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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 09:05 AM
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I am looking at a red 2006 S2K with 57,000 miles at Prestige Motors in Tampa. They are on 13518 North Florida Avenue. I am up here in Canada and for the right deal and right car I would purchase now, store in florida for the winter, and drive it back later in the spring.

If another member is familiar with the dealer, the car, or would drop by to have a look and maybe test drive, that would be much appreciated. I have been back and forth with a guy named Jimmy so feel free to tell them you are looking at the car for a Canadian friend, who now owes you a beer or 2 for taking the time.

Any help is appreciated.
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 10:08 AM
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I'm a few too many hours away from tampa, but I'd drop a thread in the tampa subforum too.
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 10:11 AM
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Niteshade!

i bought my S there a couple of years back! They are great guys to deal with... it has a mom & pop dealer feel... no haggling around, no "oh, wait here, let me go talk to our financing people" and comes back notting his head and requesting a bigger down payment, no sales people, just really nice and polite guys that are easy to deal with.

Jimmy was a cool to me too

Buy with confidence my friend...

Ill see if i can make time and go out there and test drive it for ya...

maybe make a post in the Tampa section to see if one of the guys can go sooner...
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by AP1rulz,Jan 6 2011, 11:11 AM
Niteshade!

i bought my S there a couple of years back! They are great guys to deal with... it has a mom & pop dealer feel... no haggling around, no "oh, wait here, let me go talk to our financing people" and comes back notting his head and requesting a bigger down payment, no sales people, just really nice and polite guys that are easy to deal with.

Jimmy was a cool to me too

Buy with confidence my friend...

Ill see if i can make time and go out there and test drive it for ya...

maybe make a post in the Tampa section to see if one of the guys can go sooner...
It is great to hear that you had a good experience. I purchased a couple cars in Florida already and have come across some "shady" dealers at times.

If you get time that would be great, and if someone else takes it out then I'll ensure that this thread is updated.
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 01:10 PM
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How much are they asking for it?
It would have to be quite substantial if you considering buying it from the farthest point instead of like upstate NY etc
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 01:37 PM
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Figured I would spread your request to the Tampa group.

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...f=199&t=838977
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by hondafrvr,Jan 6 2011, 02:10 PM
How much are they asking for it?
It would have to be quite substantial if you considering buying it from the farthest point instead of like upstate NY etc
The reason for Florida is that I am driving my parents down at the end of March, so I would just drive the S back.
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Niteshade,Jan 6 2011, 10:05 AM
I am looking at a red 2006 S2K with 57,000 miles at Prestige Motors in Tampa. They are on 13518 North Florida Avenue. I am up here in Canada and for the right deal and right car I would purchase now, store in florida for the winter, and drive it back later in the spring.

If another member is familiar with the dealer, the car, or would drop by to have a look and maybe test drive, that would be much appreciated. I have been back and forth with a guy named Jimmy so feel free to tell them you are looking at the car for a Canadian friend, who now owes you a beer or 2 for taking the time.

Any help is appreciated.
i can stop by n check it out. Lexus of Tampa has an S out front for sale too.
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 02:49 PM
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i would look at Florida cars over a New York car, road salt = RUST. I sold a Black CR to a Canadian guy, Eric. Has an Acura Integra too.
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 03:18 PM
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No red s at prestige . Just stopped by there
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