O.k it's a 96 max 5 sp with 83K for 10,449.00..........What I wanna know is do you guys think i'll be low balling if I offered 9200.00 Im not trying to disrespect the guy so im getting advice here first...that's my offer cause thats all I really wanna spend especially with taking the risk from a private party.....Thanks and constructive critism is always appreciated but please keep your reply's mature

 

Also a SE with leather...sorry about not including that

 

Well I think thats quite high for a 96 with that many miles on it but hey thats just what I think..I got my 97 se fully loaded 5 speed with 39k miles for 13k...I'm in Dallas so I don't know if prises range from state to state.

 

that does seem high man. i bought a 95 gxe for 11000, but it had like 37K on it. you should make that offer and see what he says. if he doesn't go for it keep looking. later .

 

Might be able to get a rough estimate by checking the BB value....


http://www.kbb.net/kb/ki.dll/kw.kc.u...;r&38&6;NI;D4&

 

I checked the KBB but man what does that mean........just cause KBB says that doesn't cover every aspects of a car. Just trying to be realistic with private car purchases and not the "political correct" way of doing it. I've sold cars under KBB just cause that's how it goes man...just trying to be fair and realistic....kelly can say almost 12 and if that's the case i'll get a 97 or so. But thanks for your response

 

That DOES seem high. ten grand is alot of money for ANY car with 83,000 miles on it.

I got a 98 SE 5sp. in perfect *perfect* shape for $11,700 with leather, 31k and Dunlop SP5000s on it. It's the best money I've ever spent in my life.

 

It means a rough estimate... just like I said. What do you want, an exact price?

 

It's cool man no need to get hostile but thanks for the advice.....no need to tense up, but thanks for helping me out in this question.

 

$9200 is a fair price depending on where you are located. I'm in MA and when i was looking for my max, you couldn't even touch a 97 se for under $13,000.. even with high milage. This was 1 year ago, but i haven't seen a great drop in prices lately. If you're down south, i think the prices will be lower on these cars, as prices are lower on everything there too.

 

I would offer 9000 even cause he'll prolly counter offer somethign in between.

 

1. condition of the car helps out a lot. I would spend a lot more money if the car is in perfect condition inside and out. spend a few bucks to get a carfax report. Ask to see repair/maitenence records. Mileage can be a bad indicator anyways. Those 80k can be pampered or pounded miles. My friend picked up a miata with a 3" binder book showing EVERY single repair or mailer from mazda. That is immaculate records and it helps especially when it breaks down.

2. Tip on negotiations ALWAYS start low and work my way up to find a mid point.

3. I find 9k a little on the high side if the condition is fair. 9k if the car is in great condition may work...and 9k on a beater max is high.

just my .02

pb

 

I got my 96 SE 5spd with 80k miles for right at 11k after taxes and everything, it had all the options except leather and climate control....it also had the 16" 97SE rims.

 

"ten grand is alot of money for ANY car with 83,000 mile on it."

...What about a 1999 Mercedes Benz S600 fully loaded with 83,000 miles on it. Can you get me one for less than 10 grand?

 

Man you guys got some awesome deals on your cars!! I got my 97 SE with 41k no leather, no bose, just a sunroof. For 18,000 back in December of 99. About 6 months later I was thinking to myself "If I woulda just looked around just a lil more I coulda got leather as well" Oh well that's like right? I'll get it next time!