Keeping My Fingers Crossed..., 1995 MR2 Turbo Options

[Silver94CelicaOw...]

About 2-3 months ago, I noticed a pretty nice red MR2 Turbo cruising around my town, with an elderly man behind the wheel. It didn't really hit me until I saw it again today for the first time in a while that it's a 1995 with tan leather interior in mint condition, and it only has something like 70,000 miles on it. So heres my thoughts.....

For one thing, the owner is an older man. Like ready-for-the-retirement-home old. In this respect I see a huge opportunity here, because watching the old man climb in and out of the car once at the supermarket looked like he didn't enjoy trying to cram himself into the tiny two-seater whatsoever. And he drives it like an Oldsmobile, so thats always a plus.

Bottom line here is that I potentially have sighted an owner of a last production year MR2 Turbo that looks to be in excellent shape, aside from some faded clearcoat which isn't a concern. And it also appears that he doesnt realize how much his car is worth- BIG plus.
So heres the plan, and sorry if it sounds kinda pathetic but it may be worth it to give it a try- I'm going to casually start a discussion with him next time I see him and talk about the car, and see if he would be interested in maybe selling it or trading at any point. This really is my dream car, and it might just be my opportunity to get one for way cheaper than it should go for. If that sounds sad, so be it....but the inner car nut wants it so bad that I'm willing to at least test the waters so to speak and see what he thinks.

Is this wrong of me to stalk the elderly for the perfect car, or am I well justified in my actions??

[Illyont]

About 2-3 months ago, I noticed a pretty nice red MR2 Turbo cruising around my town, with an elderly man behind the wheel.  It didn't really hit me until I saw it again today for the first time in a while that it's a 1995 with tan leather interior in mint condition, and it only has something like 70,000 miles on it.  So heres my thoughts.....

For one thing, the owner is an older man.  Like ready-for-the-retirement-home old.  In this respect I see a huge opportunity here, because watching the old man climb in and out of the car once at the supermarket looked like he didn't enjoy trying to cram himself into the tiny two-seater whatsoever.  And he drives it like an Oldsmobile, so thats always a plus.

Bottom line here is that I potentially have sighted an owner of a last production year MR2 Turbo that looks to be in excellent shape, aside from some faded clearcoat which isn't a concern.  And it also appears that he doesnt realize how much his car is worth- BIG plus.
So heres the plan, and sorry if it sounds kinda pathetic but it may be worth it to give it a try- I'm going to casually start a discussion with him next time I see him and talk about the car, and see if he would be interested in maybe selling it or trading at any point.  This really is my dream car, and it might just be my opportunity to get one for way cheaper than it should go for. If that sounds sad, so be it....but the inner car nut wants it so bad that I'm willing to at least test the waters so to speak and see what he thinks.

Is this wrong of me to stalk the elderly for the perfect car, or am I well justified in my actions??
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I think you should just be honest and tell the old man what his car is worth, and that you would really love to buy it from him when he is done with it (now or later). Then give him a fair offer. Doesn't have to be as high as the value of the car, but a fair one. That way you are being honest, and if he wants to sell it, he would probably sell it to you, and might loose some bucks, but he won't have to look for a buyer.

Also, this way would probably don't mess with your (damn, I can't spell).. anyway, the inner voice in you or whatever.. I can't remember what it is called. You won't feel guilty for tricking an old person..

I know I would much rather sell my car to someone like that, than to maybe find out this little kid is trying to f* me over and get a decent car cheap just because I'm old..