Manual 2016 Touring with 84K miles for $12,800 after taxes/fees. Good deal?

Byakuya said:

Yes but ALL used car asking prices are a bit high right now - it's more the market than anything. Could you find something for a bit less? Maybe. If you can afford this or talk them down even a little, would it still be worth it? Probably, but that's for you and your wallet to decide. These cars are proving to be remarkably well-made and very few suffer any major problems.

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Byakuya said:

I'm pretty biased, but honestly not really. I've only heard of a few people with major issues, but thousands who have nothing but good things to say. Check your typical things - brakes, trans, plugs, filters, etc, read up on the TSBs that might have been missed, and take good care of it and you should be good.

I (sorry, never finished) wrote up a quick "things to look for before you buy" thread here: 3rd Gen Things to Know Before You Buy/Lease

For the 2016, it's a bit of a crapshoot depending on the manufacture date, as that was a weird year. The ones that came later in the year don't seem to suffer from warped rotors nearly as bad and the wind noise problem was drastically reduced.

If you really want more validation, go check out a Cx5 forum (or one that has a Cx5 section) because those are the same engine as the 6 but have been around a couple years longer. I rarely see people having issues with those as well - the Skyactive platform is arguably the most reliable and well-built ones to date.

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GusF said:

I've been driving a Soul Red 2016 6 Touring automatic for almost three years now. My biggest gripes are that I had to replace the belt tensioner about three times (maybe low quality replacement parts?); the paint ... (hood and front bumper) get nicked fairly easily, and the noisy cold starts. A European friend here in the States drove a 2014 manual 6 and did not like/enjoy the transmission. I'm pleased with the auto, but not when I use the manumatic; it is slow to shift. The sport mode likes to hang in there mostly in third gear (my experience). The noise is mostly an issue at all if you compare it to more luxurious cars. I think it is pretty quiet at cruising speeds; you will hear the engine as you are revving up to cruising speed; certainly noisier than my wife's 2015 Accord XLE but only when you are accelerating. My Mazda's handling is superior to the '15 Accord and the Mazda also is/feels much tightly bolstered when going over a bump or rough pavement-love the ride completely, but that is personal taste. Also, I am 6' 1" @ 200 lbs and love the driver's seat comfort and adjustability as well. On the touring, however, the manual lumbar support doesn't stay where I want it, for very long ... not sure that's just my car or what. I'm sure the GT has a motor for that feature. I hope that helps.

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GusF said:

In my opinion that is Grand Touring money, but as it has been mentioned here, now days car prices are a little unreasonably high driven by the situation with our (USA) economy.

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I Just traded in my 2015 Touring w/Manual gearbox.

Here's the dealer listing for it Used Cars for Sale Near Me - CarGurus

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