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InactiveZombie · 01-21-2014, 11:42 PM

Hey guys, quick question.

I found a used BRZ Premium on Craigslist in my area (about 5 miles from my house), and the person is selling it for $15,800. It has 9,000 miles on it and it seems to be in amazing condition from the pictures.

Do you guys think I should pull the trigger on this one? What precautions do you think I should take when doing to look at the car? (We have set up a meeting for Sunday)

Let know what you guys/gals think

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tonylop33 · 01-21-2014, 11:46 PM

If it seems like too good a deal I am always very skeptical.

wlwarfield · 01-21-2014, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by InactiveZombie

Hey guys, quick question.

I found a used BRZ Premium on Craigslist in my area (about 5 miles from my house), and the person is selling it for $15,800. It has 9,000 miles on it and it seems to be in amazing condition from the pictures.

Do you guys think I should pull the trigger on this one? What precautions do you think I should take when doing to look at the car? (We have set up a meeting for Sunday)

Let know what you guys/gals think

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That seems awefully cheap. Check to make sure it hasn't been wrecked, totaled, frame damage, or flood recovery on the title or vehicle history. Also I would have him meet you at a local Subaru dealership and have an apointment to have a mechanic go over the car to ensure everything checks out ok.

InactiveZombie · 01-21-2014, 11:47 PM

I know, me too. That's why I'm trying to get a second opinion.

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Mr Kirmudget · 01-21-2014, 11:48 PM

That's an awfully good price...if you find there's nothing wrong with it I don't see why you wouldn't buy it. It does sound a little too good to be true though.

InactiveZombie · 01-21-2014, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by wlwarfield

That seems awefully cheap. Check to make sure it hasn't been wrecked, totaled, frame damage, or flood recovery on the title or vehicle history. Also I would have him meet you at a local Subaru dealership and have an apointment to have a mechanic go over the car to ensure everything checks out ok.

That sounds like a good idea actually. I was planning on checking the CarFax on Saturday also.

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InactiveZombie · 01-21-2014, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Kirmudget

That's an awfully good price...if you find there's nothing wrong with it I don't see why you wouldn't buy it. It does sound a little too good to be true though.

That's what I'm saying lmao! I don't want to get ****ed, you know?

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w86 · 01-21-2014, 11:51 PM

yea +1 on the idea of checking it out... usually if a subaru/scion dealership isnt selling it at that kinda price per condition and mileage, then there has to be something wrong with it

InactiveZombie · 01-21-2014, 11:52 PM

This is very true. Well, looks like I know what I have to do. Thanks guys

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bestwheelbase · 01-21-2014, 11:55 PM

Carfax doesn't always tell the whole story.

Get it inspected by a professional to see if there are signs of damage, repairs, paintwork, etc.

InactiveZombie · 01-21-2014, 11:56 PM

Hmmm, my best friends dad owns a local car shop. Maybe I can ask him to ride along to look at the car.

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-Ozzy- · 01-22-2014, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by InactiveZombie

Hmmm, my best friends dad owns a local car shop. Maybe I can ask him to ride along to look at the car.

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This is without a doubt what you should do. Also I'm calling him right now to offer $100 over whatever you give him. That's a great deal.

N1rve · 01-22-2014, 12:20 AM

Check the clutch to make sure it's not burned out.

luuser75 · 01-22-2014, 12:22 AM

salvaged?

01-21-2014, 11:42 PM	#1
InactiveZombie Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 2002 Subaru WRX Location: Washington DC Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Found a used BRZ Premium! Hey guys, quick question. I found a used BRZ Premium on Craigslist in my area (about 5 miles from my house), and the person is selling it for $15,800. It has 9,000 miles on it and it seems to be in amazing condition from the pictures. Do you guys think I should pull the trigger on this one? What precautions do you think I should take when doing to look at the car? (We have set up a meeting for Sunday) Let know what you guys/gals think I used Tapatalk Pro :P

01-21-2014, 11:46 PM	#2
tonylop33 Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ WRB Limited 6MT Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 479 Thanks: 130 Thanked 113 Times in 67 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If it seems like too good a deal I am always very skeptical. __________________ Prior cars: 2011 GT-R (still owned), 2007 Saleen Parnelli Jones Mustang, 2007 Mini Cooper S, 2004 MazdaSpeed Miata Turbo, 2003 G35 Sports Coupe, 2002 WRX, 2001 Z28 SS, 2000 300ZX, 1995 BMW M3, 1882 Nissan 280ZX, 1981 RX7, 1978 Camaro Z28, 1968 Shelby GT 350

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01-21-2014, 11:47 PM	#4
InactiveZombie Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 2002 Subaru WRX Location: Washington DC Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I know, me too. That's why I'm trying to get a second opinion. I used Tapatalk Pro :P

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Mr Kirmudget Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 Ultramarine FRS Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 67 Thanks: 26 Thanked 41 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That's an awfully good price...if you find there's nothing wrong with it I don't see why you wouldn't buy it. It does sound a little too good to be true though.

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w86 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 2013 frs m6 Location: northridge, ca Posts: 25 Thanks: 7 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	yea +1 on the idea of checking it out... usually if a subaru/scion dealership isnt selling it at that kinda price per condition and mileage, then there has to be something wrong with it

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InactiveZombie Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 2002 Subaru WRX Location: Washington DC Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This is very true. Well, looks like I know what I have to do. Thanks guys I used Tapatalk Pro :P

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InactiveZombie Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 2002 Subaru WRX Location: Washington DC Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hmmm, my best friends dad owns a local car shop. Maybe I can ask him to ride along to look at the car. I used Tapatalk Pro :P

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