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93 messages, Last post on Aug 24, 2009 at 3:37 PM
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Replying to: backy (Aug 28, 2008 4:38 am) How much below invoice do you think I can go? Is the 2009 a complete redesign? I look online for pictures and it looks exactly like the 2008 I think. |
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Replying to: godwheel (Aug 28, 2008 2:00 pm) IMO your maximum target price should be invoice, before rebates. You can start out below that and see what the dealer says. Don't forget the competitive rebate... applies to lots of different non-Kia cars.
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Replying to: backy (Aug 28, 2008 5:59 pm) I'll get back to you guys. Thanks for your help! |
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Replying to: godwheel (Aug 28, 2008 2:00 pm)
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Replying to: csandste (Aug 30, 2008 10:45 am) Thanks, Backy. Don
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Replying to: ksmigel (Sep 11, 2008 8:00 pm)  Now on the Optima... I've found a 2007 EX I4 that appears loaded except for the Appearance Package. So it has leather, heated dual power seats, etc. etc. AND most importantly has the ABS/ESC package. It's in my favorite color for the Optima, grey, has about 14k miles and appears from what I can tell from the photos and description to be in good shape. I haven't had a call back from the seller (private party) yet, but I was wondering what kind of offer y'all think would be appropriate? Asking price is $13,900. KBB is between $13k-13.7k, Edmunds is a bit higher. The ad states that it has the 10/100 warranty so I have to find out if it has the Kia extended warranty, since the 10/100 wouldn't transfer. I also want to find out why they would want to part with such a fine car so soon. 
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Maybe it was rental picked up at auction? I've noticed a lot of cars, whether Buicks, Hyundais, Kias, Chryslers, Fords - they are typically 12 to 18 months old with anywhere from 12k to 20k miles, and a lot of them seem to be former rental cars according to the free car fax reports that typically accompany those types of ads. I personally think you can do a little better on the price - it seems that all car pricing, no matter the brand (except for the rare cars and hybrids), has become very competitive. Good luck to you.
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Replying to: ksmigel (Sep 12, 2008 10:16 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Sep 13, 2008 4:12 am) Sounds like you may be able to score a pretty good deal, then. If it's a private sale ad, they probably listed it higher than they expected to actually get. Also, as you insinuated, because I know you're sharp, the warranty issue (the fact they didn't know the 100k/10year warranty is cut almost in half for 2nd owners) might give you huge leverage to get that price much lower. Finally, try to find honest figures on what they'd get on a trade-in from a dealer, or at a lot on a cash sale, and bring those numbers with you. Good luck, Backy.
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Replying to: ksmigel (Sep 14, 2008 9:23 pm)  I had my numbers ready but to no avail. They got the price they asked. Hopefully the seller pointed out the warranty error in the ad to the buyer.
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