High prices on used Evos? Are people getting what they're asking?
Jul 18, 2010, 09:54 PM
#62
Hopefully im not going off topic, but i wonder how a salvaged title effects the value. Like i know it makes it a lot lower but im wondering if you can even take a loan out for a salvaged title car. I wonder how much the insurance will even pay out for it.... What do you guys think? Reasons for my questions = http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/1841530220.html
its one thing to ask 21 k for a IX with a bad title that also has a good amount of miles on it, but for an X with less then 4K miles on it? Supposedly it got totaled out because of roof damage... even if thats the case and the person is nervous about safety (no airbags where deployed so he says) of the roof and it being less rigid or strong. one could also but a roll cage in for added safety... idk thoughts?
its one thing to ask 21 k for a IX with a bad title that also has a good amount of miles on it, but for an X with less then 4K miles on it? Supposedly it got totaled out because of roof damage... even if thats the case and the person is nervous about safety (no airbags where deployed so he says) of the roof and it being less rigid or strong. one could also but a roll cage in for added safety... idk thoughts?
Jul 19, 2010, 06:46 AM
#64
Evolved Member
iTrader: (31)
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Stavanger
Posts: 1,240
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The sweet spot for selling an Evo X seems to be around $25k. Just because they are asked $27-28k doesn't mean that you can't offer much less. Especially if you can back it up with a fair value from KBB, Edmunds, NADA, etc.
I have owned an Evos since 2003 (VIII, IX and X) and I think the X is the best for an all around car.
If you go used, I would try to get one with whatever mods you intend to put on later and make sure that the guy you buy it from isn't a the type to cut corners on maintenance and upkeep. Good luck.
I have owned an Evos since 2003 (VIII, IX and X) and I think the X is the best for an all around car.
If you go used, I would try to get one with whatever mods you intend to put on later and make sure that the guy you buy it from isn't a the type to cut corners on maintenance and upkeep. Good luck.
Jul 19, 2010, 08:35 AM
#66
Newbie
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: California
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If you decide to go with South Coast Mitsubishi, do not go pick it up. Have it delivered.
I bought mine from them almost exactly a year ago and picked it up from them in person 11 months ago. I paid IL sales tax and registration, had plates with me to put on the car when I picked it up... when I got there, they wouldn't let me have the car unless I paid CA sales tax. Something they completely failed to mention even though I already paid the first car payment on the damn car without ever seeing it in person or even a picture of it. I was just told "yeah it's blue, has the aero kit, SSS package and has 7 miles on it" and I said "that one's mine, I'll put $500 down right now" and then told them I would be picking it up.
I found out about the sales tax BS on my ride from the airport to the dealer and forked over another $2800. Flash forward a year and I'm still waiting on my $2400 IL sales tax amend/return. It'll be nice once I get my $2400 back, but this was a horrible experience and I have a lengthy review of South Coast Mitsu on these forums as a result. I would not have put a review if Sam didn't tell me "go ahead and bash us on the forums."
They just move tons of these cars at very slight profit in order to cash in on Mitsubishi's bonuses for moving inventory.
Lastly, they "LET" me use my credit card to pay the sales tax. They had to call up corporate to ask permission and treated it like they were doing me a favor, LETTING me pay the sales tax so that I can drive the car off the lot. They also claimed they couldn't get the car towed the 50-100 miles or whatever it took to get to the Nevada border so we could circumvent the sales tax dilemma.
One last gripe/complaint: Sam knew I was coming to pick this thing up a month ahead of time and simply forgot about it, I reminded him again and again as it was drawing near. I still waited at the airport for almost half an hour and still had to sit at the dealership for hours before I could even see the car.
On the plus side, they gave a $20 coupon to get gas at a nearby station... yep, that's right, the only positive experience I had there was $20 in gas :P
I bought mine from them almost exactly a year ago and picked it up from them in person 11 months ago. I paid IL sales tax and registration, had plates with me to put on the car when I picked it up... when I got there, they wouldn't let me have the car unless I paid CA sales tax. Something they completely failed to mention even though I already paid the first car payment on the damn car without ever seeing it in person or even a picture of it. I was just told "yeah it's blue, has the aero kit, SSS package and has 7 miles on it" and I said "that one's mine, I'll put $500 down right now" and then told them I would be picking it up.
