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The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
I think $9995 might make it sound better. Consumer psychology is weird like that.
Very excited to hear how it all goes.
I echo everyone else's comments as far as craigslist sales techniques. The scammers are usually pretty obvious. Meeting at a "neutral" location is a good suggestion - large open parking lot somewhere. Definitely require something like a certified bank check (if not straight cash), and consider verifying the check with the bank before completing the transaction.
Verano does sound like a good option. I just wonder, with the back issues, if it's worth continuing to pursue the small SUV route. Sliding in and out of the driver's position could be priceless.
If an Acura is still in play, I'd personally go for a used TSX over a new ILX. Doesn't necessarily have all the latest tech updates, but I think it's just a better platform.
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I love the new 3 series GT. The smaller size works much better with that hatchback shape than the 5 series GT. I read in a recent article that it had the rear seat headroom of the X3, and the legroom of a 7 series. Seems pretty spot on. I adjusted the driver's seat for me (I'm 6' 3") and there was loads of room behind me in the rear seat. Love that.
Sits a bit higher than the sedan/wagon, so entry in and out is nice.
So, most of the dynamics of a 3 series (apparently weight distribution is not 50/50 as with the sedan, and it weighs something like 400 lbs more), but with more than ample rear seat room and a hatchback for utility.
They also had plenty of 328d's (diesel). About $1,300 more than a 328i, combined EPA of 35 mpg, with 43 on the highway. 180 hp, but 240 (I think?) lb-ft of torque. They had both sedans and wagons. Pretty tempting too.
Of course, I'd want to wait for a used version, so probably out a couple of years. But I see one of those GTs in my garage at some point.
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Yes, certainly.
http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/cto/4206254826.html
Nice ad. I like seeing it in the garage as being out of the Florida sun is a big plus. Might want to have one shot out in the driveway with the passing clouds reflected off the hood. Couldn't see any scratches on the bumper, they must be pretty minor.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
ZHP Sedan
They're getting more and more rare with these kind of miles. Too bad the seller has priced it as such. If it were at the KBB PP value of $13-14k, which still is kinda high, I'd consider it more strongly.
I'd half consider having this be the "fun" BMW, replacing the 335xi, and freeing up funds for that GT. :P
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Maybe there's more supply down in Florida, but I would think your car would get snatched up immediately here in CO. Again, I know the book values are lower, but that generation Civic, with such low miles may be one of those examples of getting a little "crazy" value.
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Paid $21K for mine in April, 2010.....
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
To each his own I guess. I've sold a few minor car parts and a trailer successfully using my phone #. I don't think you can actually put your email in the ad but I could be wrong.
Without a phone # you might miss a buyer like me who is too paranoid to email. I've seen a few curbstoners locally go the anonymous route after being outed using the same phone # on a dozen cars so that makes me suspicious.
Not sure why you'd not want the buyer coming to your home either but that's just me. I'd be more worried about someone jumping out of the bushes at the mall than in my driveway.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Sandy's Craigslist has 668 cars if you search "2006 Civic". However, in south Florida they have a habit of including "keywords" at the bottom of the ad which makes totally different cars come up on the search. Why someone thinks that having his 1990 modded Mustang come up on a 2006 Civic search would help him is beyond me but Craigslist is known for flakes.
http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/4160869554.html
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
The advantage of offering to meet someone in a big box parking lot is that you may attract a more cautious buyer - I did that a lot with women buyers selling out household items in Boise before the move. People assume they aren't going to be mugged in a "busy" location.
Then there was the time I met a woman seller of a minivan in front of a grocery store. After the introductions we went to her van. It wouldn't start. I made my excuses and left.
