WestSideBilly

Another thought - the dealer may be trying to pass this car off as used so they don't have to warranty a "new" car.

ACLR8

I think the fuel system would have incurred some corrosion and thus there will be products in the fuel system later. Probably just a good fuel cleaning agent would take care of it. Just my opinion.

S2020

would you still get the 3 year 36k miles warrantee?

PeaceLove&S2K

I would, as far as I know, and I'll try and get them to throw in extended for free as well.

PeaceLove&S2K

Another question, I probably will be paying cash for the car. Should I disclose this? And will this work for me or against me? (I know conventional wisdom says that this should work for me, but I've also heard that these days, dealers are quite willing to give you a good deal on the car, and fcuk you over on financing).

S2020

So you would get the full warrantee. I think if there's a problem with your car, it'd show up within 3 years.
So it'd be pretty safe to get it.
The only issue is you live in Chicago and need a 2nd car

PeaceLove&S2K

Yeah, I'll be keeping my current car (POS, been-through-quite-a-bit-with-me, bullet-proof Integra). I'll ask to make sure about the warrantee, the problem of course is that it's a 2003 car, which means it expires in a little over a year.

PeaceLove&S2K

Ah... so maybe that's why it's being sold as used...

(is this what you meant earlier, WSB?)

WestSideBilly

Warranty begins when you sign the purchase contract, not when the car is built. You'll have the full 3 years or 35,941 miles.

Don't tell them you're paying 100% cash until you have a written agreement on price. If they press for how much you're putting down or how long of a loan you want, just tell them you have a fair amount and want to settle on a price before deciding. Be prepared to walk out - you're buying a 2 year old convertible in Chicago in November - you've got the power.

S2020

I think it begins when you drive your car off the lot, not when it was manufactured