Advice on negotiating price

too MANY variables to answer that question...Everything is negitioable, whether private party or dealer---Most dealers are less willing to work deals versus private parties.. I would lowball the crap out of anyone one at first then meet in the middle somewhwere. I could care a less whether someones feelings get hurt or insulted by asking to pay alot less than asking rice---It is alot of money and I want to get the best value for the best price--period..Feelings don't make your car payments for you...

 

As usual 285 gives solid advice... I would add that as a dealer I never leave more room to negotiate on a car than 10%. Given the price competitive nature of the internet there is little point in overpricing a car because you won't even get a phone call. A 355 is a pretty common car and asking prices do vary widely thus negotiations could be in play with some sellers. I would try to get a decent car with recent service from an authorized dealer (or really well respected private mechanic) at the average prices. I think average prices are around $75-$85K depending on year and mileage. As a 355 owner I wish the cars at $100K were still changing hands but I don't think that is the case. Hope this helps at least a little and good luck with your purchase. PPI is key!!!

 

I agree with 285.... You should always try to buy as cheap as possible, unless the car you are buying is a high mile 1997 nero nero F355 spider or a 1998 yellow 355F1 berlinetta, then you should pay top dollar and be grateful you have the oportunity to even see the car..... .

 

i thought i low balled but the seller accepted right away! i wanted to kick myself for not going lower.

come up with a low ball figure then substract another few thou.

 

I looked at quite a few Spiders, none of the sellers budged. One offered to go down $1,000 but his car was overpriced by $5k to begin with.

In the end, I paid full asking price because I found a car in excellent condition that seemed priced fairly.

 

Pay what represents a good value to you. If you see it as a good value then you will never have regrets. My $.02

 

I agree!!!! I have one just like that --And I'd be willing to accept top dollar for it right now!!!!

 

Despite the avatar that lets us all know how few dates he's had EVEN WITH the Ferrari


At least when I'm home alone on Saturday nights its because I'm truly repulsive, and the car is blameless.

 

In the UK we negotiate for cars like this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-uFA6R_INc

 

I was the same way, offered 5% lower than asking, would move on the price at all, I finally gave in a paid asking price, I am such a sucker

 

WRONG......take the time to get educated on the market. For example, if you act clueless, and waste my time low-balling my car theres liable to be a can of whoop-ass opened.

If you do that to a dealer......trust me, if you buy the car later they will find a way to get back at you.

 

HAHA I like the Terry Tibbs clip

 

I have to agree a bit on this. Have the car inspected and treat the seller the way you would want to be treated if you were selling. Negotiate a fair price after you know what you are buying......

 

Do you first negotiate the price and the get the PPI done or the other way around?

 

I'd negotiate first, just to make sure they're not on crack concerning their asking price, then subtract from that negotiated price any issues from the PPI.....

After all, if they're not in the proper pricing window to begin with, a PPI is wasted money....

 

Well said !