# Review: My car purchase from Steve2k. **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [August 24, 2011, 11:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-car-purchase-from-steve2k/215822 "2011-08-24T11:05:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Freek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/freek/32/7357_2.png) [@Freek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Freek)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2011, 2:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-car-purchase-from-steve2k/215822/41 "2011-08-24T14:23:08Z")
IMHO buying a car from a fellow NYSpeeder means to me it’s been screwed with and “fixed” several times. I always assume the worst. Most “car guys” really don’t know what they’re talking about any usually make things worse. ---
**Author:** ![FadetoBlack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fadetoblack/32/6118_2.png) [@FadetoBlack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FadetoBlack)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2011, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-car-purchase-from-steve2k/215822/42 "2011-08-24T14:44:19Z")
> [@ieatpaint](#): > > I would’ve never bought it knowing he didn’t drive it but it came from a friend of his and he’s a fellow nyspeeder, I figured I could trust him. I think it’s cool that people take this so seriously. I would take it seriously if I were selling a car on here. That being said, is there something I’m missing because I’ve only been on here a few months? After all, this is an internet forum that ANYONE can join so to trust someone just because they’re on here and have 50 or so posts…that would be tough for me. ---
**Author:** ![ieatpaint](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ieatpaint/32/7311_2.png) [@ieatpaint](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ieatpaint)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2011, 3:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-car-purchase-from-steve2k/215822/43 "2011-08-24T15:23:10Z")
> [@FadetoBlack](#): > > I think it’s cool that people take this so seriously. I would take it seriously if I were selling a car on here. > > That being said, is there something I’m missing because I’ve only been on here a few months? > > After all, this is an internet forum that ANYONE can join so to trust someone just because they’re on here and have 50 or so posts…that would be tough for me. I get where you’re coming from, but a member that’s been here for years with tons of vouches, tons of posts and a bmw enthusiast is much different than someone who joins just to sell cars. > The car I can imagine has issues that you’ve yet to find, and for someone “who never drove it. ever.” how are they supposed to know?? > I’m sure the water wasn’t there on… Saturday? But Sunday after that shit load of rain came through, I bet it was a different story. I’m not sure if you missed the part about his friend, who is also the previous owner telling me that the seller was aware of the issues. Edit: God damn how do you use the multiple quote function? ---
**Author:** ![AndyB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/96bed5/32.png) [@AndyB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AndyB)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2011, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-car-purchase-from-steve2k/215822/44 "2011-08-24T15:45:10Z")
i have been in this situation twice, both with crx’s. One had a completely screwed wiring harness that I was never told about, and the other I bought off here had a blown head that was “rebuilt”, in turn never told about and then that blew on me. It sucks. I feel that pain. like you said, live and learn and have fun working on it? ---
**Author:** ![Copper280z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/copper280z/32/5464_2.png) [@Copper280z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Copper280z)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2011, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-car-purchase-from-steve2k/215822/45 "2011-08-24T15:53:01Z")
Rule 1 of buying a car, don’t trust ANYONE, EVER, not even family members. They might know about issues and not tell you, they might have forgotten about them(it happens), they might not know, might think that it’s to be expected, etc. I bought a motor that a member on here re-ringed and put bearings in, he put the wrong rings on the pistons, they were too narrow for the groove. They guy I bought it from owned it after they guy that did the work. As far as I can tell neither of them realized it, or if they did they at least didn’t post about it. I’m pissed about it, but the motor was a deal, and still is but not quite as good, and now I’ve fixed it. Hit multi quote on a few posts, then quote on the last one. ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2011, 3:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-car-purchase-from-steve2k/215822/46 "2011-08-24T15:58:31Z")
I would honestly never buy a car off of someone on here lol. Despite their reputation. I have in the past but will not again. ---
**Author:** ![jballz86](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/53a042/32.png) [@jballz86](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jballz86)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2011, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-car-purchase-from-steve2k/215822/47 "2011-08-24T16:25:20Z")
not too surprised my brother bought that red truck from his dad and had the driveshaft fall out on him driving down the 90 the day after he bought it. There was a laundry list of shit wrong that wasnt disclosed the majority of HAD to be known about. What are ya gonna do though used cars and shady people go hand in hand and thats just the way its always gonna be. ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gus/32/5112_2.png) [@Gus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2011, 4:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-car-purchase-from-steve2k/215822/48 "2011-08-24T16:35:53Z")
> [@ieatpaint](#): > > I’m not sure if you missed the part about his friend, who is also the previous owner telling me that the seller was aware of the issues. > > Edit: God damn how do you use the multiple quote function? I just said it rained a lot Sunday night… Is it anything you can’t fix? Sounds like you have the right attitude about the whole thing. Where the fuck is Steve, and his opinion…? ---
**Author:** ![ieatpaint](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ieatpaint/32/7311_2.png) [@ieatpaint](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ieatpaint)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2011, 4:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-car-purchase-from-steve2k/215822/49 "2011-08-24T16:38:20Z")
I’m not sure, I cleaned out the drain tube hole things and water runs from all 4 of them now. I can’t be sure if it is a seal issue or a drain tube issue. I guess I’ll find out after I shop vac out the current water and see if any more shows up… ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ryanmcell/32/7510_2.png) [@ryanmcell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanmcell)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2011, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-car-purchase-from-steve2k/215822/50 "2011-08-24T16:39:42Z")
