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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 01:15 AM
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it says it only has 8,000 miles might be a typo but anyways doesnt 22,000 sound kinda high for this??

http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/cto/981025604.html
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 01:18 AM
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Lose the rims and put on some nice 19s.
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 02:55 AM
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Needs some new wheels for sure, I like the wood steering wheel too
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 03:10 AM
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Well, you only need to look at the front leather seats.

Does that REALLY look like a 8,000 mile car?

It may be 80,000 Miles, And even then is maybe worth 13,000.
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by litesoarer
Well, you only need to look at the front leather seats.

Those front leather seats look terribly worn and discolored. I like the exterior color though, price is obviously way too high.
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 05:07 AM
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8000 miles no way.....look at seats & armrest.

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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 06:31 AM
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that sounds way to high
there is no way that got 8k miles in less he set it back

if you really want the car ask for a carfax
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 07:25 AM
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I'm with everyone else on this one. These are 80K or more seats, not 8K. Or maybe he did an engine swap and the new engine supposedly only had 8K on it. Either way those seats are enough to make me pass on it.

EDIT: Now that I think about it my seats are at 120K and look perfect so either these were probably neglected, abused, or are super high millage.


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man, almost everyone beat me to the seat condition.....but put that with "never been accidented" and I think we have the situation settled...scam or typo
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This screams STAY AWAY
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 07:58 AM
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those seat and rims are so hurt dont even waste your time
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by onesickgs
that sounds way to high
there is no way that got 8k miles in less he set it back

if you really want the car ask for a carfax
+1 it is impossible for this GS to have 8k, unless he did a complete turn around meaning a full lap on the odometer. Check the full history on this bad boy and lose the rims. Seats all crack and notice what he says: "I take care of this car with a lot of CARE!!!" hahah
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by mkiiisupra
man, almost everyone beat me to the seat condition.....but put that with "never been accidented" and I think we have the situation settled...scam or typo
OR complete retard and by looking at those rims i think its the latter ..
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 08:39 AM
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that is definitely not a 8k mile car. the seats are really worn out. and the price is wayyy too high
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 08:48 AM
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Sounds like a guy who doesn't have any idea what he's selling. Probably from Corona or cambria heights or something.



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