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Old Apr 27, 2014 | 09:21 PM
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Hi there, I found a CR that I want to buy but the car is all the way in Raleigh, North Carolina. I am wondering if someone local can help do a quick inspection before I fly down. Thank You
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 06:47 AM
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Where's it at in raleigh? Is it at a dealership or a private seller?
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by wadzii
Where's it at in raleigh? Is it at a dealership or a private seller?
2008 CR
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 12:33 PM
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I remember seeing that one on craigslist for a while. Looks about as clean as you can get, but I understand you wanting someone to take a look at it before you travel. Wish the next few weeks weren't so busy for me. Best of luck getting the car looked at.
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 01:10 PM
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Yeah this car been up on Craigslist for awhile.
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 01:27 PM
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I am over in Chapel Hill(straight across 64 over Jordan Lake) Probably a 1/2 hour drive. If this guy is really that serious about selling and you are about buying I would say you can probably do one of 2 things.

1. Take it up to wadzii see if he can check it out for you(pay him for his time he runs a business) and be done with it. I have met him and a stand up guy in the community.

Or 2. if this guy is driving around in in my area have him swing by my house I can eye it over and check it out. I won't put it up on a lift or take tires off, or anything but can give it a good once over. I would ask to take it for a drive and make sure it feels right. Owner since Nov. 1999 do 99% of my own work on the car. I have a pretty good idea of what's right and what's not. I am free except for my scheduling of time and maybe share a beer when you buy. Though highly suggest option #1.
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 05:31 PM
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Feel free to send him by the shop.. I inspect these cars for people all the time. $75 to check it over 100%
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 06:21 PM
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^^^^ Jason (wadzii) knows S2000's and does this for a living, good guy to boot.
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Old Apr 29, 2014 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by wadzii
Feel free to send him by the shop.. I inspect these cars for people all the time. $75 to check it over 100%
Let me check with the owner
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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 01:17 PM
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I work at Crown Honda of Southpoint which is nearby. I would be happy to look at it and have a tech check it out as well. We do pre-purchase inspections and i'll even include a car fax should you come to me.

919-425-4715

Kenneth
Crown Honda of Southpoint
1001 southpoint auto park blvd
durham nc


As an alternate Wadzii I also recommend.
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