https://www.carvana.com/vehicle/2274834


I am looking at possibly buying this car but my concern is that you don't get to see the vehicle in person first or do a traditional PPI with Carvana since they don't keep standard dealer lots. I have the right to refuse the vehicle when it arrives and they won't process the payment until I accept but that seems like a possible mess with my financial institution. I know most here don't care for the 2016 MY and the Atomic Silver paint is probably one of the least sought after colors but my mother has an RX in the AS color and it's growing on me and I think it kind of compliments the subdued nature of the vehicle in general. The price seems fair given the mileage and condition but pictures can be deceiving, that said, it looks pretty clean. No issues in the history as far as the Carfax report shows and the other GSF they have for sale showed drive shaft and axle replacement in its past, more than likely it was abused more than this car. Does the car appear to sit lower than stock to y'all, almost as if it has been lowered or the suspension might be sagging to some degree? It does show that the suspension passed their inspection, for whatever that's worth.

What says the forum, should I pass on this color for whatever reason or is it worth taking a stab at?

 

I love the way Atomic Silver looks (especially with the orange calipers). As far 2016 MY's go, I have one and I see no issues with it, the only thing you gain is adaptive suspension (didn't really matter to me since I'll eventually throw coilovers on it). If adaptive suspension is a must for you, then I'd search specifically for a 17+. Price seems in line with the market, and I'm sure if the car doesn't look great in person you can find a way to refuse/get a refund. I flew to St Louis to get mine and drove it back, jumping through hoops to get a good example GS F seems like part of the process these days haha.

 

Yea it's weird that this one doesn't have color painted calipers.

 

Yea it does look a little low to me, maybe just the pictures. The front wheels look somewhat sunk into the wheel well. It probably got some springs on it.

If you like the car, the springs are easy to swap back to OEM, if they are indeed aftermarket ones.

 

This one definitely has a modified suspension, probably lowering springs.

 

They also wrapped the front fender vents with some black or carbon looking vinyl, so that is not stock either.

 

OP, I sent you a PM. Didn't want to hijack the thread.

Randy B

 

That's what I figured, not that I am opposed to it but obviously they don't know anything about it or they would have listed it. Kind of gives me pause.

Yea I noticed that, not sure how I feel about it but easily removable.

Thanks for reaching out, I hit you back in the PM's.

 

Can't access the page.

 

I bought my 2013 from Carvana in July 2021. You have 7 days or 400 miles to return it (for a small fee) or you can also refuse delivery on the spot (no fee I think). I had mine inspected the day after they delivered it. No major issues since I got it. They didn't list that it had dynamic cruise and a pre-collision system.

I was definitely satisfied with the experience. I would not hesitate to use them again.