And so it begins...
Jul 24, 2015, 07:03 AM
#1
And so it begins...
Since selling our IX MR, I've been in the market for another X MR. I sold the IX for a few reasons, but mainly because my wife is into horses again and that being her primary vehicle wasn't practical any more. In addition, having a pristine IX with 22k miles on it was more of a pain than it was worth. We felt like we couldn't drive the car like an evo... rough and dirty. She now has a 2015 Outlander Sport GT.
I sold my truck, and sold the IX with the intent to get another X. So here I am, looking for a X MR. Looking around, found two in the northwest that didn't have a touring package on a 2015. No way am I paying for leather, just to tear it out when I replace the seats. I call up my local dealer, they want MSRP for their Xs. I'm not going to pay MSRP for any car, I am NOT Hank Hill.
I then call the largest Evo dealer in the country. I talk to the popular guy, to which he tells me they are now charging $10k OVER MSRP. WHAT?!@%@$#
The dealership that was so famous for killing all prices in the US, is now adding a premium on their cars. I was floored. Looking at a $39k X MR + $10k tag + fees, I'm starting to look at used GT-R territory. $50k for an Evo is ridiculous and IMO,
has caused this.
When I pushed back on this, I was told the Final Edition would be even worse. Great, more than $50k for car I paid $32k out the door for a few years ago and is now missing Recaros.
I have been bitten hard by buying used evos in the past. I won't do it again. At this point, I'm not sure I'll be able to continue this game thanks to the stealerships.
I sold my truck, and sold the IX with the intent to get another X. So here I am, looking for a X MR. Looking around, found two in the northwest that didn't have a touring package on a 2015. No way am I paying for leather, just to tear it out when I replace the seats. I call up my local dealer, they want MSRP for their Xs. I'm not going to pay MSRP for any car, I am NOT Hank Hill.
I then call the largest Evo dealer in the country. I talk to the popular guy, to which he tells me they are now charging $10k OVER MSRP. WHAT?!@%@$#
The dealership that was so famous for killing all prices in the US, is now adding a premium on their cars. I was floored. Looking at a $39k X MR + $10k tag + fees, I'm starting to look at used GT-R territory. $50k for an Evo is ridiculous and IMO,
has caused this. When I pushed back on this, I was told the Final Edition would be even worse. Great, more than $50k for car I paid $32k out the door for a few years ago and is now missing Recaros.
I have been bitten hard by buying used evos in the past. I won't do it again. At this point, I'm not sure I'll be able to continue this game thanks to the stealerships.
Jul 24, 2015, 07:27 AM
#2
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Be prepared to travel and get a great deal. You're searching in the north where AWD cars get a premium due to weather. Come south on a one way ticket, drive the car home imo. You can easily get below or at sticker minimum in Houston.
Jul 24, 2015, 08:08 AM
#5
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Drive the **** out of it, I do. What's your concern?
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Jul 24, 2015, 10:35 AM
#8
Without incentive how much off MSRP do you expect? With 2015 being the last year i doubt you'll find any at invoice. If you go far you may get a a thousand off and it may cost up to $1000 for an enclosed carrier. For the few hundred dollars difference MSRP is not a bad choice.
Had two GT-R a 2009 and 2013. The 2013 rides and shifts so much better. I would say it's harder to use as a daily compared to the Evo 9. Ride quality being simlar just too low and too much attention and being two doors. Just something to think about.
Had two GT-R a 2009 and 2013. The 2013 rides and shifts so much better. I would say it's harder to use as a daily compared to the Evo 9. Ride quality being simlar just too low and too much attention and being two doors. Just something to think about.
Jul 24, 2015, 10:40 AM
#9
Evolved Member
Hell you pay my plane ticket home I'll deliver it and break it in perfectl
Jul 24, 2015, 11:20 AM
#10
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I feel like your going to have a bad time to try and find a deal right now on an evo with this being the last year. I was thinking about selling mine and all the ones for sale are just a few thousand from what i paid for the car new. I think the car right now is going at a bit of a premium.
Jul 24, 2015, 05:42 PM
#12
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Head South for great justice!