A big question here...the Mazda3 has the same size tires as the Civic, 205/55/16, and mine are newer than hers. Does it make sense to swap the tires and go that route? it'll be a bit costly I'd bet, maybe $100, and hers have more wear on them. The wife brought it up last night while watching Suze Orman as I had said the same thing two years ago when she got her new sneakers that if we sold hers, that we should swap out tires. Not sure what to do here because if i don't sell it and do all these changes, I'll be a very unhappy guy. Personally, think it's best to keep things the way they are and see if it does really sell now.
Thoughts, opinions, complaints???
The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
About phone numbers, I never include one, and I don't generally reply to those ads that say "no emails" - if people only want calls, go to a print venue.
Right now I just need to sit back and take it all in...hopefully it'll sell and then that demo will become available and I can just do a cash deal and be done with it. Though I will go see the small ute that Hyundai has, the Tuscon I think it is...drove one to Orlando last month and it wasn't to bad. Also want to retry a Mini Cooper just to see one more time. I know it's small and all but it's a fun runabout and it would fit in the garage nicely...if I do do the Buick, have to drive it home and park it on my side just to see if it'll really fit...it's gonna be real close, real close. And the wife has already said that she's keeping her side, no if's ands or buts...but if I did buy and I had to take her side, think she'd survive if I let her drive it sometimes to and if I always pulled hers in and out. Not sure I want to go that route so hopefully it will fit o k. If not, it's off the list...and we've done this drill before back in 1985 with the "88" and Cutlass Supreme...the "88" was too big so we got the Cutlass, nicer vehicle to.
So, am doing the waiting game now but thanks all for the positive feedback. you guys rock!
The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
How does a ZHP differ from a regular 3? Looks like some nice performance options. If it was as "lovingly" cared for as the seller claimsit may have had any weak parts already fixed. Could be a nice buy.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Yeah, I can see that. Never considered it might be the buyer who was scared. I guess the horror stories do tend to involve buyers getting mugged.
You won't call, I would prefer not to email, guess it would pay to include both, huh.
"...I could Skype you..."
Ah, no you couldn't.
"...made my excuses and left..."
Stranded?
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Need to look into this option.
The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Just wondering if the signal would come through just like in a new vehicle and if the sound would be good to. Has anyone done this here???
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
During delivery, I took a copy of his drivers license in case I ran into any issues down the line. Worked out well for both of us because we did the transaction on a Sunday when the banks are closed.
The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
as to buying the car, I think you are a bit too worried about the financial aspect. You aren't talking about much of a delta, and this is not some kind of odd sports car that might not even work logistically. If you are going to do it anyway in 2 years, not much difference pulling that forward, and keeping the Buick for 10 years. Now or 2 years from now, so what?
plus, you are missing some positives here that even your wife should accept as "value added" (well, maybe not her, but most people should...). Power drivers seat and better overall support for your bad back. Better ride for your bad back. More safety features (ABS, ESC, more airbags). Those are all actually good things to have, and not "frills".
play up the "man, driving more made me realize that the Civic seats hurt my back" angle and see where that gets you.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Ah, no you couldn't.
You must be thinking of the Skype to Skype stuff or IM. I pay $3 a month to call phones and if I have your number, I can call you on your landline or your cell. It's my only long distance carrier (other than my PagePlus cell).
Don't remember how the woman got her van going now; someone gave her a jump, but I don't think it was me. Reminds me of another van we looked at. The owner listed it as a 6 cylinder but it was a 4 when I popped the hood. Accurate ad copy goes a long way toward convincing a buyer that you aren't a flake....
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Good time of year to purchase right now with the holiday season starting in just days...folks are into present mode and not into changing their vehicles. remember when we bought her '01 Altima the day after Thanksgiving, the showroom was empty and we were given a pretty decent deal as they needed to move another unit supposedly. I'd be real pleased to wait for that demo and even into next month cause I could always rent a wreck if the Civic sells. I'm at the point where there's only a 1/3 of a tank of gas in it just in case...would hate to fill it up and then sell it so plan to keep it around this level for awhile just to see. I have never done this before so don't know what to expect. My father-in-law used to do it...he sold the wife's Buick Skylark back in '85 in short order as I recall and got more than the dealer offered, I remember he was very pleased actually. So this is a great experiment and we'll just see where it leads me. Don't plan to lower the price right now, let's give it a week and then go from there...the marketplace will be the deciding factor here as I can ask whatever the hell I want...I just need to find that one person who has the cash and can see the value here that I do!
