impressive EA Ghia

[Professor Farnsworth]

some may call this a pointless thread, but yet again here is another blatant example of clueless people selling cars. the ad is for an 1988 ea ghia, which claims to have ABS & an airbag. Now imagine someone bought this car on that premise, looking for safety features on a budget, then finds out later (maybe in a bad way) that these features don't exist. you can get yourself in all sorts of crap selling things as something they're not, i can't believe it still happens so much these days.

http://search.carsguide.news.com.au/...&vehicleType=1

also, this one's another unique EA, and i quote... "This 1990 Ford Fairlane EA sedan is in good condition..."

http://search.carsguide.news.com.au/...&vehicleType=3

[needaXYGT]

its horrible. they must know that they dont have these features, but yet they still put them on there.

[XR_Lightning]

idiots! the first one also says it has central locking, did 88' EA's even have central locking?

[Professor Farnsworth]

Originally Posted by EB_Lightning

idiots! the first one also says it has central locking, did 88' EA's even have central locking?

yep they did, the ghia's anyway.

[EA2BA]

Originally Posted by EB_Lightning

idiots! the first one also says it has central locking, did 88' EA's even have central locking?

Sure did, as said the GHIA did, my car was/si an EA series 1, 3 speed auto, factory - Central locking, remote fuel cap, remote boot release, electric mirrors, electric widows (all 4), MPFI, cruise control ....... so there

[Kenaz]

Who cares? People make these sort of mistakes in car ads all the time.

[Professor Farnsworth]

Originally Posted by Kenaz

Who cares? People make these sort of mistakes in car ads all the time.

you wanna fight ash ?

the point is if you're going to sell something, you should take the time and have the consideration to advertise it as what it actually is, otherwise many problems can arise.

[Kenaz]

Originally Posted by mrcrackers

you wanna fight ash ?

the point is if you're going to sell something, you should take the time and have the consideration to advertise it as what it actually is, otherwise many problems can arise.

True, but if you're going to buy a car you should take the time to do a little research on it. Five minutes browsing the net would reveal that EAs never came out with said features.

[Psycho Chicken]

Originally Posted by Kenaz

Who cares? People make these sort of mistakes in car ads all the time.

Exactly. We'd be here all day if we nit picked every ad.

[mark_TD]

It isn't good to see that salesman are putting in false info. It is always happening in ads everywhere and maybe they shouldn't be selling cars. I do understand ur point but as an e series owner we should know what feature they have anyway. EA ghia was the only ones to came with central locking. Definately no air bags lol. It is just unfortinately that they are doing it but it cant be helped

[Professor Farnsworth]

Originally Posted by mark_TD

It isn't good to see that salesman are putting in false info. It is always happening in ads everywhere and maybe they shouldn't be selling cars. I do understand ur point but as an e series owner we should know what feature they have anyway. EA ghia was the only ones to came with central locking. Definately no air bags lol. It is just unfortinately that they are doing it but it cant be helped

yeah, WE all know, being ford crazy. i'm talking about joe nobody who goes and buys one, impales himself on a power pole, then it's discovered it DIDN'T have airbags, etc etc. Family could file a law suit with no problem at all That's all i was hinting at, it can come back to bite you.

[sphell]

I'd say it's just a general description they use in all their ads. Probably write the same thing for every car they sell :S

[Professor Farnsworth]

well what about this one..

a few days ago my dad was reading a magazine he'd picked up recently (i won't name names) and noticed an ad for some demo VE's that were being run out. According to the ad, the VE SS has a 6 litre v8 that pumps out a pretty impressive 20kw of pure muscle.

Just think about that, 3.33kw per litre! ahhh bring it on!!

click the thumbnail for scan of ad

{for those who don't know, they forgot the "3", it should be "320kw")

[Dezza]

Originally Posted by mrcrackers

well what about this one..

a few days ago my dad was reading a magazine he'd picked up recently (i won't name names) and noticed an ad for some demo VE's that were being run out. According to the ad, the VE SS has a 6 litre v8 that pumps out a pretty impressive 20kw of pure muscle.

