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Old 04-24-2009, 05:50 PM
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Can't decide and wanting your Advice!

So as many of you know I have been looking to get an 8 for sometime now. I am really pickie(Spelling?) when it comes to buy a car. I've got it down to just these four. I know it kinda comes down to a personal preference on which one i like the best but I was just wanting your guys opinion on which one you guys would go about getting and why. Thanks


Black 05 22972 Miles, Asking 15995

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

Red 04 ( two tone leather Which i love) 33562 Miles. Asking 15995

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

Red 05 ( one tone leather ) 25478 Miles, Asking 15995

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

04 Black ( with Nav ) 52234 Miles, Asking 14448

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You should try to buy one from a member here.
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buy mine.

2004 VR With Black Leather 6 spd modded 73,900 miles.

$12,800
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Does the suit rack come with it?
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i would go for the lowest mile, with good deal.
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Lol Razz with the Hanger jokes !
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Logic would suggest buying the lowest mileage one. But, I would suggest looking at the maintenance records. I would rather buy a car with 40k miles that has been properly maintained, and with service records, than one with 20k miles and an unknown history. Of course, do a Carfax check, and eliminate any car with a wreck or flood history.

That said, I would hope that the red one with the 2-tone interior checked out, I love that interior too.

Good luck!
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Originally Posted by carcrazy95
Logic would suggest buying the lowest mileage one. But, I would suggest looking at the maintenance records. I would rather buy a car with 40k miles that has been properly maintained, and with service records, than one with 20k miles and an unknown history. Of course, do a Carfax check, and eliminate any car with a wreck or flood history.

That said, I would hope that the red one with the 2-tone interior checked out, I love that interior too.

Good luck!
Yah thats kinda what i was weighing my options. The prices are all pretty much the same, so i was just kinda debating on which one would probably get the best deal... im a real big fan of the 2-tone interior like you.
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Originally Posted by Renesis07
buy mine.

2004 VR With Black Leather 6 spd modded 73,900 miles.

$12,800
Too many miles
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The high milage car could actually be the best. Depends upon maintence and care.

I have seen alot of low milage cars with bad exteriors and interiors, and thats before you check the mechanical condition.

Get someone that knows about cars and test drive them. Examine them.
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buy mine 06 20k miles, i run the **** out the car... rev over 5 to 10 times a day and open up the engine 2 or 3 tims a day, runs perfect,oil rate is 20w40, needs new tires in the back, really really bad lol quick shifter and just installed a AEM intake, winning blue engine cover comes with it asking 16k,





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See.... there you go right there.

Look at our members cars.
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Originally Posted by Razz1
The high milage car could actually be the best. Depends upon maintence and care.

I have seen alot of low milage cars with bad exteriors and interiors, and thats before you check the mechanical condition.

Get someone that knows about cars and test drive them. Examine them.
Yah i really love the one with red and black interior but i feel that it hasn't been taking that good care of but the other red one has been but it doesnt have the interior. Its pretty much comes down to, do i wanna lose the interior that i really want and get a more reliable car or take the gamble of the interior i want and worry about it mechanical. It seems like a no brainier when i just typed that out... you would be stupid to take a car that is gonna be a problem.
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Originally Posted by ferg
buy mine 06 20k miles, i run the **** out the car... rev over 5 to 10 times a day and open up the engine 2 or 3 tims a day, runs perfect,oil rate is 20w40, needs new tires in the back, really really bad lol quick shifter and just installed a AEM intake, winning blue engine cover comes with it asking 16k,
I have a trade in and im looking to talk them down a grand or so... Not to mention they are only about 100 miles away. I have no clue where you are.
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south florida, i even have s techs in the box still ready to be installed

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Nice ride ferg! I love the custom display. Why are you selling?
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i would buy from ferg if i where you. he knows what he's doing.

if i had to buy my car again, with more miles, i'd do a search for someone on the forums in my area. they probably read the threads and took care of the car.
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red with red/black interior gets overbearing after awhile. ask me how i know.

blue is the best color.
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Originally Posted by ferg
buy mine 06 20k miles, i run the **** out the car... rev over 5 to 10 times a day and open up the engine 2 or 3 tims a day, runs perfect,oil rate is 20w40, needs new tires in the back, really really bad lol quick shifter and just installed a AEM intake, winning blue engine cover comes with it asking 16k,
This is an amazing deal... I say eat the shipping costs and you have a great car at a great price.
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Originally Posted by kersh4w
red with red/black interior gets overbearing after awhile. ask me how i know.

blue is the best color.
Why you say that ?
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Originally Posted by Razz1
Does the suit rack come with it?
Ill throw the suit rack in for an extra $100.........
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i love this car. i mean love, everything about it is great, im not in to much of a rush to sell this peace of engineering, hope that helps , if i was you just go to a dealer to make payments, because if you dont have the cash then it not going to work, if anything get a bank loan and fly over to take it out for a spin, ill even take you on the track over here for a few laps, im putting all 4 tires on it in a week, nice 245/40/18 Fuzion ZRi Blackwall or Dunlop Direzza DZ101 Blackwall, not to sure witch one let

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