What is a reasonable price for this EVO
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What is a reasonable price for this EVO
Hey guys new to the forum and wanted to get your input before making a major purchase. I am in the market for a Evo IX, with a budget around 25k. Been looking around at a bunch of offerings around the country and one in particular has struck my eye. It is from exclusive auto exchange in IL. Let me know if this a reputable dealer I can trust and if you think this would be a quality purchase. I really appreciate the feedback
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I like to stay away from those “Exlusive” or “Performance” or “Platinum” Auto dealers. Its about a 98% chance the car was purchased with damages at a dealer auction or some place and they “fixed it up” to sell as “Clean Title” as it was not reported on the system. That Exclusive Auto Exchange from what I heard is one of those types of dealers. So I recommend staying away.
A lot of dealers take beat up Evo’s/cars to clean up , wash the engine bay and use some shiny engine bay dressing to make it seem very appealing. Then ask premium prices that no matter what you negotiate they make a killing selling it to you. If you look closely even in pics they post online you can most times see hoods, door, fender gaps etc.. miss-aligned.
I suggest buying private party or if you find at a non “exotic” dealer location that seems like a "one off" that someone mistakenly traded in their Evo for a new Minivan or luxury upgrade.
One major word of advise, two words that should never be used in same paragraph is Dealer and Trust Your either getting screwed big time or jus getting screwed a little. No such thing as “Great Deal” unless after the purchase they call you up next day claiming they made a mistake and need the car returned or will be charging you for the "mistake difference”. Only then you made a good deal.
Look for body work, such as over spray or clear coat dripping between the lines. Anything that seems out of the ordinary parts wise that looks to have been swapped with another vehicle to hide or fix issues/damages.
I know someone that bought a BMW from a Local dealer called Law Auto Group in Bensenville IL . Everything seemed good etc.. at first and second glance. But as you look more closely you start seeing dried drips of clear coat on the rear fender edge that meets the bumper and wheel well area. Conclusion it was hit and they tried to fix it up and “blend” the color / clear so it doesnt look different. I took his rear bumper off and saw his rear end was hit and repaired somewhat half ***. The bumper was aftermarket replacement as well. The title is clean and Car Fax and all the other car reports dont have anything on record. The history does show it was bought at a dealer auction. So that make sense as most of the cars like that are with issues or damaged, they buy to repair and make a killing.
Plus you live in Charlotte according to your Location profile. Why do you want a Snow/Salt driven rust bucket Evo from Chicago or Road Salt states up north? Major advise, look south of the Salt Belt States. Unless you find private party that when your looking at the Evo and underbody the owner garage kept it and stored during winter always, never seen Snow/Salt. Some people argue, its a “rally car” your missing out on the fun of driving in the snow. I just laugh and ask for them to look under their car. They shut up real quick.
My current Evo never saw snow/salt. And previous owner cleaned it up real nicely when he owned it and never drove in rain and neither will I.
Good Luck.
A lot of dealers take beat up Evo’s/cars to clean up , wash the engine bay and use some shiny engine bay dressing to make it seem very appealing. Then ask premium prices that no matter what you negotiate they make a killing selling it to you. If you look closely even in pics they post online you can most times see hoods, door, fender gaps etc.. miss-aligned.
I suggest buying private party or if you find at a non “exotic” dealer location that seems like a "one off" that someone mistakenly traded in their Evo for a new Minivan or luxury upgrade.
One major word of advise, two words that should never be used in same paragraph is Dealer and Trust Your either getting screwed big time or jus getting screwed a little. No such thing as “Great Deal” unless after the purchase they call you up next day claiming they made a mistake and need the car returned or will be charging you for the "mistake difference”. Only then you made a good deal.
Look for body work, such as over spray or clear coat dripping between the lines. Anything that seems out of the ordinary parts wise that looks to have been swapped with another vehicle to hide or fix issues/damages.
I know someone that bought a BMW from a Local dealer called Law Auto Group in Bensenville IL . Everything seemed good etc.. at first and second glance. But as you look more closely you start seeing dried drips of clear coat on the rear fender edge that meets the bumper and wheel well area. Conclusion it was hit and they tried to fix it up and “blend” the color / clear so it doesnt look different. I took his rear bumper off and saw his rear end was hit and repaired somewhat half ***. The bumper was aftermarket replacement as well. The title is clean and Car Fax and all the other car reports dont have anything on record. The history does show it was bought at a dealer auction. So that make sense as most of the cars like that are with issues or damaged, they buy to repair and make a killing.
Plus you live in Charlotte according to your Location profile. Why do you want a Snow/Salt driven rust bucket Evo from Chicago or Road Salt states up north? Major advise, look south of the Salt Belt States. Unless you find private party that when your looking at the Evo and underbody the owner garage kept it and stored during winter always, never seen Snow/Salt. Some people argue, its a “rally car” your missing out on the fun of driving in the snow. I just laugh and ask for them to look under their car. They shut up real quick.
My current Evo never saw snow/salt. And previous owner cleaned it up real nicely when he owned it and never drove in rain and neither will I.
Good Luck.
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I like to stay away from those “Exlusive” or “Performance” or “Platinum” Auto dealers. Its about a 98% chance the car was purchased with damages at a dealer auction or some place and they “fixed it up” to sell as “Clean Title” as it was not reported on the system. That Exclusive Auto Exchange from what I heard is one of those types of dealers. So I recommend staying away.
A lot of dealers take beat up Evo’s/cars to clean up , wash the engine bay and use some shiny engine bay dressing to make it seem very appealing. Then ask premium prices that no matter what you negotiate they make a killing selling it to you. If you look closely even in pics they post online you can most times see hoods, door, fender gaps etc.. miss-aligned.
