Car Fever.......
12-12-2003, 10:26 PM
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Car Fever.......
I think I found a good deal. This is at a local Lexus dealer and I got the itch REALLY BAD to check it out tomorrow. Shit I paid off my first gen about 8 months back and I really dont want a new note. Then again its got headers, intake and looks to be lowered already. I hate this.......
Is this a fair price?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2448445216
Is this a fair price?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2448445216
12-13-2003, 05:36 AM
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Man that's sweet. Has a lot of nice mods already. It definitely has some kind of drop. I would guess Eibach. Looks too level to be comptech but could be. The 6-speed Type S is a killer machine!
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12-13-2003, 08:04 AM
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Looks sweet. Do a title search just to be sure the car wasn't salvaged and rebuilt. It would be nice if you could track down the original owner. The car could have been abused so check carefully.
A few things stand out about the car:
1. 13K miles and the original tires have been replaced!
I wonder if the owner replaced the original tires just to enhance the performance or if he wore them out in ~ 10K miles.
2. The mods were not prob installed on the car when it was sold. Otherwise the car would have most likely come with an Icebox instead of an AEM cai. The comptech headers and exhaust do cost $$ though so this car is still a pretty good value. I think it may have a comptech drop too (a 6 speed is lighter than an auto up front so the rake isn't as pronounced).
3. The leather on the drivers seat bottom has more wrinkles in it than the seats in my '01 CL-S did after 54K miles - especially near the forward edge of the seat bottom. It makes me wonder if the original seats were replaced from an accident or if the mileage is accurate.
4. Considering that the car was probably not modded by the dealer when it was sold the odds are decent that the car might have even belonged to someone on this forum. I'd ask around if I were you.
5.Whoever modded this car has pretty good taste. No rice, no spoiler, no mudguards, stock wheels, aftermarket tires. Apart from debadging the only mods to this car were made for the sake of performance. This thing looks so close to stock but it can run faster than a G35C!:P
A few things stand out about the car:
1. 13K miles and the original tires have been replaced!
I wonder if the owner replaced the original tires just to enhance the performance or if he wore them out in ~ 10K miles.2. The mods were not prob installed on the car when it was sold. Otherwise the car would have most likely come with an Icebox instead of an AEM cai. The comptech headers and exhaust do cost $$ though so this car is still a pretty good value. I think it may have a comptech drop too (a 6 speed is lighter than an auto up front so the rake isn't as pronounced).
3. The leather on the drivers seat bottom has more wrinkles in it than the seats in my '01 CL-S did after 54K miles - especially near the forward edge of the seat bottom. It makes me wonder if the original seats were replaced from an accident or if the mileage is accurate.
4. Considering that the car was probably not modded by the dealer when it was sold the odds are decent that the car might have even belonged to someone on this forum. I'd ask around if I were you.
5.Whoever modded this car has pretty good taste. No rice, no spoiler, no mudguards, stock wheels, aftermarket tires. Apart from debadging the only mods to this car were made for the sake of performance. This thing looks so close to stock but it can run faster than a G35C!:P
12-13-2003, 08:47 AM
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Re: Car Fever.......
Originally posted by gdubb
Is this a fair price?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2448445216
Is this a fair price?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2448445216
12-13-2003, 09:15 AM
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Originally posted by SpeedyV6
Looks sweet. Do a title search just to be sure the car wasn't salvaged and rebuilt. It would be nice if you could track down the original owner. The car could have been abused so check carefully.
A few things stand out about the car:
1. 13K miles and the original tires have been replaced! I wonder if the owner replaced the original tires just to enhance the performance or if he wore them out in ~ 10K miles.
2. The mods were not prob installed on the car when it was sold. Otherwise the car would have most likely come with an Icebox instead of an AEM cai. The comptech headers and exhaust do cost $$ though so this car is still a pretty good value. I think it may have a comptech drop too (a 6 speed is lighter than an auto up front so the rake isn't as pronounced).
3. The leather on the drivers seat bottom has more wrinkles in it than the seats in my '01 CL-S did after 54K miles - especially near the forward edge of the seat bottom. It makes me wonder if the original seats were replaced from an accident or if the mileage is accurate.
