Monthly Finds (…but unicorns move fast! These may be gone.) – Page 32

February 10, 2018May 8, 2018

Cheap V12 Executive Race Car – 2007 S600

S600 I passed on a “once in a lifetime” Mercedes S600 V12 at my local CarMax at $30,998, and was agitated when it showed up in Boston a week later at $29,998. Thought I’ll never see a V12 Mercedes at that price again. This morning, a cheaper one pops, with lower miles even! It’s in Miami, and yes, the Carfax shows it backed into another car (common there?) and had some accident damage some time back. But at $23,998, and with another $3,500 you can get 100,000 miles of MaxCare bumper-to-bumper warranty, this thing is a steal. With 510hp, 612 ft-lbs of torque, night vision, every luxury feature including auto cruise control (Distronic Plus), AND the warranty, I can’t imagine there’s another 11 year old car that’s such a bargain. The CarMax link is here – if dead the car is being transferred, on hold, or sold.

2007 S600 $23,.998 37000

February 9, 2018May 8, 2018

Make a Statement. Possess (and Repossess) 2007 Hummer H2 SUT.

CarMax is selling this 11 year old low-mileage truck for tens of thousands less than most I’m finding on the net for that year, mileage, and configuration. There’s a reason why. This big boy looks like it has been repossessed a record (since I’ve been watching) FOUR TIMES in Texas. It’s also been in an accident. Good chance it won that fight. Like all the unicorns I track, I ‘d never own it without the MaxCare bumper-to-bumper warranty. There are two H2 SUT’s with this mileage for the same price, and most upwards of $50-70,000. If I needed a truck this would be an interesting buy – $36k plus another $3,000 for a five year, 100,000 mile warranty, and you have an unusual, headache free truck for under $40k. Just make your damn payments. The link to the ad is here – if dead car is being transferred, on hold or sold. 2007 Hummer H2 SUT

February 8, 2018May 8, 2018

1 of 1400 – 2008 Mustang Bullitt. The streets of San Francisco are calling

Bullitt Photo More than just an appearance package, the 2008 recreation of Lt. Frank Bullitt’s car is fast and raw. I tracked several that CarMax offered last fall and chickened out every time. Most were $17-22,000 and were all low mileage – one with only 4,000 miles. And as always, you can still get a 100,000 mile MaxCare on these 10 years old cars. This one is high-mileage but pretty cheap. And although over 5,000 were made in the more authentic green, the black ones are more rare. Here’s the Motor Trend review from back in the day, and the CarMax link is here. If the link is dead, the car is sold, on hold, or being transferred. By the way, the 50th anniversary 2019 Bullitt will be out soon. Wondering how true to the original it will be? 2008 Bullitt $12998 106k

February 1, 2018June 11, 2018

1 of 500..and 500hp – BMW Alpina B7 Beast

Who would of thought CarMax would carry these autobahn cruise missiles, and offer a five year 100,000 mile bumper-to-bumper MaxCare warranty?! Well, other than me. The BMW Alpina B7 is in lieu of an M7, with the engine hand-built by Alpina in Bavaria. The car sold for about $130,000 new and only 500 were slated for the US market in 2011. You can have it for $39,998. Stiffer suspension, 100 more hp than a 750, bigger wheels, and just more style. I usually cap my unicorns at $35,000, but this one is just a bit more and a bit rare. It’s a two-owner Texas/California car with low miles. Here’s the Car and Driver review from 2011, and here’s the CarMax ad – the car is in LA. If the link is dead, the car is sold, on hold, or being transferred. 2011 Alpina B7

January 24, 2018May 8, 2018

2008 Mercedes CL63 AMG for $30,998 – $138,000 when new!

Love these big coupes, their 518hp engines, and exclusivity. One of 1,476 made in 2008. I love depreciation, too! Here’s the 2008 review from Automobile magazine. Beautiful car and with the MaxCare warranty you can get another 100,000 miles and five years of worry-free driving. Here’s the CarMax link – find it in Atlanta, Georgia. I think this goes in days. Added some sample MaxCare menus at the bottom at a reader’s request. Thanks. 2008 CL63

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January 20, 2018May 8, 2018

Yes it’s ugly, but it’s also slow! Low mile 2007 Grand Marquis with grandpa roof

Generally convertibles are ugly with the top up. I have never understood why anyone would want a hard top to look like a hideous, top-up convertible all the time. The worst of both worlds. But with the Grand Marquis you also get a bench seat, column shifter, and a V8 with a whopping 224 hp for less than $12,000! But it’s a clean 11 year old, two owner Florida car driven maybe 3,000 miles a year. And CarMax will sell you a warranty into 2023 and another 100,000 miles! Would make a great Father’s Day gift for somebody? If I had money, I tell you what I’d do…… 2007 Mercury $11,998 36k

January 18, 2018May 8, 2018

Badass Blazer….But High-Mileage. 2006 TrailBlazer SS for $15,998 in Newark

We had an inch of snow so for fun went looking for some trucks. This one’s only 2WD but has the 6.0 liter 395hp motor and a cheap price. With 108k miles (violates my unicorn policy) you can still get five years, and another 42,000 miles of MaxCare coverage – not bad for a 12 year old truck? The link is here. Continue reading “Badass Blazer….But High-Mileage. 2006 TrailBlazer SS for $15,998 in Newark”

January 17, 2018May 8, 2018

Mercedes S600 V12 – $29,998. Giving Me A Tough Case of Buyer’s Remorse

Ugh. The one that got away? I snagged this unicorn when it first popped at my local CarMax, held it under several names, and actually went in to buy it last month. It was priced at $30,998. Has everything. Designo interior. Over 500 hp. Night Vision! Was over $150,000 new. One owner. But my wife pointed out I can always get a big sedan. And CarMAx refused to replace a gouged tire. And I’ve wanted a sports car so instead I bought a 911 last week. Love the 911, but jeez – this big V12 haunts me. It’s up in Boston and dropped $1,000 since I passed. Link here. Somebody buy it so I can stop thinking about it. S600

January 16, 2018May 8, 2018

2008 Jaguar XJ8 – The Last of My Kind

Stole the title from Jason Isbell’s song. This Jaguar has less than 3,000 miles annually, all in the Chicago area, a decent V8, and is one of about 44,000 made (X350 model I believe but no Jaguar expert). I can’t find a more plush cruiser for $21k. I considered one of these as there are very, very few carried by CarMax (one every few months) and the five year bumper to bumper warranty made me worry less about reliability, but my wife and daughter decreed it an old man’s car. But what a nice ride. Car makes me want to put a rod from coat hanger to coat hanger in the back seat, hang my wardrobe, and drive to Florida. 2008 Jaguar XJ8 Van Den Plas $20,998 27,000 miles

January 11, 2018May 8, 2018

A Curious Cat – Baby Jaguar with a V8, Low Miles and Low Price

CarMax occasionally offers a Jaguar XJ8 and these S-Types at low prices. The magic remains the MaxCare warranty……don’t care how unreliable it is if I’m not paying for repairs. Wasn’t a fan of the S-Type but it’s an unusual, clean little sedan with a 300hp V8 that spent 10 years in Illinois driving 3,000 miles a year before moving to Florida in December. Here’s the link if interested – if the link is dead it’s on hold/sold/being transferred.

2007 Jaguar S-Type $14,998 35k