Maybee
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Hello, first post here, but I have done extensive lurking.
I've wanted an Encore for ages and have decided to make the jump. That being said, I only want one with the 153 hp LE2 engine. For whatever reason these seem to be rare. My current car has a screaming 110hp and is starting to scare me on the highway with it's lack of acceleration (115 # torque whoot!) I don't want to find myself in that situation again.
I have two possibilities. A 2019 Essence CPO with less than 8000 miles. I was ready to buy but the sales ding-a-ling was extremely resistant to an independent inspection. He told me if I didn't buy the car the 'manager' wanted to raise the price the next day. I passed on the car, and they did so, although now the internet listed price is less than when I looked at it two months ago.
I could talk to them again and see if they've decided they actually want to sell the car. Still, I am suspicious of them. My sales experience there lacked only a polyester plaid suit.
The second option: Another dealership has several NEW 2019 Essence with the LE2 engine, but they are listed for $33,000.
The NEW ones would have the warranty intact (I know to check) which is longer than the used/CPO. Since they are now 2 year old models, shouldn't they be willing to knock quite a bit off that price? There are no dealer incentives, probably because the cars are older.
I know the 2021 encores now have an engine that rates 155hp and the deals are pretty good on them now. BUT my instinct is to buy used get more car for less money, and the new 2021's are basically stripped. They don't have heated seats (apparently you can't get them on the Encore anymore?!) I live in a colder climate and would really love to have them and all the bells and whistles on the 2019 Essence, especially the higher HP.
Which option would you choose? If the new one, what would you offer for it? I haven't bought a car in 12 years. Any advice appreciated.
I've wanted an Encore for ages and have decided to make the jump. That being said, I only want one with the 153 hp LE2 engine. For whatever reason these seem to be rare. My current car has a screaming 110hp and is starting to scare me on the highway with it's lack of acceleration (115 # torque whoot!) I don't want to find myself in that situation again.
I have two possibilities. A 2019 Essence CPO with less than 8000 miles. I was ready to buy but the sales ding-a-ling was extremely resistant to an independent inspection. He told me if I didn't buy the car the 'manager' wanted to raise the price the next day. I passed on the car, and they did so, although now the internet listed price is less than when I looked at it two months ago.
I could talk to them again and see if they've decided they actually want to sell the car. Still, I am suspicious of them. My sales experience there lacked only a polyester plaid suit.
The second option: Another dealership has several NEW 2019 Essence with the LE2 engine, but they are listed for $33,000.
The NEW ones would have the warranty intact (I know to check) which is longer than the used/CPO. Since they are now 2 year old models, shouldn't they be willing to knock quite a bit off that price? There are no dealer incentives, probably because the cars are older.
I know the 2021 encores now have an engine that rates 155hp and the deals are pretty good on them now. BUT my instinct is to buy used get more car for less money, and the new 2021's are basically stripped. They don't have heated seats (apparently you can't get them on the Encore anymore?!) I live in a colder climate and would really love to have them and all the bells and whistles on the 2019 Essence, especially the higher HP.
Which option would you choose? If the new one, what would you offer for it? I haven't bought a car in 12 years. Any advice appreciated.
