Could Someone Check This CarFax?

ntauctions
Sat, 11 Jul 2020 01:18:25 +0000
Buying/Selling

Looking at this CRV tomorrow and looked over the CarFax tonight. I have a few concerns though and need some suggestions/advice/etc…

Here is the car we’re considering: http://www.sharonchevrolet.com/VehicleDetails/used-2014-Honda-CR_V-EX_AWD-Liverpool-NY/4205071143

The car was taken in as a trade and offered for sale in December of 2019. It’s been up for sale on their lot ever since. When I asked about this and their thoughts on why it didn’t sell they said “it was taken as a trade when we had some incentives going on. Then Covid in NY happened, dealers had to shut down, and the vehicle was overlooked, etc.” Said its clean and in great shape. I understand this Covid thing isn’t normal but still, here dealers didn’t get shut down until March, so that left December to March the car went unsold. Is this unheard of? Seems like a long time for a car to go without a buyer but then again I’m not a used car dealer so what do I know

My other concern is on the CarFax (link to it on the dealer page, or directly at https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory/ar20/RmnpEIUUsEtEhugd7Wuu_3fTYUSUxlSOm7qnijgGiFBpwZ0gIVskChlP4JfXnV49NYW-TFxuiRbSR3TmK6jdHagobfjdZAjdCX8?cs:o=‘carfax’. The second owner, toward their end of ownership, visited the dealer or other repair shop 6 times in two months, then traded the car in. This strikes me as suspicious… why would you spend that money if you know you’re just getting rid of the car soon? Maybe a lot of issues needing to be fixed and it finally got to the point of “get rid of it?” Maybe I’m just being paranoid?

If someone in the know could spend a few minutes are give me their advice on this car and it’s history it’d be much appreciated. I plan on test driving it tomorrow and if I choose to make an offer it will be on having a mechanic check it out first. But I would like a second opinion from someone here if things seem like they are suspicious (dropped $1000 off the price, lots of repairs immediately before trade in, on the lot for 8 months) or on the up and up and its a good deal.

Another car we’re considering is http://www.sharonchevrolet.com/VehicleDetails/used-2014-Honda-CR_V-LX_AWD-Liverpool-NY/4599603753. They are willing to take $15,500. Bonus points to anyone who wants to look at that CarFax and give me their input, too!

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