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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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I got my self a 06 with 38k miles for only 16k. but my car had no mods on it. so i think 16.5 is good offer, since it has a little more miles then mine.
Old Dec 15, 2010 | 01:37 AM
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Dealer: 2009, 18XXX miles, asking $25,988.

^I've never dealt with a dealer before, do you guys think 23-24k is realistic? I'm pretty sure it'll be here after the holidays.
Old Dec 15, 2010 | 05:03 PM
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...under $20,000. Anything I should look out for with this vehicle.. The pictures look like its clean. CARFAX is clean.. It's an off lease trade at a Porsche dealership. 1 owner so everything sounds great.. Is it just the high mileage that scares me away?? Any thoughts or suggestions??
Old Dec 15, 2010 | 05:08 PM
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58,000 miles is not high on a Honda. but 29k miles a year is prob all DD miles.
Old Dec 15, 2010 | 05:31 PM
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58,000 miles on a 2008 scares me just a little bit though.. I assume the vehicle was properly maintained if he traded it in for a Porsche. Even though there are no facts behind that I would assume it was owned by a more "mature" owner.. Thank you for your input!
Old Dec 17, 2010 | 05:48 AM
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hi all,

I'm thinking about trading in my 2008 mazdaspeed 3 with 22k miles in the upcoming weeks/months for a used 2005/2006 AP2 depending on how much I can get for the speed. KBB trade in value for my car is around 15-16k. The car is paid off. If I have to pay 2-3k out of my pocket that's fine.

I went to check out this one yesterday at a local independent dealer but it was still being serviced. I will be back to the dealer next week when it is on the lot.

car: http://tinyurl.com/33do2sz
VIN: JHMAP21446S000723
MY 2006, 55k miles (~13k miles/year), asking $18,000
opinions? too many miles? kbb value for this car is $18,700

carfox: http://tinyurl.com/2aexec7
1 owner, no accidents.
However it says "sold at auction, listed as fleet car", is that something I should be concerned about? I looked up a bunch of other S2k's and I even found a certified used S2k that was sold at an auction.
Old Dec 19, 2010 | 02:36 PM
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2007 GPW

$18,500 for 31k miles or $23,000 for 4,400 miles

$18,500 is in line with KBB, also closer so I could fly in and drive back.

$23,000 is further, I'll probably spend $1,000 on Escrow and shipping it over. Definitely has a premium, but how often will you see a GPW with such low miles for sale?
Old Dec 19, 2010 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by dcdomain,Dec 19 2010, 03:36 PM
2007 GPW

$18,500 for 31k miles or $23,000 for 4,400 miles

$18,500 is in line with KBB, also closer so I could fly in and drive back.

$23,000 is further, I'll probably spend $1,000 on Escrow and shipping it over. Definitely has a premium, but how often will you see a GPW with such low miles for sale?
I have an 07 GPW with red and black interior that has less then 4K miles on it and I don't give a rats ass what KBB says, I wouldn't take less 27500 for it. I have an standing offer of 26K
Old Dec 20, 2010 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by dcdomain,Dec 19 2010, 03:36 PM
2007 GPW

$18,500 for 31k miles or $23,000 for 4,400 miles

$18,500 is in line with KBB, also closer so I could fly in and drive back.

$23,000 is further, I'll probably spend $1,000 on Escrow and shipping it over. Definitely has a premium, but how often will you see a GPW with such low miles for sale?
The nearest GPW to me is a 2009 with about 18k miles, asking price is 26k, considerably less than Nada/KBB. Unless you really like white, I'd go for the cheaper one.
Old Dec 20, 2010 | 03:58 PM
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They are both GPW w/ red and black interior. The $18,500 owner hasn't been very responsive. Will try giving them another call.



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