Purchase Advice
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From: Heath & Reach, Beds, UK
Shelley see this for an excellent buying advice:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=249683
it is UK specific, so may well need modifying for US/Can/Sitewide use
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=249683
it is UK specific, so may well need modifying for US/Can/Sitewide use
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From: Texas City
I think that "Car Buying Tips" has some good info. At least it gives the purchaser something to think about with regards to dealer scams, extended service plans, finding cheap loans, etc.
FWIW!
Drive Safe,
Steve R.
FWIW!
Drive Safe,
Steve R.
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
Now is the time to look. Call your local dealers and see what they have on the floor. They don't want the car now because they will end up sitting on it till Spring. I just picked up an '04 with 6 miles on it for 27,500. Have fun looking and welcome
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From: Texas City
Originally Posted by RoamingSnake,Nov 1 2005, 08:07 PM
Any reason why I should go for an '06 instead of an '05? (I know warranty might be one issue)
You should be able to find a relatively good deal on an '05, now that the '06's are starting to hit the streets but that might not necessarily be the case where you're at.
As for the warranty, if you're buying new, that's not an issue. The warranty starts when you buy the car and it's the same for both year models.
Good luck and let us know what you decide!
Drive Safe,
Steve R.
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Originally Posted by s2000nubi,Nov 14 2005, 02:31 AM
1) look for ONE/TWO owner car
2) look for OLDER owner car = lesser abuse
3) look for under 20K miles car= lesser abuse
4) Check oil dip to see how old/new the oil is (dark=old=BAD, brown=new=good)
DO NOT buy a car from anyone under 30 (make that 40 to be safe)...I have seen some CRAZY as hell kids driving this car...2nd gear at 65-70 miles (i was in THIRD and it almost red line)...the car was screaming (for help). I'm only 22 but dang, those kids scared the hell out of me. If you are unfortunate enough to buy one of his car...Good luck.
2) look for OLDER owner car = lesser abuse
3) look for under 20K miles car= lesser abuse
4) Check oil dip to see how old/new the oil is (dark=old=BAD, brown=new=good)
DO NOT buy a car from anyone under 30 (make that 40 to be safe)...I have seen some CRAZY as hell kids driving this car...2nd gear at 65-70 miles (i was in THIRD and it almost red line)...the car was screaming (for help). I'm only 22 but dang, those kids scared the hell out of me. If you are unfortunate enough to buy one of his car...Good luck.
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From: Central Massachusetts
^ Let's not get too riled up about driver age... I think that's a rathole that I don't want to see us go down in our friendly, new forum.
Use your judgement about this. A responsible adult is a responsible adult, and let's leave it at that, OK?
Use your judgement about this. A responsible adult is a responsible adult, and let's leave it at that, OK?