Any issues with this used purchase?

[TomK]

Looking at purchasing this car. The dealer said the owner of the dealer drove it as a demo. I’m worried it may have been an old press car?

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inven...=d36&zip=53090#listing=399784885/NONE/DEFAULT

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[StingertimeNC]

If it's clean and still has the factory warranty, I wouldn't worry about it too much. Have to drive it and see I guess.

 

[TomK]

Buying out of state and shipping. It’s CPO though…

 

[StingertimeNC]

CPO warranty is even better. Maybe do a face time call so you can look at the body closely.

 

[Steve48]

Looks like it’s been on sale for awhile so hopefully you can get a deal on it. Looks clean!

 

[nawfoo]

Go look at it in person. Buying out of state is a hassle

 

[crepr12]

With a warranty the mechanicals are covered...its the cosmetic condition thats almost impossible to verify with pics...thats said I have purchsed new vehicles over the net...never a used one...Happy Hunting OP ....Asking price seems a tad high

 

[Integra23]

I'd say these are high. I sold my 23 over a year ago for 30k .

 

[TomK]

I'd say these are high. I sold my 23 over a year ago for 30k .

What do you mean? It’s the type S that I’m looking at from the link

 

[Integra23]

What do you mean? It’s the type S that I’m looking at from the link

Oh. When I clicked on it A-specs showed up starting at 27k

 

[Integra23]

Ah.it worked this time. Low miles and clean example see if they are willing to negotiate a few grand off. Have you checked with local dealers on New? Some have had luck getting 3k or more off list.

 

[TomK]

They aren’t budging on the price unfortunately… I’ve been working them quite a bit lol

 

[s219]

Price is not great. I had the same problem looking at a used ITS here locally, for just a couple more $K I got a brand new 2025.

 

[TomK]

Price is not great. I had the same problem looking at a used ITS here locally, for just a couple more $K I got a brand new 2025.

Do you mind me asking, how much off MSRP?

Do you think a dealer would let one go for 50k? Seems like a bit of a tall order for them to take that much off lol

Dealer firm on that asking price… I agree, it’s a little high. Has been sitting for a bit and they have been stuck at that price.

They have a blue with orchid as well. Same price and also only has the carbon fiber spoiler on it like the white one.

Thats why I was skeptical on where the cars came from…. I’ve seen some press reviews with that spec lol

The blue was noted as a corporate car and the white has no registered owners. Allegedly the owner of the dealer drove the white one and it was their demo.

I guess it doesn’t really matter, being CPO…

 

[s219]

The VINs and manufacturing dates might tell you if they are early press cars. Production ramped up in May 2023 for the 2024 model, and the first batch were used for press cars at the intro event. Obviously they have used other cars since then for press demos but this will at least tell you if the car might have been from the original batch.

When I was shopping for 2025 models in December 2024, I saw anywhere from $2500-4000 off new ITS cars in stock. From there, value for my trade and dealer policies (add-ons, processing fee, etc) factored in to what was the best deal for me. Compared to used ITS in the area, it made more sense to buy new.

There was one low-mile 2025 ITS at a Chevy dealer near me which is still available:

https://www.nnchevrolet.com/VehicleDetails/CarBravo-2025-Acura-Integra-Type_S-MONTROSS-VA/5937996010

The car has under 300 miles and is a 2025 car (built in September if I remember right). Blue/Orchid. At the time I was shopping I think they were asking $52K, so I passed since it was not competitive with buying new. But they have contacted me several times over the last two months and marked the car down as low as $48K at the end of January. Might be worth asking about that car. I suspect being a manual transmission sedan at a Chevy dealer, it's not getting much action (certainly not in that neck of the woods), so they are probably motivated to move it by now.

I never did ask how they came by a new 2025 ITS with under 300 miles at a Chevy dealer. I am sure there is a story there. My guess is someone bought it and then determined it was a pain to get kids in/out of child seats, or maybe the ride was too rough, or maybe the road noise was more than they could take, or maybe the front seats were not comfortable (these are all common complaints). Probably traded it on an SUV.

There are a few things about this car that may go unnoticed on a test drive and then become a major annoyance for some people. I myself was ready to pass on the ITS based on the road noise and rattles, but thankfully stuck it out and love it as a daily driver. I still am 50/50 on the seats though. Some days they are fine, other days it feels like I am wearing a diaper and my butt goes numb.

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