4. Considering that the car was probably not modded by the dealer when it was sold the odds are decent that the car might have even belonged to someone on this forum. I'd ask around if I were you.
5.Whoever modded this car has pretty good taste. No rice, no spoiler, no mudguards, stock wheels, aftermarket tires. Apart from debadging the only mods to this car were made for the sake of performance. This thing looks so close to stock but it can run faster than a G35C!:P
Looks sweet. Do a title search just to be sure the car wasn't salvaged and rebuilt. It would be nice if you could track down the original owner. The car could have been abused so check carefully.
A few things stand out about the car:
1. 13K miles and the original tires have been replaced!
I wonder if the owner replaced the original tires just to enhance the performance or if he wore them out in ~ 10K miles.2. The mods were not prob installed on the car when it was sold. Otherwise the car would have most likely come with an Icebox instead of an AEM cai. The comptech headers and exhaust do cost $$ though so this car is still a pretty good value. I think it may have a comptech drop too (a 6 speed is lighter than an auto up front so the rake isn't as pronounced).
3. The leather on the drivers seat bottom has more wrinkles in it than the seats in my '01 CL-S did after 54K miles - especially near the forward edge of the seat bottom. It makes me wonder if the original seats were replaced from an accident or if the mileage is accurate.
4. Considering that the car was probably not modded by the dealer when it was sold the odds are decent that the car might have even belonged to someone on this forum. I'd ask around if I were you.
5.Whoever modded this car has pretty good taste. No rice, no spoiler, no mudguards, stock wheels, aftermarket tires. Apart from debadging the only mods to this car were made for the sake of performance. This thing looks so close to stock but it can run faster than a G35C!:P
12-13-2003, 10:17 AM
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Called them,
25,900 with room to go down. Said he has to get rid of the car because its been there over 2 weeks. Im gonna give till Monday and see how I feel then
25,900 with room to go down. Said he has to get rid of the car because its been there over 2 weeks. Im gonna give till Monday and see how I feel then
12-13-2003, 10:28 AM
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Originally posted by gdubb
Called them,
25,900 with room to go down. Said he has to get rid of the car because its been there over 2 weeks. Im gonna give till Monday and see how I feel then
Called them,
25,900 with room to go down. Said he has to get rid of the car because its been there over 2 weeks. Im gonna give till Monday and see how I feel then
12-13-2003, 03:17 PM
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Do it man. For that price its gonna be tough to find a new one with 15k miles an NO mods for that price. 
The Comptech exhaust looks sweet on that car BTW. Its only a matter of time till i fall for that mod.
The Comptech exhaust looks sweet on that car BTW. Its only a matter of time till i fall for that mod.
12-13-2003, 05:18 PM
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Originally posted by SpeedyV6
Looks sweet. Do a title search just to be sure the car wasn't salvaged and rebuilt. It would be nice if you could track down the original owner. The car could have been abused so check carefully.
A few things stand out about the car:
1. 13K miles and the original tires have been replaced! I wonder if the owner replaced the original tires just to enhance the performance or if he wore them out in ~ 10K miles.
2. The mods were not prob installed on the car when it was sold. Otherwise the car would have most likely come with an Icebox instead of an AEM cai. The comptech headers and exhaust do cost $$ though so this car is still a pretty good value. I think it may have a comptech drop too (a 6 speed is lighter than an auto up front so the rake isn't as pronounced).
3. The leather on the drivers seat bottom has more wrinkles in it than the seats in my '01 CL-S did after 54K miles - especially near the forward edge of the seat bottom. It makes me wonder if the original seats were replaced from an accident or if the mileage is accurate.
4. Considering that the car was probably not modded by the dealer when it was sold the odds are decent that the car might have even belonged to someone on this forum. I'd ask around if I were you.
5.Whoever modded this car has pretty good taste. No rice, no spoiler, no mudguards, stock wheels, aftermarket tires. Apart from debadging the only mods to this car were made for the sake of performance. This thing looks so close to stock but it can run faster than a G35C!:P
Looks sweet. Do a title search just to be sure the car wasn't salvaged and rebuilt. It would be nice if you could track down the original owner. The car could have been abused so check carefully.
