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buying ECU off ebay. Safe? He doesnt take pay pal and is in Canada. Think its a safe bet?

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Old 07-27-2004, 01:40 PM
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buying ECU off ebay. Safe? He doesnt take pay pal and is in Canada. Think its a safe bet?
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I'd pass. I don't buy anything over $25 out of country.
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Its the same one advertised in the Classifieds, the APR 1.8t for $450
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What year is your car? Are you sure the ECU will work with yours?
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Default Mines a 99. I need to check the ECU number in my car first. But im a bit nervous. He refuses to take
a COD, wants Money order sent before he will ship.
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Buy from some AWers. Too many scams lately. Is he an AWer?
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He advertised it in the Classifieds. There wasnt a username listed.
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Default Oh... hm... I don't know... it's up to you...
You could always buy mine... 8^)

But I'm not selling for another month and a half...
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Paypal is better method although it is not full proof.
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How much could i buy it for in a month and a half?
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