It's a ridiculous listing, but the car looks good. The way they describe it, I would be cautious...it sounds like it's been ridden hard.

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You don't want an SE. You want a GTP.

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2012 Ford Focus SE Sport
2012 MINI Cooper Clubman

I have ADHD and drive a Focus. Ironically.
Although gold dust is precious, when it gets in your eyes, it obstructs your vision.

As long as you can find a 3.8 you're good!

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Previous: '99 GTP 246 hp, 350 ft-lbs dyno tested
Current: '07 G6 V6...slow

"Wide open 'til you see God....then brake."

Drive it and/or have someone familiar with cars take a look at it before you buy. GP's are pretty reliable, but they can have problems, just like any older/higher mileage car. How it's been treated will be the biggest factor in reliability, and a good test-drive and inspection can save you a lot of headaches down the road.

If it's been driven hard, the first thing to go will probably be the transmission. When you test drive it, take it up through the gears under both normal acceleration and WOT, making sure the shifts are smooth. Also, cruise at about 30 MPH, then floor it. You should get a downshift. You're looking to see if the transmission slips (engine revs, but the car doesn't go any faster).

Other than that, most of the problems you're likely to find are common to any nine year old / 148,000 mi car. There's a lot of good information here on the forum, and most repairs aren't too expensive if you're comfortable with a wrench. If not, you might consider asking an independent shop to do a pre-purchase inspection before you buy it. Any work that the car needs is always good for negotiating!

These really are great cars. If you do your homework before you buy, you can get a car that's cheap, fast, and reliable. Good luck!

(By the way, you really do want a GTP. If you get anything else, you'll regret it.)

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2003 Lincoln LS V8 Premium Sport
RIP: 2002 Redfire Metallic Grand Prix GT Coupe
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