I suggest buying private party or if you find at a non “exotic” dealer location that seems like a "one off" that someone mistakenly traded in their Evo for a new Minivan or luxury upgrade.
One major word of advise, two words that should never be used in same paragraph is Dealer and Trust Your either getting screwed big time or jus getting screwed a little. No such thing as “Great Deal” unless after the purchase they call you up next day claiming they made a mistake and need the car returned or will be charging you for the "mistake difference”. Only then you made a good deal.
Look for body work, such as over spray or clear coat dripping between the lines. Anything that seems out of the ordinary parts wise that looks to have been swapped with another vehicle to hide or fix issues/damages.
I know someone that bought a BMW from a Local dealer called Law Auto Group in Bensenville IL . Everything seemed good etc.. at first and second glance. But as you look more closely you start seeing dried drips of clear coat on the rear fender edge that meets the bumper and wheel well area. Conclusion it was hit and they tried to fix it up and “blend” the color / clear so it doesnt look different. I took his rear bumper off and saw his rear end was hit and repaired somewhat half ***. The bumper was aftermarket replacement as well. The title is clean and Car Fax and all the other car reports dont have anything on record. The history does show it was bought at a dealer auction. So that make sense as most of the cars like that are with issues or damaged, they buy to repair and make a killing.
Plus you live in Charlotte according to your Location profile. Why do you want a Snow/Salt driven rust bucket Evo from Chicago or Road Salt states up north? Major advise, look south of the Salt Belt States. Unless you find private party that when your looking at the Evo and underbody the owner garage kept it and stored during winter always, never seen Snow/Salt. Some people argue, its a “rally car” your missing out on the fun of driving in the snow. I just laugh and ask for them to look under their car. They shut up real quick.
My current Evo never saw snow/salt. And previous owner cleaned it up real nicely when he owned it and never drove in rain and neither will I.
Good Luck.
A lot of dealers take beat up Evo’s/cars to clean up , wash the engine bay and use some shiny engine bay dressing to make it seem very appealing. Then ask premium prices that no matter what you negotiate they make a killing selling it to you. If you look closely even in pics they post online you can most times see hoods, door, fender gaps etc.. miss-aligned.
I suggest buying private party or if you find at a non “exotic” dealer location that seems like a "one off" that someone mistakenly traded in their Evo for a new Minivan or luxury upgrade.
One major word of advise, two words that should never be used in same paragraph is Dealer and Trust Your either getting screwed big time or jus getting screwed a little. No such thing as “Great Deal” unless after the purchase they call you up next day claiming they made a mistake and need the car returned or will be charging you for the "mistake difference”. Only then you made a good deal.
Look for body work, such as over spray or clear coat dripping between the lines. Anything that seems out of the ordinary parts wise that looks to have been swapped with another vehicle to hide or fix issues/damages.
I know someone that bought a BMW from a Local dealer called Law Auto Group in Bensenville IL . Everything seemed good etc.. at first and second glance. But as you look more closely you start seeing dried drips of clear coat on the rear fender edge that meets the bumper and wheel well area. Conclusion it was hit and they tried to fix it up and “blend” the color / clear so it doesnt look different. I took his rear bumper off and saw his rear end was hit and repaired somewhat half ***. The bumper was aftermarket replacement as well. The title is clean and Car Fax and all the other car reports dont have anything on record. The history does show it was bought at a dealer auction. So that make sense as most of the cars like that are with issues or damaged, they buy to repair and make a killing.
Plus you live in Charlotte according to your Location profile. Why do you want a Snow/Salt driven rust bucket Evo from Chicago or Road Salt states up north? Major advise, look south of the Salt Belt States. Unless you find private party that when your looking at the Evo and underbody the owner garage kept it and stored during winter always, never seen Snow/Salt. Some people argue, its a “rally car” your missing out on the fun of driving in the snow. I just laugh and ask for them to look under their car. They shut up real quick.
My current Evo never saw snow/salt. And previous owner cleaned it up real nicely when he owned it and never drove in rain and neither will I.
Good Luck.
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I wouldn’t buy a Evo from a dealer, simple I found a original owner 2005 SSL with 59k original miles, completely stock and got it for just over 21k. You have to be patient. Don’t buy from the dealer, they are gonna sell you something they know nothing about and was probably abused by a 18yr old fast guy
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Does their familiarity with what the car is, matter? If you're in the market for an Evo, you know what they are and don't need them to show you its features or tell you what kind of fuel economy it gets. In this case, the less they know about it, the better. Unless you think that them being aware of the fact that SCM sold a new one on eBay for a full $100,000 over sticker or that they hold their value really well is beneficial for you as a buyer.
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Like Czeromedia said it’s more like “Stealerships” lol. I think you have a pretty decent budget for a decent clean evo with decent miles. Just like everybody said private sellers are the way to go, plus you get to know the history of the car better, not just an unknown car that you buy off a dealer lot. Do your research and patience is your best friend, the right one will comes along. Search on here or also Facebook evo groups all across the country, you’ll be surprised how active the evo market is.
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I live in charlotte as well. ive owned two evos. My advice is to find a stock one or very close to it, majority of my evo buddies bought theres from a dealership up in Nc, they have quite a few evos, and all of them break all the time and are very abused, but from the photos they look great. Buddy of mine has a 2015 evo x with 30k and just bolt ons, bought from that same dealership, car blew up just normally driving down the road. Go on craiglist or the evo owners facebook page and just look around until you find what you want.
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