Shopping for ISF! Help!
06-21-16, 07:44 AM
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Shopping for ISF! Help!
I am currently looking at an ISF that is listed for ~32,000. It is a 08 with ~45k miles. I went to go look at it yesterday and it was in good condition; however, it appeared that the front tires were dry rotted and the rear tires were pretty worn. After looking at service records, it was serviced every 5k miles for the first 30k miles but then there is an absence of records for around 10k miles. And from 2011-2015 there were only 1k miles put on the car. The records didnt mention rotors ever getting replaced so in the case that they are needed to be replaced, that could be used a negotiation tool. The car has been with this dealer for almost a year now and they have dropped it in price by almost 2000$. What should I be trying to get this car OTD due to the condition of the tires and rotors? And should almost 4 years of no use be worrying?
06-21-16, 08:23 AM
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As far as being worried about the lack of use in the past years I wouldn't be too scared. If anything just BCA the car for a few days to make sure nothing pops up, also a ppi would help. Rotors aren't crazy expensive anymore with all the options but if you can knock some money off all the better. Good luck and love the wheels!
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As far as being worried about the lack of use in the past years I wouldn't be too scared. If anything just BCA the car for a few days to make sure nothing pops up, also a ppi would help. Rotors aren't crazy expensive anymore with all the options but if you can knock some money off all the better. Good luck and love the wheels!
06-21-16, 01:54 PM
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If you do buy this car, insist on new dealer paid for oil, brake fluid, engine coolant, etc. etc. to be on the safe side. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
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Exactly what this guy said. Having brought back many cars from long sleeps...it will amaze you what the brake fluid will be like. Change all fluids and filters.
I would be inclined to worry about this. I'm not trying to scare you off, but when lubricated things sit or don't circulate lubricant, it is common that they often dry out gaskets and seals that become prone to leaking when pressurized again. Additionally, metal parts that are not lubricated regularly can corrode internally. Oils, fluids, and gas can absorb moisture and be less effective as well. Some gas with alcohol additives can "varnish" fuel components.
If you do buy this car, insist on new dealer paid for oil, brake fluid, engine coolant, etc. etc. to be on the safe side. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
If you do buy this car, insist on new dealer paid for oil, brake fluid, engine coolant, etc. etc. to be on the safe side. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
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I am currently looking at an ISF that is listed for ~32,000. It is a 08 with ~45k miles. I went to go look at it yesterday and it was in good condition; however, it appeared that the front tires were dry rotted and the rear tires were pretty worn. After looking at service records, it was serviced every 5k miles for the first 30k miles but then there is an absence of records for around 10k miles. And from 2011-2015 there were only 1k miles put on the car. The records didnt mention rotors ever getting replaced so in the case that they are needed to be replaced, that could be used a negotiation tool. The car has been with this dealer for almost a year now and they have dropped it in price by almost 2000$. What should I be trying to get this car OTD due to the condition of the tires and rotors? And should almost 4 years of no use be worrying?
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