Which would you buy ?

[pinksnyper]

Originally Posted by gsy4771

I found this thread very interesting because I'm also in the market. Well maybe not in the market until next year but appears we have a similar budget.

I think I would lean toward #1 just because it is a newer model and an S. If I were to get that one I would immediately replace the bearing/clutch just because that IMS concerns me and I wouldn't be able to enjoy the car. The mileage mildly concerns me so I guess it may have some maintenance bills coming. I have read about suspension refreshing so something to think about.

I also liked the 2001 because it appears to have a lot of maintenance has been completed. A lot depends on the type of IMS bearing that was used. If it was the 'upgraded' bearing it would increase my interest but if it was OEM I wouldn't think about it. IMS bearing just bothers me. The 2001 becomes very interesting comes down another $2k, I'd probably get it and replace the bearing with the upgraded option if it doesn't already have it installed.

Good luck and let us know what you decide!

It had a bunch of rear strut replacement last year, based on the records.

[gsy4771]

Out of curiosity where how/where did you find these cars? I have had a hard time finding cars for sale by owner most everything I found was for sale by dealers.

[pinksnyper]

Originally Posted by gsy4771

Out of curiosity where how/where did you find these cars? I have had a hard time finding cars for sale by owner most everything I found was for sale by dealers.

An ungodly daily management of cars.com, autotrader, eBay, and Craigslist

[pinksnyper]

Forgot to mention that the 04 has the 030 sport suspension, litronics, and pretty much every other available option at nearly 67k MSRP. So yeah I'm going to PPI this week and hopefully post pics soon , proclaiming my official real entry into this forum .thank you for the well informed replies.

[Ciao]

Originally Posted by pinksnyper

Forgot to mention that the 04 has the 030 sport suspension, litronics, and pretty much every other available option at nearly 67k MSRP. So yeah I'm going to PPI this week and hopefully post pics soon , proclaiming my official real entry into this forum .thank you for the well informed replies.

We'll.....that makes the decision easier. #1

[pinksnyper]

Originally Posted by Ciao

We'll.....that makes the decision easier. #1

PPI came back very positive. I am flying down Wednesday to pick the car up and drive it home. Will post pictures in New member area when I do. Thanks for the tips everyone!