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Old 03-06-12, 05:32 PM
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I currently own a very clean 94 SC400 w/ a beautiful 2 year old paint job Midnight Indigo Pearl. I have within the last year reupholstered the front seats and the middle bolster with fresh clean leather. The car is cherry save for some rear bumper scuffs (God damn rude selfish drivers!)

But I have come across the opportunity to purchase a 05 SC430 Silver with Black interior with 59K. The vehicle has only has two owners, an elderly woman and then her middle aged son.

He is asking for 23.5K cash in hand to walk away with the car this weekend.

What do you guys say? Good buy? should I dump my sc400 and move to the convertible?
Old 03-06-12, 05:37 PM
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I currently own a very clean 94 SC400 w/ a beautiful 2 year old paint job Midnight Indigo Pearl. I have within the last year reupholstered the front seats and the middle bolster with fresh clean leather. The car is cherry save for some rear bumper scuffs (God damn rude selfish drivers!)

But I have come across the opportunity to purchase a 05 SC430 Silver with Black interior with 59K. The vehicle has only has two owners, an elderly woman and then her middle aged son.

He is asking for 23.5K cash in hand to walk away with the car this weekend.

What do you guys say? Good buy? should I dump my sc400 and move to the convertible?
I say if it has records and passes a PPI go for it!
Old 03-06-12, 05:40 PM
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What is a PPI?
Old 03-06-12, 05:42 PM
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I just looked it up "pre-purchase inspection". Gotcha
Old 03-06-12, 07:14 PM
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that is a very very good price.
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its not a bad price but for pretty close to that Id get a 2006 with all the upgrades.
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Bump - for more opinions.
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Got pics of the car?
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2005 SC430 in Brentwood, CA
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I would definitely take this one. Lower miles, same color and interior, 2006 with all the best upgrades (rims, new front end with new headlights, LED tails) and only $2,000 more. http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false Now, you may need a little research, because it does seem a little cheap for years and miles, but maybe it just hasn't had luck selling.

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if your going cash, make the person a cash deal of 23,500 for the 06. i think the person my not let you go. then you'll have a real deal. remenber cash talks.

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