Kevzaz Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I just found the car I've been looking for. However, I'm suspicious of the price. It seems about 10k under the suggested retail. The pictures make the car look like it's in great shape. It's being sold by a dealer. What are some things to look out for when I got to look at it? I emailed them about a carfax but they said they don't have the commercial license so I would have to travel to see it. Also, do I look for a mechanic in their area to get the car looked at? Or can I get the car taken to someone in my area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wera832 Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Id be concered about title status - Im not sure why Carfax wouldnt share the info , Id get the whole VIN and get in touch wiht your local DMV to doulbe check the title status - BUT , then again , it could just be a really good deal - maybe the dealership has had it a while and they need to turn it to save floor plan charges - maybe ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevzaz Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 Id be concered about title status - Im not sure why Carfax wouldnt share the info , Id get the whole VIN and get in touch wiht your local DMV to doulbe check the title status - BUT , then again , it could just be a really good deal - maybe the dealership has had it a while and they need to turn it to save floor plan charges - maybe ? I'm really hoping it's just a crazy awesome deal, because I'm getting really excited about it. I didn't think I would find this car, it's the same color I want, model, year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted August 6, 2012 Moderators Share Posted August 6, 2012 I think I just found the car you're looking at it. I also called the dealer and arranged for purchase, thanks for bringing it to my attention! Not really, lol. That price is absurd. Either something is seriously wrong with it or they just priced it incorrectly. It has aftermarket wheels, possibly other mods but they don't show a picture of the engine bay. You could have a mechanic take a look, but this car will probably go quick so do it soon if you're serious about picking it up. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevzaz Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 I think I just found the car you're looking at it. I also called the dealer and arranged for purchase, thanks for bringing it to my attention! Not really, lol. That price is absurd. Either something is seriously wrong with it or they just priced it incorrectly. It has aftermarket wheels, possibly other mods but they don't show a picture of the engine bay. You could have a mechanic take a look, but this car will probably go quick so do it soon if you're serious about picking it up. Yea, I saw the wheels and I became a little cautious. Even if there a few things that need to be replaced, it's still very cheap. I was hoping for something stock, or close to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmanaenk Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 From the pics - looks like wrong offset wheels with weird alignment, so who knows how it feels while driving. Might be okay otherwise, just scaring the crap out of potential buyers. Drive it, have it inspected/leaked down/compression tested. For extra 4-5k (I'm asking 20k for mine, lol) you can get engine replaced if it comes to it. 666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevzaz Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 From the pics - looks like wrong offset wheels with weird alignment, so who knows how it feels while driving. Might be okay otherwise, just scaring the crap out of potential buyers. Drive it, have it inspected/leaked down/compression tested. For extra 4-5k (I'm asking 20k for mine, lol) you can get engine replaced if it comes to it. I actually like the wheel offsets, I just hope it doesn't mess with the ride. My other problem is that I'm not very comfortable with driving stick yet, so I wouldn't be the one to drive it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 now im curious about this car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 8 posts in and there's no link or pictures posted of the car in question. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HW5eDgAR7pw/T4r_1COvIPI/AAAAAAAAA8k/zbPrLlK9YG8/s200/jim-carrey-liar-liar.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted August 6, 2012 Moderators Share Posted August 6, 2012 http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail.jsp?tracktype=usedcc&csDlId=&csDgId=&listingId=95880100&listingRecNum=47&criteria=sf1Dir%3DDESC%26mkId%3D20041%26stkTyp%3DU%26mdId%3D21378%26rd%3D500%26crSrtFlds%3DstkTypId-feedSegId-mkId-mdId-yrId-prcId%26zc%3D22031%26prcId%3D28578%26rn%3D0%26PMmt%3D1-1-0%26stkTypId%3D28881%26sf2Dir%3DASC%26sf1Nm%3Dprice%26yrId%3D20145%26sf2Nm%3Dmiles%26isDealerGrouping%3Dfalse%26rpp%3D50%26feedSegId%3D28705&aff=national&listType=1 "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevzaz Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 8 posts in and there's no link or pictures posted of the car in question. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HW5eDgAR7pw/T4r_1COvIPI/AAAAAAAAA8k/zbPrLlK9YG8/s200/jim-carrey-liar-liar.gif Fair enough. http://www.cstatic-images.com/supersized/DMI/184628/155948655/01.jpg http://www.cstatic-images.com/supersized/DMI/184628/155948655/02.jpg http://www.cstatic-images.com/supersized/DMI/184628/155948655/04.jpg http://www.cstatic-images.com/supersized/DMI/184628/155948655/07.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 possibly a salvage.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 and the fog covers confirm my suspicion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted August 6, 2012 Moderators Share Posted August 6, 2012 There's a snowball's chance in hell that it ONLY has aftermarket wheels and a shift knob, lol. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpinestars Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 It has a salvage title. Flood damage. I'd stay away. You can enter the VIN here (get it from the cars.com post) and see for yourself: https://www.nicb.org/theft_and_fraud_awareness/vincheck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 give me an internet, i called it first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted August 6, 2012 Moderators Share Posted August 6, 2012 Ahhh, good 'ol LGT.com super sleuths! "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevzaz Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 and the fog covers confirm my suspicion... care to explain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 all LGT's, atleast in the US, had fog lights.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted August 6, 2012 Moderators Share Posted August 6, 2012 http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=big&p=4299 Could be this car^^ "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 super sleuth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted August 6, 2012 Moderators Share Posted August 6, 2012 Dear OP: nice find, sorry we had to quash your dreams. lol. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevzaz Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 all LGT's, atleast in the US, had fog lights.... Good spot. Sucks that it's a salvage. Should've known it was too good to be true though. http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=big&p=4299 Could be this car^^ Lmao that sucks. =/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevzaz Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 Dear OP: nice find, sorry we had to quash your dreams. lol. Better now, than when I drive an hour to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted August 6, 2012 Moderators Share Posted August 6, 2012 more info: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/just-got-08-spec-b-but-94110.html Salt water flood, to boot (if it's the car). Someone even thought to ask for the VIN, but he never posted it. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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