Many thanks to everyone on this forum. I continue to be astonished by the collection of intellect and knowledge on this forum.
After much deliberation and tons of lurking, I am prepared to move forward on a GT. In my home state of Arizona the tax savings associated from buying a used vehicle from a private party is considerable. In my mind (not to mention budget) saving 13000 in sales tax makes up for the disadvantages of not buying a new one for +/- MSRP. Tricky part, as I have come to find out, is actually finding an individual who is selling. Nevertheless, I thought I would begin my search. Here is my wish list:
as new condition
<1000 miles (naturally the lower the better)
tungsten, black, red (in that order, any combo of stripes or no stripes)
private party (although I will pay a broker/finders fee to any dealer who might be able mate buyer with seller)
preference given to 06 with more rather than less remaining warranty
Again, while a new 06 affords a ton of advantages (0 miles, color choice, establish important relationship with local dealer, fresh warranty, no concerns about an abusive previous owner, etc) I remain certain that none of the above are more critical than the cost savings afforded by a private party preowned.
Lastly, I can and would like to move rapidly on this purchase. Thanks for any and all help.
After much deliberation and tons of lurking, I am prepared to move forward on a GT. In my home state of Arizona the tax savings associated from buying a used vehicle from a private party is considerable. In my mind (not to mention budget) saving 13000 in sales tax makes up for the disadvantages of not buying a new one for +/- MSRP. Tricky part, as I have come to find out, is actually finding an individual who is selling. Nevertheless, I thought I would begin my search. Here is my wish list:
as new condition
<1000 miles (naturally the lower the better)
tungsten, black, red (in that order, any combo of stripes or no stripes)
private party (although I will pay a broker/finders fee to any dealer who might be able mate buyer with seller)
preference given to 06 with more rather than less remaining warranty
Again, while a new 06 affords a ton of advantages (0 miles, color choice, establish important relationship with local dealer, fresh warranty, no concerns about an abusive previous owner, etc) I remain certain that none of the above are more critical than the cost savings afforded by a private party preowned.
Lastly, I can and would like to move rapidly on this purchase. Thanks for any and all help.