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Old 04-17-12 | 03:30 PM
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Whats up guys.
its my first time here and since you guys are the experts i thought i would ask for your opinion.
Im in the market for a 2008 ISF. I have found 2 which i like both at the same dealer in NJ. If you were to pick one which one would it be out of the 2.
This is the first one.
http://www.effectauto.com/detail-200...d-8624052.html
This is the second one.
http://www.effectauto.com/detail-200...d-8436631.html

Im so lost because when i go to the dealer i wanna go with my mind made up.
Also do you think the price of both of reasonable or can it be bought down and if say so what do you think i should offer.

Thanks a lot
Old 04-17-12 | 03:34 PM
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those both look clean i guess it is just what color you like best?

i think the pricing sounds pretty reasonable but you can always ask for lower and see where it goes
Old 04-17-12 | 03:57 PM
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id say the black one because it has less miles, also the brakes calipers on the blue one look like the paint is chipping

but both will probably need a lot of maintenance right off the bat, brakes, valve adjustment, spark plugs...
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It all depends which color you like best!
Old 04-17-12 | 04:12 PM
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Don't get me wrong but this just seems like a dealer post.
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I like the black one because it has less miles. The dealer said that they both have manufactures warranty still in effect.
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I'm assuming you think I'm a dealer lol. i couldn't negotiate for **** lol me being a sales person is something that i would not be able to do. Im just stuck between the 2 ISF's and i needed some opinions on which one is a better deal.
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Originally Posted by streetx
id say the black one because it has less miles, also the brakes calipers on the blue one look like the paint is chipping

but both will probably need a lot of maintenance right off the bat, brakes, valve adjustment, spark plugs...
Why do you say that? Valve inspection is due at 60k, but it seems most dealers are ignoring this. Mine were all in spec when I checked them, just like my Supra has been the last three times I've checked it, and it has 150k+ miles. Sparkplugs are due at 60k, so the black one needs neither the inspection nor the plugs.

Pretty unlikely a dealership will sell a car with sketchy brakes. They might go cheap on parts, but they won't let a car off the lot with brakes needing service. Their lawyers won't let them.

Pick your color. Or have the wife pick the color (that's what I did because the color doesn't matter to me). Or get the black one because it has a lot less miles on it. Whatever you do, be happy. It's an F and not many people get the opportunity to own one!
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Why do you say that? Valve inspection is due at 60k, but it seems most dealers are ignoring this. Mine were all in spec when I checked them, just like my Supra has been the last three times I've checked it, and it has 150k+ miles. Sparkplugs are due at 60k, so the black one needs neither the inspection nor the plugs.

Pretty unlikely a dealership will sell a car with sketchy brakes. They might go cheap on parts, but they won't let a car off the lot with brakes needing service. Their lawyers won't let them.

Pick your color. Or have the wife pick the color (that's what I did because the color doesn't matter to me). Or get the black one because it has a lot less miles on it. Whatever you do, be happy. It's an F and not many people get the opportunity to own one!
when i look at buying a car i go in thinking it does need those items or whatever maintenance there are for a particular car. If its done or if it doesnt need it great, if it does you bet im gonna haggle a lower price lol
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Originally Posted by lobuxracer
Pick your color. Or have the wife pick the color (that's what I did because the color doesn't matter to me). Or get the black one because it has a lot less miles on it. Whatever you do, be happy. It's an F and not many people get the opportunity to own one!
+1. I was in love with the blue but found a deal on a white and once I saw it in person I was really taken by it. Color is a huge factor. Lower mileage is better but you need to love the color. Both cars seem in great shape overall.

I did ask my wife if white would be ok and she actually really liked it. But we both agreed that had I gotten blue, that would have fitted my personality more. So COLOR should be your decider here IMO.

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Old 04-18-12 | 08:17 PM
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Don't make your mind up yet. I dont base my decision on photos of the cars. You are assuming both of them are in very good condition.

Go see both, Inspect them thoroughly, test drive them, then decide.
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I would go to check on the cars in personal, see how the paint is holding up and how the car drives.
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Thanks guys for all the info. I will probably go and check both of them out and talk numbers. Hopefully everything checks out. Also did any of you notice a piece missing on the front bumper of the black one towards the left headlight? Whats the deal with that?
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^ I dunno either??

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^^ The missing piece is the front tow hook cover.

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