Unless there is proof the previous owner told him and he knew about it, it’s all hearsay. Shitty situation either way for both of you. ---
**Author:** ![honda4life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/honda4life/32/5300_2.png) [@honda4life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/honda4life)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2011, 5:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-car-purchase-from-steve2k/215822/51 "2011-08-24T17:07:59Z")
Damn all these posts and steve hasnt responded, I must say this is a shitty situation and all but cars have to be looked over before bought that is one of the most important things when buying a car look at everything, also this doesn’t sound like steve he’s been on this forum how long?, and sold how many cars and parts etc, too many stories only steve knows if he lied or not ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2011, 6:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-car-purchase-from-steve2k/215822/52 "2011-08-24T18:22:55Z")
> [@ieatpaint](#): > > I get where you’re coming from, but a member that’s been here for years with tons of vouches, tons of posts and a bmw enthusiast is much different than someone who joins just to sell cars. > > I’m not sure if you missed the part about his friend, who is also the previous owner telling me that the seller was aware of the issues. > > Edit: God damn how do you use the multiple quote function? Use the icon to the right of the quote button and hit that on multiple posts, then on the last post you want to quote, hit the regular quote button ---
**Author:** ![Quattro\_Krant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ac91a4/32.png) [@Quattro\_Krant](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro_Krant)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2011, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-car-purchase-from-steve2k/215822/53 "2011-08-24T19:11:06Z")
I hope the car blows up on you just because you asked him “What’s the lowest you’ll take for it?” That is the biggest fucking shit fuck asshole way of haggling ever. Have some balls and make an intelligent offer, not some pussy ass bitch stain “What’s the lowest you’ll take?” bitch way of negotiating. I’m more shocked that someone on this board sold a car to another person. Must have only been for $500. ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2011, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-car-purchase-from-steve2k/215822/54 "2011-08-24T19:42:52Z")
> [@Quattro Krant](#): > > I hope the car blows up on you just because you asked him “What’s the lowest you’ll take for it?” That is the biggest fucking shit fuck asshole way of haggling ever. Have some balls and make an intelligent offer, not some pussy ass bitch stain “What’s the lowest you’ll take?” bitch way of negotiating. I’m more shocked that someone on this board sold a car to another person. Must have only been for $500. I wish you still sold cars so I could come ask you this… \<3 ---
**Author:** ![Darksyde](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ed655f/32.png) [@Darksyde](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Darksyde)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2011, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-car-purchase-from-steve2k/215822/55 "2011-08-24T20:05:37Z")
> [@Minglor](#): > > Every single car I have ever sold has had any issues openly disclosed and pending problems, if needed. (I.E. E30 to Dawn / GTi to Jam) Except the Saab you sold me that blew the tranny. lol J/K that’s a shit situation for the OP though. If ya can’t trust people on the internet, who can ya trust? ---
**Author:** ![SHOtime](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8e8cbc/32.png) [@SHOtime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SHOtime)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2011, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-car-purchase-from-steve2k/215822/56 "2011-08-24T20:25:47Z")
> [@Quattro Krant](#): > > I hope the car blows up on you just because you asked him “What’s the lowest you’ll take for it?” That is the biggest fucking shit fuck asshole way of haggling ever. Have some balls and make an intelligent offer, not some pussy ass bitch stain “What’s the lowest you’ll take?” bitch way of negotiating. I’m more shocked that someone on this board sold a car to another person. Must have only been for $500. It’s a great feeler and I’ve been surprised many a time with the sellers response being less than I would have offered. The one that speaks first is generally going to lose. You sure do get worked up easy. ---
**Author:** ![Supraman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/supraman/32/7307_2.png) [@Supraman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Supraman)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2011, 8:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-car-purchase-from-steve2k/215822/57 "2011-08-24T20:30:29Z")
hope you have this things covered up cuz its raining like a bastard right now… ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2011, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-car-purchase-from-steve2k/215822/58 "2011-08-24T20:41:26Z")
> [@SHOtime](#): > > It’s a great feeler and I’ve been surprised many a time with the sellers response being less than I would have offered. The one that speaks first is generally going to lose. You sure do get worked up easy. That’s funny, as a seller whenever someone asks me “What is the lowest you will take?” I respond with my asking price, or sometimes 50% more. ---
**Author:** ![Jon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@Jon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jon)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2011, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-car-purchase-from-steve2k/215822/59 "2011-08-24T20:50:17Z")
All used cars are a gamble and odds are a 20 year old german luxury car is going to have some things wrong with it,especially if no maintenance history is provided.Just look at what happened to Burnt\_Toast with that low mileage VR6 he purchased,it ended up needing everything.Its an even bigger gamble if you cant drive it or at least ride in it before purchasing it. ---
**Author:** ![TradersBASE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tradersbase/32/5321_2.png) [@TradersBASE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TradersBASE)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2011, 9:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-car-purchase-from-steve2k/215822/60 "2011-08-24T21:00:46Z")
> [@Supraman](#): > > hope you have this things covered up cuz its raining like a bastard right now… Class act. J/K I lol’ed > [@MPD47](#): > > That’s funny, as a seller whenever someone asks me “What is the lowest you will take?” I respond with my asking price, or sometimes 50% more. This. I almost ALWAYS force the other party into the first move because you gain the upper hand. Why when asked the “lowest” you’d take would you reply with your bottom line? You know you’ll get lowballed from there and it’s the same reason you set the asking price higher than what you want. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-car-purchase-from-steve2k/215822.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-car-purchase-from-steve2k/215822.md?page=4)