Its my first time buying a vehicle. IT will be a truck a late 80's early 90's ford, any tips on how to lower the price, i dont want to sound rude, i just dont want to pay as mcuh as they want. also any advice on the things i should look for before buying the truck? thanks
2007-11-13 12:56:57 · 7 answers · asked by Generics 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
When buying a used vehicle there is always a price reduction factor. My Dad always told me $500. That is for any small repairs or maintenance that you will need to do. (brakes, tires, tune-up, etc.) Now depending on the type of vehicle and the cost of maintenance, that $500 buffer might be slightly less or more. (for example: If it's a big truck, tires might be very expensive) Things to look for, hmm.. depending on your location you may want to check for rust if that's a problem where you live. I am very neat and clean, so I like to see someone who has kept their vehicles clean. If the interior looks neglected (beyond normal age and wear&tear) that's a good sign of someone who doesn't take care of their vehicle. And obviously a test drive will give you a good indication of the motor (no strange noises) or transmission (slipping or hesitating). Other then that, Good luck! Enjoy your truck!
2007-11-13 13:21:00 · answer #1 · answered by David B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any vehicle that old will be low in price, but may also have a lot of mechanical problems. Ask for maintenance records. If the seller can'r, or won't, provide them beware. A well maintained vehicle may be better overall but there is no guarantee. All private sellers will expect to negotiate downward. Get a Blue Book price, and a Carfax that lists any damage from accidents. Check it over with someone who knows autos, and look for signs of abuse, rust, stains etc. If it is priced at the high end of the value negotiate for a lower price, based on condition . If you are a good mechanic and it is in bad shape, then lowball it. But always be prepared to walk away if the price isn't right.
2007-11-13 13:25:54 · answer #2 · answered by ScSpec 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've already limited yourself to an awful category of vehicles. Why a 15-20 year old truck? Seriously?
There are a lot of great vehicles out there you can get for a decent price, but you need to seriously consider your investment.
Look, if you're young and broke, don't buy a 1988 Ford Ranger. Find an economical sedan or even a sporty coupe or hatchback.
Unless you want people to think you're a hick.
2007-11-13 13:06:06 · answer #3 · answered by Soda Popinski 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One thing I will add to what everyone else is saying is that I would have a mechanic look at it before we even get to far into what your willing to pay. If the dealer won't let you take it to a mechanic then there's your answer there. Also I would advise you to take the car to a "shade tree" mechanic or a mechanic that you know. Just recently one of my co-workers went to another town to buy a car. When he took it on a test drive, he took it by a mechanic shop just blocks from the dealer. The mechanic checked his car out and said everything was fine. Just a week later the car broke down and I asked about what the mechanic had said to him. He told me but the thing that stuck out to me was that the first thing the mechanic asked was what dealership was my coworker coming from and then the check didn't take more than 5 minutes. I think the dealer had the mechanic all "payed up" if you know what i mean. Be careful.
2007-11-13 14:32:28 · answer #4 · answered by aric_714 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing you must do is remove all your worries of hurting someone's feelings and fear. Don't be a wuss, man up and feel confident. Trust me, the other guy doesn't care about you or your feelings. He'll try to get the most money out of you and won't lose sleep over it. So stop worrying about **his** feelings... because he doesn't give two cents about you.
Secondly. look up similar cars for sale on Autotrader.com. Then make a ridiculous offer that you know he'll say no to. Offer $50 extra.... and keep going higher until he either says "YES WE HAVE DEAL" or your preset price. If he still says no, walk away...... remember there are thousands of cars available in your area. You don't have to have this car.
2007-11-13 13:30:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy at an auction if you want a deal and are willing to take the risk. also, private party is usually going to be a better deal than from a dealer. try ebay, auto trader, classifieds, craigslist, etc.
2007-11-13 13:04:40 · answer #6 · answered by heart_and_troll 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't offer less than a 20 yo ford is worth. Sorry.
2007-11-13 13:00:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