A few things stand out about the car:
1. 13K miles and the original tires have been replaced!
I wonder if the owner replaced the original tires just to enhance the performance or if he wore them out in ~ 10K miles.2. The mods were not prob installed on the car when it was sold. Otherwise the car would have most likely come with an Icebox instead of an AEM cai. The comptech headers and exhaust do cost $$ though so this car is still a pretty good value. I think it may have a comptech drop too (a 6 speed is lighter than an auto up front so the rake isn't as pronounced).
3. The leather on the drivers seat bottom has more wrinkles in it than the seats in my '01 CL-S did after 54K miles - especially near the forward edge of the seat bottom. It makes me wonder if the original seats were replaced from an accident or if the mileage is accurate.
4. Considering that the car was probably not modded by the dealer when it was sold the odds are decent that the car might have even belonged to someone on this forum. I'd ask around if I were you.
5.Whoever modded this car has pretty good taste. No rice, no spoiler, no mudguards, stock wheels, aftermarket tires. Apart from debadging the only mods to this car were made for the sake of performance. This thing looks so close to stock but it can run faster than a G35C!:P
)... FWIW, CAI and exhaust are often installed by the dealer - need to confirm if it was, or if not, by whom and where?
Best deal would be to talk with the original owner(s) - and if more than one.. why?? Reposession?
If you haven't done a carfax search yet, would be a good idea. Can compare that against what the dealer is telling you to at least begin a "truth calibration" on him/her.
Also suggest you confirm warranty status, including the number of months left from when the car originally placed in service. If it was an early model '03, could have lost a bunch of warranty already (more negotiating fodder!)
I apolgize for being a bit of an old lady about this, but you're planning to lay down a pretty good chunk of change, and you want to make sure it's as much a winner as it looks!!
If spending the money doesn't bother you, how 'bout making the payments on my CL? If everything looks good, offer $19000 and see what happens!
Best
Jim
12-13-2003, 11:36 PM
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Originally posted by Scrib
Offer 23K.
Not having a car payment is NICE. Problem is, when you don't have one you spend the money on STOOPID shit. Trust me, I know.
Offer 23K.
Not having a car payment is NICE. Problem is, when you don't have one you spend the money on STOOPID shit. Trust me, I know.
12-14-2003, 03:14 PM
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Originally posted by darrinb
made up ur mind yet??
made up ur mind yet??
Not yet man, I just dont if its the right time. But I also feel like I wont find a deal like this again. I will be keeping my 1st gen so I would have two cars to myself. And that doesn't seem logical either.
I will go being looking at it tomorrow morning
12-14-2003, 03:18 PM
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Originally posted by gdubb
Damn Lou!! I didnt really have the itch then, but I do now
Damn Lou!! I didnt really have the itch then, but I do now
I think you can get cheaper and that car looks abused. Unfortunately the 6spd will be bought from people who want the best performance they can and drive it accordingly.
I would look for a car without too many mods with low miles and try to get the navi when buying used there isnt any difference in price.
but its your decision if you like it than go for it ...but if you just paid off your car why get into any debt right away. Live a little and the fever will pass...as Im getting older cars dont thrill me anymore like they use to. Think about it a little longer and stop going to ebay
12-14-2003, 06:50 PM
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Originally posted by clorich
Didn't I see this car on here a couple of weeks ago? Used to belong to a member?
Didn't I see this car on here a couple of weeks ago? Used to belong to a member?
no shit? I didnt see it. If you find it let me know man.
12-15-2003, 06:50 PM
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Originally posted by Black CL-S 4-Life
Go for it G but keep the 1st gen to. You have one of the cleanest 1st gens around.
Go for it G but keep the 1st gen to. You have one of the cleanest 1st gens around.
Thanks man, appreciate the compliment.
23,800 for the car and Im trading my car in. Gonna take it Acura and have the codes checked for an over-rev code or anything else.
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