car a

 

I would not go above 25k for car B. 29k is crazy on a used X anyway. They were selling new for close to that with the discounts several months ago. Like I said, I paid 24k for mine from a private owner and it was a cash deal.

 

$29K seems high for both cars!

There may not be a lot of used Xs available in your area, but I would think your friend could buy used around $26K if the cars are in good shape.

I don't believe car B will go for 3000 less as some on here have stated. $3000 is a MAJOR discount for a car that has been repaired properly. I'd guess it would go for perhaps $1000 less than car A... you have to account for the addition of the aero kit too.

Like someone mentioned, I'd have your buddy thoroughly inspect the common modification points: exhaust, intercooler piping, intake, lowering springs, and perhaps even the engine cover for signs of removal. If there are any signs of mods (or mods being removed), I'd check and see if the warranty is still intact.

 

$29k is the asking price from the sellers. Both cars are fully-loaded (SSS, Navi and Aero kit) and had an MSRP just north of $40k. Either way, he won't be paying $29k

The biggest question is what discount should be applied to car B? Looks like the range is between $1000-$3000. $3000 does seem a little on the high side (like mentioned by the guy above me) since the repairs were done at a very high level. If it didn't appear on the Carfax, you would never know the rear bumper was replaced.

I'll let my buddy decide, but I think offering $1500 less for Car B sounds fair.

Agree?

Thanks everyone for all of your help. A new Evo X owner will be joining the group soon

 

yeah
car B would worth much less when u try to sell it
even if its a minor accident
its still listed in carfax
and that fact makes the car depreciate much faster