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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 05:00 AM
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What would a 2005 RS 1.0 Bring these days

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74,000 Miles

Looking at getting one let me know about what it should cost
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 05:04 AM
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don't get a car w/ 74,000 miles on it
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 05:11 AM
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too many miles for an 05, but what did the RS1 come with as in add-ons, the seats have red down the center, a red hotchkis front strut bar, some come with a red AEM battery down and red AEM oil cap, and the RS1 18" enkei wheels.
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 05:11 AM
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Just because its a release series doesn't increase it value that much.
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by jsingh
don't get a car w/ 74,000 miles on it
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 06:42 AM
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74,000 is a lot of miles considering its only 3yrs old
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by jsingh
don't get a car w/ 74,000 miles on it
A little vague...
but for a 2005 that is a bit steep.
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 07:48 AM
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Really, don't even think about a car that new with that many miles. Do you even know the previous owner? If its a young person, they probably ran it into the ground and it's starting to have problems. Besides, if it's a dealership that has the car, they are still going to over charge you bad considering how many miles are on it. I remember a long time ago (05-06) there was an xB with only 8,000 miles on it and the place selling it wanted the full new car price.
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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Damn, my 05 has just over 62k and I thought that was a lot.

Ballbark I think you're looking at somewhere between $9k-10k? Maybe? If it still has the OEM 18s on it, probably a bit more. Closer to $11k.

But like others have said, don't bother. Find a good condition 07 or something if you're looking used.
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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It is a 1 owner vehicle it was a female driver and she did not hot rod the car.

2 Wheels have light wheel curb rash
besides that everything else works great.

Its for my wife so I will relay this back to her!

Anyone else see a rs 1 or 2 for sale?
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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BTW cost is 11k
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 02:27 PM
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I was specifically looking for an RS 1.0 so I ran down to Jersey to drive one with about 75000 miles. It was automatic, wheels had some light rash, seats had cigarette burns, missing the floormats, engine ran a little rough. The dealer wanted $10,500 to start, and I got them down closer to $9000 before I gave up. Honestly, I would use NADAGuides as a starting point for price, but I held out for something better. Good luck with your quest!
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 02:36 PM
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See the only issue with this one is the windshield has a couple chips and the trunk struts need replaced.

The thing with milage kinda confuses me because this car came out the end of 04 so you figure this car is 4 years old. The average miles that a person drives per year is 19-21k so that adds up to about perfect milage for a 4 year old car.
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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The national avg for mileage is no moe then 15k a year so for a 2005 it should be no more then 60k . I looked on autotrader and came up with these.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e=&cardist=873

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e=&cardist=902

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e=&cardist=459

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e=&cardist=651

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e=&cardist=743

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e=&cardist=209

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...=&cardist=1748

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...=&cardist=2020

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e=&cardist=488
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Those are nice but I am getting mine for 11k
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think twice before buying a car with 74,000 miles....
Old Jul 30, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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everyone's advice is don't get it but hey your the one who is gonna buy it and be stuck with the problems if it has any. my point is do whatever you want just don't come on here posting hey so and so is messed up or i bought a lime because you certainly decided to get it while others gave you advice long before buying it.
Old Jul 31, 2008 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by toyotaguy
think twice before buying a car with 74,000 miles....
x2. the warranty is up too!
Old Jul 31, 2008 | 10:43 AM
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My first RS 1.0 was new at the dealer and after tax fees and all that its like $21k... My second one I just bought was $13,800 and only has 8,200 miles!! but yeah id advise you to stay under 50k miles on an 05
Old Jul 31, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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thats wayy to many miles



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