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White Shark · 07-26-2013, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by siviog1

I wish I knew about cars as I do computers, so that's why I'm asking for you all help. Maybe I can find an article on what to check on these cars before my purchase.

The performance chip on the IOM would scare me with those miles, The AGM with low miles looks clean.

Silverlsinva · 07-26-2013, 03:20 AM

The Cyber Grey one looks like the better deal less miles and cheaper but not as many features its all on what you want out of a car.

siviog1 · 07-26-2013, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Silverlsinva

The Cyber Grey one looks like the better deal less miles and cheaper but not as many features its all on what you want out of a car.

I like the 2012 ls models since I will have the left over warranty, steering wheel controls and updated engine. I would purchase a 2010-2011 ls for the same reason but it just makes since to go with the 2012. No matter what year 2010, 2011, 2012 the prices are pretty much the same for the LS. Leather seats I can add for about $1000 and the gauge pack I can add myself. Not sure what else I'm missing, oh the heated side mirrors are not that big of a deal. Fog lamps I'm sure I can add after market lamps. Most 2010-2011 models I have found do not come with the steering wheel controls so that would be about $150-200 out of pocket fee if I go for those years.

Titan · 07-26-2013, 04:59 AM

Do not rely on carfax- it is a joke and a dealer asset more than a sellers.. Take the car to a mechanic AND a decent body shop to look for evidence of repairs if you can.

siviog1 · 07-26-2013, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Titan

Do not rely on carfax- it is a joke and a dealer asset more than a sellers.. Take the car to a mechanic AND a decent body shop to look for evidence of repairs if you can.

How would I be able to take the car to a mechanic or body repair shop. Don't I have to purchase the vehicle first? Is there like a 30 day grace period or something for returns. Sorry for my ignorance...

DFWHD · 07-26-2013, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by siviog1

How would I be able to take the car to a mechanic or body repair shop. Don't I have to purchase the vehicle first? Is there like a 30 day grace period or something for returns. Sorry for my ignorance...

Many dealers will allow you to "check out" the car for this, just talk to them about it. Try and arrange it before hand with the mechanic / body shop so they are ready when you arrive with the car to minimize the time you have the car away from the seller.

POWERFREAK · 07-26-2013, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by siviog1

How would I be able to take the car to a mechanic or body repair shop. Don't I have to purchase the vehicle first? Is there like a 30 day grace period or something for returns. Sorry for my ignorance...

Most dealers would let you bring it somewhere to get it checked out.

CamaroJoe96 · 07-26-2013, 11:11 AM

There's nothing as fun as driving down 90 around 5 o clock near downtown

clutch in

clutch out

LStick · 07-26-2013, 12:26 PM

When I was buying mine, I tried to avoid wasting my time looking at anything low mile that was shuffled around the planet as an auction vehicle.
I originally looked for an under $20k used 1LS.
Price point you're at, you might want to check out NEW before plunking down 20k and be facing repairs short term.

07-26-2013, 11:11 AM	#22
CamaroJoe96 Drives: 2013 Full Bolt on LFX M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago,Illinois Posts: 417	There's nothing as fun as driving down 90 around 5 o clock near downtown clutch in clutch out __________________

07-26-2013, 03:20 AM	#16
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	The Cyber Grey one looks like the better deal less miles and cheaper but not as many features its all on what you want out of a car.

07-26-2013, 04:59 AM	#18
Titan Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New England Posts: 264	Do not rely on carfax- it is a joke and a dealer asset more than a sellers.. Take the car to a mechanic AND a decent body shop to look for evidence of repairs if you can.

07-26-2013, 12:26 PM	#23
LStick Drives: 2021 Shadow Gray 1LS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Streetsboro Ohio Posts: 1,370	When I was buying mine, I tried to avoid wasting my time looking at anything low mile that was shuffled around the planet as an auction vehicle. I originally looked for an under $20k used 1LS. Price point you're at, you might want to check out NEW before plunking down 20k and be facing repairs short term.