Thinking about a used Kizashi...

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Trailboss
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Since I am replacing the wife's car, (Krashzashi thread), I am looking at a 2011 SLS AWD, CVT with the nav package, backup camera, it has 15,800 miles on the odo.
The dealer (Non Suzuki) has agreed to $20,499.00...his pricing on documentation is a reasonable $200.

I stopped by only long enough to give the outside a once over in the sunlight, the only problems are what appears to be a clearcoat issue on the trim for one foglight area, and the smoked tint on the grille has flaked off in areas, no rock chips and no pits on the bumper or hood, so I think that it is a paint issue, not a road debris issue.
Understanding that prices can vary geographically....

Fair price?

And would the grille be a warranty issue?
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Trailboss
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This is what I think might be a clearcoat issue on the chrome trim...phone camera pics not so hot...


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And the flaking from the grille:

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KuroNekko
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I think that is a reasonable price for a top of the top Kizashi.
Consider this for comparison if it helps: I bought my 7500 miles 2011 Sport GTS for 14,988 + plus fees, but it's a 2WD GTS Manual. For 5,000 more, you are getting AWD, Nav, Camera, SLS trim (leather, heated seat, power passenger, etc.), and CVT. Do you think that is worth 5 grand more? I consider the price I paid pretty good.
You'd be saving several thousand dollars over a brand new SLS as well.
Plus, aren't you getting an insurance pay-out?
As for the trim issues, I think some polish could help out with that, especially because its on the chrome bits.
The price seems reasonable to me, but not exactly a steal.
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Trailboss
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Thx...price seems reasonable to me, not the smokin deal I got on my first one though....

I toyed with buying a new one, but I hate the first year depreciation...
Plus, aren't you getting an insurance pay-out?
The credit union will be getting the pay out.
jono6406
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Just purchased my 2012 SLS with 10,700 mi on the clock in perfect condition with NAVI and backup cam and all the goodies...... cost.....$20991. Now thats a good price or it was before Suzuki went belly up.
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