Reasonable dealer haggle?

[Insomniator]

I'm looking at a 27k used car, been on the lot for a month, kind of a random/bizarre car, Porsche, not sure if that makes it easier or harder to sell. I kind of imagine the demand for a Cayman when its about to be 10 degrees outside for the next 3 months is rather low but who knows.

Is 24k a lowball BS offer? 25k? Completely dependent on the situation?

Basically, I like the car, but only if I could get a very good deal on it. Its not a perfect fit, nor is it practical... but if I could swindle a deal I'd be in.

 

[agent00f]

Bring someone who's decent at haggling; they'll also help you remember purchasing is optional.

 

[uclaLabrat]

Totally depends on the situation. My boss walked into a dealer and offered them half of what they were asking for a used viper, ended up leaving with it. Went back a couple years later and they were trying to get him into a hell cat but they were charging $40K markup. He offered them list on one, thinking there was no way they would bite, left with a hell cat too.

 

[HarryLui]

Offer 20k, then work your way up form there. Talk to someone who has negotiating power, not some sales guy that has to talk to his manager 100 times.

 

[NutBucket]

Depends on how bad they want the sale. No matter how low your offer is they will haggle with you. This is a business you're dealing with so there's no hard feelings.

 

[agent00f]

Depends on how bad they want the sale. No matter how low your offer is they will haggle with you. This is a business you're dealing with so there's no hard feelings.

Not just they're a business, it's literally the business of the what they do. Rank amateur vs pro will not end well.

 

[NutBucket]

That's your call. I've lowballed. They just come back with a counter. They want the sale no matter who you are. Just don't be a complete ass about it.

 

[Insomniator]

Welp 2 months later and they dropped the price 2k online. I kind of forgot about it... wonder how low it will go!

 

[dave_the_nerd]

You should probably buy a car that you think is worth the asking price, and then haggle them down, not buy a car that isn't really the right car for you, but buy anyway because you "swindle a deal" and feel better about it as a result.

 

[JulesMaximus]

How many miles on the car and what year? High mileage Porsches are less desirable.