I found out about the sales tax BS on my ride from the airport to the dealer and forked over another $2800. Flash forward a year and I'm still waiting on my $2400 IL sales tax amend/return. It'll be nice once I get my $2400 back, but this was a horrible experience and I have a lengthy review of South Coast Mitsu on these forums as a result. I would not have put a review if Sam didn't tell me "go ahead and bash us on the forums."
They just move tons of these cars at very slight profit in order to cash in on Mitsubishi's bonuses for moving inventory.
Lastly, they "LET" me use my credit card to pay the sales tax. They had to call up corporate to ask permission and treated it like they were doing me a favor, LETTING me pay the sales tax so that I can drive the car off the lot. They also claimed they couldn't get the car towed the 50-100 miles or whatever it took to get to the Nevada border so we could circumvent the sales tax dilemma.
One last gripe/complaint: Sam knew I was coming to pick this thing up a month ahead of time and simply forgot about it, I reminded him again and again as it was drawing near. I still waited at the airport for almost half an hour and still had to sit at the dealership for hours before I could even see the car.
On the plus side, they gave a $20 coupon to get gas at a nearby station... yep, that's right, the only positive experience I had there was $20 in gas :P
I bought my IX MR there too. Not really the best experience buying from them but I was still happy I drove her home.
Jul 19, 2010, 09:45 AM
#67
Hopefully im not going off topic, but i wonder how a salvaged title effects the value. Like i know it makes it a lot lower but im wondering if you can even take a loan out for a salvaged title car. I wonder how much the insurance will even pay out for it.... What do you guys think? Reasons for my questions = http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/1841530220.html
its one thing to ask 21 k for a IX with a bad title that also has a good amount of miles on it, but for an X with less then 4K miles on it? Supposedly it got totaled out because of roof damage... even if thats the case and the person is nervous about safety (no airbags where deployed so he says) of the roof and it being less rigid or strong. one could also but a roll cage in for added safety... idk thoughts?
its one thing to ask 21 k for a IX with a bad title that also has a good amount of miles on it, but for an X with less then 4K miles on it? Supposedly it got totaled out because of roof damage... even if thats the case and the person is nervous about safety (no airbags where deployed so he says) of the roof and it being less rigid or strong. one could also but a roll cage in for added safety... idk thoughts?
While some of them might be decent and not bad, the Carfax ding has that car forever marked as something that is only worth a small percentage of its loan value, and to me its just not worth it.
I would personally rather get something older or higher mileage than something salvaged, but its probably because I don't want the headache.
Jul 19, 2010, 06:56 PM
#68
Evolving Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Kansas City, MO
Posts: 217
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I can't believe people would even consider for a second buying a salvage-titled car. You're inheriting an enormous headache and you WILL regret it.
Jul 21, 2010, 06:08 AM
#70
Evolving Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Kansas City, MO
Posts: 217
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I heard it about it on the forum, I went into the dealer to discuss it with them and they told me that the promotions did not include the Evos? I insisted that they did and they even brought their sales manager out to tell me "no". WTF?
Jul 21, 2010, 06:33 AM
#71
Newbie
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: NOVA
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
What! that is lame. I got this deal on my new GSR which is why I made the jump and bought a new one. You should check with a different dealer too.
Jul 21, 2010, 06:46 AM
#72
Evolving Member
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Ohio
Posts: 238
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Does not surprise me! What freaking idiots!! http://www.mitsubishicars.com/MMNA/jsp/specialoffers.do Print out the special offers page, and go shove it into the sales managers face!!!
Jul 21, 2010, 06:59 AM
#73
Newbie
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: NOVA
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Does not surprise me! What freaking idiots!! http://www.mitsubishicars.com/MMNA/jsp/specialoffers.do Print out the special offers page, and go shove it into the sales managers face!!!
The offer is pretty good. Does Mitsu do this often on the Evo? Or is it just because of the introduction of the SE, that they want to move inventory.
Jul 21, 2010, 08:09 AM
#75
Evolved Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Saint Paul
Posts: 1,468
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The dealer talked me out of the 0% and I wish I'd gone that way. It was clear from their hard sell that they don't make money on that whereas other lenders give them kickbacks.