1997 T/a on Ebay $$$??

[aschroeger]

Auction # 2480806893
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2480806893

I'm looking pretty hard at this car. Does the Buy it now price seem reasonable?

[Mike71]

for 9k it better be almost a show room kinda car...this one is deff not..although it does have fairly low miles

but then again the miles and the condition of the floor mats aswell as the dust and seat tear lead me to belive that the miles it DOES have were not the easiest miles

if it were me id move on and look for a better deal

[rstinnett]

CARFAX tells a whole different story on this car:

CARFAX extracts follow:

This hatchback has had 4 owners and was owned in Ohio. It was originally registered as a corporate lease vehicle. The leasing company actually owned this vehicle and collected payments from a company, like a bank or firm, until the vehicle was sold or the lease expired. These vehicles are typically used for business purposes.

It was involved in an accident in Ohio that was reported to the police.

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And for a car that was NEVER driven in the winter, it is funny how the ACCIDENT occured in the winter (January!)

[aschroeger]

Car-fax report

This is why this forum rocks! Guys like this looking out for a guy like me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tclelland]

I would try to find a car closer to your location. This way you can go check it out first hand before you commit. The terms seem weird too. No offense, but who lives in a neighborhood like shown in the picture and doesn't have $400.00 to pay off the loan??? Maybe the best time to buy is later this fall when people up north want to sell prior to winter storage. Best of luck

[aschroeger]

Found another on AutoTrader.com

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...r=&cardist=645

This place is asking $7900.00 for a '97. This seems reasonable....

[TraceZ]

Re: Found another on AutoTrader.com

Originally posted by aschroeger
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...r=&cardist=645

This place is asking $7900.00 for a '97. This seems reasonable....

Ask for close up pictures of the seats and rims and motor. Ask about leaks in the oil and exhaust. Offer $1200 less than they are asking, and work up in $300 increments if you decide to buy.

I like the black ZR1 rims! Nice looking car!
I noticed there are no floormats. I bet they were dirty so the dealer tossed them out. Ask about the carpet to make sure it is ok.

Is that a T/A or a formula? I dont think it is a T/A.

[tclelland]

I agree with Trace. Get some photos of the motor and have them disclose any mechanical problems. I noticed they changed to 98+ taillights Run a carfax to expose any bugs.
Other than that it looks like a good deal to me. Maybe someone in VA can check it out for you.

[hotwhip9]

could just be the photo for the second one, but it seems like the front bumper cover is not the same tone of black as the rest of the car is. Could be me or the photo, but i would ask for more pictures.

[TraceZ]

Originally posted by tclelland
I agree with Trace. Get some photos of the motor and have them disclose any mechanical problems. I noticed they changed to 98+ taillights Run a carfax to expose any bugs.
Other than that it looks like a good deal to me. Maybe someone in VA can check it out for you.

nice catch on the tail lights. can someone run a carfax on it?

[Coop '02Z]

well.

carfax was already run up above...

[aschroeger]

carfax

Actually, that car-fax was from the other T/A.. They are referring to the Formula with the black rims

[Coop '02Z]

oh

DOH didn't see the other link...sorry

[rstinnett]

CARFAX

CARFAX report available at http://www.carcare101.com/carfax/2G2FV22P1V2231355.pdf. Hope this helps you make an informed buying decision.

Rob

[TraceZ]

Re: CARFAX

Originally posted by rstinnett
CARFAX report available at http://www.carcare101.com/carfax/2G2FV22P1V2231355.pdf. Hope this helps you make an informed buying decision.

Rob

Thanks for posting that! It looks good so far.