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Old 11-15-2005, 04:08 PM
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Any concerns about getting an '01?
Hey guys, before I sign my name in blood tomorrow afternoon, can anyone tell me why I shouldn't pull the trigger on a '01 GLE with 98K on it? It's in perfect condition and drives great, but the miles concern me.
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Old 11-15-2005, 04:10 PM
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look down a few posts.....

mileage is not really an issue, the VQ30DEK is bulletproof.
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Mine is an 01 with almost 98k.. runs like ababy... and I treat her like one..... so it depends on $$$$
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how much they want?
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Old 11-15-2005, 04:28 PM
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I just bought my 01' FULLY loaded gle for 10.5 with 104k miles on it. I think I got a decent deal. Only had to finance 5.4 though
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Old 11-15-2005, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by FoggyboTTom
how much they want?
They're asking $11,500
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Old 11-15-2005, 04:52 PM
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i'd try to talk to guy down a little more...
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Old 11-15-2005, 05:25 PM
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too high....... work it , work it
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Old 11-15-2005, 05:56 PM
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I know where there is a 2000 fully loaded SE with lots of extras for sale
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Old 11-16-2005, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ClayKY
They're asking $11,500
Well I took the plunge. He was firm on the price and it does book for $13,500 because it has the roof, heated seats and traction control. I think it's money well spent as long as she doesn't blow up on me. This is my first used car hence the apprehension.
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Old 11-16-2005, 04:09 PM
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$11.5K for a car with 100,000 miles? You are a braver person than me.....
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Old 11-17-2005, 06:03 AM
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ClayKY,
For what they asking and the mileage on the car it's way too much. I got my 00 Se fully loaded with 44k back in 5/04 for $10,800 so the price for that 01 is way too much. The deal I got on my car was really good so you need to shop around.

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Hey guys, before I sign my name in blood tomorrow afternoon, can anyone tell me why I shouldn't pull the trigger on a '01 GLE with 98K on it? It's in perfect condition and drives great, but the miles concern me.
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Old 11-17-2005, 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Grey00lustre
ClayKY,
For what they asking and the mileage on the car it's way too much. I got my 00 Se fully loaded with 44k back in 5/04 for $10,800 so the price for that 01 is way too much. The deal I got on my car was really good so you need to shop around.
Ummm, he already "took the plunge" dude.
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Old 11-17-2005, 06:41 AM
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That sucks...ah, well. 2001s have least amount of problems of all 5th gens.
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Old 11-17-2005, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Grey00lustre
ClayKY,
For what they asking and the mileage on the car it's way too much. I got my 00 Se fully loaded with 44k back in 5/04 for $10,800 so the price for that 01 is way too much. The deal I got on my car was really good so you need to shop around.
Oh well, live and learn. If it blows up I'll let you all know.
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Old 11-17-2005, 09:46 AM
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I have a feeling I might get flamed for this but, Just wanted to say ClayKY, congrats on ur new car and hope u have good luck with the new ride. My two cents would be that u make sure to get the 100k tune up unless the previous owner shows u written proof of it being done. If u got it from a dealership make sure u get it done. Also as for getting "A Good Deal" your the only one who can determin that... Iv bin selling cars since i was 18.... the happiest cutomers i'v had, have bin the ones that made the most amount for the car. Enjoy!
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Originally Posted by pbb
the happiest cutomers i'v had, have bin the ones that made the most amount for the car. Enjoy!
That is car salesmanship 101. I know, I did it for a year.
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