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Ducky 2.0T · 01-16-2009, 04:34 PM

Just a bit of a backstory... A buddy of mine that lives in Rochester, NY had a Black MKV GTI with a bunch of work done to it. Most importantly (in relation to the story) he had a set of HRE 540 wheels custom spec'd.

In March of 2008, he took it to the dealership to have routine maintenance. The car had to sit overnight and he returned to pick it up and it was in this condition.

Interestingly enough, the car was parked just outside of camera view. To their credit, the dealership made things right. They ended up buying his GTI and trading him up to a MKV R32. In his eyes, he made out on the deal and he is totally happy driving this..

Fast forward to today. Someone recognizes the wheels for sale on Ebay. Posted from Rochester, NY and posts it on Golfmkv.com.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...3A1|240%3A1318

The cops have been called, but the original owner has no interest in the wheels anymore since the dealership made him whole. In the interest of justice, he is trying to prevent this guy from profiting off of these stolen (allegedly) wheels. If they aren't stolen, then it is highly coincidental that someone had an exact set of wheels, which have never been seen on a MKV GTI other then the OG's car, in the same town. The original owner has all of the original HRE purchase order information, so it should be interesting.

Soon2bG60 · 01-16-2009, 04:39 PM

aand the funny thing is that they took off with 3 tires and 4 rims, and the guy sellen the rims, has 2 tires and 4 rims, sounds reallly fishy to me.

CleanNeon98 · 01-16-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Soon2bG60

aand the funny thing is that they took off with 3 tires and 4 rims, and the guy sellen the rims, has 2 tires and 4 rims, sounds reallly fishy to me.

No, the tire in the pic isnt from the wheels.

Soon2bG60 · 01-16-2009, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CleanNeon98

No, the tire in the pic isnt from the wheels.

Okay, i was wondering how they got it off......

Nevermind.

TalonTsi97 · 01-16-2009, 04:54 PM

Love how the seller has 19 transactions and a rating of 91.3. I can't wait to hear how this turns out so keep us updated. I'd want the wheels back either way, i would then sell them myself.

lownslow95 · 01-16-2009, 04:56 PM

Wow, that sucks. He did end up getting a good deal out of that though.

4g64FTL · 01-16-2009, 05:00 PM

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Ducky 2.0T · 01-16-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TalonTsi97

Love how the seller has 19 transactions and a rating of 91.3. I can't wait to hear how this turns out so keep us updated. I'd want the wheels back either way, i would then sell them myself.

He updated on our club forum that he is with the police going to identify the wheels. The police told him that since he was "paid back" by the dealership, they don't think that the wheels will get returned to him, nor does he want them.

Supposedly the people involved with the shop that posted on Ebay have mob ties.

Xuracing · 01-16-2009, 05:07 PM

i hate guys like this subscribed

GTI_NY · 01-16-2009, 05:08 PM

mike's gti was sick, i hope the son of a bitch gets caught..... his r32 is 1,000 times nicer! I heard about this when it happened, he's on golfmkv.com

Elliott18t · 01-16-2009, 05:09 PM

hope these guys get some justice brought to them! subscribed

oneday · 01-16-2009, 05:15 PM

The dealership should get the wheels....they paid for them....Hope the thugs get locked up.

twastheglow · 01-16-2009, 05:29 PM

Is someone trying to tell me the Rochester PD are just going to look the other way after they found someone with stolen merchandise?!?!?!

**Ender81** · 01-16-2009, 05:32 PM

I don't think it matters who gets the wheels just as long as sone scumbag goes to jail.

twastheglow · 01-16-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ender81

I don't think it matters who gets the wheels just as long as sone scumbag goes to jail.

Thank you. My point exactly. Basically the cops are saying it's ok to steal wheels from dealerships because they'll just pay for it and it won't be a big deal!

tdmopar59 · 01-16-2009, 05:54 PM

i really hope that he gets caught! that is some bull hre's are no joke... sick rims but real expensive... plus they screwed up his car pretty good...

97TurboDSM · 01-16-2009, 06:20 PM

did you read the thread? he got a new car out of it

jcr557 · 01-16-2009, 06:31 PM

is there a link to the forum. subscribed!

