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Old 03-06-2011, 08:47 PM
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Re: Buyer Beware - Read this thread before buying on ebay or here

Well, his last post was ten days ago. For all we know, he could be in the pen!

Are you not aware of the reputation that the Vineland operation has established? If not for PayPal's security, I'd still be out $52 for a wrong and damaged part that was sent to me.

Maybe under your watch it will be a different story entirely, but you can't act surprised when people offer the "fool me once, fool me twice" sentiment. Being bit twice is a statement to one's self.

You've got a long hill to climb... Good luck.
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Old 03-07-2011, 08:46 PM
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Re: Buyer Beware - Read this thread before buying on ebay or here

Just be patient. I don't think "yourconfused" is out to screw you. He rarely comes on here so wait a couple more days and see what happens.

As "let it snow" said, the rep from anyone from vineland is not good at all... Hopefully you can prove us all wrong as I as well as others would be happy for that to happen rather than the continuation of the past.
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Old 03-07-2011, 11:27 PM
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I made a deal with member name: YourConfused. Because He had a bad experience with Vineland, NJ before I made a deal with him for complete wring harness that he will pay for the shipping and after he receives it he will pay the difference. So it’s been 4 days when he got the package and I been trying to contact him and I did not get any response from him. So I just want to see how is that people who taking about you the most are not keeping their word and taking advantage of me proving that I am not a scam.
Ok taking my words back, just got payment. It did not clear yet, but I don't think that there would any problem. Thanks Dan
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Old 04-03-2011, 03:40 PM
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Are you not aware of the reputation that the Vineland operation has established? If not for PayPal's security, I'd still be out $52 for a wrong and damaged part that was sent to me.
You're lucky. I, as well as others I'm sure, are out $300+ because of those ***holes.

Ilovesvx... you definitely have a long hill to climb as Letitsnow said...
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Old 04-03-2011, 04:32 PM
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You're lucky. I, as well as others I'm sure, are out $300+ because of those ***holes.

Ilovesvx... you definitely have a long hill to climb as Letitsnow said...
Yes I am, I will do my best
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Old 11-07-2012, 11:12 AM
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You can add to the list for 2012:
jrturbosvx (aka Josh Reed).....took the money and ran.
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Old 02-15-2014, 11:03 AM
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Re: Buyer Beware - Read this thread before buying on ebay or here

do not purchase items or send any money to member johnybeasley/john beasley/truspeed automotive/etc.
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Old 02-15-2014, 10:52 PM
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do not purchase items or send any money to member johnybeasley/john beasley/truspeed automotive/etc.
I thought that was old news
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Old 04-03-2016, 12:50 PM
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Re: Buyer Beware - Read this thread before buying on ebay or here

I have been asked by a number of members to post this information here. I have not had any dealings with 1986nate, so I can not post about direct dealings with him.

With that being said, I need to caution members on future deals made with 1986nate, because some members have had problems with him. Some members have had no problems, and that is good. But, I need to make sure that you are cautioned on deals made with him on parts and work done to your SVX, and you need to be careful if you do.

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Re: Buyer Beware - Read this thread before buying on ebay or here

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I have been asked by a number of members to post this information here. I have not had any dealings with 1986nate, so I can not post about direct dealings with him.

With that being said, I need to caution members on future deals made with 1986nate, because some members have had problems with him. Some members have had no problems, and that is good. But, I need to make sure that you are cautioned on
deals made with him on parts and work done to your SVX, and you need to be careful if you do.

Buyer Beware

I am sure this will soon be added to the Facebook site, or they may not care.

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Re: Buyer Beware - Read this thread before buying on ebay or here

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David Caron has posted this on the SVXWN Facebook site yesterday about 1986nate

This is a personal service announcement to all SVX owners. It seems that numerous members, including myself, have been burned by Nate Gustafson, most on more than one occasion. I am telling you now to remove any thought of having him service your car, sell you parts or sell you vehicles.

The only 3 times my car has had a major issue was due to Nate and his negligence. The first time I went to him for a timing belt job right before I needed to drive across the country. The day before we left, my timing belt slipped off. Took it somewhere else and they discovered the tensioner wasn't even bolted down. He also repaired a fuel leak and used non-fuel hose, which failed soon after. He also sold me a rear hub with a "good" bearing that's causing me all this trouble.

Lastly, in a deal on the side with a friend, Nate asked me to store a wrecked SVX at my house for an indefinite time. When I told him it needed to go due to borough regulations, he told me that any repairs for me would now be 2x the price because of my unwillingness to help him out. Also, he has been to prison for stealing $7,000 worth of products from his own place of employment.

Nate is a shady person, and I warn anyone to use him for ANYTHING in the future. He owes many members thousands of dollars and even vehicles that they will never see. It's a shame it came to this, but I'm writing this to warn you all. I managed to be lucky and not lose a significant amount of money on this, hopefully other will be careful in the future. For those in the Pennsylvania area, Keaton and I are both able to help with repairs both big and small.


The post can be found here, along with the article on theft.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater


On a personal note, I bought my JDM BBS wheels from him. I paid a ridiculous amount for them, considering their condition and only one center cap. By the time I finished buying new center caps and refinishing, we are talking almost $3500.00

I bought 2 extra JDM wheels from Japan for only $50.00 each, with caps, plus shipping, as opposed to the $450.00 per wheel I gave to Nate.



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In-Service Date: January 2, 1997



"The Pristine Green Polo Machine”
First Polo Green on the Network
First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000)
First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007)
First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013)

HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler.


R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016

2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ...178,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback

2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles.
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