_EVOlved_

iTrader: (12)

Hey guys!

I need some advice ASAP. I may be purchasing a 2006 IX MR SE tomorrow locally. It has 2,400 miles on it (not a typo) and is 100% stock and has never been modded. It is in pristine in basically new condition with a clear title. The original owner is selling it as well. It was his second vehicle that he rarely drove and has decided to get rid of it now.

Realistically, it is going to cost me $28.5k if I pull the trigger. I've decided I want a very low mileage IX MR (doesn't matter if SE) but I'm not sure if this is too low.

I will probably be putting 5,000-6,000 miles on it a year, so it's not like it will have exceptionally low miles as a show car for the rest of its life. I plan driving it and doing basic mods to it as well - nothing major. I do want to hold on to the car for a long time though, and that is why this one appeals to me. I am hesitant because I just feel like I can be buying a brand new 2010 X GSR for a grand or two more. I do not know if this is a lot of money for this particular car - because it is a lot of money in general.

I am also debating on holding off and trying to find one with 10,000-15,000 miles on it for $24-25k. Is that realistic though? I'm trying to decide if that extra $4k is worth it...

I appreciate your input! Thanks!

SRTRaceR04

iTrader: (24)

I would say unless you plan on keeping it completely stock and keeping the miles very low I would look into other car avenues. This doesn't seem to fit your need. I would shoot for a lower $20's Evo with a little more mileage.

k20toEVO

iTrader: (17)

lol not many evos have under 20k for an 06. unless grandpa owned it. when i got mine it has 69k

iamblue03

I don't think it's worth 28-29k at all. Unless you are thinking it means something for you that you NEED a stock car with pristine condition and you intend to keep that way, get it. If not, you can save a good load of cash. Don't get me wrong, a 2400 mile car is like a new car, but "like" a new car does not mean it is a new car; the parts are 4+ years old. I recommend the same thing from the other guy, get something with higher mileage, maybe 10000 to 60000 miles and get a good deal. $8000 difference for a car that will be driven on a daily basis just seems a lot to me.

btownsoccer22

iTrader: (6)

I think I know what car your talking about Black IX MR SE wingless right? If I can recall vortex generator has also been removed?

If so that car has been like listed 3-4 times so I bet you could talk him down. There is no way in hell I would pay 28-29k.

chris89

your better off getting something with some higher mileage and aot cheaper if thats all your going to be driving

9evolution

iTrader: (2)

there is a 06 mr se on ebay with the same mileage. 2400 is it where you saw it?

FJF

iTrader: (18)

Then buy and enjoy it. ~28-29K is not an unfair deal for a pristine, 2400 mile IX. Clearly, the low mileage and its condition are worth a premium and if it's worth it to you, then you're all set.

<grin> There's a reason for that. If you want a X, you can get it for even less. Good luck.

EVilMonkeyMR

For that price, I would get a brand new X. Mitsu is still doing 0% right?

_EVOlved_

iTrader: (12)

Yeah guys its the one on eBay. He said that is as low as he would be willing to go: about $29k. I can't pay more than about $28.5k. We briefly talked numbers. It does sound like a lot to me as well. I'm having second thoughts now...

What can one with 10,000-20,000 miles be gotten for? Is $24k-25k realistic? That $4k-5k is a lot to save...

legato

iTrader: (6)

I wouldn't pay more than $15-18k for a used evo with 10k-30k. You don't know what the car went through...

Heck I wouldn't pay $29k on that MR...Maybe $23-25k tops.

I got my MR for $32k OTD brand new

SubieEvoGuy

iTrader: (2)

was this evo on ebay at some point, i think i saw it like last week on ebay

_EVOlved_

iTrader: (12)

Yes it was on eBay. Im getting cold feet over it now.

SubieEvoGuy

iTrader: (2)

get it! sexy machine.

Like whats the worst that could happen? you dont like it and have 2 resell it on ebay?

i say buy it and see how it goes.

GTijoejoe

iTrader: (25)

Yes in my opinion for less than 3K that price is pretty fair, you are buying a ~$36k car which is 4 years old....normally when cars have less than 3k miles, the price is pretty close to original retail value.

But honestly like other have said, could get a car with slightly more miles for almost $8k less