What's up guys.
I'm looking to buy a 6MT TL as my next car this weekend and have a few options I'm considering.
1. 2007 NBP TL-S w/ 77k mi. Being sold from an "auto club" that takes trade ins and fixes up tuner cars to sell them. Went to see this one earlier this week and saw it in it's original condition before it got fixed up. It's stock and has some dings, dents and scratches but nothing too major and most of that will be fixed up when I purchase. Interior is solid and no cracked dash. Asking price is $15,955 negotiable.
PICS: https://photos.app.goo.gl/U9AbjAj2iuH63y397
2. 2007 Silver TL-S w/ 121k mi. Being sold from the 2nd owner privately. Car is stock, in pretty good condition and the current owner is selling because he has 5 cars and decided to get rid of the TL-S. He said the head gasket gave out in October and decided to fix up a bunch of stuff since he was planning on keeping it. Heads were resurfaced, new valve train, gaskets, OEM timing belt, OEM water pump, thermostat, knock sensors and connectors, water temp sensor, OEM clutch kit, OEM pressure plate, OEM rear hydraulic motor mount, OEM right upper mount, radiator and hoses, and new valve cover gasket costing him $4,300. All with a 24k/24 month warranty. Cosmetically it's okay, a few dents and the dash is cracked. Asking $11,800 OBO.
PICS: https://photos.app.goo.gl/sEmBcCWmEbA9HKzS8
3. 2005 TL Base w/ 120k mi. 1 owner and he took pretty good care of it. Went to look at this one already and we agreed on $6k if I decide to buy it. I'm tempted to get this one because it would save me some money for touch ups, maintenance and possibly mods if I choose to go that route but I would prefer to have a bone stock TL-S. No photos of this one..
As far as the first two go, what would be a good price to consider buying these at? I feel they're slightly overpriced but I know the 6MT tend to go for more on average. Also, should I be worried about all the repairs and maintenance done on #2, or should I look as that as a good thing because it's saving me future maintenance costs? And if I decide to go with the base TL is it worth fixing up/modding? Don't currently have any experience in mods but would be willing to learn and have friends that could help and have the tools I would need.
I'm looking to buy a 6MT TL as my next car this weekend and have a few options I'm considering.
1. 2007 NBP TL-S w/ 77k mi. Being sold from an "auto club" that takes trade ins and fixes up tuner cars to sell them. Went to see this one earlier this week and saw it in it's original condition before it got fixed up. It's stock and has some dings, dents and scratches but nothing too major and most of that will be fixed up when I purchase. Interior is solid and no cracked dash. Asking price is $15,955 negotiable.
PICS: https://photos.app.goo.gl/U9AbjAj2iuH63y397
2. 2007 Silver TL-S w/ 121k mi. Being sold from the 2nd owner privately. Car is stock, in pretty good condition and the current owner is selling because he has 5 cars and decided to get rid of the TL-S. He said the head gasket gave out in October and decided to fix up a bunch of stuff since he was planning on keeping it. Heads were resurfaced, new valve train, gaskets, OEM timing belt, OEM water pump, thermostat, knock sensors and connectors, water temp sensor, OEM clutch kit, OEM pressure plate, OEM rear hydraulic motor mount, OEM right upper mount, radiator and hoses, and new valve cover gasket costing him $4,300. All with a 24k/24 month warranty. Cosmetically it's okay, a few dents and the dash is cracked. Asking $11,800 OBO.
PICS: https://photos.app.goo.gl/sEmBcCWmEbA9HKzS8
3. 2005 TL Base w/ 120k mi. 1 owner and he took pretty good care of it. Went to look at this one already and we agreed on $6k if I decide to buy it. I'm tempted to get this one because it would save me some money for touch ups, maintenance and possibly mods if I choose to go that route but I would prefer to have a bone stock TL-S. No photos of this one..
As far as the first two go, what would be a good price to consider buying these at? I feel they're slightly overpriced but I know the 6MT tend to go for more on average. Also, should I be worried about all the repairs and maintenance done on #2, or should I look as that as a good thing because it's saving me future maintenance costs? And if I decide to go with the base TL is it worth fixing up/modding? Don't currently have any experience in mods but would be willing to learn and have friends that could help and have the tools I would need.