I need a mans advice on vehicles?

Question

own a Jeep grand cherokee 05. I want to get rid of it A. It has 40,000 miles no warrenty b. the price of gas. c. I make long trips every week and I want something smaller. I am looking into buying a Chrysler crossfire the main reason for the trade is because this car is a really really good deal even if I don't like it I can trade it in a year from now and still make out. Does this sound like a decent deal $12,500 for a 2004 Chrysler crossfire loaded with 20,000 miles?

Answer 1

Yes, Kelly Blue Book puts value at $17000-$20000. Real good deal(if never been wrecked)

Answer 2

I own a shop, and what I think is this: If a deal sounds too good to be true, then 99% of the time it is! I would have a carfax done on the vehicle, and have someone who knows what to look for inspect it before I laid down any cash. Many vehicles are cleaned up real nice, and came right out of the flood zone where it was under water for an extended period of time. It's easier to buy a new vehicle than a used one anyway, and back when I traveled all the time I just leased the vehicle. Cover your behind when purchasing a used vehicle of any kind. This is because most of the time a used vehicle is used because someone wanted rid of it due to problems. Ask yourself this: Just why do people get rid of vehicles in the first place. The #1 answer is; Something was wrong with it, and the #2 answer is; it used too much gas, and finally the #3 answer is they traded it in on a new vehicle because it was trouble all the time. Most used car lots ought to be called lemon lots.
Glad to help out, Good Luck!!!

Answer 3

That price sounds really low for a Crossfire by at least $3000-$5000. The most important things you can do are make sure that (a) there is a clear title and (b) the vehicle has been fully inspected. For the inspection, you will want to find the most reliable mechanic you can and pay to have it inspected. This may cost from $100 to $200 or more, but it will be well worth it. There are a lot of cars that have been flooded or totaled, then titled in a different state. I am only saying because when you see a car that is underpriced as much as that car is, you either have a seller who doesn't know what they have, or a seller that is trying to scam you over. The inspection is the best thing you can do, and you may want to get a Carfax report as well.

Answer 4

"Ask Yourself and Maybe the Dealer" - Has this Car been through you Complete Maintenance Departments and Checked and/or Repaired? (IE; Oil & Filter Change, Alignment Check, Cooling System Test, Fuel Filter Change & System Check, Etc.) What Type of warranty will you Give Me? Can I get a Copy of the Maintance History for My Records? What is the Average Service Time When I bring My Car In? If Needed Can I get a Loaner Car?

How does the car feel when you drive it, Streets & Highway? Besides that It Sounds Like a Good Deal!

Answer 5

The Crossfire is a sharp car but sales have been too low to continue building it and Chrysler just last week announced this would be the last year of production. I have no idea of reliability, etc.

Answer 6

that is a pretty good deal for a cross fire,especially with low miles on it,for the money on the cross fire that's a really good deal,i believe if i were in that situation i would take the cross fire.i have liked those since they came out,and your right you could still come out ahead a year from now on it,so all together its not a bad deal,those cars drive really good,good luck on it.

Answer 7

that sounds like a fair price but rememeber chrysler vehicles have a crappy resale value also you will get better gas mileage then your jeep but by not much. crossfire's come with a v6 . if you want somethin with good gas mileage, get a civic coupe

Answer 8

Just don't buy it online at places like yahoo autos or ebay storage facility... be vary wary of good deals