I am considering purchasing a certified pre-owned mercedes. Any ideas or experience on how much negotiation room (if any) exists on these cars?
2006-10-06 02:44:35 · 4 answers · asked by baarr 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Being a car saleslady until this past year, I can say there is no set rate of wiggle room, due to the negotiation to earn the seller's new car business the dealership may have given top dollar to them to make a deal. I'd figure 5% wiggle room is average. If they don't bite, it's because they put more $ in it (trade), to make a deal happen.
The term "certified pre-owned" is used when the dealer has has passed a thorough inspection qualifying the vehicle for certification the then paid an additional expense to the maker (mercedes) for the certification title. The benefit of this is the vehicle met the highest standards to receive the rating. For peace of mind, this would be a good buy.
I suggest extended warranties on new and pre-owned. Also, ask dealers if they offer oil change service for life of vehicle, this too is a great benefit & will prompt you to take it in on time, the expense would be paid up front for a minimal charge at the closing table. Good luck to you.
2006-10-06 02:55:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get the deal you have o be prepared to walk away and go elsewhere.
The margin on used vehicles has tremendous variation, depending on the buying in price. You could just cut straight to the bottom line and not waste a bunch of time. Never tell sales person what your willing to pay, maybe give an indication of what you expect as I guess you have some idea of how much its really worth to you.(somewhere around, etc)
2006-10-06 03:02:55 · answer #2 · answered by 1crazypj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything's negotiable... If you want something to back up your negotiating position, look up the car model and year on either Edmunds.com or KBB.com (Kelley Blue Book) to get an idea of the market value of the car you're interested in...
2006-10-06 02:53:27 · answer #3 · answered by Andy FF1,2,CrTr,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no need to buy certified, the extra cost could not possibly cover the cost of any repairs, if you are considereing price then buy private party you will save like 5,000 or more. The only things worth buying from dealers are less common vehicles that are hard to find private party.
2006-10-06 02:46:38 · answer #4 · answered by Me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