Going to the stealer...need advice.
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Going to the stealer...need advice.
OK, I located another Max that fits what we want. It's an '02 SE, loaded with every option except navi. It's White w/tan leather. 27k miles. They're asking $19,988, which is, of course, way too much. What do you all think I should offer for this car?
Also, what should I use as bargaining material? For example, I know it has the stock Potenzas on it, and I know they're awful. I printed out the user comments on TireRack in case the dealer tries to tell me they're "awesome" tires. I'm going to use the fact that I'll have to replace the tires ASAP as a bargaining chip. What else can I use? Any flaws on the '02 SE that I should bring up?
Thanks in advance...I'm going to the stealer tomorrow, so any advice is appreciated.
Also, what should I use as bargaining material? For example, I know it has the stock Potenzas on it, and I know they're awful. I printed out the user comments on TireRack in case the dealer tries to tell me they're "awesome" tires. I'm going to use the fact that I'll have to replace the tires ASAP as a bargaining chip. What else can I use? Any flaws on the '02 SE that I should bring up?
Thanks in advance...I'm going to the stealer tomorrow, so any advice is appreciated.
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i dont think the tires are a strong arguments...
maybe you should take it for a drive and slam on the brakes when you're goig like 50 to see if the steering wheel is virbrating.. sign of warping rotors.. i think that would be a better argument
look if there are any paint chips.. look at the carpeting. check the radio system..if it comes with bose 2k2 are know to loose sound randomly in the speakers.
at the time when i bought my 2k1 which was in 2002 i bought it for 17 k .. and it had 15k on it..
so you should be able to get the car for 17-18 k if u negotiate right
good luck
maybe you should take it for a drive and slam on the brakes when you're goig like 50 to see if the steering wheel is virbrating.. sign of warping rotors.. i think that would be a better argument
look if there are any paint chips.. look at the carpeting. check the radio system..if it comes with bose 2k2 are know to loose sound randomly in the speakers.
at the time when i bought my 2k1 which was in 2002 i bought it for 17 k .. and it had 15k on it..
so you should be able to get the car for 17-18 k if u negotiate right
good luck
#6
Originally Posted by paralyse
Offer $16,000 to $16,500, then replace the tires once you "steal" the car from your "stealer". $20k for a car with a trade-in value of $14k is freaking ridiculous.
#7
Update
Just got back. The car WAS in good shape. However, the Bose REALLY DOES SUCK! Dang, does it suck. I was utterly unimpressed with it. Not to mention, the dealer would not budge any lower than 18k. The absolute most I would have payed is 17k, but all I offered was 16.5k. We'll see if they call me back tomorrow with a lower offer. If not, no biggie. I'm in no rush.
I'm seriously considering getting a base SE with no leather and Bose, though. I'd like to have the leather, but not the Bose...and I know you can't get leather w/o Bose. I'm just not sure the leather is worth the extra several $k to me. I'm betting I can get an SE with cloth and no bose with less than 30k miles for $15k or less. I may start looking at them, too.
I'm seriously considering getting a base SE with no leather and Bose, though. I'd like to have the leather, but not the Bose...and I know you can't get leather w/o Bose. I'm just not sure the leather is worth the extra several $k to me. I'm betting I can get an SE with cloth and no bose with less than 30k miles for $15k or less. I may start looking at them, too.
#10
I picked up an 03 SE with 28K miles for $17,000 back in Dec. It only has the moonroof and I am going to put in a leather kit both the kits I am looking at with do custom logos in the seats and comes with the door panels for about $600-$650. (of course not installed)
#12
Originally Posted by 95SEking
I picked up an 03 SE with 28K miles for $17,000 back in Dec. It only has the moonroof and I am going to put in a leather kit both the kits I am looking at with do custom logos in the seats and comes with the door panels for about $600-$650. (of course not installed)
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