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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 09:04 PM
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Opinions wanted, found a gem!

Hey all, just want your comments and feedback on an mcs I am considering buying.
It's an 06 with 50,000 miles. 1 owner, garaged winters. Alot of options, just missing navigation and heated seats. Drives great! Near flawless condition.
All stock unmolested, not a thing wrong with it.
I should be able to get it for around 9,750.

My first choice of color would be dark silver, but this one is red (my 2nd choice in color). My question is, do you think I should hold out for one in dark silver or take advantage of such a nice r53?

Thank you!
 
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 10:28 PM
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Go for it!!!
 
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 04:20 AM
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I would jump on it. You would be missing many miles of fun if you held out for a specific color on a used car. Down the road if and when you buy a new one you can spec it out the way you want. I bought a new one in January from the dealers inventory that wasn't my choice of colors and I'm really having a good time.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 04:55 AM
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Red cars are winners! That's a smokin' deal! Pull the trigger before someone else does!
 
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 06:55 AM
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Chances of snagging great gen1s are diminishing quickly. You'll soon find out what you've been missing all this time.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 07:04 AM
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My first choice was RED and always will be. Red stands out dark gray or silver hides like a shadow.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 07:09 AM
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I'd get any good 1 regardless of color.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 07:20 AM
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If you don't get it I will, that's a heck of a car that you may or may not get in the used car market. 06 are the best if all maintenance checks out. Jump on it
 
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 08:03 AM
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Thanks for the comments! I'll probably be putting a deposit on it this afternoon.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 08:51 AM
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Thanks for the comments! I'll probably be putting a deposit on it this afternoon.
Good call
 
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