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Would you buy it?

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http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?c ... dard=false

It looks pretty nice but would you be concerned about the 114K?

My SE's got 113K and is starting to need things.
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Re: Would you buy it?

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Seems a little steep, but what do I know I paid $2500 for 196k on mine, and it's a '96.

I'd go see what the condition is like before settling.
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I'd go take a look at it, 113k isn't bad. Defiantly go check it out and see what kind of shape its in, I would only pay that price if it ends up being in pretty good shape. Look closely under the hood to see how its been maintained, if it appears to at least had some maintenance on it you shouldn't have to worry about the mileage, 3800's are pretty tough.

Even if it does look pretty nice it wouldn't hurt to low ball them and see what they say :wink:
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I picked my '96 up with about the same number of miles for right around $4000. That was 7 years ago. I'd like to think it was a good deal. To be on the safe side, you might want to do the intake and gaskets right off the bat. Other than that, I say go for it.
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id buy it, my 92 ssei has 198,000 miles on it and most of the car still has the original parts on it, its just starting to need things here and there, mostly from neglect from previous owners
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i'd pay closer to $3,500...maybe $3700 or $3800 if it's in super nice shape.
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