Dasanii19 Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 Hell no. A car depreciates a couple grand when it is driven off the lot. Edit: there are much better used legacys out there for considerably less. Check the classifieds here. ETA: no USDM legacy gets 48 MPG. The owner is lying. Buy it. Nobody cares. I care, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodax Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Isn't that kind of a low ball offer? You might be lowballing but considering the market and it is a used car. Doesn't really matter. Go for $20,000 if you feel bad but I feel this guy is fishy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artmasterx Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 In regards to difference between what the dealer showed you and what people on here are talking about, I may be able to explain a bit. 1. The car in the advert is a Premium, which you can tell because they mention cloth seats, but has a moonroof (which is an option on a Premium). If it was a Limited, it would have leather seats. 2. The dealer was probably either showing you a Limited car (without a sunroof?) or a Premium with lots more options on it. 3. A Premium spec'ed with the All-weather package, moonroof, and dimming mirror has an MSRP of $24,400 and an invoice of $22,880 and a True market Value of $23110 (according to Edmunds). Invoice minus 2% is about $22400. 4. You did mention taxes, which if we assume 7%, means a total of about $24,000 total for the $22400 assumed purchase price of a new car. So you are looking a savings of about $2500 for the used car, while giving up some warranty, knowing the history, and potentially dealer incentives (like low-APR financing). You will have to decide, but I would probably look around for better deals. Maybe even a certified pre-owned from a dealer that may have a few more miles but would have an extended warranty. It is coming to end of the model year, and dealers will probably be willing to make you a very good deal as the summer passes, since they will want to clear out inventory for 2012 models (SoA may also have cash-back incentives to help with that). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Yes I paid tax, but when comparing cars and prices paid, why would I include tax and fees when you live in a different state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lojasmo Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 I care, lol Then listen to the advice you are getting here, and don't buy the car you are looking at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelacy Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 I would buy this vehicle if I wanted to start a long, drawn out lawsuit intentionally. That's one reason to buy this vehicle it seems. But personally I'd rather bring the drama to a stealership that treated me badly and was completely arrogant than a nobody private seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 I would buy this vehicle if I wanted to start a long, drawn out lawsuit intentionally. That's one reason to buy this vehicle it seems. But personally I'd rather bring the drama to a stealership that treated me badly and was completely arrogant than a nobody private seller. WHAT?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelacy Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 WHAT?? What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dasanii19 Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 What? I don't get it either? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelacy Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I don't get it either? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 The words are English, I'll give you that, but the way they're thrown together isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelacy Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 The words are English, I'll give you that, but the way they're thrown together isn't. You're so giving! How thoughtful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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