"Straightsix9904" (Straightsix9904)
01/20/2014 at 23:20 • Filed to: None
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"Straightsix9904" (Straightsix9904)
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So I found a car I want to see if I can get. It has been setting in the same place for years but I have just taken a real interest in. Since it has been setting for so long I'm afraid I'm going to get the "f" off price. Does anybody have any techniques I can use?
FYI. It is a 2002 setting next to a p1800. I'm going after the 2002
Alex Murel
> Straightsix9904
01/20/2014 at 23:25 |
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Ask about the P1800 first, then move to the 2002. It'll help ease the conversation in the right direction.
IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK
> Straightsix9904
01/20/2014 at 23:41 |
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I normally find the best approach is to be honest and upfront, and if you're worried about pissing someone off start off as apologetic. Something along the lines of, "Hey, sorry to bother you because I'm sure you get this all the time but I've been driving by your cars for years and if you have any interest in selling the 2002 I'd love to buy it."
Don't attempt some swarmy attempt at misdirection or trickery, just be honest.
Battery Tender Unnecessary
> Alex Murel
01/20/2014 at 23:49 |
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Misdirection will also hide enthusiasm, which may help with negotiation. Just remember if it's been sitting there for years, they don't have immediate plans for it and it's probably not going anywhere soon. If they want something unreasonable I always end the conversation with something to the effect of "well if you change your mind about the price let me know" and walk away. Most of the time they will get in touch soon after if you aren't offering some crazy lowball offer because a cash offer from one of the only people to ask about a car for years is better than letting something you'll never get around to rot.
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Alex Murel
> Battery Tender Unnecessary
01/20/2014 at 23:57 |
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True, enthusiasm can help. Except at a dealership, I shot myself in the foot on that one last time.
And I'm not promoting pure misdirection, I just find that talking with someone longer makes them more amicable to making an actual deal.
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Battery Tender Unnecessary
> Alex Murel
01/21/2014 at 00:01 |
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Exactly, it's why you see on shows like American Pickers, they'll make conversation, make a few softball offers on the things they want but could live without before going for the gold.
DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully
> Straightsix9904
01/21/2014 at 00:50 |
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When I bought my 245, the process was,
Me - "What would you take for it?"
Seller - "$900"
Me - "The car's been sitting for years, and I don't know what I'll have to do to get it back on the road. Would you consider $600, and I'll be there tomorrow?"
Seller - "Okay."
Jobjoris
> Straightsix9904
01/21/2014 at 02:42 |
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Just make sure you check the bottom of the 2002. Really good. And once again. Their terrible. Believe me, I'm just taking one to the junkyard. Is that an Inka-coloured one? Only technique I ever use bargaining: Take cash (far less than he is asking) with you and show him the money!
TwoFortified
> Straightsix9904
01/21/2014 at 23:13 |
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You could always offer sexual favors.
I'm much more pliable after that.