I test drove this car and it's awesome! Do you think it's worth the price?

[Whatthefluff]

Internet price is $16,500. It drives super, engine is quiet, exterior is obviously in great shape and interior has very minor imperfections. The mileage is about 88,000. 31/40 mpg. 2.0l4 Vtech engine.

Only real problem is that the A/C never got really cold. Other than that, loved driving it,

could totally see myself driving it off into the sunset.

[Anonymous]

https://www.truecar.com/used-cars-for-sale/listing/WBANN73536CN01377/2006-bmw-5-series/

Because this is more practical, looks better, drives better, its faster, has better equipment more prestige is not much worse on fuel and as it's $10,000 cheaper you have plenty of money to fix whatever needs doing.

Oh and its also a colour and when you open the door you see what you are supposed to see, a sea of cream leather, wood, aluminium and chrome trim.

It's also feeds power from its twice as powerful engine to the rear wheels where it is supposed to be.

[Anonymous]

I want to tell you yes, but I have to tell you NO.

As I've already said right now is the WORST time in to buy a USED car I've ever seen. Why would you buy a USED car for 16,500 when you can buy a new one for as low as 16,000?

I was raised that you don't buy a car that has over 100k miles, and you're only 12k away from that. To be fair cars are better built today then when I bought my first car. But even if they go 200k or more miles now. The first 100k may be largely problem free but the second 100k most likely will not be.

A mechanic may be able to spot a glaring problem with it. But he can't tell you how hard a person before you drove it. I had to learn that lesson once the hard way.

As I told you if it were me. I'd either buy a brand new one right now. Or a very cheap one that runs for a couple thousand to hold me for a year or 2 until the market improves.

[Whatthefluff]

The new ones are like 30k. . . But I appreciate your realism. It's so sad because I just want and need a good quality car!

[Opinion Owner]

I understand. I was your age once. Getting that first good car is always difficult. But a 2022 Chevy volt for example is only 15,500 . Yes most non compact cars will run you 25 to 30k.

[Opinion Owner]

Sorry I mean Chevy spark

[ConfusedGirl100]

Nice car but is there seriously no new car you can buy for the same price or under? I just can't wrap my head around buying a used car for that price especially if the car has been involved in an accident like it was mentioned in another opinion and as you said the Air con doesn't exactly work either if it isn't getting cold. I feel like, whoever is trying to sell this car might be ripping people off.

I truly wouldn't buy any car for $16k that has 88 thousand on the milage and has been involved in an accident.

Where I live you can legit buy a brand new car for $15,990 drive away. You can even buy used cars for under $10 that has less than 50,000 on the milage.

[Anonymous]

This car isn't worth this money with that mileage IMHO. AC compressor is probably done, what means lot of metal particles in AC system. Fixing will be expensive. White color means often it was a customer support car. Often overloaded, different drivers, 88k is very likely cheated. Most companies drive those car until they start to fall apart.

[Sparkie460]

Since it's been in an accident and they are like 4k over book value , negotiate with them to get the price down. Offer 10 k first but don't pay over 13.500. Ask for a copy of the carfax report. It looks like a nice car but you never pay asking price. I've bought many cars in my life and not once did I pay sticker price.

[Whatthefluff]

Do you have any negotiating tips? I've never done that before lol

[Sparkie460]

Use the fact that the car was in an accident and it has high mileage as terms for a reduced price. Tell them you're offering 10 k all inclusive for the car. They will counter offer a higher price. You go up in 500 dollar incrimates. If you get to 13.500 tell them that is your last and final offer

[Sparkie460]

What year, make , and model is the car

[Whatthefluff]

2017 Honda Civic LX (base)

[Sparkie460]

Ask them if the 4 recalled items have been fixed.
The high value of the car is 13,640.00. If they fix the ac and the recalled items are fixed stop at 13,500. If they won't fix the ac stop at 11.5

[OlderAndWiser]

1. Check the value on Kelley Blue Book (online).

2. Get a CarFax to see if the vehicle has been in any accidents previously.

3. Have an independent mechanic check out the vehicle, specifically including the A/C.

[Whatthefluff]

Value is something like 12,400. It's been in one accident in 2017 but I wouldn't have known.

[OlderAndWiser]

You should stay away from any vehicle that has a prior accident. They tend to have more serious problems popping up sooner that similar cars that haven't been wrecked.

[Likes2drive]

Honda is a good reliable car, is that the civic or accord? I’m sure it’s not too old for that price, looks around 2016

[Whatthefluff]

2017 civic

[Likes2drive]

Mileage is a bit higher for 5 years old car and the accident could be an issue if it wasn’t repaired properly, maybe you can get the price down. It’s a decent reliable car though, my 3 daughters all have Hondas

[Havthrills]

Have them drop the price by $2k since it was in a previous accident and have them fix the a/c. Tell them you won't get it otherwise.

[Z1pTD]

Sweet car but as someone who was in that business it's a high price even for today's market. Prices will also fall in January by the way

[Whatthefluff]

Really? How's that?

[Z1pTD]

Prices for cars always fall after Christmas. Usually around January or February when people return cars they were planning to pay off after realizing they spent too much

[msc545]

pass on this. Accident, broken A/C, 88K miles.

[Anonymous]

With 7% inflation who knows what anything is worth?

[WhitneySnow]

I definitely think it’s worth the price

[Guardian45]

Has it been inspected?

[Whatthefluff]

It's at a dealership. If I get it I'd definitely get it inspected the week I buy it.

[Guardian45]

How old is the car? Private sale or dealer?

[Whatthefluff]

2017

[Guardian45]

Mileage is high. Did you check Blackbook value?

[Guardian45]

Civic?

[Whatthefluff]

Yes. Bluebook is something like 12-13k. It's in good shape inside and out besides AC isn't very cold.

[Guardian45]

Ask for a discount for AC repair or get it fixed before you buy it

[Guardian45]

Sale is conditional on passing inspection with flying colors

[Guy13]

Mileage?

[Whatthefluff]

88,000

[Whatthefluff]

I know it's a lot but if I had it, I'd keep up with any repairs and tune-ups.

[Guy13]

My 43,000 former Enterprise rental with gray record 4 door was 10,200. Your call ☎️