PhaTTy Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I am trying desperately to get in touch with Alex Costa. He has a good amount of my money which was to be used to build up an engine. All of a sudden he just disappeared. I am trying to get ahold of him to either get my parts or my money back before I am forced to contact authorities on wire fraud charges. If anyone has any information, please PM me or reply to this message. Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b__sosick Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 uh maybe we aren't talking about the same alex costa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 His name shows up here a lot. And not in a good sense, know what I mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Some people will vouch for him and defend him. I personally don't know him. But I have heard of a few others in your situation. No one though has been ripped off by him. He takes awhile to respond sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 If you look back through my posts or search for Alex you can find out what happened to me. I feel like i was mistreated and got the run around, like you I couldnt get in touch with Alex and he gave me no updates or let me know why I hadnt recieved my pistons. I was on the verge of going to the police in fact the only thing that stopped me was that he seemed to have a decent reputation on here. Fastforward two months after i orderedthem with delivery promised one week after he recieved my money. I finally got in touch with him through his work, and after continual hounding i finally got my pistons from him. The pistons were correct but he sent me the wrong rings in the end. .... you draw your conclusions. His work number: Alex Costa (Speed shop) 1-305-471-0220 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 hurricane wiped out that area pretty bad. my green Z was in the worse part and that area saw more then 4 feet of water. ive also been trying to get in touch with alex but i havent been able to. i cant get intouch with my aunt in that area too. Alex has way WAY more of my money and my car then anybody else here, and i know he is a good guy and wont screw anybody like that. i pray he is okay. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 The hurricane was yesterday. Sadly I am seeing a trend here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhaTTy Posted October 26, 2005 Author Share Posted October 26, 2005 Thanks for the info 240hoke and the rest. I will try to reach him @ work. Does anyone have any more numbers or ways to reach him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_hunt Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Given the weather circumstances, I'd give him some leeway. I have known him to come through eventually, which is probably just his lifestyle. He'll be late to his own funeral as he seems to be late for everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 This may be his "lifestyle" but it is horrible buisness practice and is a recipe for disaster, I found people tend to get slightly agitated when somebody has their money with no rush to deliver a product. He will never get any of my money again. In fact, I didn't mind the time set back so much as the NON-COMMUNICATION. When I have to call a buisness (multiple times) to find out why I havent received my products, what the update is, and what decisions he has decided to make without my opinion, that is across the line and pisses me off. In fact if it wasnt for Mike giving me his work number I dont think I would have my pistons to this day. Alex ordered me a new set of pistons when he found out he couldnt get the ones I wanted, the only reason I wanted the pistons he initially offered me was the promptness with which he said he could deliver them. If i had known he was ordering a new set I would have changed the specs. Horrible buisness practices. But I am done ranting. You have my opinion, ill not bring up this issue again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I don't know if you have this, but this is the email listed for him: micturbo@hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_hunt Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I agree, a business man au extrodinair he is not. But the days turn into weeks with hurricanes, no power, no gas, no food, no water, and complete chaos. All I'm saying is that today is not a regular day. I'd get what you paid for or get the money back, simple as that. Don't burn a bridge, you may want to cross it again and in the future don't order or pay unless you won't need it for awhile, since you know how he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I don't understand why everyone sticks up for this guy. This is really indefensible. His problems have gone on for months. Hurricanes or not. The only way anyone should do buisness with this guy is COD. Let him run the risk of not getting paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 His problems have gone on for months. Hurricanes or not. That's what I meant when I said the hurricane was yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Why dont one of you Florida guys pay him a visit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody 82 ZXT Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 The only way anyone should do buisness with this guy is COD. Let him run the risk of not getting paid. Good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Sadly, I suspect there are reasons why he isn't on the board much, and isn't returning calls. On3Go, I know he's your buddy, and your trust in him is, well, yours... But actions speak louder than words. I'd advise anyone dealing with him to proceed with caution, based solely on recent history. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jersey Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 I did business with him ONCE about 2 years ago and WILL NEVER do business with him again. I will not go into details because i dont want to "internet bash" but have documented everything from that day and even saved the 1 hour IM conversation between he and i just in case i even needed it. I hope he supllies everyone with the parts they've ordered with him, or at least some kind of compensation. GOOD LUCK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_hunt Posted October 30, 2005 Share Posted October 30, 2005 It looks like Jim Costa is just like ELVIS, everybody knows who he is, has seen or talked to him, but we don't know if he really exists! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 i didnt speak to him today but my mom did. seems like the shop he is at now screwed him over in a big way and is forcing him to move out of miami as he cant afford it anymore. he is also done with cars it seems. his cell phone is been down he said for some time now so thats why the no phone calls. i hope to speak with him tomorrow. seems like ill be getting my green Z back in a month or so.. not gonna have the motor we planned on putting in it but i get it back. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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