Purchase ? 2005 convertible

TrapperJ

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I'm considering looking at a 2005 convertible in North Miami FL. Asking price at a dealer is $ 59000. What should I look for in terms of problems for that year? I can afford a new one, but an older one might be fun to play with (s/c, turbos, etc.) What do think, new or almost new but lower power? I think the price is too high. Thanks for your advice in advance. John
 

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Use that one to see if it's really what you want, then shop around. There has been some good deals out there this pass year.
 

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I can't help you with the GenIII / Gen IV decision, since I've only had my Gen III for a few months and have never driven a Gen IV. But I can tell you that asking price is very high. I bought my 2005 Commemorative a few months ago, 10k miles, Gen IV hood and flawless inside/out for mid 40ish. When I was looking, I found that dealers with used cars in Florida and California had the highest prices and weren't willing to deal.
 

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You can def. find one cheaper right now. About 10k grand cheaper and you can get a 06 coupe for high 40s. I think the minor problems with the SRTs were in 03s.
There is a dealer in florida selling a 06 black/silver couple with 18k for 47k. Its on autotrader. you can pick up a 05 convert. with minor mods like exhaust, wheels, etc for high 40s.
 

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As others have said, price is about 10-12K too high. You can probably get an '06 for around $45-49K
 

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Drive up to Fort Lauderdale and look at my 2004 Supercharged SRT/10. It is in the classifieds and 51K will buy it. You can also take my 2008 for spin so you can experience the difference.
 
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