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mikefocke · 06-06-2009, 10:11 AM

selling one to buy another, you are going to take a hit especially if a dealer is involved. They have top make $ and so they have limited ability to lower prices. Finding a motivated seller, one who really has to sell for reasons other than the car is the way to the best price.

Though a low mileage 2004 for $20k is a darn good price.

TIPs historically have less RMS and IMS issues than sticks. There are lost of DIY web pages to help you with routine maintenance.

My '01S TIP with 56K has cost me less than $15 a month in unscheduled maintenance costs across 15k miles and 50+ months. I've been lucky.

Something to ask the dealer is 1 year of the ability to buy parts at dealer cost. Heck I even made that a condition of buying a golf car. Saves you $ if something goes wrong and doesn't cost the selling side of the dealership anything. Get it in writing.

06-06-2009, 10:11 AM	#8
mikefocke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sanford NC Posts: 2,537	Any time you switch cars selling one to buy another, you are going to take a hit especially if a dealer is involved. They have top make $ and so they have limited ability to lower prices. Finding a motivated seller, one who really has to sell for reasons other than the car is the way to the best price. Though a low mileage 2004 for $20k is a darn good price. TIPs historically have less RMS and IMS issues than sticks. There are lost of DIY web pages to help you with routine maintenance. My '01S TIP with 56K has cost me less than $15 a month in unscheduled maintenance costs across 15k miles and 50+ months. I've been lucky. Something to ask the dealer is 1 year of the ability to buy parts at dealer cost. Heck I even made that a condition of buying a golf car. Saves you $ if something goes wrong and doesn't cost the selling side of the dealership anything. Get it in writing.