Hey Frosty, Ia is an awesome car!
Before you buy, look to make sure there are really new tires on the car (when was it manufactured) Also look for what tires are on them, they better not be cheap because you will have to end up spending about 500 - 600 (round up) for new tires.... With only 25,000 miles on it, its really odd to have new tires. Also, new brakes, meaning brake pads and rotors??? Or is it just pads??? If brake pads were just changed, mostly you will have to change the rotors too, eventually roughly $200 (round up) for parts... This tell me, most like this car was pushed hard.... Be careful...
Get copies in writing of everything that was done with the car.... And anyone that touched the car..... With 25,000 miles 22,000 miles was covered under warranty... So the dealer should have reports of when and where it was brought in for maintenance... in these reports, there are comments from the previous owner and tech... Also, why was this car traded in, was it in a minor front end collision... If so... make sure all fenders and alignments were done correctly... Did something minor get damaged enough to the point that the original owner was like, I wanna get a new car to start from scratch... At 25,000 miles this car is out of warranty.... So be careful!
But if everything checks out.... 13k for this car at 25,000 is really overpriced. Make sure you negotiate... As of today, Kelly blue book only values the car between 10K to 11.5K in pristine condition.. I don't think its in perfect condition... Might need new clutches or there are probably waxes on the paint that are covering up blemishes minor or major....
Negotiate my friend... IMO i wont pay more than 10.5K +/- 300 out the door... which includes taxes, fees, interest, and any other fees dealer would like to tackle on...
If your trading in your kia... whatever value you get... doesn't matter.. Don't pay more than 10.5k +/- 300 depending on where you live for tax/fees/interest on finance......
If the seller wont budge on price... No problem.... Tell them to add on an extended warranty for you 5-8 yrs @ no cost.....That should cover the car if any problems arises... May sure you read the contract... Tell the seller you want a moment alone to read in private...
Bottom line... Don't get attached to the car, Negotiate and most importantly Remember to Smile!!!
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