What's going on here then?

[Portent 0]

I've been keeping an eye on this car, but not considered it too much as it's a touch above my budget and I wasn't sure I liked the colour:

 

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1767253.htm

 

For the spec it seems reasonable money; low mileage, leather, and even air con. But the mention of a carbon fibre boot panel and the lack of any rear badges raised a question in my mind (ie has it had a bump - which is ok as long as it has been fixed properly). Then I noticed it has been on sale recently for a much lower price, with rear badges and no mention of air con (surely air con is something you'd shout from the roof about):

 

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1675775.htm

 

 

So what's going on there? Why did it originally sell for such a low price (obscenely low for a VR which looks good condition and with leather) and why has it suddenly popped up again for a much higher price, lost it's rear badge (gaining a carbon fibre panel) and now has air con. Does this seem dodgy or am I just reading too much into it? And is it fairly common to replace the boot panel with carbon fibre to prevent rust?

[firecracker 0]

i think he means a carbon spoiler and also it looks like someone trying to make a fast buck :shrug:

[VR6 0]

The original ad is hardly comprehensive though is it? Not really a surprise that air con wasn't mentioned.

 

Seems odd that badges aren't on it later on but could be easily explained - paintwork, cleaning, been smashed (!).

 

Doesn't look like the best car ever especially for over £3k.

[joebloggsVR69 0]

Looks like it's got the rear badges, just painted black

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1994-VOLKSWAGEN-C ... 0451837776

[Portent 0]

Ah yes, the carbon fibre spoiler makes sense. Well can't blame someone for trying to make a profit if they were lucky enough to pick it up at a good price.

[coullstar 0]

You cans see the holes for the rear badge. Price hike but I dont think its dodgy.

[8vMatt 1]

Got a feeling the guy is talking about the number plate surround in carbon fibre, not a spoiler that looks painted in the ebay ad. They were for sale on ebay for a stupid £150 :cuckoo: