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Old 07-07-2008 | 12:17 PM
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What's a good deal for an 02 S Coupe?

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Old 07-07-2008 | 12:45 PM
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I'm not an expert on price. But that seems REASONABLE. I think if you got it down to 13/12k that would be better.

negotiate. But don't wake my work for this.
 
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Old 07-07-2008 | 01:30 PM
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I paid 11K for my '03 MC last November. At the time it was about 1.5K below trade-in value, so I thought it was a good deal, even with 85K miles. If you add at least 1K for it being an S, and another 1-2K for the low mileage, something around 14K probably wouldn't be a bad price. The one caveat would be that it is an '02, which means it's the first year of the US model. I would say that 15K might be just a bit high, but then if it is in mint condition, then maybe it would be worth it. In the end, you have to feel good about it, so don't go for it if you're not excited at the prospect.
 
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Old 07-07-2008 | 01:39 PM
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15k is a reasonable price for a well maintained MCS. But if it's private party try and talk them down to 14k if you can. If its a dealer you maybe also talk them down if you have cash ready.
 
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Old 07-07-2008 | 02:28 PM
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i got my 2006 for 15k and Its a much better built car with the nicer transmission.
So if you want one now i guess go for it but know there are better deals out there.
 
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Old 07-07-2008 | 10:35 PM
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All in all, I would look for a 2005+ for that price.
 
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Old 07-08-2008 | 05:12 AM
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where are you guys finding 05+ for 15-16k???! i would love to be even CLOSE to that. all ive seen are 05s for 18-19-20! please enlighten me
 
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Old 07-08-2008 | 05:16 AM
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true, i havent seen prices like that much at all, maybe for a MC but not an S, I just bought mine about a month ago and did a LOT of looking, for an S with 30K I think slickfast has got the numbers about right.
 
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Old 07-08-2008 | 01:48 PM
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I got my MCS with 55k, perfect maintenance records for $14,250 a few months ago. 15-16k is about average asking price, but you can usually talk them down considering mine was originally listed at $15,500.
 
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Old 07-08-2008 | 02:40 PM
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Whoa 15k for an '05? Does it have 85k or more on it hahaha
 
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Old 07-11-2008 | 06:23 AM
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Old 07-11-2008 | 11:31 PM
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WOW, you guys are getting some great deals. The best I can find an 02-03 S for in the 60-90k mile range is $13-14k Of course that is the advertised price, I bet an individual would at least go 1,000 less and a dealer, maybe lower since that give so little for trade ins or at the auction.
 
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