New 500HP for $4500 w/0 hrs???
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Couple of thing don't match... I thought the HP500 was a 502 with 9+to 1 compression. The ad states 540 and 8.75. The guy won't answer emails.
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I've had bad experiences buying anything on eBay listed from Vegas -- and absolutely won't even consider anything that is sold with cashiers check only from anywhere, Something about the locale and the payment restrictions don't pass the "smell test".
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The specs he gives seem to be for a 500 bulldog (540ci, 500hp). But that was definitely a carb motor. What could possibly go wrong dealing with someone that doesn't know the difference?
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The SOB replied back, he wants $12,000 for shipping and says the motor is in Italy, and to use some no-name escrow service...BIG SCAM!