I've started preliminary talks with the owner of this car

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ax_price=23250

From the pictures does the back tire/wheel look like it doesn't come out far enough? In other words does the offset look wrong? Can't tell if the front looks the same or not.

Also...would a 4 inch scratch be a deal breaker for any of you? He says there is about a 4 inch scratch near the gas door. I know there are different severities...without seeing a picture of it yet I'll just assume the worst and assume it's too deep to polish out.

Car sounds really nice otherwise. B&B exhaust, both tops, optioned out, lambo doors (don't care one way or the other but he has the original hinges and it can be put back to stock).

Any opinions/suggestions? It would be a plane ride and a long drive home if I got serious about this one.

Thanks.

 

That offset does look a little funky? Don't know if it's just the angle or not. Also, why no pics from the other side.
Buying long distance is tough.
I don't think it's a price that would make me travel too far.
Maybe see if someone local could check it out first.
Good luck.

 

Yea I'm gonna go check out some picture threads and see if any other 18/19 combo cars look like that. I don't think they do. Pricewise I think I could negoitiate it down a little bit but if I have to replace the wheels and tires because of a bad offset that's gonna cost some dough that I don't have to spend.

 

Couple of things I would do.

1. Find out where any mechanical work on the car was done. Ask them for copies of all the work. Then, make sure you take it someplace and pay a fee for having it checked out.

2. Never buy a car without physically checking it out yourself. The scratch thing is a big deal with me. Also look under the hood and you can tell basically what kind of driving conditions the car has gone through. Clean engine bay usually means the owner has kept up the car and does not drive it in extreme conditions. Get it up on a hoist and make sure there are no leaks of any kind visible from the bottom side.

3. I am not a fan of Lambo doors. I have heard of problems after a year or of use. However, if you like them, that is a personal choice.

4. Lastly, make sure the title is clear and there are no outstanding unpaid bills for repair on the car. I know a guy who had a real hassle on his vette because it was not paid for and the previous owner owed big money on a major repair.

5. The price may depend on the condition of the car and you cannot tell what shape it is in until you check it out. Otherwise, like my dad always said, “A fair price is what the buyer and the seller agree upon”.

6. Do not send any down payment money. Just go look at the car. If he can't hold it for you, there are plenty of others around. Mine, for iexample!

 

I would like to see the car in person. My wife bought a mustang without seeing it in person. The pictures looked far better than the actual car. A day of detailing, the car looked better than the pictures. I realize there's a distance between you, maybe look for one a bit closer. lol

 

Those appear to be c6 motorsport wheels which have the c6 offset of +79. I know because I had the same wheels on my 99 FRC, when I bought it had the same look. If you are comfortable running a spacer, they will then fill out the wheel well. I ran a 1" bolt-on spacer with no ill effects.

 

I'm trying to look close to me, there just isn't that much around here. I wish I had more options. I suppose it's just frustration that's got me expanding the distance of my search. I have no problem with flying to see a car...I'd just want to have a forum member check it out first so I had a good idea before I made the commitment to go out and make a deal.

 

Good idea to have a forum member check it out for you first if you can find one nearby. Car looks nice in the pics, but looking at it up close and personal can reveal a whole different picture.