You're right, I made that up.

However, $12k is the KBB excellent price for a 2002 so you should be able to find that deal.

OP, where are you located?

 

lol i was about to say...but i am located in Clemson, SC. willing to travel within 300 miles. so anywhere in GA or NC would be good

 

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/1475702686.html

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u...&standard=false

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u...&standard=false

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u...&standard=false

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p...&standard=false

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u...&standard=false

http://www.oodle.com/r_srxx_/1568680685-24...p-ngSpTdFFaU_mA,

 

trust me, already looked at this one. in fact have emailed the guy twice, once just ten minutes ago, and have not gotten a reply. there is no phone number on the ad so i am waiting to hear from him. but that does look like a good one!

 

oh and look at the second picture. it says he replaced the top. doesnt that look like a plastic back window or is it just me?

 

bought january 2009, 2002 with 70K miles (came with J's racing 60RS and stock exhaust) for 10,000. hold out for longer for a 2002+, the deals are out there, just have to find the right one, do not settle.

 

Yeah, that is a plastic window. That sucks, I'd stay away from that one.

 

yeah thats what i thought. thanks for your time with helping me. it is much appreciated. the only problem is most of those are sadly out of my price range. however i did email the last link you posted. the red one with 54,000 miles was a salvage title and is already sold. i definitely have searched, every day lol. i hope to find the right deal sometime soon

 

Some of those are only 1-2k above your budget. You should have no problem finding a seller willing to knock 2k off $14k in this economy. If you can't negotiate then you'll have a rough time finding a deal.

I saw lots of 02/03s with 70-80k for $11k asking. You should at least hold out for one of those.

Try this tool - www.hankshelper.com

 

maybe is should start trying to do that then. guess i need to negotiate lol