2007-02-25 11:20:09 · 11 answers · asked by Elle 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
The car in question is a 2001 Saab 9-3,convertible, 81,000 miles, with a clean title history. (I checked it on Carmax.com).
2007-02-25 11:44:07 · update #1
See if you can find a web site that shows you how much they paid for the car. Or a service that would provide that information. The more information the better. Always take a mature male with you, and have him act like he's not impressed with the price or vehicle. Just to put pressure on the sales associate. Work out a monthly price that you can afford, before you go into the dealership. Remember you have to purchase insurance also, unless you have a bond. So find out the price for that before going to the dealership, by calling ins. companies for a quote.
2007-02-25 11:34:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what kind of car it is, and what kind of dealer you are speaking with. Check the Kelley Blue Book value of the car for the miles and options it has and look at the retail value first. Is this the price they are asking for? If it is less, it is already a deal that you may be able to cut down to better size. Check the private party value of the car, and any figure slightly above this value is a good deal. It's just really hard to tell how much to offer when you dont know what kind of car you're talking about. Make sure the car does not have a salvage or rebuilt title as this makes the car's value nearly half. Ask them if they guarantee the car in anyway. It is worth paying a little more to have at least a 30 day guarantee on the motor and transmission. And yes, money talks, so if you have a final offer where the dealer is still at a profit, he'll probably accept it.
2007-02-25 19:29:16 · answer #2 · answered by Jon D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to NADA.com or any other appraisal sites and list all the features of the car you want to buy. It will give the average trade in, wholesale, private party sale, retail values. The lot probably bought it from a car auction and paid the lowest price listed. They deserve a profit in the sale but depending on demand for the car they may or may not consider a lower offer. I would look for the car you want from a private person that takes good care of their stuff. Any repair work is expensive and one that is well cared for should save money in the long run.
2007-02-25 19:35:30 · answer #3 · answered by copperhead89 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start at the 8500 area, and work your way up. Pricing depends on supply and demand. Cash actually doesn't talk at car dealerships. Speaking from experience, a dealership would much rather you finance the vehicle, as they are able to pick up additional profits through finance options. A 1500 to 2000 reduction in price is generally a good haggle. You don't mention what type of car you are looking at? That also depends on how much a dealership is willing to haggle. Basically, if it is a car that is readily available, they would definitely be more willing to haggle. Good luck
2007-02-25 19:26:04 · answer #4 · answered by t.carp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no. Used cars are not marked up as much as many believe. After the dealer buys the car, pays the auction fees, transportation to his dealer, clean up, touch up paint, dent removal, interior repair, mechanic, sales, marketing, building over head, sales staff, secretary, bank fee's, taxes.......normally most won't ever come down more than $1000 for then they will only make $500 and that is not good. If they are not moving inventory at all, then they are more likely to accept that. $500 is more reasonable.
The used market is hurt and people are not inflating prices cause there are just too many used on the market for the customers to choose from. Dealers have them at almost rock bottom prices.
2007-02-25 19:25:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do your home work. Depends on the car, milage, title condition, accessories and desirability of the vehicle. You know how much you have or can afford, so start low and see what they say. Take a "NO" person with you to protect you and influence the dealership. Set you limit and STICK to it. Go to CARPOINT.COM and find out the value of that particular make and model with that milage and condition, then, again, start low and don't say yes until you get what you want to pay. It is your money.
2007-02-25 19:27:14 · answer #6 · answered by rex_rrracefab 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a look at the car, point out anything about the car you may not like or you may see is broken, then offer $9500.00
2007-02-25 19:24:54 · answer #7 · answered by Woody 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are several variables we would need to know. but sight unseen, $7,200 work up. Low ball them and let them set the prices coming down. If you were to say too high of a low, you're screwed.
2007-02-25 19:29:10 · answer #8 · answered by just_curious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
But it off Autotrader.com and save yourself at least $4000.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=217696709&dealer_id=82117&car_year=2001&model=9-3&num_records=25&make2=&start_year=2001&keywordsfyc=__Y29udmVydGlibGU%2C__&keywordsrep=099111110118101114116105098108101&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&search_type=both&distance=0&make=SAAB&color=&min_price=1&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceASC&address=90020&advanced=y&only_photo=1&end_year=2001&doors=&transmission=&max_price=9000&cardist=2439
2007-02-25 21:46:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
my formula for used cars is (asking price/2 X 1.3).
Basically, they double their cost of what they paid for it, and i offer 30% higher than that price.
If I had cash in hand, I would offer 10% over half the price.
2007-02-25 19:23:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