Yep, which I’m okay with as I plan to keep this till it dies. That being said, if the list price is only 15% below a normal used but has 50% the similar resale value, I’d need that sale price to go down and/or extended warranty covered for me to feel good regardless.
It’s listed 46k, similar MY23s with under 15k miles average 54-55 list price in my area. I’d prefer a 20% haircut on a buyback which would be more 43-44k range.
As far as I can tell based on carfax and warranty reports: Listed as buyback but not “lemon” due to the delay. There is no “!” Warning...
Appreciate the perspective, that’s good to know. As of now I’m swaying toward not buying a RAV but being someone who generally researches and purchases other types of refurbished tech, just doing my homework
Let me ask you this: Given the issue you had being a parts delay and knowing what you know about the issue: Would you consider your vehicle being sold as a RAV vs one that’s got a mile long lemon list?
I’ve seen ones with crazy warranty reports I wouldn’t touch (dead stick cars 3x over even...
Hey everyone,
I’m in the process of looking at risk / reward for a RAV Lightning. I understand the risk with lemons, so not looking for an education there.
The stated reason for the RAV on the warranty report was a “transmission pump inop” and a 90+ day part delay for a “front drive trans fluid...
This is awesome, thanks for sharing! Definitely going to show my wife we can charge on a night out in Apex from Holly Springs to help convince her its time to get a Lightning :D
This thread has been incredibly helpful! I am currently looking into a buyback at Capital as well.
For the fees / taxes you negotiated, I assume that is removing the VIP package and the "electric truck" charge? I know NC has increased registration cost for EVs to offset gas tax loss but that...