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Old 08-09-2018, 07:56 AM
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Thanks again for your thoughts. You guys are right about the wheels not being a big deal. I just wish this car was closer to Maryland. I am still chewing on it.

I did find this car. Its more plain jane but looks nice and it is closer. https://www.kbb.com/cars-for-sale/49...onresults=true
Old 08-09-2018, 10:56 AM
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Nice looking car, but I agree those wheels aren't my favorite. I have 19" polished, forged Champions for sale that would look superb on this, bringing out the metallic in the Basalt Black paint. They're for sale in the Marketplace for $4,250 shipped if you end up buying this car.

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Removed incorrect videos.

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Old 08-09-2018, 11:35 AM
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Thanks Petza. Those rims are slick. I like them. No I am leaning towards the Plain Jane which I posted the link above. Take a look. I would like to hear your thoughts.
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Originally Posted by cannonball05
Thanks Petza. Those rims are slick. I like them. No I am leaning towards the Plain Jane which I posted the link above. Take a look. I would like to hear your thoughts.
Plain Jane looks pretty nice too. I see a couple things in the photos you may be able to use for negotiating.
  • Pic 13 looks like that rotor is pretty heavily grooved. I would check what those grooves actually look and feel like in person and check thickness vs the minimum spec and remaining pad material.
  • Pic 10 looks like the paint may have some swirl marks along that fender in the reflected light. Can probably be corrected by a good detail shop unless it's really deep.

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Old 08-09-2018, 12:01 PM
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Nice catch on the rotors. I will check that. I think that is a reflection about the swirl marks. The videos below helps. Changed the video file extensions for plain jane. Should work now.
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Driver's side interior door handle is either misadjusted or has the cracked post under the spring problem and needs to be fixed - it should close flush with the door spear.. Windows won't drop and raise properly when opening and closing the doors with it this way. Door panel needs to come off to adjust that mechanism or replace that piece.


Old 08-09-2018, 12:18 PM
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Yep you are right. Another negotiating factor. You make it sound like it is a common issue, true? Any idea how much that would cost?
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Dealer said the handle is loose, not broken.
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Not to 'Dog' the original car.......but wheels weights are always a concern of mine........
Old 08-09-2018, 01:37 PM
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Thanks eZ. Yes true but I think the Rotiform wheels isn't an issue regarding weight...but I don't know for sure.
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I think the price for the 1st one is in the ballpark. Its optioned close to mine I just picked up for 54k. The manuals are hard to find and are fetching more than PDKs.
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Yes the first one is on point for price.I really like it but the plain jane is hard to pass up. The rotors are not grooved and so far it is clean. Plus it is closer. I don't have to deal with transport. We will see. The black beauty has another buyer potentially. So I am second in line if the first falls through. The plain jane is up for grabs...which I kinda like. I can do what I want with her.
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Help me choose please. I would like your advice.

https://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-...6spd-3-8l.html -46k miles, $52K in Fla. - sport chrono, PASM
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http://www.countrydiesels.com/detail...-17761280.html - 53k miles, $46.5K I could probably get him down to 43K - local - pretty much base 'plain jane'

If PPIs pass on both, I am leaning towards the plain jane because it is close to me.
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I like Jane!!!! Love the wheels and interior......


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