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Replying to: british_rover (Nov 23, 2007 7:05 am) What year is this supposed focus? BR, thanks for weighing in with your informed opinion. I have no way of finding the model year of the Focus in question, or of verifying Mr. Flint's information in general - I tend(ed) to trust him because my mechanic of many years mentioned his (now defunct) column favorably. Joel, I guess this addresses your point - one cannot believe everything he reads on the Internet. Who would think...
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I'm looking at used Impalas (04-06) - how should I determine my negotiation range? I am figuring on sticker as the high end but, how do I determine the low end? Is wholesale essentially similar to the trade-in value (per KBB or similar)? If so, should I attempt to negotiate a price of only 1k - 1.5k over that wholesale/trade-in value? Or, is that price range unrealistic? I can't get a handle on the low end (dealer price) to determine the mark-up and negotiation range for the vehicle. Thanks in advance!
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Replying to: sgshnds (Feb 09, 2008 12:32 pm) You're dealing with a wide range here - three model years and various trim levels and option packages. My suggestion is that you research two things: actual prices bid on ebay (especially for auctions already ended) and asking prices on autotrader.com (do a national search - you'll have hundreds of ads to look at). You will learn in short order what an '05 LS with 45K miles, etc., is worth.
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Replying to: cccompson (Feb 09, 2008 1:09 pm) Currently in my region, (e.g.) KBB shows $9500 for this vehicle  35k, basic LS trim package. The starting prices online in my area for the LS and basic trim packages for this vehicle are wildly divergent: anywhere from $15,995 and down. This is where I'm trying to get a target price solidified. My instinct says to start with an offer at around $10,500 and staying within $500 - $1k for my target negotiation area - with my top end offer at $11,500. Does anyone think that this targeted price range is unrealistic? Any advice? Thanks! |
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Replying to: sgshnds (Feb 09, 2008 6:37 pm) An expert will give you the auction value of the car... Start your offer about $500 above that... and you should be successful somewhere between that point and about $1200 higher... regards, kyfdx visiting host
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Replying to: kyfdx (Feb 10, 2008 11:21 am)
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I am a 32 years old professional guy, and I'm looking for a new pre-owned car. I look around and do a few test drives on pre-owned bmw, vw passat, etc. I like the way those look, but driving them just didn't seem that comfortable. So, I want a car that is fun to drive, but also is a little more plush than those. don't get me wrong, I think they're nice, and I understand having a little more stiffness from a "performance" standpoint, but I'm also just driving to work. When I had the realization that I want something more cushy, first I felt old. Then I wondered if I was only going to be comfortable in a minivan with big captain's chairs. or a big caddy that is a grandpa or pimp car... It's like the difference between a regular mattress and a pillow top. A regular mattress is fine, but once you sink down into the pillow top, it is a completely different experience. so... what is your pick for a car that has some european attitude, and is not a grandma car, but still will make me feel great when I sit down? (I'm a pretty normal sized guy, so no wierd needs other than cushion) |
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Replying to: pss5 (Mar 13, 2008 8:32 pm)
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