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Old 03-11-2005, 06:36 AM
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Hey guys,

I'm just curious to see how many of the 5th gens on here were bought new versus used by the current owner (you).

I guess I'll start off by throwing a vote in the used column. Bought October 2004 for $13,750 (before taxes, title, registration) with 48k miles, now at 52k.
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Old 03-11-2005, 06:38 AM
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got mine used...its going on 2 months sicne i brought it home and im still loving every minutes of it...now only if i can find out how to install my berk w/o breaking something

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Old 03-11-2005, 06:55 AM
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in the used column...Have had mine for 5 weeks, and loving it more each day!
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Old 03-11-2005, 07:08 AM
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used about 6 months ago, i wish i got a better deal on it tho
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Old 03-11-2005, 07:15 AM
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Used @ 50,000 miles; currently have 82600
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Old 03-11-2005, 07:28 AM
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Used about a year ago.
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Old 03-11-2005, 07:32 AM
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used at 85k miles... it's at 91k now....

Only issue I have with it is that during cold starts... it makes an awful sound which I cannot find the reason why... it almost sounds like a vacuum on for 1/2 sec... I hate it... but otherwise.. the car is awesome... I like it a little better than my 4th gen...
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Old 03-11-2005, 07:33 AM
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used in december of 03 with 17,000 and change on her. up to almost 33,000 now.
 
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Old 03-11-2005, 07:35 AM
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Bought mine in Feb-----2001 se with 22,000 miles..

Nice!!
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Old 03-11-2005, 07:35 AM
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Used 2 years in April...@ 29k miles
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Old 03-11-2005, 07:43 AM
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Used in december. 49k on her.
Lovin it
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Old 03-11-2005, 08:00 AM
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Used 27K. Current 47K.

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Old 03-11-2005, 08:02 AM
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I bought mine w/ 12 miles on it. 6 of which I had added during my test drive.
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Old 03-11-2005, 08:05 AM
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i got mine used 47k miles at the local stealership.

it's at 59k now.

i kinda regret buying this everytime i get to drive my friend's GS300, that car is so much better, but oh well......
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Old 03-11-2005, 08:05 AM
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used, 23K miles on a 02 GLE this pat february. Now it has 25.5K
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Old 03-11-2005, 08:05 AM
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Bought new in Sept. 2002. 32,000 on it now.
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Old 03-11-2005, 08:08 AM
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bought her used 6 months ago today with mileage @ 32K and some change and just flipped 41K the other day. I love my ride...
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Old 03-11-2005, 08:10 AM
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Bought brand new August 2002.
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Old 03-11-2005, 08:12 AM
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Both my current 2002 max and my older 96 max(R.I.P.) were bought used.
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Old 03-11-2005, 08:15 AM
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Bought mine used on eBay! Two years old and paid half price. Saw the original sticker $27000+. I paid $13,500.
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Old 03-11-2005, 08:20 AM
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Bought used, but new to me.
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Old 03-11-2005, 08:30 AM
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Bought it used with a year ago with 59K miles, now it has 77K.
No major problems, except had to replace MAF and replaced GReddy with Frankencar catback (greddy was too loud for me)
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Old 03-11-2005, 08:34 AM
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Bought new in Jan 2001. Currently have about 35k miles and was paid off about a year ago.
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Old 03-11-2005, 08:46 AM
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Bought used Nov of '03, 51k when i bought it, 83k now.
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Old 03-11-2005, 08:53 AM
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Bought used in 2002 with 40k miles on it for $13500. Paid off, and car has about 96k miles on it now. No major problem except the dumb azz MAF sensor.
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Old 03-11-2005, 08:58 AM
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New March of 01. Took 6 months to find a 5 spd. 62.5K on the clock.
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Old 03-11-2005, 09:01 AM
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bought mine used on june 15th 2003 @32,000 miles, now at 65K. wonder what i should get her for our 2 year anniversary.
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Old 03-11-2005, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by BP2K2Max
bought mine used on june 15th 2003 @32,000 miles, now at 65K. wonder what i should get her for our 2 year anniversary.
HAHAHA. "OUR two year anniversary." Sounds like you're really married to your car there.
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Old 03-11-2005, 09:19 AM
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baught mine 2k3 fully loaded minus navi, new in april 14 2003 for my bday.. present to myself. paid 24,500 for it with 3 miles on it. 25,100 miles on it now.
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Old 03-11-2005, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by BP2K2Max
bought mine used on june 15th 2003 @32,000 miles, now at 65K. wonder what i should get her for our 2 year anniversary.
How about a nice dress (bodykit) or some nice shoes (rims). After you give her that, take her out to eat (sunoco racing gas). After you're done, :.
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Old 03-11-2005, 09:24 AM
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New in Feb '03, and my neighbor hit it in driveway 3 days later.
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Old 03-11-2005, 09:26 AM
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New in Feb '03, and my neighbor hit it in driveway 3 days later.
UGH! You must have been going crazy!
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Old 03-11-2005, 09:28 AM
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Old 03-11-2005, 09:30 AM
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Used, 20K miles in late Sept 04. Took me 6 months of looking and the dealership looking to get it. Currently 33K on the clock. Only major issue has been the sway bar end links that was replaced. Minor issues are a rattle and the shiny coating on the TE wheels bubbling... that reminds me, need to call the dealership today and see what they say.
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Bought it new with 41 miles, Feb 19, 2002.... now has 39,000 on it....
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Old 03-11-2005, 09:48 AM
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Used - ex-enterprise rental car.
I might have beat on it...
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Old 03-11-2005, 09:54 AM
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New w/45 miles on the odometer. Had to drive it up from some dealer in VA.
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Old 03-11-2005, 09:58 AM
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Bought used February 2005 with 10,700 miles for $16.5k. Now has 11,300 miles a month later. Still learning something new everyday.

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Old 03-11-2005, 10:03 AM
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Bought mine brand new in October of 2000 for 27,200. She had 17 miles on her. Other than coils and brake judder (normal i guess for that build year) she has been excellent. Original craptenzas lasted about 45k, then went to Pilot sports. Only other thing was the muffler just recently at 70 k miles. All in all, a real solid ride.
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Old 03-11-2005, 10:19 AM
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