About to pull the trigger, any insight?

[CTScott]

That does sound like a full retail price.

With the illumination button, the car likely has the footwell lighting accessory, which was an OEM accessory.

If your a non-smoker, then that smell will be tough to get rid of. With the cloth and foam of the interior smoke odor really penetrates. Changing the cabin air filter (an $8 part if not bought from the dealer) will not help. A full interior shampoo and detailing would be more in order.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by CTScott

If your a non-smoker, then that smell will be tough to get rid of. With the cloth and foam of the interior smoke odor really penetrates. Changing the cabin air filter (an $8 part if not bought from the dealer) will not help. A full interior shampoo and detailing would be more in order.

^^^^^ This. This is one reason I always get new cars for a DD.

[jambo101]

You wont get rid of the cigarette smell but you will get used to it over time.
Before buying i'd have an independent mechanic give the car a once over just to make sure its not been in a wreck or a hurricane, I also wouldnt put too much faith in a carfax report..
You may have some one in your area who will give a pre purchase mechanical inspection of the car and will have the convenience of being mobile. you can search out more like this one.
http://www.lemonprotector.com/area.html
If the dealer has a problem with an independent pre purchase mechanical inspection dont buy the car..

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by jambo101

You wont get rid of the cigarette smell but you will get used to it over time.

SOME people will get used to it over time .