"Steve L" wrote
>>I might replace the 98 Accord in below that needs paint and engine
>>work with another one. I've been looking around at used cars. I
>>found a 03 Accord LX 4 cyl. with 85K on it at the local dealer. It's
>>clean, a few minor surfaces scratches, gold on tan interior and a 1
>>local owner. The dealer told me he was going to give me $800 below
>>KBB. Then he told me KBB was 11.8K for this car. I came home and
>>checked KBB and the book is 10.5 max if you call it outstanding >>condition.
>
> This dealer is a jerk. I know dealers today who follow actual KBB
> values and do not pussyfoot around. Tell him $10.4 not counting
> sales tax and let him call you back or not. If he does KBB's price,
> agree. Tell him you will walk if there are any add-ons. 10.4 (or
> KBB's price) out the door w/o tax or else.
>
Exactly, I did just that this morning. Asked him "do I have sucker written on my forehead" and said that I liked the idea of $800 off KBB so he should be giving me the smae $800 of the right KBB and also he should give me KBB for my 98 which is still 2K (not the 1K he insulted me with).
Then I haven't tol him yet, but once he gives me those figures, (or I walk) I'll let him know it is going to be a cash transaction and there won't be any finacing in charge. I am also interested in getting the 2 year extended warranty, which thye want $1300 for. I'm thinking telling them I'll pay $650 for that and then settling on about $800, does that sound right? I'm guessing they have 100% margin on that stuff?
Gas prices are low. Even Honda is hurting big time for business
> right now given the state of the economy. He has no room like he is > proposing.
>
> Meanwhile, call all the Honda dealers in your area and let them know
> you are looking for a recent year (auto transmission?) Accord with
> under 100k miles. They will start calling you as they are traded in.
> Many car dealerships also put their used cars on their web sites, so > check these too.
>
> How did you get the prior owner's name?
>
> I learned autocheck.com is a bit superior (and less expensive) than > carfax.com.
>
> You can try craigslist.org for your area, too, but I would get the
> VIN immediately and seek a one-owner car. It may take some time to
> find one of your requirements on Craigslist.
>