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#200 of 219 '06 & '07 Used Impala Values by sgshnds

Dec 17, 2007 (12:09 pm)

I am looking to purchase an Impala: LS/LT, 25-35k milage and will be paying cash for the vehicle. My question is how to determine the negotiation range for the vehicle. It appears that the retail value in my area is ~ 25-35% above the suggested trade in values posted on KBB and others. For example: $15,500 retail with 10,500 trade-in value. Because I'm paying cash and will go with the remainder of the factory warranty, there is very little room for a dealer to make additional profit from me. Any suggestions and any ideasas to whether I can get the vehicle for as little as $500-$700 above trade-in or, more likely, reduce the retail value by ~20% to begin negotiation. THANKS!!

#201 of 219 Re: '06 & '07 Used Impala Values [sgshnds] by jfritsch

Dec 17, 2007 (1:29 pm)

Replying to: sgshnds (Dec 17, 2007 12:09 pm)
I don't know what you are referring to as to retail value. If its the asking price on the windshield or what the dealer price is that is usually a pie in the sky sucker value anyway. The impala depreciates like hell, there are a ton of them made, a megaton of them from rental fleets used hitting the market every month. I would definitely try to keep my purchase price around wholesale +1000. Sometimes the kbb wholesale can be high, especially for a car like the impala.
 
Good luck
--jjf
 
I am looking to purchase an Impala: LS/LT, 25-35k milage and will be paying cash for the vehicle. My question is how to determine the negotiation range for the vehicle. It appears that the retail value in my area is ~ 25-35% above the suggested trade in values posted on KBB and others. For example: $15,500 retail with 10,500 trade-in value. Because I'm paying cash and will go with the remainder of the factory warranty, there is very little room for a dealer to make additional profit from me. Any suggestions and any ideasas to whether I can get the vehicle for as little as $500-$700 above trade-in or, more likely, reduce the retail value by ~20% to begin negotiation. THANKS!!

#202 of 219 Re: '06 & '07 Used Impala Values [jfritsch] by sgshnds

Dec 17, 2007 (7:42 pm)

Replying to: jfritsch (Dec 17, 2007 1:29 pm)
By retail - yes, referring to the "posted" prices whether sticker or internet - you know the games with the lack of sticker price nowadays as it is almost "wizadry." Thanks for the insight - it does seem like there are a ton of Impalas available - I've just been unable to get in a target zone for what I should realistically aim for in price. Again, Thanks!

#203 of 219 used wholesale vs. trade-in value by sgshnds

Feb 09, 2008 (1:14 pm)

I'm looking for advice on how to determine the outlying negotiation range for a used Impala. I am looking at retail as the high extreme whereas wholesale is what the dealer paid. Theoretically, I should fall somewhere in between. Since "wholesale" is generally an unavailable, market determined price, can I approximate wholesale price with the going KBB (or similar) trade-in value for value purposes?
 
It appears that on average, retail prices seem to be be 20-40% over the trade-in value. If so, should I be able to pick-up a basic LS/LT '04, '05 w/ approximatly 35k for $10,500 (east coast/midwest regions)? Too low? Too high? Any advice would be appreciated!!

#204 of 219 Re: 2008 Impalas available when? How much vs invoice? [ryster] by endurancemom

Aug 19, 2008 (11:01 am)

Replying to: ryster (Aug 12, 2007 7:16 pm)
In February of 08 I purchased my 06 Impala for $9700. It had 65,000 miles.

#205 of 219 06 Impala AC Compressor by endurancemom

Aug 19, 2008 (11:02 am)

I just paid $800 (including labor) for a new AC Compressor. The mechanic said none of his suppliers had the part in stock - it was on backorder everywhere. I did some web research online and found a brand new AC Compressor for just over $300 - I found it on discountacparts.com I've heard this is a common part that goes bad on the 06 models and thought I'd get the word out for a good place to find one if you need it.

#206 of 219 employee pricing by rik4

Aug 19, 2008 (10:42 pm)

if you go to http://www.gmbuypower.com you can find out what the employee pricing will be for a car you build. it will discount it as you build it. but you must also clik the bottom where is says see special offers for you area it will take additional rebates off on top of the pricing. and also remember you can use your gm master card points in addition to that. might be a good deal for someone.

#207 of 219 How much? by gs42

Feb 23, 2009 (5:24 pm)

Anyone buy an Impala lately? Any deals out there?

#208 of 219 Re: How much? [gs42] by ryster

Feb 24, 2009 (8:51 pm)

Replying to: gs42 (Feb 23, 2009 5:24 pm)
You should practically be able to name your own deal right now.
 
With the current incentives, you should be able to get between $4K-$5K off of sticker for an Impala.
 
If I were going to buy another Impala tomorrow, I would offer the dealer invoice plus $200, and then take all available rebates off of that price. Any dealer wanting to move a unit off the lot in this economy would be foolish not to agree to such a deal.
 
If you have a trade-in, however, don't expect to receive anything other than lowest auction price for trade-in value.

#209 of 219 Re: How much? [ryster] by jfritsch

Feb 25, 2009 (2:55 am)

Replying to: ryster (Feb 24, 2009 8:51 pm)
An 09 Impala LS has an MSRP of $24000. An 08 impala used has a trade in value of $11000. (kbb.com) This is what an 09 will be worth in 12 months.
 
Do not get excited about $5000 or $8000 off deals on an Impala, especially with the troubles the parent company is experiencing. You're looking at 10+k off even the base model, to start biting, unless you really really want an impala.
 
Good luck
--jjf

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