Hey peeps wanted some insight and thoughts on this tl im thinking of buying. Good or bad deal? for 10.5

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv...142013158.html

scoop it.

for 10.5 or 12.5? says 12.5 in ad

keep in mind its approaching 100k miles, and you'll need to do the timing belt service around that time. that's an extra $1-1.5k that you'll have to spend pretty soon.

check carfax, get vehicle inspected by a reputable mechanic, check body panel vin numbers and make sure they're all the same, etc.

car looks clean though fwiw

ad said that the timing belt was changed.

^yeah just saw that. but theres other items to be replaced when doing the timing belt service.

mrey, ask seller for receipts on what was done recently.

I would say yeah that looks to check out just from the pics and description. I bought my '04 Auto SSM/Ebony w/ Nav with 100K miles for $10,500. It had a few scratches but its something I can live with and/or fix at this moment in my life. It says he's done the timing belt already too, that's nice! You might ask if he's did the water pump, spark plugs, etc while he did this just to see. It's all part of the maintenance schedule at 105K miles (..and I'm 3K over that..woops). I would go have a look, drive it, see what you think and feel about it.

Edit: Not sure why the doors look weird but it might be just the sun. Looks like they have that chrome door seal crap on on the edges. I'm sure it can be removed.


*Damn haha...you guys beat me!

Looks like a good buy but be warned: put a link out like that and don't be surprised if somebody who sees link goes after it!
Just saying'......

Looks like a good buy, rare manual... i would be all over it if it was no silver.
Keep in mind NADA price: 12,575 with -500 for manual trans.

no silver? -500?

^not silver. he's just biased on color.
I have the same exact color and car with the 6 speed. it looks good, and if everything else checks out, you should scoop it.

Is Navi important to you?

Looks mint =)

I love SSM.

I'm biased, though.

ahaha +15hp with a injen cai?? pfft. anyways I think SSM is an awesome color though, but I guess you shouldn't be listening to the guy with an SSM

just how reliable is it after 100k? is it expensive to maintain?

Honestly, you never know. Anything can go wrong on any car. BUT you can do preventative maintenance to help. Mine only has 100K so I can't really say but if you drive it, inspect it or get it inspected, etc you'll be alright

You should buy the carfax and make sure theres nothing wrong there. Then go from there and inspect it yourself or with a mechanic.