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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 05:12 PM
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Default Re: I'm looking at buying a 2004 Coupe

Originally Posted by James1549
Check the following:

seat heaters in the bottom cushions
each wheel for curb rash
tire tread left
trans pops out of 1st gear(?)
rust at lower inside door edges (already mentioned)
hazzy/foggy headlight lens
scrapes under front bumper cover
multipurpose wrench(OEM)
complete owners manual package
oil leakage at valve covers on engine

You asked....
This is a great list. IF the ignition key acts up and won't turn (see my post above) THAT is worth a big discount! A car did that to me in front of the salesman and he knocked off $2000 - but the clutch was worn out so I didnt want the car anyway (had bad paint, etc. and 120,000 miles).
 
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