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Originally Posted by woob

Hi Tim,

My wife and I have been looking at possibly purchasing a Mazda 6 Wagon. We are in Calgary and I found a 2006 in Nanaimo at a Mazda dealership out there. As for the specifics, here they are:

Mazda 6 Sport Wagon - 2006 - 29,995KM
Stock# 81327
VIN: 1YVFP82D165M35586
Automatic, V6 3.0
Cloth interior, power seats, alloy wheels, A/C, cruise, etc.
Car was purchased from auction, originally sold in Ontario.

Price is $19, 995 - Sales guy I was talking with said he might do 19,500 and free shipping to Calgary.

Couple of questions for you:

1. How is the pricing, in your opinion? Being that is a 2006, I know it will still have some bumper-to-bumper warranty left (approx a year or so) as well as the remainder of the 5 year powertrain warranty. Should I look to deal a little further with him on this?
2. What's your opinion on buying a vehicle, sight unseen. I've done a carfax check on the vehicle and it is good. Also considering a CarProof report as well, seeing as is it more Canadian specific. My wife and I have driven one before in Calgary, so we know that we like how it drives, etc.

If there is anything else I should be checking up on for this vehicle or discussing with the dealer, let me know. As well, if you need more information from me, let me know as well. Appreciate any and all input you have on this vehicle and possible transaction.

Thanks!!

Hardball him down to 18k.. The blackbook value is between 15k and 17k.. You can check that on www.gmcanada.com - Under Finance Tools.

I would phone a registry in BC to make sure its hasnt been hit. Also you will need an out of province inspection prior to registering it in Alberta. Those are $500 now due to more stringent guidelines. I would go out there and check it before buying. If it was an auction car you never know whats happened to it.