related to where my apartment will be, once you say that you think I am full of crap.

Jen
p.s. if I had found a car that was likely to be purchase I was planning to ask my landlords if they'd consider a test drive. I wasn't planning on wasting their time, it was only a consideration to ask them, besides, buying a car for under 2K was a risk I was willing to take to get me through the winter versus renting a car but, what do you care?

Yes, I think it's possible that's what you're doing. Your insistence on paying for a car that you don't even know exists via a "transfer of funds" is pretty big red flag and even on the off chance that you aren't full of crap but just extremely stupid, people still need to know that this type of scam exists. And despite your assertions in an earlier post that nothing can be done with account and routing numbers, people need to know that that's another untruth on your part.

It really doesn't cost much to rent a car for a couple of days while looking around for one to buy. If you can't afford to do that...perhaps you need to rethink this move. And really, I'd be embarrassed to request that people I don't even know (potential landlords) do my errands for me.

Maybe you are straight. And maybe you're just a petty little scammer trying to pull in a few bucks by selling personal info. I have no way of really knowing. But what you're trying to do does exist as a scam on CL almost to the letter. Because of that fact alone, you shouldn't take it so personally when anyone questions you or isn't willing to trust you.

[Frostnip]

"Scammer" is actually the more charitable explanation for that plan for obtaining a vehicle. The other option is that you actually thought it was a good idea and would go over well with sellers.

[Gennaver]

Originally Posted by Mollym313

Whatever you do and however you get it done...just BE CAREFUL! Good Luck.

Thank you,

There has been good advice hidden in this thread and I appreciate it. Will definately be careful.

Careful including not telling internet strangers where my apartment is!


Jen