buying a used car with a suspiciously low price?

So I finally saved up enough money for a used car and I found a used Acura RSX 2002 for around $3200. Now from the photos I've seen from the car, it looks to be in great condition even the motor (I have not seen it in person yet, we are meeting tomorrow.) but the price is suspiciously low.

Ofcourse im taking a mechanic tomorrow but have you ever bought a nice used car for really cheap? 

and even if it has damage the money i will save by buying a cheaper car i could invest into this one, would it be worth it?

this is the actual image of the car.

I've only bought new cars....would be wary of buying from a private individual though.

The car sure looks nice. Do you know the miles on the car? It could be the owner just really has to sell so it's going cheap, or it was acquired through non-legal means and he's trying to sell you a stolen vehicle. Make sure he has the title with him and ready to go and check his name with the name on the title. ferrari2001

He might try to sell you a stolen car, if I were you I would hire someone with knowledge about these things to check it out with you, just to make sure it's legit and there's nothing wrong with the car itself.

[QUOTE="ferrari2001"]The car sure looks nice. Do you know the miles on the car? It could be the owner just really has to sell so it's going cheap, or it was acquired through non-legal means and he's trying to sell you a stolen vehicle. Make sure he has the title with him and ready to go and check his name with the name on the title. zahyr

Owner may just have gotten desperate to sell it, it happens. Regardless, have the title checked and the mechanic check it out, as you said. But I wouldn't be too concerned. I've bought used cars for low prices before and have not had any issues.

I've only bought new cars....would be wary of buying from a private individual though.

LJS9502_basic

That's a great choice in a used car.  I would say it's an okay price, and I'd rather buy from private individuals than from dealers.  Part of the joy of buying a used sports car is that you're gonna have to take risks.  Comes with being a car enthusiast. 

I bet he got in an accident and bent the frame. Make sure the title is clean and not a "salvage" title.

that looks like a car some guy has been ragging the hell out of.

just be sure to get it checked out by a mechanic that will go over every inch of it.

Even though everyone says to get a mechanic, don't waste the money or time.  You won't know whats wrong with the car anyway until after a few thousand miles.

I've bought a 3000Gt, Mustang GT, and (2004) Audi S4 used.  I had the most problems with the Audi, but I still love it.

It's probably stolen or suffers a bent frame.

I wouldn't buy a used car myself. You just don't know the history of the car and how well it's been looked after.

don't over analyze it. IMO if there was anything too wrong with the car he would act smarter than that.

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It's probably stolen or suffers a bent frame.

I wouldn't buy a used car myself. You just don't know the history of the car and how well it's been looked after.

thegerg

The car could be hotNetret0120

Did anyone mentioned a recovered or Salvaged title? Ask about that, car has probably been in a wreck.

Protip- get a Mazdaspeed 3, I got a used 07 this year and its the most fun I've had in a car ever, I look forward to driving it everyday

You also have to remember, TC, that the car is 11-12 years old and Acura hasn't made the RSX in years. Maybe do a check on KBB to get a general ballpark idea of what the car should be going for. Also, what is the mileage on it?

Don't even make an offer until you've had the thing completely checked out by a ceritified mechanic. Used cars with suspiciously low prices are ALWAYS hiding some serious issues. Always.

The first thing I noticed about the car is that it sits really low to the ground....so it has been lowered. That is probably one reason the price is so low.

1. It may look cool but have fun watching for bumps and curbs to not run over so you don't damage your frame.

2. Its an acura, it should drive smooth and nice like a luxury car....nope! It's been lowered say goodbye to a stable ride.

3. probably has some engine mods, probably is loud.

A friend of mine bought a car very similar (A BMW) and faced all 3 of those problems. Modified cars are a tough sell, that's why the price is low.

It's crazy how in America you would struggle to find a second-hand car for under $1000 where in the UK you can buy cars for as low as £200 although they are usually very small hatchback cars that are over 15 years old. I know someone that bought a car for £10 of eBay but I don't know how functional/safe the car was. Personally for a car less than £500 that wasn't very old and small I would perhaps be a little suspicious and would probably check with the DVLA and any other legal department to be on the safe side.

Those are usually filled with dead bodies or candy or dead bodies stuffed with candy.

If it is considerably lower priced than another vehicle of the same make, model, trim level, year, and mileage, then I would definitely have it checked out. In fact, have it checked out regardless if you are purchasing from a private seller.

No honda that year with a K20 cost $3200. The engine alone is a good 3.5-4lk - it's broke. 

As the old saying goes, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.  I'd look around and see what others are charging for the same vehicle.