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Marina door handles Rank: BL Wedge

Marina door handles

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I have to wonder about ebay adds is there an option for an AI write up now?

 

"This Rover Cityrover is a reliable and practical hatchback that seats up to five people. It features a manual transmission and runs on petrol fuel. The exterior is finished in a sleek silver colour, while the interior has a comfortable grey colour scheme. The car has five doors, making it easy to access, and is manufactured by Rover. This vehicle is perfect for those who desire a practical and comfortable ride without the need to worry about the condition. Whether you're running errands around town or embarking on a long road trip, this Rover Cityrover has got you covered. Bid with confidence and bid now!" 

 

I have seen this style of drively description for a few cars now and it seems a bit inhuman! 

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Asimo Rank: Isuzu Florian

Asimo

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All of the old Mercedes action here has got me looking at them f.f.s!  This cassette-era S-Class has more class than any blue-tooth and privacy-glass era barge.

Good colour

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Cloth

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OM6063

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Reversing targets!

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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276193208950.  This seller always has interesting stuff, but often changes his eBay id. Why would you do that?

MantaGTE85 Rank: Austin Maxi

MantaGTE85

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1 hour ago, Austin-Rover said:

To be fair, that's the 'improved' Mk2 CityRover, so it's slightly less wank than the original.

The Montego wheel trims work well on this.

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bezzabsa Rank: Renault 16

bezzabsa

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Hmm Russian Police appear to have liked the Classic Range Rover Grill & front end treatment

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grogee Rank: Isuzu Florian

grogee

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1 hour ago, Marina door handles said:

have to wonder about ebay ads is there an option for an AI write up now?

Yes there is. I listed a few things recently and was offered the option. I can't see that it adds any value for sellers but maybe they are banking on it 'learning' and getting better/competent. 

The great unwashed will see adjectives like 'sleek' and 'comfortable' and think it's perfect! 

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EyesWeldedShut Rank: Lancia Gamma

EyesWeldedShut

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4 hours ago, Marina door handles said:

I have to wonder about ebay adds is there an option for an AI write up now?

 

"This Rover Cityrover is a reliable and practical hatchback that seats up to five people. It features a manual transmission and runs on petrol fuel. The exterior is finished in a sleek silver colour, while the interior has a comfortable grey colour scheme. The car has five doors, making it easy to access, and is manufactured by Rover. This vehicle is perfect for those who desire a practical and comfortable ride without the need to worry about the condition. Whether you're running errands around town or embarking on a long road trip, this Rover Cityrover has got you covered. Bid with confidence and bid now!" 

 

I have seen this style of drively description for a few cars now and it seems a bit inhuman! 

Yup - it's a thing now.
I think you are meant to imagine a Clarkson type voiceover describing the car  as you read the words.
Mostly pretty wanky - I'm looking at low end shite and the description is telling me that a £1,000, 2008 car is the absolute dog's bollocks - nah!

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Schaefft Rank: Lancia Gamma

Schaefft

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1 hour ago, EyesWeldedShut said:

Ten miles from my front door 
BMW 645 @ £2750 - is that genuine?

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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/654447690232324/

With an automatic they aren't worth much more in average condition, for good reasons.

2 hours ago, busmansholiday said:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202312184900222

 

3 litre V6, FSH,  change from a grand, Sheffield. From an orderly queue.

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That meanwhile is a good deal.

EyesWeldedShut Rank: Lancia Gamma

EyesWeldedShut

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18 minutes ago, Schaefft said:

With an automatic they aren't worth much more in average condition, for good reasons.

That meanwhile is a good deal.

I figured the BMW was a 'low cost, high liability' one but, even so, that's a nuts price?
The 406 is lovely but it would be one car too many here at the moment I'm afraid (but for a grand?)

Schaefft Rank: Lancia Gamma

Schaefft

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3 minutes ago, EyesWeldedShut said:

I figured the BMW was a 'low cost, high liability' one but, even so, that's a nuts price?
The 406 is lovely but it would be one car too many here at the moment I'm afraid (but for a grand?)

There's so many of them for sale, and not many people that want to bother. Doing the typical engine related issues would be just as much as the asking price of the car. A manual one on the other side is rare and has one major potential bork factor less, so that would normally be much more than the typical E63 asking price.

Asimo Rank: Isuzu Florian

Asimo

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Spam - more bargain BMWs listed for Lampeter than there are in the whole place! (Probably, I have been there).

EyesWeldedShut Rank: Lancia Gamma

EyesWeldedShut

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7 minutes ago, Asimo said:

Spam - more bargain BMWs listed for Lampeter than there are in the whole place! (Probably, I have been there).

I try to avoid Lampeter but it is on the only road south of here to anywhere :-)

There was a snazzy Jaguar last week (also pictured on the university campus???) so the odd fancy car does escape The East to wind up here in The Wet West. Mostly I scan FB Marketplace that any cars for sale around here are either overpriced local tat or underpriced scam tat. Any genuine motor here seems to have a 10% surcharge on the price - I'm not sure why. It may be that a lot of folks don't fancy travelling more than 15 miles to view/buy (or it could just be a touch of the 'Cardi').

["The term is most often used in relation to money (not spending and saving). The Cardi has spawned jokes about tightness in money matters."]

Nullzwei Rank: Citroen Ami

Nullzwei

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49 minutes ago, Schaefft said:

Someone installed the wrong springs in the front...

Wrong springs and someone has put low profile 50 section tyres on those 15 inch 8 holes. Should be on 65 profile tyres.

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Schaefft Rank: Lancia Gamma

Schaefft

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2 minutes ago, Rocket88 said:

Also trading as Dream Cars….. usually have serried ranks of over priced Yank tat on sale

Ah, might be the guy who tried to flip the beat up '96 Caprice wagon for 5 grand for a year. Paid around 1700 for it and put zero effort in to tidy it up a bit, it might be the one in the background. How do businesses like this survive for so long?

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