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Need Advice: New car within the coming days? 2001 SSEi

Old Mar 9, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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Hey guys,
I'm new to the board so take it easy on me. I found today a 2001 Bonne SSEi with 77k for under $9k. What do you think of the price? What should I look for and what questions should I ask? I'm going in tomorrow morning to look again, so any advice with the next couple of hours would be appreciated.

Hopefully I will have some pics of my new ride in my profile like many of you.
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 09:33 PM
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Hi and Welcome! I've moved this to General Chat for you and edited your title for better visibility.

As far as the value of the car, your best bet is to look up the value on www.kbb.com or www.edmunds.com since it varies by location of the country. From what I've seen around here, that'* a good price.
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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Where in Illinois?
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 09:59 PM
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gonna need to know a little more about the car to let you know if the price is good...
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by harofreak00
gonna need to know a little more about the car to let you know if the price is good...
Lol.... he does too... so questions to ask... ask them give you a carfax on it to see if its ever been wrecked. Look for signs of water damage (in case it is a Katrina car). Check out the windows to make sure they are all working. Check the oil by removing the cap and look for signs of coolant contamination. Coolant level, of course. TIres...check for even wear.
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 05:55 PM
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Hey everyone, well I looked at common problems people were having on this board and couldnt find any. I went ahead and bought it. I think its a real deal considering everything it has. Pics up soon.

Wikoff, Im about an hour north of you, LaSalle-Peru area.

Facts on the car:
3.8L *.C'd
77K miles
Leather
Moonroof
CD/cassette
heads up
Chrome wheels
added 10 Cd changer
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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Just saw this thread now. $9k is cheaper than they are going here. So, as long as it'* in good shape, I think you got a good deal.

Welcome to the club.
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by champ5601
Hey everyone, well I looked at common problems people were having on this board and couldnt find any. I went ahead and bought it. I think its a real deal considering everything it has. Pics up soon.

Wikoff, Im about an hour north of you, LaSalle-Peru area.

Facts on the car:
3.8L *.C'd
77K miles
Leather
Moonroof
CD/cassette
heads up
Chrome wheels
added 10 Cd changer
Added as in an aftermarket cd changer, right? Do you know what brand, perchance? The stock changer in these cars are 12 disk, if so equipped.
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 06:10 PM
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Yes, it is an aftermarket.....Prestige 10 cd changer......
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