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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 04:26 PM
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#1 2000 WS6, 46,000mi, bone stock, red/black, was hit in front and needed a new hood, fender and radiator. Clean title. $12,000

#2 2000 WS6, 41,000 mi, black/black, kooks headers and a lid, clean carfax. $13,500.

Both cars are 6 speeds.
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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I would never buy anything thats been hit. They're just never the same after that. Just my opinion.
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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I would never buy anything thats been hit. They're just never the same after that. Just my opinion.
Mine too. Don't even think about it with so many to choose from out there. It's a buyers market.
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 06:32 AM
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#2 for the same reason everyone else stated.
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 06:46 AM
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I was gonna say don't get black.....but the red ones been hit...
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 07:04 AM
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#2 is a good choice
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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#2 because its only 1500 more then the one that was hit.......and comes with headers and a lid already. And has less miles.
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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 08:01 AM
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Found a black 01 with 54,000mi that is super clean with no accidents for $12k. It should be a done deal soon
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nice thats a great price, wow not too long ago they were still going for low 20's
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