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Feb 9, 2016
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CosmoK
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With used, I shop more than I negotiate.
Watch listings, drive several cars, compare prices across similar years and miles for the same make and model.
Eventually, I found the car I wanted at what I felt was the best price, year, miles combination.
Patience, IMO, is key.
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Best strategy for negotiating on a used car? Helping my sister-in-law out.
Veracruz
2/9/16 12:42pm
Offer less than they are asking.
PharmD
2/9/16 12:42pm
Sure, but how much?
Veracruz
2/9/16 12:43pm
Not sure, but I heard buying at the end of the month is better.
PharmD
2/9/16 12:44pm
And be willing to walk away.
Six Foot Seven
2/9/16 12:43pm
This is the key. If you're not willing to walk, you lose every time.
SandYFan
2/9/16 12:44pm
This^^^. I have saved thousands over the years by not only being willing
Cylon Coug
2/9/16 12:45pm
Just did this buying a new king bed
NorthwestCoug
2/9/16 1:16pm
Except in Modern Family episode
fan_byu
2/9/16 1:19pm
First, realize it's probably a rebuilt title
Cougarealist
2/9/16 12:44pm
Then, run (don't walk) away
bluebloodedcoug
2/9/16 12:54pm
The ad says clean title...
Florwood
2/9/16 1:58pm
They misrepresent car titles, they are scum
Cougarealist
2/9/16 4:26pm
From AutoSource? Aren't these the guys that specialize in branded cars?
Chadillac
2/9/16 12:45pm
I'm unfamiliar with them, what have you heard?
Veracruz
2/9/16 12:49pm
I went down there to look at their cars because they almost always have the
Chadillac
2/9/16 12:57pm
anytime an add says "clean title" instead of clear then it is a rebuilt title
Deleted
2/9/16 12:58pm
Private sale or dealership?
keylimesoda
2/9/16 12:45pm
Thanks for the links
Veracruz
2/9/16 12:48pm
I was just dealing with Autosource and they wouldn't budge more than 250 dollars
Mexicougazul
2/9/16 12:47pm
check sites like truecar, cars, and autotrader for comps
byujag
2/9/16 12:48pm
knowledge is always the answer. Check NADA, KBB, etc... Look on Craigslist (or
jayriggity
2/9/16 12:55pm
1st be prepared to walk if your price isn't met
Copelius
2/9/16 1:02pm
A friend bought his truck by writing down his price on his business card and
jayriggity
2/9/16 1:20pm
reasearch what you want. Get the bluebook value for the car. There are usually
deckard667
2/9/16 1:09pm
With used, I shop more than I negotiate.
CosmoK
2/9/16 1:12pm
Play the rust card, and then count cash in front of them, and ask if they're
Revolution
2/9/16 1:40pm
Just keep walking away until they finally give up and don't improve the offer
jonnnylingo
2/9/16 1:56pm
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