New here, looking at buying so looking for info
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New here, looking at buying so looking for info
I'm looking at a used 2023 F-type R so I've posted in the F-Type forum the particulars for opinions on the asking price and any problems the car has.
I've never driven an F-type but I drive a 2017 Corvette right now. Going to keep the Vette. No F-types are around my area (Indy) and this one is in Chicago, so maybe a road trip if you guys think the price is right.
I've never driven an F-type but I drive a 2017 Corvette right now. Going to keep the Vette. No F-types are around my area (Indy) and this one is in Chicago, so maybe a road trip if you guys think the price is right.
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Welcome to the Forums.
As Jim suggested, do your homework, do it again, walk away if you suspect anything odd.
A tad harsh, maybe, but its your money to buy it, then fix the unknown, oops.
Good luck.
As Jim suggested, do your homework, do it again, walk away if you suspect anything odd.
A tad harsh, maybe, but its your money to buy it, then fix the unknown, oops.
Good luck.
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums jdsengineer,
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Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.
If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help
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Hello,
There is Always a reason someone sells a used car, sometimes more than one reason.
I always ask, "So, why you selling it (especially one like this, only 2 years old)?" And then watch their eyes when they say something like, "Well, the ashtrays were full of gum wrappers and I just got tired of cleaning them," when there is really some Very expensive repair on the horizon they don't want to pay for.
If you're up for that, then you walk in with eyes wide open (that's how I got Trucklet (see sig). Test drive revealed Numerous faults, none deal-killing, merely Points of Negotiation. Even with Negotiation, I paid probably twice what "experts" thought it was worth (to them), then poured in a couple thou more to make it safe and roadworthy, but I'd wanted one for some years and it called to me. I don't regret it).
As mentioned above, you can't have too much documentation (won't probably be much on a 2023 though) but if something seems "just not quite right." as Grant advises, do not be afraid to walk away.
I wish you success.
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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There is Always a reason someone sells a used car, sometimes more than one reason.
I always ask, "So, why you selling it (especially one like this, only 2 years old)?" And then watch their eyes when they say something like, "Well, the ashtrays were full of gum wrappers and I just got tired of cleaning them," when there is really some Very expensive repair on the horizon they don't want to pay for.
If you're up for that, then you walk in with eyes wide open (that's how I got Trucklet (see sig). Test drive revealed Numerous faults, none deal-killing, merely Points of Negotiation. Even with Negotiation, I paid probably twice what "experts" thought it was worth (to them), then poured in a couple thou more to make it safe and roadworthy, but I'd wanted one for some years and it called to me. I don't regret it).
As mentioned above, you can't have too much documentation (won't probably be much on a 2023 though) but if something seems "just not quite right." as Grant advises, do not be afraid to walk away.
I wish you success.
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')
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