need opinions on buying a bird

**markdd91** · 07-20-2008, 11:07 AM

www.autotrader.com/dealers/dda/detail.jsp?ct=u&car_id=245511429&dealer_id=71746&c ar_year=2002&dealership_view_name=www.verackamotor s.com&result_car_id=null&first_record=51&sort_type =make_modelASC&pager.offset=50&cardist=25

here it is, i don't like the high miles but i got the price down to 15,995

**BIG GUNS** · 07-20-2008, 12:36 PM

Fix the url. It's broke.

**markdd91** · 07-20-2008, 01:33 PM

let me try that again even though i think i fixed it in the original post, http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/dd...ce=&cardist=25

**FORD RECOVERY EXPERT** · 07-20-2008, 03:54 PM

What do they want for that yellow car in the background???

You could prolly find a better deal...

**94rt10ohio** · 07-20-2008, 05:23 PM

17 seems a little high for that car with those miles. I bought mine for 15.9K with 46K on the clock. But I do like that color!

I also found a 02 with 33K on the clock and I am 95% positive they would have took 17K for the car. That was in Indy.

**QtrWhore** · 07-20-2008, 06:02 PM

check out LS1tech.com and look at the cars for sale there...not being rude...but there are lots of cars w/ mods and some bone stock for the money you are looking to spend..

**Hi-Po** · 07-20-2008, 06:21 PM

Buy a car that has some basic mods done to it. I bought mine for 15,500 with 60,000 miles. The car came with a shit load of mods, see sig. I probably over paid by 2 grand for the year, but around here.... all these cars are at dealerships. They mark the price up to 17 grand on all of them! I think I got a OK deal. I do need a tune this week and tie rod ends!

If there is something about the car... then buy it, but I bet if you look around, you can find a better deal. This car is NOT a horrible deal ether though!

**BIG GUNS** · 07-20-2008, 07:44 PM

Yeah, I'd say 13.9 tops

**StuntmanMike** · 07-20-2008, 07:46 PM

That place is always high as far as the prices go. I looked at a car there a few years ago, it was priced way too high.

I also haven't heard great things about them either.

I'd look for one from a private party, you're more likely to get a better deal.

**undertow74** · 07-21-2008, 09:35 AM

I got My 01' Formula For 15,200 and it had 39K Miles on it.....

**markdd91** · 07-21-2008, 12:58 PM

i really love the car and i don't mind overpaying a bit if its the car i want. im worried about the miles on it, if it had 30-50,000 i would have bought it two weeks ago. SHOULD I WORRY ABOUT MILEAGE?

**BIG GUNS** · 07-21-2008, 01:44 PM

I got mine from a dealer April 2007 with 30,500 miles on it and I walked away with it for $13,900 and it blue booked for $13,300 at that time.

They wanted $15,900 but, we talked about it and they gave me a $2000.00 retired military price. Those guys were awesome. Somebody got hosed on that car once but, it wasn't the dealership and it wasn't me.

I'll never sell her either.

**Fearls1** · 07-22-2008, 10:39 AM

Bought mine for 18,000 in 2004 with 60,xxx on her. Now I have 135,xxx and really no major problems... Don't be afraid of milage. These are good cars if maintained with care.

**BIG GUNS** · 07-22-2008, 01:49 PM

Yeah, I guess for a 2002, the price is right. I'd buy it. Just let the blue book be your guide. Also, check out Carfax. A $20 account for 30 days is a good investment. Good luck with whatever you decide.

**markdd91** · 07-23-2008, 11:49 AM

yeah im done with this one, the dealer is a jerk and raised the price from one day to the next. Theres a scuff in the back now that would need to be fixed because someone hit it on the lot, also theres burnt rubber 1/2 an inch thick in the back around the tires, looking at some other options now

**BIG GUNS** · 07-23-2008, 01:45 PM

Yeah, just keep looking around. You'll find one. May take a bit of research but, you'll find it.

**markdd91** · 07-23-2008, 02:11 PM

I've been looking for about 4 months so i've done the research haha. I found a 99 trans am for sale with only 27k miles on it. The guy is askin 11,000 but im payin cash so i think can get it for around 9, would this be a good deal? its bone stock and i plan to do mods on it, also i've looked at a 2000 trans am with 67k miles that already has slotted/drilled rotors, exhaust and more this one would be 11,500. I think its going to be one or the other so i'd like some feedback

**BIG GUNS** · 07-23-2008, 02:58 PM

Post some pics or urls. Do it right this time.......lol.

**markdd91** · 07-23-2008, 04:38 PM

lol, there both in the want ad so no pics, i looked at the 2000 and drove it. its from Texas and theres nics in the paint/body from regular driving and big texas bugs but the car is fast with a good amount of mods. im going to see the 99 this weekend but im under the assumption its close to perfect and stock