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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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Is this a good deal

I was wondering what everyone on here thought about this car and if it was a good deal or not. In short its chili red, with navi, hk, sport pakage and premium package. Its 23,888 with 21k on the clock

here is the link let me know what you all think.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...000&cardist=17
 
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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Do itttt.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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I just got a 2006 MCS with everything this one has minus Nav with 11K miles for $19K... same color as well... in MINT condition...

Private party sale... don't jump the gun... keep looking and one will pop up!



Originally Posted by DJOHNSON143
I was wondering what everyone on here thought about this car and if it was a good deal or not. In short its chili red, with navi, hk, sport pakage and premium package. Its 23,888 with 21k on the clock

here is the link let me know what you all think.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...000&cardist=17
 
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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Thats not a bad deal. But then again it isn't a great deal. I'd keep searching I've seen a lot of nice '06's go for under 20k. Unless you really want Nav. If so try to talk down the price on that one. Sometime its hard to find a mini with everything you want.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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yeah i really want the nav, because I have to drive all over the place. I have to go to the majority of the jails in northern california so it would really help me out alot. But on the flipside I could get a brand new one without navi but with all the other options I want for 26k

i think the search continues, and if I dont find one soon im buying an 08
 
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by DJOHNSON143
yeah i really want the nav, because I have to drive all over the place. I have to go to the majority of the jails in northern california so it would really help me out alot. But on the flipside I could get a brand new one without navi but with all the other options I want for 26k

i think the search continues, and if I dont find one soon im buying an 08
I just put aftermarket Navi in mine cheaper and better IMHO
 
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 06:24 AM
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With less than $3,000 difference between new and used, I'd honestly go new.

I think after market navi units are better, so order the new one without it. Plus, you can keep the center speedometer.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 10:17 AM
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Thats asking price

I would focus on something it does not have and use that to lever the price down, or make an offer. The US economy is in the toilet, I am thinking that a fair offer of say 20 or 21k from a real buyer would get some serious interest. I did notice the car did not have limited slip (althought it might and just not be listed)

Best of luck in your hunt.

Peter
 
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by DJOHNSON143
I was wondering what everyone on here thought about this car and if it was a good deal or not. In short its chili red, with navi, hk, sport pakage and premium package. Its 23,888 with 21k on the clock

here is the link let me know what you all think.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...000&cardist=17
I agree with Nabeshin; with only $3K price difference, you'd be better off ordering new...especially when interest rates are higher for used car loans vs. new car loans.

Plus, the aftermarket navi systems ARE much better...especially if you purchase it from Best Buy using the $50 coupon.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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Or if Factory Navi is that big of a deal you could always subtract some of the options on your new mini and get the Navi. Just a thought.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 01:27 PM
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i just got a 2006 MCS same options plus: automatic, chrome package with only 11,000 miles for $22,700. Take your time, i waited a good 4 months before finding it. Good luck.
 
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