Hey-

Yeah, that seems kinda steep. Just bought a 2000 w/ only 44,000 on it, certified, for $18,500. They had an 02 with 29,000 + HARDTOP for around $24,000. The dealer is Proctor Honda in Tallahassee FL. They had 4-5 on the lot when I left with mine. Mine was on the lot for almost 5 months, though. These cars are real niche cars and do not sell that much. You shoulda held out a few more days, and it probably woulda fallen to around 20-22K.

 

Don't worry so much - not many here will admit to paying more so take that into account. As others have said - if you enjoy it and can afford it why beat yourself up. A good lesson would be - who cares what you paid if you are happy with it.

 

as far as the "registered lease" goes on the carfax, that is more evidence that you coulda talked them down more. It doesn't mean that the car is any better or worse, it just means that the car was turned in after the lease ran up. You coulda gotten a MUCH better deal on a lease turn in, because the dealership has been getting payments on this car for probably the past 36 months. Lease prices are cheaper than actual pruchase payments, but not by that much. The leasee of this car probably paid the dealer 20,000 over the 3 years, then had to GIVE the car back, so the dealer could re-sell it. Then you purchased it for $24,000.....effectively giving the dealer $44,000 for the car. Mine was also a lease turn in. I requested paperwork on the car, and requested payment information (I told them I wanted to make sure that it wasnt a repossession picked up at auction). They provided me with the frequency and amounts of the lease payments. The guy/girl who had my car paid $325 / month over 48 months, for around $15,000 to the dealer. I then told the dealer I was not going to effectively give them more than the car's original sticker value (apparently $33,000). I got it for around $18,000. I paid $18,500 AFTER tax, tag, and title. If you show the dealer that you know what you are talking about, most crumble.

 

damn man clean lude.
i know your gonna hate me but i got my s2k in cali for 26,400 out the door and it had 2300 miles on it w/ a full warranty and lo jack etc.
anyhow i hpe you enjoy the car cause i think you bought the right car jus not at the right price
anywho i wanna welcome you to the club

 

Welcome and enjoy your new wheels

 

I totally understand that. I just want to guys to take into accout that this was in Seattle, WA. I don't know why, but S2Ks are priced much higher up here. I promise you, you will not find a deal that like from a dealer around here.

 

4 more gs could of just bought new ...,

sick lude btw

 

Not around here...

 

You usually get buyers remorse when you know you didn't do everything you could to get the best deal...ie research, removal of mods, background check, etc. etc.

Enjoy what you have because you've already made the decision, but next time do your homework so you don't have to ask.