I dont think some guy bought it then had to bring it back due to credit. I think this bad boy was driven as a Dealer Demo. I would say it is used. I think what you plan to offer and what you might take it for is fare. But continue to let them know that the 300m bugs the hell out of you. Let them know that you are serious about buying it, but not for the price they want.
As for the noise... you are buying a sports car not an Acura RL. Once you hit VTEC you are going to love the noise that this car makes
