i was looking at a 91 caprice but this guys wants to sell it for 12,000 and the car just isnt worth that much i emailed him and asked if he can lower the price and he went to 10,000 and i still dont think the car is worth that much
2007-08-08 08:42:50 · 12 answers · asked by i gets money 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
im willing to spend 7000 all the caprice has on it is some rims . i went to kbb and it said Excellent was $1,815, Good was $1,610 ,and Fair was $1,230 i thank 7000 is fair no one will fell ripped off.
2007-08-08 10:02:44 · update #1
I wouldn't spend over $5000(which is too much unless the car is in excellent condition). Shop around. Try these websites:
impalaSSforum: http://impalassforum.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum;f=12
NAISSO: http://www.impalasuperstore.com/naisso/classifieds/viewads.asp?catID=4
eBay: http://motors.listings.ebay.com/_W0QQsocmdZListingItemList?sofocus=pf&sbrftog=1&fcl=3&socmd=ListingItemList&catref=C3&frpp=50&from=R2&fccl=1&satitle=&sacat=5346%26catref%3DC6&a39=1937&a41=10382&a38v1y=1994&a38v2y=1996&a10239=-24&a39705=-24&a10244=-24&alist=a39%2Ca41%2Ca38v1y%2Ca38v2y%2Ca10239%2Ca3801%2Ca85%2Ca10246%2Ca33512%2Ca10241%2Ca10244%2Ca39705&pfmode=1&reqtype=2&gcs=13&pfid=2473&pf_query=&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D2&sadis=200&fpos=77016&sabfmts=1&saobfmts=insif&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&sadis1=100&fpos1=77016&lsot1=&fsop=2%26fsoo%3D2&coaction=compare&copagenum=1&coentrypage=search&fgtp=&sadis2=100&fpos2=77016&lsot2=
Autotrader: http://www.autotrader.com/
Autotrader Collector Cars: http://ww2.collectorcartraderonline.com/
Craigslist: http://www.craigslist.org
2007-08-09 19:03:42 · answer #1 · answered by The Bachelor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) Ask if its possible to have a mechanic of your choosing look at the car - this helps with getting an idea if there are gonna be any costs relatively soon after you buy it.
2) look up the blue book value of the car www.kbb.com to get an idea if he is trying to get you to pay more than the car is worth (helpful if doing after the car was checked since they have 3 ratings for pricing used cars based on condition (physical and mechanical))
3) if after doing steps 1 & 2 and he still hasn't lowered his price then give a price if he doesn't want it, walk away there are always more cars out there.
Note: I did a quick check: assuming the car has all the premium extras that were for that year and that it doesn't have more than 97K miles on it, and is in excellent condition its private party resale value (as listed by kbb) is $2,055 at least for the Augusta, GA area. You can adjust for your area but for a 1991 car what he's asking seems a bit high.
2007-08-08 09:00:52 · answer #2 · answered by grk_tigris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look up the blue book value on the car and offer him that. Go to Kelly Blue Book online (www.kbb.com) and look up the car. Just going by standard mileage and 'extras', that car in my area shows as being worth $1,500 if it's in excellent condition. A lot of banks won't lend more than the blue book value on a car, too, so if you're needing outside financing, that will come into consideration.
2007-08-08 09:00:58 · answer #3 · answered by Katasha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are willing to spend that much money on a CAPRICE????? Are you kidding? I can see an Impala being worth that much, but I think you added to many zeros.
Check Auto Trader (www.autotrader.com) and Kelly Blue Book (kbb.com) to compare. Or even E-bay...
2007-08-08 08:54:44 · answer #4 · answered by a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did I miss something? Kelley Blue Book on this car in excellent condition from a private party is $1400. Hope, if you are buying this car, you have cash because there is no way to get it financed at that price. Please come back and add to your question to tell us how thick the gold is on this vehicle.
2007-08-08 08:54:55 · answer #5 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make an offer the worst that can be done it that you are turned down and if you do not want to spend what he wants then all your out is your time big deal For that price it must be in cherry condition and have real low miles its over 10 years old man i bought my 94 Saturn for less then1300 last summer it was in real good shape body good no wrecks one owner all i had to do was replace spark plugs
2007-08-08 08:53:30 · answer #6 · answered by buggys 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go some place and shop... You'll find a better car... Use the Kelly Blue Book as a guide for prices...kbb.com
2007-08-08 08:51:24 · answer #7 · answered by Gerald 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he wants more than you are willing to pay, walk away. That works at dealerships.
If you really want the car, do not let that person know. Offer 8 and see what he says.
2007-08-08 08:47:06 · answer #8 · answered by Rawbert 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check the blue book value of the car.
2007-08-08 08:50:38 · answer #9 · answered by borg_of_earth 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
make offer then wait for resonse dont move on price and walk away if party doesnt accept offer
2007-08-08 08:49:36 · answer #10 · answered by Max Ferguson 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