Thanks for the replies guys, I'm having a look at it tommorow.

The following list is what i've made to check for:

-compression test
-road test
-request maintenance records
-check for dents, dings, etc. (misc body damage)
-request VIN, run car fax report
-certify test
-emission test

Its a 00 model, and read the TSB re: high revs and gear grind in second, hopefully he has'nt experienced it. I think that would be the only mechanical problem I would'nt want to experience.

I think thats all I can think of. If anyone can add to this, I would greatly appreciate it.

TIY

 

Tell us something about the car, we may know the person who is selling it...

 

Its on autotrader, 20800 kms. His name is Rick and he is 51 yrs old was in car sales for 15 yrs.

'00 Silver with black interior, all stock, claims its been baby.

Has not seen rain, w/7 yr/160km ext warranty

Thats about all I know.

 

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I wonder if it has original tires with lots of rear tread...if it does, then its been babied for sure!...looks good in the picture..good luck

 

Thanks for the replies.

I'm hoping someone will reply and say they know this person well and everything will be ok with the car.

 

I wunder if it has any parts on it from my past '00 sitting in some junkyard

 

Just checked the autotrader, that car seems really out of place (price wise). That's all the car is probably worth but it is odd that it's listed at $32k when all the others are high 30's for more mileage.

 

ttt

 

I had a look at the car today. I liked it, but how much would you think I should offer?

One more thing, the seller mentioned if I am selling my car for say $30,000 and buy his at $33,000, which I'm presently doing. I would have to come out $3000 for the difference.

He said this would resemble a "trade in" and that I might only pay tax based on the difference (8% of $3000 which is $240, instead of 8% of $33,000 which is $2640)

Would anyone know anything about this?

Appreciate the replies, everyone, this messageboard has been really helpful.

Thank you,