Not sure, but I heard buying at the end of the month is better.

Feb 9, 2016
12:44:54pm

PharmD Troublemaker

I've purchased 2 used cars from dealerships. They refused to go lower on each car. Maybe I'm just terrible at negotiating.

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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

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