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Old 06-21-2010, 10:53 AM
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http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=281289060

Please give me your thoughts on this. I am in nj and this car is located in Fl. Its that exact car that i am looking for. White exterior with black alcantara interior. 6spd and its a 2009. Would you drive that far to get this car>?

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you dont have to drive to get it, it will cost you less to ship it to you.
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I would flight down and drive back (for the fun of it and that's it) lol
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I'm with BlueSander - it's a fun car to drive, and you'd get a good chance to feel how it reacts at speed on the drive back up to 'jerzey. Between 18 and 22 hours of drive time, so either bring another driver or make a 3 day trip out of it (there are a few interesting stops you could make on the way, like Great Smokey Mountain national park...)

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thank you for your advice. i would def either have it shipped or fly down and drive it back to nj but i have to bring my car down there as a trade in.
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if you were talking NJ to Washington state or Nevada, I'd have it shipped. Florida is still quite a reasonable distance.
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Originally Posted by 02amulet
thank you for your advice. i would def either have it shipped or fly down and drive it back to nj but i have to bring my car down there as a trade in.
mmm... since you're doing a trade, definitely drive it back to NJ. Can I come with you? lol
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If you haven't noticed, it looks like that car is lowered. If that matters.
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I wouldn't get involved with a used car that has been altered. Much can go wrong, as there are many poor and shotty shops that don't do the job right. Then you have possible warranty issues later down the road with the dealer. Also, it's sometimes a sign the car has been driven more aggressively than average. Things to consider, especially if you buy away from your local dealer.
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Originally Posted by SFV A4
I wouldn't get involved with a used car that has been altered. Much can go wrong, as there are many poor and shotty shops that don't do the job right. Then you have possible warranty issues later down the road with the dealer. Also, it's sometimes a sign the car has been driven more aggressively than average. Things to consider, especially if you buy away from your local dealer.
i agree with that comment, but you can also take the Auto train from samford florida(outside orlando) to the DC area, park on the train and save a few thousand miles driving.


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