is this a fair price?? for a 2006 sti?

rav30 · 05-20-2008, 10:23 AM

18200 miles, white with gold bbs rims, 26,998 is asking price. I offered 26K. The edmunds and KBB around around 26k. Its clean with one owner and certified from a dealer.

toconn · 05-20-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by rav30

18200 miles, white with gold bbs rims, 26,998 is asking price. I offered 26K. The edmunds and KBB around around 26k. Its clean with one owner and certified from a dealer.

A lot of people are knee deep in debt and, coupled with gas prices, need to get rid of their cars - and the market isn't in the sellers favor at the moment. I'm not a low baller, but I wouldn't have offered so much. He was probably looking at $25k as the magic number.

rav30 · 05-20-2008, 10:40 AM

problem was that the ad orginally said 28,998....after i offered the price it went down to 26,998. and i questioned him about it and he said thats the internet price.

So...im going to just tell him that..and offer 25K.

PuccasBad_STI · 05-20-2008, 10:46 AM

sounds like the usual dealer marked up price... since its a dealer car, I suggest you take the Vin number of the vehicle and have it run by a subaru dealership... if where your buying it from is a not a subaru dealership.. this will tell you all, if any work done under warranty.. carfax to me is a joke so don't rely strctly on it. I would not offer more than or 26k out the door so you did ok to offer that.. if you don't know anything about bodywork repair, I suggest you take someone that knows about body repair to give the car a second look for you. take your time looking for one preferrebly from a private seller as your more likely to get a better deal that way.

**boondocksaint** · 05-20-2008, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by rav30

problem was that the ad orginally said 28,998....after i offered the price it went down to 26,998. and i questioned him about it and he said thats the internet price.

So...im going to just tell him that..and offer 25K.

The worst that can happen is they'll say no. Kick'em in the nuts and see what happens.

rav30 · 05-20-2008, 11:02 AM

ok guys...update.

It is a subaru dealership, the car is certified. they changed the price last night..and it was updated today..i have a car on autotrader and i understand that. It takes 24 hours usually.

They came back with an offer of $26,400. Thats basically where there and i tried to get them to 26..but he said again its already discounted.

what do you guys think?

STUKA · 05-20-2008, 11:08 AM

Don't try to be a ass about it! Their is only so much they will take off. The old sedan body style is the one to have right now. If you try to nickel and dime them to death. Some one else will take that deal.

**boondocksaint** · 05-20-2008, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by STUKA

Don't try to be a ass about it! Their is only so much they will take off. The old sedan body style is the one to have right now.

/opinion

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Originally Posted by STUKA

If you try to nickel and dime them to death. Some one else will take that deal.

This is possible, but there are always other cars. Keep hammering. Ask if that's an out-the-door price (taxes included). Keep working them.

rav30 · 05-20-2008, 12:31 PM

basically said thats the final price...the low milage is what i want..

**boondocksaint** · 05-20-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rav30

basically said thats the final price...the low milage is what i want..

Then, inspect it carefully yourself. Make sure it's not been modded, etc. Buy it. Profit.

jermdeez · 05-20-2008, 03:50 PM

I'm hoping my 06 maintains value as it only has 5k on it and is rarely driven, has all the goodies including fp green, race gas map, coilovers, ewg, all done right by the most legit people. Better than a shops tuner car IMO....plus its like new.

big mike 13 · 05-20-2008, 10:04 PM

im lookin at an 06 wit 32k miles for 25,976... cant find any other black ones....
though it has a cobb intake... should i risk it?

**boondocksaint** · 05-21-2008, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by big mike 13

im lookin at an 06 wit 32k miles for 25,976... cant find any other black ones....
though it has a cobb intake... should i risk it?

You guys need to check the link in my sig. It will not advise you on price but it can help you figure out what you should be looking for.

untitled · 05-21-2008, 04:26 AM

I paid $24k for a 06 with 26k on it.

PuccasBad_STI · 05-21-2008, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by rav30

ok guys...update.

