View Poll Results: Would you buy a certified Preowned Evo VIII
YES- I would Love to get a better deal and a Evo
52
58.43%
No- a used Evo is like someone's used underwear
37
41.57%
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Would you buy an 03 Certified Evo from a Dealer
Jan 18, 2005 | 09:48 PM
#46
Originally Posted by M3lachsilber
I see what you are saying..
As consumers we are lead to BELIEVE that the car has been inspected properly.
But folks, that goes without saying. On ANY car. ANY pre-Owned Program.
Ultimately, the inspection relies on the abilities of the tech performing the certified pre-owned inspection itself. But there will be and will always be the "human error" element. The difference however, is the WARRANTY BACKING you recieve that you wouldn't if you bought privately. This is what really covers the guy who's tranny fails. Or the engine craps out.
There are arguments for and against purchasing a CPO car.
Bottom line is the majority of the consumers are in fact willing to pay more and DO pay more for this pre-owned protection.
You just can't argue with the numbers, really.
As consumers we are lead to BELIEVE that the car has been inspected properly.
But folks, that goes without saying. On ANY car. ANY pre-Owned Program.
Ultimately, the inspection relies on the abilities of the tech performing the certified pre-owned inspection itself. But there will be and will always be the "human error" element. The difference however, is the WARRANTY BACKING you recieve that you wouldn't if you bought privately. This is what really covers the guy who's tranny fails. Or the engine craps out.
There are arguments for and against purchasing a CPO car.
Bottom line is the majority of the consumers are in fact willing to pay more and DO pay more for this pre-owned protection.
You just can't argue with the numbers, really.
warranty as far as I could throw it, so the added value just isn't there for me personally. That coupled with the fact that I've SEEN the people supposedly "qualified" to work on Evos, and I don't trust their judgement. To me an Evo in particular with a "special inspection" and "extended warranty" would just be some expensive gimmick and not worth the added cost.
Jan 18, 2005 | 10:03 PM
#47
the actually cost of ownership on a evo is around 45K in the long run. but on the certified pre-owned topic. i personally wouldnt buy a used car but i do not see a problem with it if it is in prestine condition.
Jan 19, 2005 | 09:45 AM
#48
choad
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Brew Town, Wisconsin
However, the value of a warranty directly corralates to the integrity of the company providing it. I personally wouldn't trust a warranty as far as I could throw it
You bought a Mitsubishi, right? What's the difference?
If the integrity if the company and their vehicles were so suspect..why did you purchase one of their cars in the first place?
You might as well just say..Love the car, hate the company..
It seems like an oxymoron to me but..
Jan 19, 2005 | 03:37 PM
#53
Originally Posted by NOVA EVO
For a basic A to B car like an Accord or Camry, a used one is fine...for an Evo, I'd rather have a new one...they don't cost that much more than a used one, anyway... 
