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Old Oct 13, 2016 | 04:33 AM
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1996 S 500 Coupe For Sale

This car is a great bargain, excellent condition, around 105,000 miles. It belonged to my father who passed away 5 years ago and my elderly mother was reluctant is sell. 5 years ago it would have sold for quite a bit more money, however that is why this car is such a good deal. Because of the condition of the vehicle and the contradictory book value, I'm trying to get $2500, but I will consider offers. Interested parties can contact me through the forum.
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Old Oct 13, 2016 | 08:55 AM
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Looks like a clean ride, location wont hurt.
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Old Oct 13, 2016 | 09:53 AM
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Wow. Nice Benz! A classic.
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Old Oct 13, 2016 | 10:53 AM
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Do you have all of the service records for the car? Where are you located?
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Old Oct 13, 2016 | 12:09 PM
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plate says tennesee
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Old Oct 13, 2016 | 07:47 PM
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Hard to argue with the price. Maybe a VIN for the CARFAX would be helpful.

Edit, I had an unused report and ran it from the plate. Clean CARFAX with a ton of service records. Somebody needs to ****** that gem up!
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Old Oct 14, 2016 | 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike5215
Hard to argue with the price. Maybe a VIN for the CARFAX would be helpful.

Edit, I had an unused report and ran it from the plate. Clean CARFAX with a ton of service records. Somebody needs to ****** that gem up!
Thanks for the compliment Mike5215, my Dad took good care of all of his cars as you can see from the service records.
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Old Oct 14, 2016 | 09:26 AM
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Price seems very low. What's the status of the title? Is it titled just to your dad or is it jointly titled "and/or" to your mom?
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KBB pegs private party very good condition value under $1800. It is definitely not priced too low. Remember that the car is 21 years old.
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Old Oct 14, 2016 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by DaveW68
KBB pegs private party very good condition value under $1800. It is definitely not priced too low. Remember that the car is 21 years old.
I considered the kbb and the condition of this car when I priced it. It is a bargain for a really nice car.
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Old Oct 14, 2016 | 10:32 AM
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used to love that car back in the day, def seems solid for 2500. Not gona lie if that car was close to me id go take a look.
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Old Oct 14, 2016 | 11:01 AM
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Whatever the price, if the car never passed thru probate and been titled in someone other than the decedents name it can't be registered or titled.
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Whatever the price, if the car never passed thru probate and been titled in someone other than the decedents name it can't be registered or titled.
I never thought about that. Hopefully the OP can get us a good answer to that query.
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Yeah. I see where you're at on the price, given the age and miles (although unlike the 220/221 this gen S isn't anywhere near as scary at 100,000 miles. Much more rugged and less complex). Then again, you can't buy a clean used Civic for $2500. That's damn near couch cushion money. It would make a fun weekend car.
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Yeah. I see where you're at on the price, given the age and miles (although unlike the 220/221 this gen S isn't anywhere near as scary at 100,000 miles. Much more rugged and less complex). Then again, you can't buy a clean used Civic for $2500. That's damn near couch cushion money. It would make a fun weekend car.
A fun weekend car? Probably yes. It does have a very strong V8. But honestly, I believe it would make a better everyday driver. It is a very good 20 plus year old vehicle and I understand that these cars are good for 200 + thousand miles. If that's truly the case, and the new owner does the maintenance, its only about half way through its useful life.
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