h3smith

Thanks for the input. I could eat it, I am not hurting for cash. With the $3000 I have to drop between new tires, brakes, 30k mile checkup, extended warranty, I would only be "eating" a $2000 depreciation. Maybe I can see if they can come up a bit on the offer.

I have a 08 and report that I get it. Only happened recently for me too, within the last month or so.

I bought my 08 when I was commuting 80 miles a day - it served its purpose. I am now looking to get rid of it (possibly getting a IS-F) since my commute is 2 miles, I want something fun. Dealer sent my a "We want to buy back your car" offer (yes, get me in the showroom). But, I drove the IS-F and got the salesman to start talking about the 08 IS350. His claim is that the 09 IS350's are hard to come by as they are special order, so they have been trying to get 08's and resell as certified. They had none on their lot, but other local dealers were selling them for $34-35k. I asked what they would offer me (I am probably going to get a beater and wait till 2010 and buy something else) - a whole $26,000 (KBB value, didn't even look at mine). Yes, they expect to make $8,000 off my vehicle. A bit insulted, I wrapped up my business and left. If they are in such high demand, I could easily get $30's for it. I still have a note on it, so that is my biggest concern. I've never privately sold a vehicle, so it is all new to me. I need new tires, 30,000 mile checkup, and new brakes by 35,000. Is it worth getting new tires and brakes and trying to sell, or just let the possible buyer choose whatever they want? The only issues with the vehicle are it has a few knicks and a few small dents from MORONS at the subway parking lot, everything else on the vehicle is outstanding.

I know, it is probably a sin to bring up, but they just annoy me and I never "manually" shift - I have had the car since November and used it once maybe the first week I had it. Seems there is a pin holding each of the shifters in place, but what is connected to it is my main concern.

i picked up a new one on Friday. '08 IS 350. Nav, Park Assist, Lux Package for $1000 over invoice. I love it. the Nav locking annoys me, but whatever - it works. pics below: http://filebox.vt.edu/users/hsmith/ot/temp/IMG_0384.jpg http://filebox.vt.edu/users/hsmith/ot/temp/IMG_0385.jpg http://filebox.vt.edu/users/hsmith/ot/temp/IMG_0386.jpg I was going between it and BMW 335i.