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Old 05-02-2012, 05:42 PM
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opinions needed

thinking of buying this tomorrow assuming the mechanic likes what he sees.

http://www.greatneckcarbuyers.com/De...ked9wUqJGVo%3d

price is 10,500 which is the best i could get them to, really need some opinions. biggest reluctance is it has 95k miles and its a gen1 which we already have (though our R50 which we will be selling has 105k and we are only getting rid of it to change a stick for an auto)
 
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Old 05-02-2012, 07:42 PM
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Looks like a decent car, just keep about 4 to 5 grand aside when the CVT fails at 100,000 miles.

near me, 05-06 with the auto trans are about 8K.

If you want an auto:

Here is one with only 60,000 miles-asking 10K

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...20546685&Log=0
 
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Old 05-02-2012, 07:47 PM
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It's an "s" so it's not a cvt
 
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Old 05-03-2012, 02:18 PM
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oh well. had it checked out. there was cupping on one of the tires treads and it sounded like a wheel bearing was shot, all 4 brakes and rotors were gone, and it was leaking oil. the mechanic said keep looking.
 
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Good move.
 
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Old 05-03-2012, 05:06 PM
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Good move...sounds like it was neglected a bit. When someone is sellng a car that needs pretty basic work/repair/upkeep, espically if it is a high mile car, best to keep looking.
 
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Old 05-04-2012, 02:25 PM
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once i do find 'the one' i then have to figure out what our 03 justa is worth.
 
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