Any one can check a VIN for me? Many Thx

"ciscokidinsf" (ciscokidinsf) 03/21/2016 at 13:14 • Filed to: None

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To any Jalop who wants to build good karma points - shopping for a C max hybrid or energi - please check the dealio on this 2013 with 70K miles-

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Muchas Gracias!!!

dogisbadob > ciscokidinsf 03/21/2016 at 13:17

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motosnoop doesn’t work anymore? :p

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > dogisbadob 03/21/2016 at 13:22

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It’s kinda broken, at least for me.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > dogisbadob 03/21/2016 at 13:23

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It’s actually been down for a while.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > ciscokidinsf 03/21/2016 at 13:24

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All I got is that it’s a 1 owner. Which at a 2013- it should be.

Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief > ciscokidinsf 03/21/2016 at 13:39

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The car in your photo isn’t the car with that VIN. It’s not green, which is why I know. That VIN is for a green car. If that photo is of the actual car, begin running and do not look back.

Seriously though, I’d be concerned about the battery. The VIN looks clean but I’ve no idea how an electric car holds up after 70k and I’d bet it needs a new battery which why it’s on the market. Not trying to be negative, just pointing out what you probably already considered.

jimz > ciscokidinsf 03/21/2016 at 13:40

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two open recalls (14S21 RCM replacement and 15E03 PCM re-flash.) Only things in its warranty history are module reflashes and a headliner replacement for some recall action. Looks like a pretty clean car from a service standpoint. someone else will have to chime in with a Carfax or Autocheck.

ciscokidinsf > Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief 03/21/2016 at 13:47

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it is greenish/bluish/metallic. Doesn’t look like a repaint at all to me. 70K miles is tough use in 3 years. But it will continue as such for long drives daily

jimz > Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief 03/21/2016 at 14:06

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NY taxi companies have put hundreds of thousands of miles on Escape hybrids without trashing the battery. Every HEV and PHEV has a pretty well thought out battery management strategy to maximize its useful life. I wouldn’t expect noticeable capacity loss until after that car has at well over twice the miles it has now.

http://jalopnik.com/this-is-what-a…

Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief > ciscokidinsf 03/21/2016 at 14:13

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Seems like a clean car and seems to be exactly what it says it is. However, I’m going to gently ask a question: Is it worth $10,000? I think it might be worth $5,000. I know shit about cars that actually run on anything other than children’s tears and cancer but I think you can do better with $10k.

I’m looking at this listing in Santa Rosa. If you’re seeing it via CarMax and if you can get the extended warranty, forget what you just read an pull the trigger and let them figure out if you need a new battery. It’s easily worth $10k if that headache doesn’t exist.

jimz > Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief 03/21/2016 at 14:27

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$5,000? Are you on crack? These Blue Book for $15,000 with that mileage.

if you don’t know anything about the car, why are you giving advice? The battery isn’t going to grenade in 70,000 miles.

Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief > jimz 03/21/2016 at 14:47

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You’re right. You know far more than I do. I wasn’t trying to start a fight or really give any advice. I know *nothing* about hybrids in general or this car specifically, and I read the link to the jalop article you posted and enjoyed it. I do know there’s been some concern about batteries on hybrids, and I don’t think I was doing anyone a disservice by raising one eyebrow based on the high mileage on a used car. No offense or questionable advice intended. I’m just trying to learn a bit here myself, not trying to be an authority.

Hooker > ciscokidinsf 03/21/2016 at 14:55

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I have PDF of carfax if you need it. Just need your email to send it.

ciscokidinsf > Hooker 03/21/2016 at 15:06

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Thx. turns out it was Sold.

Hooker > ciscokidinsf 03/21/2016 at 15:16

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That sucks but it had been wrecked so maybe you dodged a bullet?