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Originally Posted by PKL
I totally agree with you about needing to spend $30k plus to find a good car that was well maintained. I personally don't think you should be in the market for this car if you want to spend less than $30k, or even less than $35k. Because why would anyone want a car with 100k miles, peeling interior, off color CF roof, etc etc.
If you have $30k-$35k to spend on this car, there are LOTS of good options.
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This, and what several others have said. If you spot one in good condition and with low mileage, just jump on it and expect to pay over $30k. I bought mine a year ago from a forum member and probably paid 1000-2000 more than I maybe could have, but here are the boxes I checked in the process:
1. Pretty much a full history
2. <23k miles
3. 6MT sedan
4. Recent oil change, brand new tires
5. Beyond meticulous prior owner who did a PPI and a blackstone sample
6. Exterior color I wanted
As far as confidence goes, I made out about as well as I could have, and that was worth the perceived premium to me. But I was willing to give a few things up...interior color, fold-down rear seats, and heated seats. If you wait for literally every box to be ticked, you might be waiting forever.