Hey I am looking to buy this srt-4 this weekend. Its a stock 03 with only 10,000 miles.The guy is asking 16,500, whichI think is a little high.I have never owned a turboed car and im not exactly sure what to look for. Can someone please help me out.

 

That is a little high, even though the miles are low. You need to check the plug wires, ESPECIALLY #4, since they melt from the turbo heat if they are stock. An oil catch can would be a BIG plus, it keeps the oil being blown past the PCV valve from gunking up the engine. Ask him about oil changes. If he has receipts, make sure the oil was 100% synthetic.

Dusty

 

yea 16500 is pretty high. i bought my 03 with 17k miles on it last october for 14800. with 10k everything should be fine on it and you're still underwarrenty unless the guy messed with the engine already. just make sure its BONE stock and itll be fine because warrenty should cover any possible breakdowns. yea the oil catch can is a big deal to put in right away. it wont void your warranty at all and it helps alot. just if and when you buy it, dont mess with anything till the warranty is gone. i cant stress that enough, it will save a lot of headaches in the end trust me

 

hey.... thanks guys very helpful info. I looked at the car and it was very clean and everything was ok, but no OCC. What should I offer him?

 

Check out the "blue book" value and deal from there......

Dusty

 

I would ask a grand under what hes askin so 15,500 should be a decent price . Theres a 05 orange blast with 6,500 miles on it with little engine mods and has been taken really good care of and hes askin 16 grand for it Im lookin into maybe getting it for 15grand though.

 

You're going to pay $15,500 for a five year old car that cost $19,450 new???? Hey, I got some beachfront property in Colorado you might be interested in.........

Dusty

 

Actually its 4yrs if its a 03 srt4 and I ask as low as 13 to 12 grand than I thought it was a 05 sorry but still with that low of miles for a 03 it must be in nice condtion.

 

08's are already out. That makes it 5 years old model year wise, which is what "value" is based upon. If you can wait six-eight months, I'll sell you my 04 (more power), it has 7400 miles on it as of today......and it won't be $15,500 or even 14,500.......

Dusty

 

or he couldfind a dealer that decided to ask $17,000-$18,000 for it. my '05 was out the door for less than$19,000 brand new, but a year and a half after i boughtmine i'm seeing2005's with 20k-35k miles for $21,000-$22,000