The xk8 is sharp too, I didn't see that before I posted. Too bad its not manual though, I think that would make that car a lot more fun. Hell, its too bad the STD didn't come with a manual because it would also make that much more fun!
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FASTLLS
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I like it because it has that HD engine with the redline of a sport bike.. It's also very responsive..
The 1225R is amazing, but I don't like the looks of it.. I would buy it though for a track bike
1LoudLS
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it was a thieft recovery for about 14.5k, nothing wrong with the car at all
also, look harder
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.j...=b&num_records=25&cardist=1944&standard=false
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.j...e=b&num_records=25&cardist=832&standard=false
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.j...=b&num_records=25&cardist=1111&standard=false
i guess if you can get a 04 STR for $6500 with less than 70k mi on it, then you should jump on it, unless you actually want to be able to work on the motor. i would buy the V, put a blower or a snail on it, then laugh if a STR ever pulled up to a light next to you!
05 LS8
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The first CTS-V has 100,000 miles on it. Who the hell wants a car that's 7years old with that kind of miles on it.
I don't know about you, but i try to buy newer stuff as the time goes on, not the other way around.
I can get a 08 STR for $20,000 with half the miles.
1LoudLS
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no it has 69,000 miles on it
well for starters, this guy doesnt seem to mind the millage
also someone who cant afford a newer one, or someone who doesnt mind buying a older one to save some money, if im going to buy a car like that, im also going to drop a lot of money into it, and i wouldn't want to start ripping in to a car that i still owe 20k on.
i dont doubt that, the point is that i was asked where i saw on for that cheap. and the fact is that they are out there.
here is one with half as many miles you thought where on the first one for under 20k
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.j...e=b&num_records=25&cardist=551&standard=false
yeah im not gonna go 1000 miles out of my way to purchase a vehicle.
In my area you cant get a cts for under 20 grand and an str can be modded with intake, exhaust, and pullied to push almost 500 horses.
I like the LS over the STR but ill take the looks of it over the CTS as well.
1LoudLS
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oh man, i will definitely hop on a plane and fly somewhere to save 5-8 grand, plus the ride home would be fun
i cant stand the way that the 1st gen CTS's look like and that the biggest reason that i haven bought one yet, however the inside and the outside of the 2nd gens look killer, if i ever find one of those for a decent price, i will snap it up in a heart beat.
FASTLLS
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I totally agree.. If costs are cheaper going to get one, I would defiantly do it.. Or even if I broke even, I would still get one in the Southern states because of no salt..
joegr
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The catch is that you may get there and discover that there is a problem and that you don't want that car because of it. In that case you will be out the time and money for the trip. You always need to consider the possible risks versus the possible benefits.
FASTLLS
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I agree with that also.. If you find a nice person who is honest and will take it to a mechanic (perferably a Lincoln dealer) to get a 'buyer's inspection', you should be fine.. I bought my Ranger from a mechanic in WI.. I ended up driving about 400 miles to get it.. But he told me everything he did to it and what was wrong.. We talked on the phone about it a couple of times and got as detailed as where the two (only two? I was amazed) rust spots were..
1LoudLS
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your right, i have helped a couple people buy cars from across the country, and every time we have the vehicle inspected before we even consider flying out, worse case, good time for a vacation!
Wow, a lot has happened since this morning lol.
Ok, I stand somewhat corrected on the price of a CTS-V. Last I looked I couldn't find one for under 30 grand. Like I said before though, they don't interest me in the least so I didn't really look either. I understand they are very competitive with an STR, but I'm not going to buy it lol. Here is one by me for a decent price:
http://albany.craigslist.org/ctd/2231994945.html
I am also very wary about flying somewhere to get a vehicle. I will drive 3-4 hours, and have on multiple occasions for different cars and bikes, but I wouldn't fly. I wasn't aware that you could have a vehicle inspection like that conducted, but it is something I would now consider.
Apparently someone in Texas is hoarding all of the STR's so maybe I will buy one of those salt virgins and bring it up here! I have my work truck to drive in the winter, so it never has to see salt.
Ok, I stand somewhat corrected on the price of a CTS-V. Last I looked I couldn't find one for under 30 grand. Like I said before though, they don't interest me in the least so I didn't really look either. I understand they are very competitive with an STR, but I'm not going to buy it lol. Here is one by me for a decent price:
http://albany.craigslist.org/ctd/2231994945.html
I am also very wary about flying somewhere to get a vehicle. I will drive 3-4 hours, and have on multiple occasions for different cars and bikes, but I wouldn't fly. I wasn't aware that you could have a vehicle inspection like that conducted, but it is something I would now consider.
Apparently someone in Texas is hoarding all of the STR's so maybe I will buy one of those salt virgins and bring it up here! I have my work truck to drive in the winter, so it never has to see salt.