C32 Prices
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C32 Prices
Lease is ending on my current car so I began researching various different cars to purchase and ended up loving all the C32 has to offer. Many are on sale generally ranging from 40-100k in mileage.
My question is how much should the 2002 model be around for a good price as well as the 2003? Any notable differences between the models? And how much does the extended warranty cost if the car doesn't come with it?
P.S. Anywhere else you guys look for used cars besides autotrader?
My question is how much should the 2002 model be around for a good price as well as the 2003? Any notable differences between the models? And how much does the extended warranty cost if the car doesn't come with it?
P.S. Anywhere else you guys look for used cars besides autotrader?
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Originally Posted by ani007
Lease is ending on my current car so I began researching various different cars to purchase and ended up loving all the C32 has to offer. Many are on sale generally ranging from 40-100k in mileage.
My question is how much should the 2002 model be around for a good price as well as the 2003? Any notable differences between the models? And how much does the extended warranty cost if the car doesn't come with it?
P.S. Anywhere else you guys look for used cars besides autotrader?
My question is how much should the 2002 model be around for a good price as well as the 2003? Any notable differences between the models? And how much does the extended warranty cost if the car doesn't come with it?
P.S. Anywhere else you guys look for used cars besides autotrader?
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Anything around $25K for a 2002 would be good. For a 2003, add another $3K-$5K.
As for differences, there seems to be more problems with the 2002's than the 2003's. The 2003's have updated software, builder's plaque on supercharger and full size spare. An '03 is less likely to suffer from the Valeo radiator problem.
Aftermarket service contracts range generally from $2500 to $3500.
Besides Autotrader, try Craigslist.org. I am in the SF Bay Area, and there are currently nine C32's for sale on Craigslist.
As for differences, there seems to be more problems with the 2002's than the 2003's. The 2003's have updated software, builder's plaque on supercharger and full size spare. An '03 is less likely to suffer from the Valeo radiator problem.
Aftermarket service contracts range generally from $2500 to $3500.
Besides Autotrader, try Craigslist.org. I am in the SF Bay Area, and there are currently nine C32's for sale on Craigslist.
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I got mine on ebay.. I just kept searching until a local one I liked came up.. I also used Autotrader when looking. (also search this site in the classifieds)
The 02's will be much less money but with more miles, hopefully most of the kinks would be worked out by the previous owner. Most of my stuff was already replaced and fixed (radiator, new supercharger, intercooler, water pump, etc..) I did have to get the front sway bar bushings & arms replaced and had my tranny rebuilt and a new transmission control unit + other odds and ends..
Try to get the service history if possible and definitely get an extended warranty..
The 02's will be much less money but with more miles, hopefully most of the kinks would be worked out by the previous owner. Most of my stuff was already replaced and fixed (radiator, new supercharger, intercooler, water pump, etc..) I did have to get the front sway bar bushings & arms replaced and had my tranny rebuilt and a new transmission control unit + other odds and ends..
Try to get the service history if possible and definitely get an extended warranty..
Last edited by amgmark; Aug 24, 2006 at 08:29 PM.