It is a subaru dealership, the car is certified. they changed the price last night..and it was updated today..i have a car on autotrader and i understand that. It takes 24 hours usually.

They came back with an offer of $26,400. Thats basically where there and i tried to get them to 26..but he said again its already discounted.

what do you guys think?

theres a couple of things you need to ask yourself. First... what color do you want the most?? Once that is out of the way, like Boondock said, try to get one in stock form unless you know the person your buying it from well and you know it has not been tampered with in the wrong ways. Low mileage 06s are a bit tricky to find as some 06 are coming up on 3 years especially if they were purchased in late 05 or early 06. You can even find an 07 for the same or similar price of an 06 and with less miles but some people here will tell you to avoid an 07 although the this is a whole another issue and a subject of opinion.

Just take your time... patience is hard I know when you want the car so bad

05-20-2008, 10:23 AM	#1
rav30 Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 8 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	is this a fair price?? for a 2006 sti? 18200 miles, white with gold bbs rims, 26,998 is asking price. I offered 26K. The edmunds and KBB around around 26k. Its clean with one owner and certified from a dealer. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

05-20-2008, 10:40 AM	#3
rav30 Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 8 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: is this a fair price?? for a 2006 sti? problem was that the ad orginally said 28,998....after i offered the price it went down to 26,998. and i questioned him about it and he said thats the internet price. So...im going to just tell him that..and offer 25K.

05-20-2008, 10:46 AM	#4
PuccasBad_STI Silver Member Car: 07 OBP STI Fav Mod: AutoSpeed Catback Location: Virginia Posts: 378 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: is this a fair price?? for a 2006 sti? sounds like the usual dealer marked up price... since its a dealer car, I suggest you take the Vin number of the vehicle and have it run by a subaru dealership... if where your buying it from is a not a subaru dealership.. this will tell you all, if any work done under warranty.. carfax to me is a joke so don't rely strctly on it. I would not offer more than or 26k out the door so you did ok to offer that.. if you don't know anything about bodywork repair, I suggest you take someone that knows about body repair to give the car a second look for you. take your time looking for one preferrebly from a private seller as your more likely to get a better deal that way.

05-20-2008, 11:02 AM	#6
rav30 Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 8 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: is this a fair price?? for a 2006 sti? ok guys...update. It is a subaru dealership, the car is certified. they changed the price last night..and it was updated today..i have a car on autotrader and i understand that. It takes 24 hours usually. They came back with an offer of $26,400. Thats basically where there and i tried to get them to 26..but he said again its already discounted. what do you guys think?

05-20-2008, 11:08 AM	#7
STUKA Senior STI Driver Car: Black 07 WRX STI Fav Mod: AP Location: Barnesville PA Posts: 335 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: is this a fair price?? for a 2006 sti? Don't try to be a ass about it! Their is only so much they will take off. The old sedan body style is the one to have right now. If you try to nickel and dime them to death. Some one else will take that deal.

05-20-2008, 12:31 PM	#9
rav30 Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 8 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: is this a fair price?? for a 2006 sti? basically said thats the final price...the low milage is what i want..

05-20-2008, 03:50 PM	#11
jermdeez Spec C Club Posts: 1,753 Join Date: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: is this a fair price?? for a 2006 sti? I'm hoping my 06 maintains value as it only has 5k on it and is rarely driven, has all the goodies including fp green, race gas map, coilovers, ewg, all done right by the most legit people. Better than a shops tuner car IMO....plus its like new.

05-20-2008, 10:04 PM	#12
big mike 13 Lurker Posts: 4 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: is this a fair price?? for a 2006 sti? im lookin at an 06 wit 32k miles for 25,976... cant find any other black ones.... though it has a cobb intake... should i risk it?

05-21-2008, 04:26 AM	#14
untitled Amateur STI Driver Car: Black 06 WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 18 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: is this a fair price?? for a 2006 sti? I paid $24k for a 06 with 26k on it.