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2007-07-10 19:53:54 · 6 answers · asked by stpolycarp77 6 in Cars & Transportation Buying & Selling

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First off, the last thing you want to do is walk out! If they have the car you want, it's priced right, and it fits your needs and budget, then buy it! If a dealer lets you walk out, then they are already at their bottom line and you might as well look for another car, besides, if you go car shopping with an attitude, it will be met with attitude.

Secondly, used car dealers profit comes from 100% car sales. There are no dealer incentives or hidden cash for used car lots.

The first answer was correct when he said to offer a commitment to purchase, but you base your figure off the vehicles condition and research of how much vehicles like that are selling for. No one knows how much mark up there is in a particular car except for the dealer and whether or not you get a 'good deal' can't be based simply by how much the seller reduced the price!

Bottom line is to do your homework, give the car a through evaluation, then if it fits your needs, make a commitment to purchase. You can find checklists and a detailed walk through on the site below. Good Luck!

2007-07-11 03:36:06 · answer #1 · answered by The Auto Evaluator™ 7 · 5 0

I read some of the other answers and totally disagree. Pre owned vehicle value is determined by make milage and model, as well as milage and condition. What you have to keep in mind is DO YOU WANT THIS Car !!! or are you wasting the salesmans time. Fair market value actually plays largely in the pre owned market.

2007-07-11 11:49:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Have the blue book value of the car, start at the lowest point, check that the car hasn't been crashed (different colors in paint work) and don't be too eager, tell them you will think about it and let them know in the next couple of days. Tell them you are considering a similar car in another dealership and that you want their best price as you may not be returning

2007-07-11 03:04:43 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0 2

pre=owned cars are usally marked up 3-4000.00. So pick a car and say if the car is 15000.00 that you have 13000 to spend and love the car. This will give a commision of roughfly 200 and includes tax, tag, and dealer fees. Remember selling cars is 25% of a dealerships income and profit.

2007-07-11 04:01:44 · answer #4 · answered by 12pleze 6 · 0 4

why do people think cars are marked up tremendously on car lots??? we have to make money too.........we have kids, house payments, and bills like you do...........if its the car you absolutely love, isnt it worth a little extra???
remember your salesman WILL take care of you if you spend a little more.........

2007-07-11 09:46:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3 0

Offer a set amount that you know the car is worth, and tell him you'll buy it today if he meets your price. Most likely, they will offer you a higher price. Tell them they have 24 hours to change their mind or you'll go somewhere else, and walk off the lot. the price you offer has to be reasonabled, or else you are wasting your time and theirs too.

2007-07-11 03:00:51 · answer #6 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0 4

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