Just think about that, 3.33kw per litre! ahhh bring it on!!

click the thumbnail for scan of ad

{for those who don't know, they forgot the "3", it should be "320kw")

That's a VZ

[Professor Farnsworth]

Originally Posted by ea_silver_ghia

That's a VZ

i think you missed the point

[Dezza]

Originally Posted by mrcrackers

i think you missed the point

No I didn't. They made a mistake by accidentally missing a number. You made a mistake by calling it a VE when it clearly isn't. Everyone make mistakes. Saying the EA Ghia has an airbag is definately not a typo, that's someone not knowing their facts, but to miss a number is simply a typo. I wouldn't criticise the VZ ad too much, but I'm fine with criticising the EA one. Plus the VZ SS has 260kW, not 320, so they were missing the 6

[Powdered Toast Man]

Originally Posted by mrcrackers

well what about this one..

a few days ago my dad was reading a magazine he'd picked up recently (i won't name names) and noticed an ad for some demo VE's that were being run out. According to the ad, the VE SS has a 6 litre v8 that pumps out a pretty impressive 20kw of pure muscle.

Just think about that, 3.33kw per litre! ahhh bring it on!!

click the thumbnail for scan of ad

{for those who don't know, they forgot the "3", it should be "320kw")

I assume your joking, 320kw! They left the 6 out the middle should be 260kw

Sorry just being picky :the_finge

[FordGirl]

You are right, it's ridiculous that people do that: however it is against the law - false advertising.

I dont believe that everyone would do it on purpose, however if you're stupid enough to believe everything someone tells you when they're trying to sell you something - you're the fool!

Regardless of how much you know about cars, you should research it all first and make sure what you're being told is the truth. Take it to a mechanics and get them to go over all of it.

Yay for another pointless thread. :/

[Walkinshaw]

Originally Posted by FordGirl

Yay for another pointless thread. :/

Bingo.


Buying a 2nd hand car? Buyer Beware

[Professor Farnsworth]

Originally Posted by FordGirl

You are right, it's ridiculous that people do that: however it is against the law - false advertising.

.......that's what i said

Originally Posted by FordGirl

Regardless of how much you know about cars, you should research it all first and make sure what you're being told is the truth. Take it to a mechanics and get them to go over all of it.

and yes that's correct, and that's what i do before buying ANYTHING. Not everyone thinks in that manner though, so it's the duty of sellers to advertise it as what it actually is. You have to cater to the lowest common denominator.

Originally Posted by FordGirl

Yay for another pointless thread. :/

why ? i find this more constructive than people asking if they should buy an r33, or wanting to know what ea would beat a vn in a street drag etc etc
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[Tiga_EL]

Originally Posted by FordGirl

Yay for another pointless thread. :/

:

And i suppose its ok to post pointless comments about how pointless the thread is. Coz that proves a point.

[FordGirl]

Originally Posted by Tiga_EL

:

And i suppose its ok to post pointless comments about how pointless the thread is. Coz that proves a point.

Apparently so, as you've just done it.

My comment was on the tail-end of a constructive post, unlike your dribble.

Unfortunately, buying a car is scary business. You have to be very, very careful and get everything checked over. If you buy a car with airbags, have an accident and find out there was no airbags then you're the fool for not getting them checked out prior to purchasing the car.

There are dodgy people in this world who do dodgy things, it isn't legal but how many cars on these forums are? People will do it regardless, if you get stooged because you didn't follow the correct steps prior to purchasing a car than its your own fault.

Having said all this, it doesn't mean I agree with it... but s h*t happens!

[LowEL2XR8]

I've been on jury for someone selling cars with false advertising.
We convicted them on every count we were allowed by the Judge.

Example: Saying car had air conditioning. Well it had air conditioning but the compressor was in the boot and not fitted. He only let potential buyers drive the car at night when it was cool to prove the air was cold.

Don't worry its legal for me to tell this because the case was ages ago and the sentence carried out immediately. Once the case was over your allowed to talk about it (thats what the DPP told me)

[Professor Farnsworth]

Originally Posted by LowEFGLi

I've been on jury for someone selling cars with false advertising.
We convicted them on every count we were allowed by the Judge.

Example: Saying car had air conditioning. Well it had air conditioning but the compressor was in the boot and not fitted. He only let potential buyers drive the car at night when it was cool to prove the air was cold.

Don't worry its legal for me to tell this because the case was ages ago and the sentence carried out immediately. Once the case was over your allowed to talk about it (thats what the DPP told me)

lol!! interesting stuff.

[aussiblue]

It could have possibily have ABS as Ford did have kits available to retrofit ABS to such cars when they first made it available. The same might also apply to steering wheel airbags. So possible but yes unlikley.

[Professor Farnsworth]

Originally Posted by aussiblue

It could have possibily have ABS as Ford did have kits available to retrofit ABS to such cars when they first made it available. The same might also apply to steering wheel airbags. So possible but yes unlikley.

are you the dude with the NB Fairlane ?