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Second hand negotiating

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  • 29-05-2007 12:21pm
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    Webbs
    Registered Users Posts: 1,645 ✭✭✭


    Looking to buy first second hand car and wondered if I go in to a dealer with no trade in and cash what should I expect if anything to be knocked of a price of say 9500 for an Octavia?


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    #2
    quarryman
    Registered Users Posts: 7,496 ✭✭✭quarryman


    if it was me with cash i'd aim for 10%. dealers love to get rid of cars without a trade in.


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    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,711 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    1/. Ask how much for straight cash sale.

    2/. Go from there. If salesman says €9000, say "that's beyond my budget". Can you do any better?

    3/. Tell him you've seen several Octavias - younger/lower mileage/better condition than his at that money. Beat him down some more. If he won't move enough just leave politely - he won't want to let you go.

    4/. Ask for new mats, mud flaps, road tax, a service and valet, and finally a tank of fuel.

    Above all be friendly, but assertive. Keep control of the conversation.


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    Tea drinker
    Registered Users Posts: 2,817 ✭✭✭Tea drinker


    x2 for get everything you can...
    Also, have a good idea of the value of the car you are getting... some dealers are way overpriced to start with, and 10% may not be enough!

    Best of luck with the hunting... enjoy it anyway!:)


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