Yes nick, I got suckered into that trap myself. Payed $600 for my bloke with the seller telling me that he has all the traits of a good beginner and trialled some incredible times.

I've had him for 12 months now and have raced him 11 times. He can't run out of sight on a dark night and he's always breaking down. I have managed to win a couple of races with him in the bush and his times are nothing flash. But you live and learn to the fact there is a lot of bullshitters in this game.
Anyway mate I'm having fun with him and he might pinch a couple more wins for me, plus I have only him and I'm learning off him.

coops