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08-25-2018, 03:14 PM

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Help with coil overs

i found these on my local craigslist. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/p...679502351.html

Seems like a great price. They are almost $2k brand new and it says they are compatible with the 2018 3.5l , fwd tlx’s. The listing says they are like new. Is there any reason why I shouldn’t buy these? I am new to the suspension things on these cars so is there anything in particular I should look for if I do buy them? Basically I am looking for someone to tell me this is a great deal, they look good, and I should buy them.

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08-26-2018, 11:24 PM

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If they retail for $2k, and this guy is selling for $250, I would think something is up. Especially if they're considered "slightly used"

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08-27-2018, 07:47 AM

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If they retail for $2k, and this guy is selling for $250, I would think something is up. Especially if they're considered "slightly used"

I agree. Unfortunately I don’t know much about them. He said they were on the car when he bought it and went back to stock.

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08-27-2018, 08:11 AM

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I agree. Unfortunately I don’t know much about them. He said they were on the car when he bought it and went back to stock.

well, do you want to be the guinea pig or not?
Do you want to gamble?
do you feel lucky?

if you answered no to any of those questions; then the obvious answer is to pass up the coils.

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08-28-2018, 02:17 PM

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They look rusted.... possibly from the salt/snow (since it's the Chicago area). Not sure if it'll affect anything later on.

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08-28-2018, 03:09 PM

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well, do you want to be the guinea pig or not?
Do you want to gamble?
do you feel lucky?

if you answered no to any of those questions; then the obvious answer is to pass up the coils.

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Originally Posted by DohcIVTEC

They look rusted.... possibly from the salt/snow (since it's the Chicago area). Not sure if it'll affect anything later on.

Thank you both for your replies. I agree in that they look old. I am going to pass on them and buy them new when I am ready.

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