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I am not sure either. But at least, I wasn't able to leave feedback - I even called Ebay about this, but because there was never a transaction through their system (directly via Paypal only) and the vehicle was never bought in my case, I couldn't leave feedback. So there's one reason, but I...

Hi Ian, Real sorry to hear that! So are you not going to get the vehicle you paid for then? I had the impression that while he is a scam artist, he does actually sell vehicles. Anyway yes I have been given a name and address by people who were previously scammed by him. I am not sure if this is...

Hi all, He has re-listed the same vehicle again on Ebay, for the second time now since I had the ordeal with him. Must mean he managed to find another victim. Once again, I recommend not bidding on this vehicle or anything from this seller. The re-listed ad is here. I will still start court...

Just watched a couple of episodes of Dirt Every Day, thanks for the recommendation. Interesting to see for someone like me who's never got their hands dirty on fixing up a truck just yet. And yes I recall seeing lots of great looking Landcruisers throughout Narcos!

Yeah there's no doubt that it has utility for criminals. For instance, it has the reputation of being the go-to currency for buying drugs and other illegal items on the web. What I find interesting is that bitcoin is not nearly as anonymous as is normally assumed. The very nature of it requires...

Wow, a topic on the Landcruiser forum that I have some experience with ... :) (I still don't own a Cruiser just yet) Bitcoin has been overvalued for a little while, more specifically since the insane run up of late 2017. Nevertheless it's very interesting tech that in my personal opinion is...

Chris and Andy you two have been invaluable with helping me out so yes, very much obliged - truly awesome. Not only through various private messages and phone calls but also by inviting me over and showing me around a couple of Cruisers (an 80 and Colorado) to teach me a whole lot of basics as...

Very true!

Thanks to both of you, I agree - expensive lesson. I don't feel sorry for myself, but yes I would like to try and get this sorted through the court route. We will see how it goes. At least I have levelled up quickly in the 'how to (not) buy a used car' department, haha! I will find the right...

TL;DR - Summary I want to warn people to be very cautious with Ebay seller ‘smokeandpetfreehome.’ I have reason to believe he is, at worst, a scam artist; at best, he is untrustworthy as he lies, bullies and deceives. I was the winning bidder on a Landcruiser 80 (now relisted). I had all...

Thanks all for the last few replies and suggestions. I still have a couple of things to try but overall I think the situation is what it is. It's a shame, but it can only improve from here on out, so all good. Once again thanks for all the advice!

Lots of good suggestions here, thanks. As for if anyone has actually told me the post code is the problem, yes some did say that outright, but others mentioned the 0 NCD and first / only car ownership. I just did a test quote with an old address of mine way out of Sheffield and it went £400...

So when you give the reg number of a vehicle to an insurance company, assuming it's second hand, don't they have a database somewhere that could potentially show what mods had already been added prior to that date? Asking for a slightly paranoid friend.

Although, in response to my own words above, the car park could also be near empty all the time because there seem to be a fair amount of students who live in this block. If it's not the post code but the car and the owner, thus me, then I wonder what else it is about me that would set off...

You're probably right. On the flipside, today's lesson has taught me why the private car park of my apartment block, which is sizeable and holds plenty of parking spaces, only ever seems to have about 5-6 cars parked. This is also a good idea. I do have a cool down period of 2 weeks once I sign...

Haha, yeah it's ridiculous isn't it

Thanks, that is a good tip, I will ring some tomorrow morning. That said, I did speak to the local Sheffield branch of one of the specialist 4x4 insurers (can't recall which one right now) and they hung up pretty much as soon as I said 'S1'...

Tbh I think that is fair enough, it's a route I have been considering as well, because ultimately I think we can all agree that most of the time, insurance is nothing but licensed theft. However, this being my first ever car purchase I can't rely on the confidence that comes with experience, as...

I think you're right, it's primarily the flood risk - compounded by the other facts, but mostly that. I should have known because now that all this took place today I recalled how I struggled finding home insurance when I moved here a year ago. For the same reason - flood risk, even though that...

Oh and as for putting my girlfriend on the insurance, she doesn't have a license and lives abroad. I can try, maybe I can push the quote up by another grand or so ;)

Haha, is Saga for over 50s only? I just entered their quotation form with all my details without realising (it popped up at the end with a message telling me to call them back) As for the 2nd car, I did do some tests on comparison websites using a new car/small engine, but even with that I got...

How much for the Smart? ;) Heh And yes, I'm going to move - eventually. So far I found living in Sheffield centre nice and cheap in comparison to where I lived before (London/Brighton), but that perspective has suddenly shifted quite a bit!

I just called their standard number, but I'm pretty sure I spoke to the right people. It was obvious from the vehicle and listed mods what sort of insurance I was asking for. The guy on the phone was very helpful and friendly but even before running the quote he already sounded doubtful and...

OK as for road tax actually, is that really as low as £245 on these vehicles? That's what online research keeps giving me as a number, because the car has been registered before 2001. But it seems very low (which I would welcome).

As an aside, when I first called Chris Knott, the lady on the phone stopped me as soon as I said the vehicle has 8 seats (which it technically has, as the middle seats have seatbelts). She brusquely told me they don't insure cars like that, even when I pushed to explain. I had to call back and...

I tried Chris Knott just now, but best they could do was three grand, haha. Yeah, I see your logic, but the person I spoke to (from Admiral) simply got spooked and declined it there and then. I can try them again with a different angle maybe. As for 2Gether saying no, they didn't even...

Well, good point - I am not 100% sure, the vehicle advert says '2 inch lift kit' and also '30% stronger springs all round'. I will message the seller to confirm.

Haha, flat out no from Admiral eh - they were the cheapest on my comparison quote results, and when I called them up to explain the mods, I got a flat out no as well :) I think I am getting to terms with the cost I am going to have to bear. I don't intend to keep living in Sheffield city centre...

Cheers... I do wonder as well about how honest to be about mods. Eg the 'best' quote I got was from a company that does not support a mod like a 2 inch lift kit. As soon as they heard that the vehicle has that, they said 'no thanks'. Ultimately my feeling is that it's best to play by the book...

Thank you, yes bar the comparison sites I have called all aforementioned companies and spoken to people in person. However, I did not go as far as you did with trying to shave off costs, will give that a go.

I did try comparison websites, I got a quote for £1100 but that didn't take into account any mods. I should call the company who quoted that directly. I will try Sheila's Wheels as well. Thanks!

Hi, I am shopping around for insurance for a Landcruiser 80 that I am about to buy this week (I have committed to the purchase but haven't paid the full amount yet). Turns out there is a big problem with my post code, which is S1 - Sheffield city centre. A lot of insurers simply refuse to...

Hi Andy, I missed your reply yesterday somehow. That is great, I'd love to come over and check the two vehicles you have, because I am in desperate need to learn. Very much appreciated, I will be sure to get in touch with you via PM after Christmas!

Thank you Chris, and by extension Andy, that gives me some confidence. I have just read your two posts on the sticky you mentioned about what to look out for and that has been very useful and informative already. I see you mention you don't do this commercially, but of course I still won't be...

Hello! First post here. Please move it if it's the wrong sub-forum... I am a total newbie, I don't yet own a Landcruiser - in fact I have never bought a car yet in my life, but I am actively looking for an 80 series right now to prepare for an overland trip through Africa late next year. I am...

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