The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Generally a very desirable package on the E46.
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The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Exactly. I just forced myself to buy a basic Trac phone without even texting capability so other than the ring-ring-hello stuff I'm incommunicado. if I were to email a seller I'd have to set something up with the IPad as right now it can't answer through CL's response email. Oddly, the old PC can.
But who am I kidding, if I saw a car I really liked I'd use smoke signals if necessary.
That's hilarious that a seller wouldn't know his car was missing 2 cylinders but maybe that's what the salesman told him.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Here is the original press release.. it's not entirely accurate, but it's pretty close... The Performance Package was about $4000 and included all of the Sport package upgrades plus more/better changes..
"There is no aspect of the driving experience that has not been enhanced by the Performance Package. Modifications to the 3.0-liter in-line six-cylinder engine, which include different camshafts and performance-modified Digital Motor Electronics, yield a ten horsepower increase to 235. For the first time in a 330i a six-speed manual transmission will be standard. With the Performance Package it will include a short-throw shifter. The package also includes a shorter final drive ratio. The benefits of these modifications are immediately apparent - the 330i with a Performance Package will accelerate from 0 - 60 miles-per-hour in 6 seconds, about half a second faster than a standard 330i. To match the straight-line performance a new sports suspension, more aggressively tuned than the 330i's standard sport suspension, is mated to 18-inch wheels with mixed-size performance tires. In addition to the wheels and tires the exterior of the 330i Performance Package is distinguished by its Aerodynamic Package, black headlight trim, high gloss shadowline trim and a new exhaust that not only appears but also sounds more aggressive. The look and feel of the interior has been refined with cloth and Alcantara sport seats matching the Alcantara sport steering wheel. An anthracite headliner and Black cube aluminum trim complete an ambiance tailored to the enthusiast. Silver cube aluminum trim is optional. The instrumentation includes red needles while the tachometer reflects the modified engine's 300 higher rpm limit. Production of the 330i Performance Package will begin in March 2003 with the first cars arriving at BMW centers in April."
In later models (including mine), you could get the full leather interior/steering wheel vs. the alcantara (synthetic suede). The aerodynamic kit includes an M3 front bumper, rear lip spoiler and lower rocker panel kit. It's a striking, yet subtle combination.... if you know that model BMW, you'll pick up on the differences right away..
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In a lux-cruiser why would FWD matter? You're not taking it to the track. I assume by lame duck you mean it's due for an update soon. Ask yourself, if this was it's first year, would you buy it? Unless you are the type who has to have the latest and greatest, what will the next generation have that this one won't...better back up camera?
What does Edmunds say it's worth?
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Doing it at the bank is a smart decision. My work schedule right now makes it that I generally am not available during normal banking hours Mon-Sat most of the time- generally in the office 8am-7pm M-F and 8am-12pm most Saturdays, so I made the best of what I could to get the deal done.
I'm all for tried & true technology when it comes to something I'm going to be financing for the better part of 5 years.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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-If you get a check/bank draft, don't go to your bank, go to the bank it's drawn on and get cash. Then sign over the title. If there is something wrong with the check, your bank can come back on you for the amount of the check. If you have successfully cashed at the issuing bank, you are gone with the cash.
If you are hiding stuff from the IRS, doing this isn't a good idea. The bank will probably want an Id from you and will send in the form to the IRS about giving you cash money. I know the limit is $10,000, but this is the requirement limit. A bank can turn the info into the IRS for any cash amount they wish. If your tax return is squeaky clean, who cares about it being reported.
The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)