think i have found the one i like. it is an 09 with 46,000 miles, which is newer than i had planned on. but it looks new inside n out. i planned on doing a private party deal but finding the one was proving to be a pain. and trying to sell 2 vehicles was equally bothersome. so figured i would give a dealer another shot to pee me off. this dealer did a pretty good job, not only did they meet my price for my trades... they exceeded them! i actually made money on one!!
i didn't realize they changed from 1.8 to 2.4 engine, but maybe thats not a bad thing cuz i wanna pull a small trailer with bike, so... the larger displacement may be a good thing. i am not sure bout the color though... but is what it is i spose. i dont know if it is blue, green... or teal?
one thing that maybe a concern is battery was dead when i test drove it, and battery was a deka, which i assume is not oem. so why would a car that is 5 years old with 46,000 miles be on 2nd battery, and maybe need a 3rd. but they said they would take care of it if it needed a new battery. battery was charged up after test drive so i assume charging system good.
think i will have em agree to taking care of whatever that dead battery issue may be seeing as it is a pre existing condition. and get it in writing. one reason i am getting one of these things is for the reputation they have for being claw hammer reliable. i would be super bummed if i get it home and no start next day!
it even has a nice sound system which i assume is factory option? i don't remember name though. it rode nice. i am stoked to rid myself of 2 vehicles for this one, my garage will have so much more room now..