Originally Posted by +fireamx
Shawn Q, You need to ask yourself, "Just what is a "fair" or equitable amount of depreciation a seller should need
to absorb when they want to sell their car". Or, how much money would you be willing to lose if you had the same
vehicle and wanted to sell it.
The above statement is totally irrelevant. Since when do people take into consideration what is fair to the seller and
who determines fair in a free market system? Nobody is holding a gun to the seller’s head. The seller is offering his
vehicle at a certain price he set, for whatever reason. If you as a buyer think it’s a price you want to pay after doing
your research… go for it.
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With that said, the direct answer to the question is: yes, it is a very good deal @ $17,500 even if the car needs tires.
Kelly Blue Book, a good guide to a vehicle’s value, lists the value for a '04 Crossfire as $20,180.
As for tires, Goodyear F-1 Eagles for the Crossfire sell for about $950 a set. The OEM Michelin Pilot Sport 2’s go for
$1,250 or so for a set.
If you want a Crossfire, have it checked out, get a CarFax, and if everything is good… go for it, you got a good
deal @ $17,500.
The KBB page for a private party sale of a 2004 Chrysler Crossfire in "GOOD" condition...
