Advice for haggling on a used car? - Page 2

onthebutton · #11 02-12-2007, 01:23 PM

Haggle until they aren't moving anymore. Then, get up and head for the door, saying "Thanks, but I just can't make that work." They'll move down even more. When I bought my truck, I was outside, in my car, and the salesman came out, banging on my window before I could leave, with a better offer.

Bicycles_Biatch · #12 02-12-2007, 01:35 PM

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waslk out at least twice... let them know you are ready to walk away from the deal, and they will give you rock bottom.

Usually people don't have the balls to do it... but about 4 years ago I bought a fully loaded Mustang GT and walked out twice. ended up getting for $5,600 less than the sticker price.

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Were the Oakley blades included in that price?

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NO, but they did throw in two over-priced hipster shirts.

Kneel B4 Zod · #13 02-12-2007, 01:43 PM

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I'm going to buy a used car today

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you're probably not going to get a very good deal.

try carmax.com. at least you'll know you're getting a good car at a fair price.

firstyearclay · #14 02-12-2007, 01:53 PM

Make sure you go in prepared with a pricing list. If you know what you want, you can get a used car value at Nada.com and kellybluebook.com.

They dont give a [censored] if you pay cash. The make more money if they get the loan (think kickbacks). If you really care about saving money, do your research first or I guarantee you will get [censored].

FYC

SackUp · #15 02-12-2007, 02:06 PM

Information is key here. The more you know the better price you will be able to get. Know what price you want to pay for the car and don't settle for less. You need to be able to walk away.

There is no reason you should not know everything about teh car before you go in. And I don't mean the type of car, but that exact car. Know the mileage, standard features, extras, etc. Then do research on edmunds.com and other sites to see about what price you should be paying. Get a price in order and accept nothing less.

If you have a reasonable price then you should get it for that price - otherwise move on - as someone else will give it to you for that price.

imitation · #16 02-12-2007, 02:14 PM

I think the only problem with the walk out is you really have to mean it like i'm not coming back at all unless the price comes down, if you hang around outside or come back in of your own accord they've got you by the balls they know you really want that car. Just tell yourself if the price is not good enough you really don't need the car this moment.

SuitedSixes · #17 02-12-2007, 02:25 PM

I have it narrowed down to two cars at one dealership and one at another. I should be able to run a squeeze between the two and end up with a ride I'm happy with.

hyde · #18 02-12-2007, 03:40 PM

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I have it narrowed down to two cars at one dealership and one at another. I should be able to run a squeeze between the two and end up with a ride I'm happy with.

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Nice play.

The key previously mentioned was to be able to walk away.

Now you just have to give the salesunit the cocked head puppy dog look and ask " I've got it narrowed down to three, Is that the best you can do?"
the older the car the better this works.

HitHard69 · #19 02-12-2007, 04:08 PM

Private sellers will usually give you a better deal than the dealers will. However, if you're looking to get something newer, try to get a certified used car. They usually add a hell of alot to the warranty. Ex, I was looking at an '05 Mazda 6... Mazda's standard warranty was 3years, 36,000 miles. Because it was certified, I would have got the remainder of the factory warranty, then up to 5 year 50,000 bumper to bumper, and then when that expired up to 10 years 100,000 powertrain.

If it's an older car, make sure you get atleast some sort of warranty from the dealer, even if its only 3 months 3,000 miles. If you're buyin from a private seller, make sure you take it to a mechanic you trust and have him thouroughly check it out.

pirateboy · #20 02-12-2007, 06:10 PM

Weird, I was going to start a thread just like this today. Thanks!

So what makes of cars should I look at? My co-workers advise anything NOT domestic. My g/f, who needs the car, likes Jettas, but will look at almost any Toyota, Subaru, Nissan and possibly Hondas.

She has at most $8k through financing to spend. I have Auto Traders up the wazoo. If I buy from a dealer, should I ever request BELOW KBB trade in value? If a car is listed at $8000, could I realistically ever get it for $6000?