Is this something I should jump on?
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$18k is a great deal. I got my mint condition 03 suzuka w/16k miles for $18,900 a few months ago from the original owner. Ive seen them go for as low as $16,000 at the dealer auctions. So an 05 model for $18k is a steal. See if you can have a dealer inspect the car when you check it out. Also CARFAX it.
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Originally Posted by dead-bird,Jul 30 2007, 07:44 AM
I can only speak for my location, $18k would be a very good price. (If there are no issues with the car / warranty)
$18k could be what a Honda dealer offered. Add about $1,800 for Honda certified and $5k in markup. $24,800...That sounds about right, and leaves a little room for the dealer to "knock $2,000 or so off the price" so you feel like you got a deal.
This car on ebay would prolly go for about $21,500...
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I would want to know exactly what happened to the car.
If it was totaled due to seat theft / cut top, that would be one thing. Most anything else, Buyer Beware...
Don't know for sure but it's a safe bet that there is no warranty from Honda now.
If it was totaled due to seat theft / cut top, that would be one thing. Most anything else, Buyer Beware...
Don't know for sure but it's a safe bet that there is no warranty from Honda now.
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I'll ask him about that next time. It seems to run strong. only has 8,498 miles on it.
I'll find out what happend.
what else should i be checking for? What else should i be asking?
How could i talk him down some?
I'll find out what happend.
what else should i be checking for? What else should i be asking?
How could i talk him down some?
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Are you going to buy the car cash or have it financed through a bank/credit union/loan? Because if you are the bank usually wont fund the loan if the car doesnt have a clean title. I suggest keep looking around for a clean title vehicle. Prices for S2000 are going down anyways.
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Just got off the phone with him. I'm going to call him back in 5 mins to get the vin number.
He said he bought it off the internet as a insurance aution for 20,000.
He said he thinks it has water damage but he is going to check and see.
He said he bought it off the internet as a insurance aution for 20,000.
He said he thinks it has water damage but he is going to check and see.