MATT0404 · 01-16-2009, 09:11 PM

Here's a link to the Golfmkv thread:

http://golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75237&page=4

Hope justice is served.

Ducky 2.0T · 01-16-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MATT0404

Here's a link to the Golfmkv thread:

http://golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75237&page=4

Hope justice is served.

Per his post on our club forum..

"I went with the cops and guess what that the address on 1640 was just a 4x4 empty room so we called that number and the guy asked the cop if he would call back in 5 minutes and he did.Long story short the russian dude could barely speak english and told the cop he has 14 different partners and he has no idea where the wheels are at this point and time to be identified.so the cop asked to meet with the russian guy in person on monday"

So basically this guy gives the run around to the police.

I wish there was a way to report the items to the ebay. Unfortunately whoever buys the wheels could potentially be receiving stolen property and would have to turn them over (without getting money back) and the Russian dude would be walking away with the $.

01-16-2009, 04:34 PM	#1
Ducky 2.0T Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: AWOL Member #2791 My Ride: Septa R5 iTrader: (0)	VW Forum Member Might Have Found Stolen Wheels on Ebay Just a bit of a backstory... A buddy of mine that lives in Rochester, NY had a Black MKV GTI with a bunch of work done to it. Most importantly (in relation to the story) he had a set of HRE 540 wheels custom spec'd. In March of 2008, he took it to the dealership to have routine maintenance. The car had to sit overnight and he returned to pick it up and it was in this condition. Interestingly enough, the car was parked just outside of camera view. To their credit, the dealership made things right. They ended up buying his GTI and trading him up to a MKV R32. In his eyes, he made out on the deal and he is totally happy driving this.. Fast forward to today. Someone recognizes the wheels for sale on Ebay. Posted from Rochester, NY and posts it on Golfmkv.com. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...3A1\|240%3A1318 The cops have been called, but the original owner has no interest in the wheels anymore since the dealership made him whole. In the interest of justice, he is trying to prevent this guy from profiting off of these stolen (allegedly) wheels. If they aren't stolen, then it is highly coincidental that someone had an exact set of wheels, which have never been seen on a MKV GTI other then the OG's car, in the same town. The original owner has all of the original HRE purchase order information, so it should be interesting. __________________ WFSU

01-16-2009, 04:39 PM	#2
Soon2bG60 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denver Member #5437 My Ride: 06 SRR WRX iTrader: (2)	aand the funny thing is that they took off with 3 tires and 4 rims, and the guy sellen the rims, has 2 tires and 4 rims, sounds reallly fishy to me. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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TalonTsi97 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jan 2005 Member #136 My Ride: 1997 Eagle Talon iTrader: (21)	Love how the seller has 19 transactions and a rating of 91.3. I can't wait to hear how this turns out so keep us updated. I'd want the wheels back either way, i would then sell them myself. __________________ 1997 Eagle Talon Tsi To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Updated weekly with Dyno, Track, AutoX, Street, and Event videos. Big updates coming soon! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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GTI_NY Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Syracuse, NY Member #7578 My Ride: I'm Dubbin' It! iTrader: (0)	mike's gti was sick, i hope the son of a bitch gets caught..... his r32 is 1,000 times nicer! I heard about this when it happened, he's on golfmkv.com Last edited by GTI_NY; 01-16-2009 at 05:20 PM.

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oneday Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Holland Member #5367 My Ride: E36 M3 Coupe iTrader: (0)	The dealership should get the wheels....they paid for them....Hope the thugs get locked up. __________________ Saving for more track time.

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tdmopar59 Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: 215 Member #7808 My Ride: 09 Jetta 96 f-150 iTrader: (0)	i really hope that he gets caught! that is some bull hre's are no joke... sick rims but real expensive... plus they screwed up his car pretty good...

01-16-2009, 06:20 PM	#17
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	did you read the thread? he got a new car out of it __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

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01-16-2009, 09:11 PM	#19
MATT0404 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #4042 My Ride: e39 M5 iTrader: (0)	Here's a link to the Golfmkv thread: http://golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75237&page=4 Hope justice is served.

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