Wondering if I could get some of your input:

2002 S2000 Sebring
33000kms
Clean inside and out
Cracked windshield
Drivers side repainted due to scraping by sign down side (cosmetic only)
Lower lip slightly scuffed but it is not easily visible
Not driven in winter and always stored indoors

Just give me some ideas if you have some time.

 

I sold MY01 Berlina Black in Dec 03 with 33000kms for $32,500. I say it's worth $30,000.

 

I agree... 30... maybe 31.

 

I am just in the process of selling my 01 Berlina S2k with 66,000 km's for $28,000 in stock form.

 

Thanks for the input. Just figured out a way to keep the car.

Good to know if anything else should happen though.

 

August 2005, 02 blue/blue, 36000 kms, stock, $32500

 

FWIW: Blackbook for '02 with that many km is rated "extra clean". Base price of 27400, plus a regional adjustment of 10% - total of $30,140

 

How about a 02 Sebring.
Stock with OEM lip and spoiler.
83 000kms ??

Just out of curiousity, still worth more personally than $32K.

I'll take an 02 S2000 over a new RSX type S or whatever new car is near $32K

 

 

Just a thought, you may want to look state side. Prices are much cheaper, supply is 10X that in Canada and there are no issues with bringing in a used S2K north of the 49th. You will need to consider the following when pricing one out.

Import fees are 7% GST, 6% duty (born in Japan tax), $100 Air Tax, $209 Registration Import Fee. Depending on if you pick it up or have it delivered, you might add Transport approx. $2500 CDN from US to Calgary (will depend on the location in the US) and brokers fees $99 CDN, out of province inspection at Canadian Tire approx. $180.

Can it be done? You bet and you will save a handsome sum.

I'll give you an example.The local dealer is blowing his showroom '05 out the door (52K list less 4K Honda rebate) at $1500 over cost for $45,500 CDN, add 7% GST that works out to $48,600 and change. Since, the dealer had registered the vehicle in August '05 the warranty clock is ticking ... bet the dealer is kicking themselves for that one. The black book on an '05 is 37K, the minute you hit the street you lose 11K ... ouch no wonder the sales manager is so friendly.

I purchased the same car in the US (on e-bay motors) for 26K USD and had it delivered to my door. Since, it has 2300 miles on the clock it's used but retains the balance of the factory warranty (it just happens it was registered in August same as my local dealers car). Total cost delivered to the door was 37K CDN. It's not hard to do the math.

You need to use due diligence when buying this way and I recommend dealing with a dealership. E-Bay automatically carries fraud insurance on the purchase up to 20K USD.

It may be worth a look, depends on how comfortable you are dealing this way. I have a friend who just picked up an '02 Vet the same way. He flew down and drove back with a big smile on his face, the only complaint he had was the uncomfortable ride he had on the return trip due to the wad of cash that he had left in his wallet.

Happy shopping.