09 LGT 5spd 85k mi $17k no records
 

At a Mazda dealer. Thoughts? Can't really afford an untimely engine rebuild.

That's quite a lot for the miles it has.

Keep shopping. Priced too high for those miles..

Agreed, too high

what do u guys think a fair price would be?

depending on the shape of the body/interior it could be a decent price. drive it hard listen for anything clunking/whining. also don't drive it for 5-10 minutes go for 30-45, swerve at potholes not around. drive it like you stole it.

Offer 14 k see where his bottom line is

Another thing to be weary is they traded in a subaru
For a Mazda
Hmmm I'd be careful

If I was making an offer I would do 1
$12,000 to $13,500 max.

No records they provided but can you find any on CarFax? How was the test drive? Test drive it with Subaru Savvy person (if you aren't) check for leaks, turbo whine, drivetrain condition, tires etc. High miles aren't always a bad thing.

On the flip side we (the owners) argue that "oh its only 85K miles but has been cared for" and command a similar price :redface: counter offer with the number you see fit but if it checks out to have been well maintained be ready for a counter counteroffer :lol:

Does seems. Bit high. I feel I got pretty good deal on mine I just bought 2 weeks ago. 2008 legacy gt limited 5MT with 67k on it and full service records for 15k. 100% stock.

dude that's way too low. lol it's an 09 not an 05.... even if it has 85k...

You do understand it has no records right?

Sorry man price is to high.

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=199216

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=197895

he is not buying it off this website. there is a different economic value. go to a dealer and offer 13,500 and they will laugh at you.

I'm not saying it should't be that price, but there is no way he will get it for that

Exactly. Op needs to move on and keep looking.

There was a dealership asking $8900 for a 2005 Legacy 2.5i. Around 125,000 miles. I offered $6000 and they said no. I left and found my current car for $6500.

If OP has patience he can find a clean 08-09 for 15,000.