What do people think of this deal? I here a lot of people pushing an 05+ but let me know what you think?

hopefully it is ok for me to post this link, I am new here, if it is not, please remove and I apologize....

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/car/364956607.html

 

Welcome!

According to NADA, $19375 full retail. The mileage is good, brings up the value a lot.

I would also say at least get a 2004 if not an 05. Simply less problems. Read the stock problem reports. Also 05 has better gearing.

 

20k is overpriced. try looking for a car from off the forum here; lots of cars here're well taken care of

 

ok thanks for all the help, just trying to get my facts and info straight before I jump in on anything

 

for example this one: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=104281

i've seen it in person when i was looking for a car; it's in excellent shape and totally loaded, for a pretty good price

 

And don't get sucked into the aftermarket stuff people throw on their cars. The are worthless on resale and people will want to get their money back. Go to galves.com and find the true auction prices for cars your interested in. I think its $5 for one day access. Then you will know what dealers are truly paying for the cars and can upward for their profits.

 

Looks like a very clean car, not that bad of a price either. The only thing I'm not sure about (if you are located in California) is the ALTA Cold Air Intake (CAI). I have one, and they are great, but they do not have CARB certification (that I know of). So it may have to put back to stock (or something with a CARB sticker to register it. Should be the sellers responsibility though.

Just a thought,

Nik

 

the seller would be responsible for providing the valid smog cert, so probably not that big of a deal, especially since it looks like a used car dealer

Nik, your MCS has 146k miles?! that is quite astonishing! how's she running?

 

Better than the day I drove it off the lot . Its been great, hardly any issues at all. Original clutch, supercharger etc. (I do have a brand new supercharger in my garage waiting to go on when this one fails, only supposed to last to 100k )

Nik

 

how about this one from a local member on here..... it is much closer to me in Northern Cali....

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=102152

 

that's a ridiculously good deal. only thing is that it's a pretty heavily modded car, so might ride a bit rough, might not be the most gentle daily driver, also no backseats. can you live w/ that? go check it out in person, can't hurt. you need to look at at least several cars

 

Looks like a good deal but I would ask if & how many miles the MINI has been raced before I bought it

 

What is your budget?

 

Looking for low 20's max, but the lower the better.