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I found a nice UL if anyone wants to take a look. [65k][$14k][IL]

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Old 04-20-18 | 08:54 PM
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Default I found a nice UL if anyone wants to take a look. [65k][$14k][IL]

https://peoria.craigslist.org/cto/d/...560041380.html
Old 04-21-18 | 05:29 AM
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It would have been nice if the seller included the true VIN, rather than a 16 digit number purporting to be the VIN. That type of sloppiness - rightly or wrongly - conveys that s/he just didn't care enough and so might not have been a diligent owner.
Old 04-21-18 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by TriC
It would have been nice if the seller included the true VIN, rather than a 16 digit number purporting to be the VIN. That type of sloppiness - rightly or wrongly - conveys that s/he just didn't care enough and so might not have been a diligent owner.
LOL you're funny. Ever heard of a mistake? Maybe he missed something. Assuming like that will make your life harder in the long run.
Old 04-21-18 | 07:43 AM
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That's a little too far for me to drive from O'Hare after work, but if you find one on the North end of Chicago up through Southeastern Wisconsin, I'm your guy!
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LOL you're funny. Ever heard of a mistake? Maybe he missed something. Assuming like that will make your life harder in the long run.
Of course it was a mistake. Potential buyers draw unfavorable conclusions from poorly crafted ads whether due to language, accuracy, or staging.
Old 04-21-18 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by TriC
It would have been nice if the seller included the true VIN, rather than a 16 digit number purporting to be the VIN. That type of sloppiness - rightly or wrongly - conveys that s/he just didn't care enough and so might not have been a diligent owner.
My guess is that they missed the 9th digit or tenth digit. Easy enough to do. Hit or miss on craigslist ads. You really need to call up the person and talk to them to see if its worth the visit or not.

My problems with this car is that he has it overpriced. I suspect he is simply flipping the car based on a hunch. He does state that he is the second owner and if you look up his phone number and do some other sleuthing, I'm not sure that I'd want to make any deals with this guy...
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Originally Posted by TriC
Of course it was a mistake. Potential buyers draw unfavorable conclusions from poorly crafted ads whether due to language, accuracy, or staging.
well saying that he doesnt or never takes care of his car because he made a mistake is a ridiculous statement.
Old 04-21-18 | 05:00 PM
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Used car prices have really gone up. It looks like people have realized that modern cars are very reliable and willing to pay more.

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Can't tell if it's a true UL. It has the switches on the dash but the wheels aren't chrome either. Need more pictures to tell
Old 04-22-18 | 12:18 PM
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The correct VIN is probably JTHBN36F455013981

I worked with VIN's for a number of years in the 1980's as an insurance company manager. It's often not hard to figure out a correct VIN if only one character is left out.


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Originally Posted by 5t341th
Can't tell if it's a true UL. It has the switches on the dash but the wheels aren't chrome either. Need more pictures to tell
Not all UL had chrome wheels. When I bought mine, I had test driven a UL without chrome wheels.
Old 04-22-18 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 2KHarrier
That's a little too far for me to drive from O'Hare after work, but if you find one on the North end of Chicago up through Southeastern Wisconsin, I'm your guy!
Here's one in Madison, low mile not an UL and a little pricey....https://madison.craigslist.org/cto/d...550092374.html
Old 04-22-18 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 5t341th
Can't tell if it's a true UL. It has the switches on the dash but the wheels aren't chrome either. Need more pictures to tell
I don't drive a UL but I'm fairly certain the translucent plastic rectangle behind the grill emblem, only found on UL's, is there to help protect this rather expensive cruise control module.
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I wish j had those wheels, I think the chrome 16s on my UL are fugly
Old 04-22-18 | 11:44 PM
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Chrome wheels were an option on all models, including the UL.
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