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2007-05-21 09:09:56 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
How is this car too good to be true? It's a 2002 Chevy Impala. There are tens of thousands of them out there, at least. This is an auction with a reserve price. That means there is a minimum price (not made public) that the seller will sell the car for. Even if you win the auction, if you don't bid high enough to meet the reserve price, the seller is under no obligation to sell it to you. Happens all the time. The only price that is meaningful is a "buy it now" price.
2007-05-21 09:17:49 · answer #1 · answered by nevergonnaletyoudown 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on what you mean by "too good to be true".. Looks like it still has time to be bid on. The reserve "is not yet met" which means it has to be met, or the seller isn't forced to sell it to you, until it hits the reserve price (which could be $10,000, who knows).
Personally, i would steer clear of these Chevy's. You can get a similar car that is foreign built for the same kind of money, and odds are, you will get a MUUUUCH better car. I paid $16,000 for a Nissan Maxima back in 1997, and still have it, going strong with 160,000 miles on it.
2007-05-21 16:19:09 · answer #2 · answered by liver_n_jello 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a reserve price on this vehicle. The owner won't sell for less than the reserve price, which is a secret right now. My suggestion is to take the info on the vehicle, go to www.edmunds.com, figure out what is the wholesale or trade in value of the vehicle and decide if you are willing to bid that amount. Basically that is what the vehicle is worth.
2007-05-21 16:20:44 · answer #3 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the reserve has not been met. this means the seller has set a minimum acceptable price. additionally, the bidding may not move until the last couple of minutes anyways. personally, i would not buy a car without driving it but hey if it were 500 bucks, it might take a chance.
2007-05-21 16:19:07 · answer #4 · answered by robert s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's rarely too good to be true. Still 5 days left, people will bid on it until it gets to what its worth.
If nobody bids on it, they saw a problem you might not be aware of.
Be sure to see how much this model usually comes to by looking at other ebay auctions. And if you are really interested, go to www.carfax.com to see if there is any problem with the car.
2007-05-21 16:17:54 · answer #5 · answered by phil R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately not! do not fall for the trap. If you really want a car - go to a dealer - where you can see, drive, and inspect the car. at least you'll know what you're getting. Buying a car - or any large purchase over the internet is NOT safe - and you will be ripped off!
2007-05-21 16:20:45 · answer #6 · answered by Tim h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it!! Im a used car saleswoman and i've seen prices like that before. I suggest you calling the number if you have any questions on the vehicle though. Good Luck!
2007-05-21 16:25:36 · answer #7 · answered by AOHphoto 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are close to the lot go check it out yourself. But just check it out it does have a reserve set. You wont know what the reserve price is until it exceedes the price.
2007-05-21 16:18:55 · answer #8 · answered by surfer grl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a dealer, there pretty secure, plus it has a reserve price, that means the price the seller asking is a lot more high than it 500 dlls
2007-05-21 16:18:46 · answer #9 · answered by LJ H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reserve has not been met yet. It may be $2000.
2007-05-21 16:18:37 · answer #10 · answered by Choppygutz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