Negotiating on a car.... (I know theres a garage forum, but topic regarding negotiating)

[BullyCanadian]

It has 92,000 km on it. I test drove it and it drove well, felt well. I want it. I took $4,500 cash with me and had shown him it, he declined and walked away. I spoke with him a lil more and said he'd only do $6,500 (this is all Canadian Dollars btw). I'm thinking of calling him back and saying $5,500 cash and I'll pick up right away.

What would u say? Any other way of negotiating? (I'm new to negotiating! 😛)

 

[DisgruntledVirus]

Sounds like you are on an "impulse buy" high.

Wait a few days. Continue looking. That is of course if you can wait.

Negotiate sexual favors? Other than barter type stuff, just work your way up in how much until you two meet.

 

[Capt Caveman]

What is the book value of this car?

 

[spaceman]

you opened with a lowball and may have alienated him.

 

[darkxshade]

Give him $6500 USD 😛

 

[finite automaton]

You offered nearly half of what he was asking. Are you nuts?

 

[IceBergSLiM]

standard

he goes high you go low you meet in the middle.

 

[BullyCanadian]

lol was just trying to get the negotiating ball running.. and Ive heard of people getting a car for a really low offer when they took cash with them..... BTW Wholesale value is $4,700 in the condition he has it in

 

[Rage187]

Originally posted by: BullyCanadian
lol was just trying to get the negotiating ball running.. and Ive heard of people getting a car for a really low offer when they took cash with them..... BTW Wholesale value is $4,700 in the condition he has it in

I've heard of people getting robbed showing up with that much cash.

 

[spaceman]

Originally posted by: BullyCanadian
lol was just trying to get the negotiating ball running.. and Ive heard of people getting a car for a really low offer when they took cash with them..... BTW Wholesale value is $4,700 in the condition he has it in

ive sold all of my vehicles, i dont trade in.
ive gotten several lowball offers and they have made me far less inclined to budge on price with an individual.

 

[finite automaton]

Originally posted by: BullyCanadian
lol was just trying to get the negotiating ball running.. and Ive heard of people getting a car for a really low offer when they took cash with them..... BTW Wholesale value is $4,700 in the condition he has it in

Gotcha

 

[Caecus Veritas]

you should negotiate to take the vehicle to a mechanic before you hand over your cash.

 

[BullyCanadian]

Originally posted by: Rage187

Originally posted by: BullyCanadian
lol was just trying to get the negotiating ball running.. and Ive heard of people getting a car for a really low offer when they took cash with them..... BTW Wholesale value is $4,700 in the condition he has it in

I've heard of people getting robbed showing up with that much cash.

I doubt anyone would try to rob me, I'm 6'0", bench 230lbs, and can definitely handle myself.

Anyways I just called him back, told him $5,500 cash today, he said I dont know, I said you have my number call me back if you'll accept thats all. $5,500 is the most I'm willing to go.

 

[BullyCanadian]

Originally posted by: Caecus Veritas
you should negotiate to take the vehicle to a mechanic before you hand over your cash.

Definitely, My mechanic lives very close to him, so before I sign anything or physically hand over the cash, I'm gonna have him (my mechanic) go over and do a once over...

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: spaceman

Originally posted by: BullyCanadian
lol was just trying to get the negotiating ball running.. and Ive heard of people getting a car for a really low offer when they took cash with them..... BTW Wholesale value is $4,700 in the condition he has it in

ive sold all of my vehicles, i dont trade in.
ive gotten several lowball offers and they have made me far less inclined to budge on price with an individual.

Yep same here. I get lowballed on stuff i sold on craigslist and I don;t even replay and I delate anymore e-mails they send without looking. Never had a problem selling anything.


OP what he offered was the best you will get. So either take it or leave.

 

[OCGuy]

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: spaceman

Originally posted by: BullyCanadian
lol was just trying to get the negotiating ball running.. and Ive heard of people getting a car for a really low offer when they took cash with them..... BTW Wholesale value is $4,700 in the condition he has it in

ive sold all of my vehicles, i dont trade in.
ive gotten several lowball offers and they have made me far less inclined to budge on price with an individual.

