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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 05:15 AM
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Hold out for the '09. The dealers may say they won't budge but the economy is still shaky and they need the sales. If you can get one for MSRP, I'd say you're doing decent. Depending on where you live, you may be able to get one for less than MSRP.
The dealers aren't setting any sales records right now and if you have cash or really good credit, you have a lot of bargaining power. Don't let them buffalo you!
 
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 07uc
I look at it this way, To put a 180 tire on the pre 09's is about $2000.00 Appox. Then you may need a stabalizer $300 or more. Also better motor mount system / or so they say. Exhaust, Heat Shields and rear Trunk mount also Brembo Brakes. I just think if you add up all the upgrades (fixes) that most people do, you are better off with the 09. JMO
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Same Motor mount system.
Same Brembo Brakes.
(Rear Trunk Mount?)
08 -09
 
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