Part 2/9:
Having discovered a 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD listed for a mere $2,500—initially priced at $4,000—the prospective buyer embarked on a four-hour road trip to inspect the vehicle. While the seller seemed eager to offload the truck, he was hesitant about the buyer driving it home, a concern that lit a fire of skepticism in the buyer's mind. Despite numerous check engine lights blinking on the dashboard and an obstinate ignition key, the Silverado appeared solid enough at first glance. Minor rocker panel rust and an absence of functioning gauges did not deter the buyer from securing the truck at a lower price of $2,250.