2008 40th AE RX-8
#1
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Hey, I know this obviously isn't a very professional first post, but I have to start somewhere, and i may as well know the value or a car before i attempt to purchase it...
At a local dealer there is a 2008 40th Anniversary Edition Rx-8 with 113xx miles with $24,998 on the sticker.
What do you guys think would be a good target price to talk this guy down to? Currently the car has been sitting there since late 2008, it was previously leased by one person, and has a check engine light.
Obviously i would have the CEL taken care of before purchase, but all other things considered what would be a good price to attempt to work down to?
Thanks for your thoughts,
Jim
EDIT: also, what are common issues to look for on these cars? certain maintenance records i should be looking for? body issues (i.e. honda cancer), or anything else of that nature? Basically i'm looking for any bargaining chips i could use to negotiate down the price.
At a local dealer there is a 2008 40th Anniversary Edition Rx-8 with 113xx miles with $24,998 on the sticker.
What do you guys think would be a good target price to talk this guy down to? Currently the car has been sitting there since late 2008, it was previously leased by one person, and has a check engine light.
Obviously i would have the CEL taken care of before purchase, but all other things considered what would be a good price to attempt to work down to?
Thanks for your thoughts,
Jim
EDIT: also, what are common issues to look for on these cars? certain maintenance records i should be looking for? body issues (i.e. honda cancer), or anything else of that nature? Basically i'm looking for any bargaining chips i could use to negotiate down the price.
Last edited by eka11day; 03-14-2011 at 01:42 AM. Reason: Clarification
#2
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I read that wrong. I thought you said that there were over 113k miles on the car already!!!
Anyways, you can get 2010's for cheaper. Search around, but I'm sure you can get under $21k for this car, especially with a CEL (what is the CEL showing?)
read the first few posts of each of these links to answer some q's you have
FAQ’s https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/rx-8-faq-please-read-before-posting-959/
New and Potential Owner’s, Start Here https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/new-potential-owners-start-here-202454/
Congratulations, you got an 8 https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/congratulations-you-got-8-a-202548/
New Owner FAQ’s https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...&highlight=FAQ
Also, make sure you read the “stickies” in each sub-forum
edit: make sure you get a compression test done as well. find out when the plugs/ coils were last changed, and the maintenance records if you can
Anyways, you can get 2010's for cheaper. Search around, but I'm sure you can get under $21k for this car, especially with a CEL (what is the CEL showing?)
read the first few posts of each of these links to answer some q's you have
FAQ’s https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/rx-8-faq-please-read-before-posting-959/
New and Potential Owner’s, Start Here https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/new-potential-owners-start-here-202454/
Congratulations, you got an 8 https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/congratulations-you-got-8-a-202548/
New Owner FAQ’s https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...&highlight=FAQ
Also, make sure you read the “stickies” in each sub-forum
edit: make sure you get a compression test done as well. find out when the plugs/ coils were last changed, and the maintenance records if you can
Last edited by RX8Soldier; 03-14-2011 at 02:43 AM.
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IMHO, why look at a car that is way overpriced and has a questionable predictament ( CEL on ). I would buy it at around 18k, otherwise go for a used 2009. 2009 is SII. You could get a mid mileage 2009 Sport for 18k.
Very very few people will see the 40th AE as a desireable.
So dont make this badge be your emotional drive to buy. The answer is in your post....been sitting on the lot for a long time.......
Very very few people will see the 40th AE as a desireable.
So dont make this badge be your emotional drive to buy. The answer is in your post....been sitting on the lot for a long time.......
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