krnsamiam Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Hello, I wanted to know if this is a good deal for 2008 Subaru WRX. Here are the specs of the car and the price. 2008 Subaru WRX Miles: 40k 2nd Owner Manual Everything serviced with receipts No accidents/clean title Location: Los Angeles, CA Price: $17,500 I checked KBB with these specs for something fair is priced at $16,934. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy777 Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Not sure if you're still looking at this car, but you may want to try offering him $16,500 and see if he'll come down at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krnsamiam Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 I tried bringing it down but $17,500 is how much he owes on the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I tried bringing it down but $17,500 is how much he owes on the car. I don't think it makes sense to pay more then KBB book value, just because current owner is upside down on what he owes, vs what car is appraised at. However, another thought is to check the NADA book for car value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krnsamiam Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Rooster2 - Thanks, I checked out the NADA and the price of the car he is selling at is about the average according to NADA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krnsamiam Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 I have another private seller with the below. 2008 Subaru WRX Hatchback White Manual Miles: 51k 2nd Owner Everything serviced with receipts No accidents/clean title Modified the exhaust and intake but the person put it back to stock Price: $16,995 Is this a better deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john40iowa Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 If you really want this car, I wouldn't let five hundred sway your decision. I would go with the first one over the second one "Modified, but restored to stock intake/exhaust." 40 K is a baby to me, obviously in the proper hands. To me both these these cars you listed are basically the same in terms of value and mileage. Good luck regardless. my two... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krnsamiam Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 john40iowa - Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I know you want an 08 for whatever reason but it is by far the worst year for a WRX. Heck, I bought an 05 STi with 68k for what that car is going for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krnsamiam Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 I can't find any 09 within a reasonable budget that is why I am going with an 08. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal_look_zero Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Yeah, don't buy an 08. Ringland issues, ugly front end, narrow body... blech. I know of an 07 with 55k for $10,500 up here, so $17k is really high for a non NW car (NW has "Subaru tax", they're more expensive here than somewhere like LA) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I can't find any 09 within a reasonable budget that is why I am going with an 08. This is a huge financial purchase you are making. Don't let $500 sway a decision! Especially if you can move up another year or two for under $2000. Its well worth it. Be willing to travel to get it for a better price too. There are ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 This is a huge financial purchase you are making. Don't let $500 sway a decision!Especially if you can move up another year or two for under $2000. Its well worth it. Be willing to travel to get it for a better price too. There are ways. This. I flew from Knoxville to Orlando to get mine and drove it home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samneric Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Do y'all drop forged pistons in your sti's when you get 'em just in case or pamper them? If I bought one I know I'd be saving a little extra for aftermarket pistons for the POM. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Most people do when they blow the piston rings. Usually the ones blowing piston rings are not the daily drivers but the ones using launch control and flat-foot shifting on an AutoX track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krnsamiam Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 I have been checking out other states such as Washington, Oregon and Nevada but I am still unable to find one within my price range. I found one that is for $18,000 below are the conditions of the car. 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX -5 speed manual -5 door hatchback -Satin White Pearl - almost 62,000 miles (mostly highway) -clean title -$18,000 obo -run strong with no mechanical problems The FLAWS The car was in an accident in 2009. Front end damage. Everything was repaired by a Subaru certified autobody shop. The total expense was covered by the insurance so everything was the right. There are couple of scratches here and there (shown in pictures). There is a huge dent on the rear passenger side right above the tail light So far this is the best price that I have found an 09 WRX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal_look_zero Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I have been checking out other states such as Washington, Oregon and Nevada but I am still unable to find one within my price range. I found one that is for $18,000 below are the conditions of the car. 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX -5 speed manual -5 door hatchback -Satin White Pearl - almost 62,000 miles (mostly highway) -clean title -$18,000 obo -run strong with no mechanical problems The FLAWS The car was in an accident in 2009. Front end damage. Everything was repaired by a Subaru certified autobody shop. The total expense was covered by the insurance so everything was the right. There are couple of scratches here and there (shown in pictures). There is a huge dent on the rear passenger side right above the tail light So far this is the best price that I have found an 09 WRX. What's your upper limit for price? And you're settled on a new gen hatchback? Because I know of 2 or 3 blobeye (04-05) STIs for under 18k in my area. Clean titles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krnsamiam Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 My upper limit is $17,500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krnsamiam Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 I took the 08 WRX inspected at a mechanic shop and the only things they found out is Brake Inspection: Front 20% and Rear 30% and need to replace all 4 tires. Needs a new air filter. How much do you think this will cost to replace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samneric Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Normal wear and tear items. Not bad. Not sure if those percentages are used or available. Worst case scenario 1000 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Normal wear and tear items. Not bad. Not sure if those percentages are used or available. Worst case scenario 1000 bucks. Yup. Put you a set of hawk HPS pads on there while you're at it. Do some research before buying tires so they fit your environment and needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john40iowa Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Normal wear and tear items. Not bad. Not sure if those percentages are used or available. Worst case scenario 1000 bucks. I agree totally. Obviously, you could take this a piece at a time- Tires now, brakes a little later. This would not scare me away at all from a rust free California car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krnsamiam Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 Thanks, I've doing some research on tires. I am trying to find some cheap tires less then $100 a piece any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krnsamiam Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 Here is another one that I am considering of getting. 2008 Subaru WRX Hatchback Blue Manual Miles: 35k 3rd Owner No accidents/clean title Modified the exhaust and intake but the person put it back to stock Price: $18,000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbennett2u Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 3 owners in 35k miles and 4 years puts me off a little. Plus any modifications to a WRX makes me think someone liked to run it hard at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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