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Cons of buying new "used" '09?

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by wantaprius, Sep 22, 2008.

  1. wantaprius

    wantaprius Junior Member

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    I am planning on buying an '09 from a private person who is selling a '09 with 100 miles on it for $500 less than MRSP. He was able to get the package he wants from another dealer as his "number" came up there.
    I am currently on a couple wait lists since July 9th with probably another 6 week wait at the minimum. This is a package 3 and I was on the list for a package 2 and was quoted MRSP for it. I would be paying a little more but would be getting more.
    Are there any downsides of this? Will the warranty still be the same etc? Can anyone think of a reason to not so this?
     
    #1 wantaprius, Sep 22, 2008
  2. jelloslug

    jelloslug It buffed right out!

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    There is no problem at all. All factory warranties transfer.
     
    #2 jelloslug, Sep 22, 2008
  3. miscrms

    miscrms Plug Envious Member

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    Sounds like a good opportunity. Might just be worth running a car fax and getting a dealer to print a service history just to make sure there is no funny business.

    Rob
     
    #3 miscrms, Sep 22, 2008
  4. redhandeddenial

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  5. oregonmike

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    Doesn't sound bad, as others have said just check it out with the dealership/carfax and go for it if you can swing the slightly higher cost. :cool:
     
    #5 oregonmike, Sep 22, 2008
  6. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    #6 TonyPSchaefer, Sep 22, 2008
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    State taxes may be less. ymwv
     
    #7 SageBrush, Sep 22, 2008
  8. oregonmike

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    True, however Oregon doesn't have sales tax. :cool:
     
    #8 oregonmike, Sep 23, 2008
  9. wantaprius

    wantaprius Junior Member

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    I guess I dont need to know cons now because I now have a 2009 Mg Gray package 3 in my driveway! Hurray! I got it with 100 miles on it and $500 below MRSP.
    I got it on Craigs list because the seller now is able to get his package 5 that he wants. I am so excited!
     
    #9 wantaprius, Sep 23, 2008
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    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    Congrads! Update your profile with the package #3 then. :)
     
    #10 usbseawolf2000, Sep 23, 2008
  11. wantaprius

    wantaprius Junior Member

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    I am now updated! 3 days and I couldn't be happier. And I have learned so much from this site! Thanks. The car seems to be all it was promised. And I saved $500. I am glad I got the bluetooth. It just might save my live.
     
    #11 wantaprius, Sep 26, 2008
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