.


OP what he offered was the best you will get. So either take it or leave

😕 I bet you have overpaid a shit-ton in your life. What are you talking about?

 

[Rage187]

Originally posted by: BullyCanadian

Originally posted by: Rage187

Originally posted by: BullyCanadian
lol was just trying to get the negotiating ball running.. and Ive heard of people getting a car for a really low offer when they took cash with them..... BTW Wholesale value is $4,700 in the condition he has it in

I've heard of people getting robbed showing up with that much cash.

I doubt anyone would try to rob me, I'm 6'0", bench 230lbs, and can definitely handle myself.

Anyways I just called him back, told him $5,500 cash today, he said I dont know, I said you have my number call me back if you'll accept thats all. $5,500 is the most I'm willing to go.

FYI, most people who commit robbery are armed and I don't mean arms like your 'pythons'.

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: Ocguy31

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: spaceman

Originally posted by: BullyCanadian
lol was just trying to get the negotiating ball running.. and Ive heard of people getting a car for a really low offer when they took cash with them..... BTW Wholesale value is $4,700 in the condition he has it in

ive sold all of my vehicles, i dont trade in.
ive gotten several lowball offers and they have made me far less inclined to budge on price with an individual.

.


OP what he offered was the best you will get. So either take it or leave

😕 I bet you have overpaid a shit-ton in your life. What are you talking about?

Nope, never. Reread what the OP said. The guy asked $6500. After walking away he then said $5500. I doubt he will get any lower then that. I am surprised the guy will even talk to him now.

 

[BullyCanadian]

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: Ocguy31

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: spaceman

Originally posted by: BullyCanadian
lol was just trying to get the negotiating ball running.. and Ive heard of people getting a car for a really low offer when they took cash with them..... BTW Wholesale value is $4,700 in the condition he has it in

ive sold all of my vehicles, i dont trade in.
ive gotten several lowball offers and they have made me far less inclined to budge on price with an individual.

.


OP what he offered was the best you will get. So either take it or leave

😕 I bet you have overpaid a shit-ton in your life. What are you talking about?

Nope, never. Reread what the OP said. The guy asked $6500. After walking away he then said $5500. I doubt he will get any lower then that. I am surprised the guy will even talk to him now.

You would be surprised. Mustangs (at least in this area) aren't the best selling vehicles...

 

[soccerballtux]

7000 is way way too much. Try 2500, 3500 at the most.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Is this a GT or a V6 model? Coupe or Convertible?

 

[Farang]

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: Ocguy31

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: spaceman

Originally posted by: BullyCanadian
lol was just trying to get the negotiating ball running.. and Ive heard of people getting a car for a really low offer when they took cash with them..... BTW Wholesale value is $4,700 in the condition he has it in

ive sold all of my vehicles, i dont trade in.
ive gotten several lowball offers and they have made me far less inclined to budge on price with an individual.

.


OP what he offered was the best you will get. So either take it or leave

😕 I bet you have overpaid a shit-ton in your life. What are you talking about?

Nope, never. Reread what the OP said. The guy asked $6500. After walking away he then said $5500. I doubt he will get any lower then that. I am surprised the guy will even talk to him now.

Typically if you overpay you never find out if you overpaid, unless you have a mind-reading device.

 

[HomeBrewerDude]

Originally posted by: finite automaton
You offered nearly half of what he was asking. Are you nuts?

 

[rudeguy]

Originally posted by: BullyCanadian

Originally posted by: Caecus Veritas
you should negotiate to take the vehicle to a mechanic before you hand over your cash.

Definitely, My mechanic lives very close to him, so before I sign anything or physically hand over the cash, I'm gonna have him (my mechanic) go over and do a once over...

Ummm...not going to happen.

If you are low balling like that, its "here's your cash, see ya later bro" kinda deal. You really don't know what you are doing huh?

 

[BullyCanadian]

V6 coupe.