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Tcoat is right. The spreadsheet is pricing for my area but at least it can give you a rough idea. And I definitely agree with Tcoat that you should not buy the car site unseen. Based on the four I have looked at, I would never buy one of these without looking at it in person based on the damage not visible in photos but obvious in person.
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I bought both of mine used. I would get a newer model, with the lowest mileage. Banks use NADA value to finance cars, NOT KBB! So make sure the car is a good deal using NADA values. Interest rates have gone up a bit, so your local credit union will have the best rates on car loans. Get as close to, or below, NADA trade in value, if you can. That will be a good deal. I have had no problems with my 2013 or my 2016. Good luck.
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I'd never buy one of these from a dealer unseen, however if you find one from an individual and have lots of long conversations and get to know them very well you might. Still wouldn't finalize the deal without at least driving the car and seeing it in person, photoshop is just too good at this point at hiding flaws.
I went with the buy one that had good features and was newish, and I kind of regret it. Especially now with the 2013 models nearing $10k it is easy to overlook a lack of anything compared to a car that you paid double that, especially if you do decide you want to add some mods. Although the 2017 upgrades look like they are all really good, not sure an extra $15k is worth it. It really depends on how much you might want to mod it, and what you are going for. |
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@DC86 I'd be wary of any looming maintenance items on the used 86. Spark plugs at a certain interval are expensive, clutch throw out bearing jobs, transmission and motor mounts needing replacing, worn-in suspension, replacing the wheel studs, etc. Just be aware you might need to set aside $2k for general maintenance items / refresh.
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If buying used from a dealer make sure to get the true out of the door price (taxes + any dealer fees). Open the hood and check for rust, don't forget to check the tire tread, etc.
If you know someone who has the car it would really help to bring them along. I bought my FR-S used and missed some things that I would now know to check (end of the day everything works fine, but I spent the first year or so slowly undoing everything the previous owner had modded - the only mod remaining from the previous owner on the car is the exhaust which is horribly aligned and in need of some fixing). |
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Nice to find out that Carfax is quite useless. Just what I had expected all along.
I'd certainly not trust 'Certified' Used, on a new car dealer's lot either. Best to have an independent mechanic check out a car for you. Personally, I always want to know what the bottom of a car looks like, seen from car on a lift with a drop light in hand. Sometimes the selling dealer might let you do this at their location. You'd be surprised what they'll do to make the sale. |
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First time buyer? I would probably stay away from a twin, find a reasonably priced super practical car and build your credit up. Dont stretch yourself thin right off the bat. Credit is hard to build and easy to damage.
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Not sure about the logic there Sum. The twins are reasonably priced, plenty practical for most people (suck if you installed drywall and wanted a work vehicle) and make as much sense to buy as a first car as any other car on the road.
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They are generally more expensive than some other cars of similar size and mileage though. But tooootaly worth it if anyone is on the fence. |
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As a used vehicle these are prone to abuse so incurred costs could be more as well.... which dealers love to sell the add ons ( warranty etc.) To build credit I would (personally) consider a car under 10k to keep payments reasonable and not rely on co signers or anything.... you also have to consider insurance and registration costs. |
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Credit is overrated. Save the cash in a bank account, find a bank that will give a good rate on an auto loan, and just let the bank take the payment automatically from the account. Best of both worlds. Car is already paid for and you are building credit. I see no value in buying normal cars. Also note that while a small segment abuses the twins, most just use them like normal cars. Besides warranties are overrated. Some have needed it on the twins but 2015 and after seem to have all the kinks worked out. A boring eco vehicle like a Yaris or a Versa has zero need for a warranty. My Yaris lasted 12 years before I sold it, and not once did I ever need to invoke the warranty, and from what I've seen on those forums no one else did either. Telling an enthusiast to buy a versa, no matter how old, is just wrong on every level possible. |
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