Buying a Car.

[BrotherEastman]

Originally Posted by Defender

Don't be so touchy. I was completely snookered on the first new car I bought. I don't trust any salesman unless I know them personally. You asked a question. You got some answers. Obviously, you didn't really want to know. Move on..........

I would not have gotten so touchy, had it not been the implication concerning my credibility that you guys are making.

[BrotherEastman]

Originally Posted by Rico

Brother Eastman, you are obviously on the internet. Do some research on what the car you want is selling for.

btw, I have done alot of shopping online and reading reviews on alot of cars. I read the consumer reports and reviews.

[CC1]

You should have said you were dealing on a used car to start with. For all practical purposes a program car does not have a "sticker". You can look at what was it's sticker when it was new but it is used.

Now fourteen grand for a used Impala that listed new for $21,000 I can see as being within reason! Back in 2000 I paid about ten grand for a Taurus that listed for probably $18000 new. It was a one year old program car with about
12,000 miles on it.

I also paid $25,000 for a one year old 2004 Lincoln Town Car that listed for $42,000 new.

How many miles does this program Impala have on it?

[Defender]

Originally Posted by BrotherEastman

I would not have gotten so touchy, had it not been the implication concerning my credibility that you guys are making.

We (at least I) were referring to credibility from the dealers point of view. He had to think you weren't serious. I meant no offence. I have no reason to question your credibility.

[CC1]

Originally Posted by Defender

We (at least I) were referring to credibility from the dealers point of view. He had to think you weren't serious. I meant no offence. I have no reason to question your credibility.

Exactly. I meant the same thing. I have no doubt that Eastman Kodak is a fine upstanding man.

[Rico]

Originally Posted by BrotherEastman

The one I made an offer on was.

I see. I haven't priced a new one, so I don't know what they retail for. I do know that program cars sell for a lot less than the new ones.

[CC1]

Originally Posted by Rico

I see. I haven't priced a new one, so I don't know what they retail for. I do know that program cars sell for a lot less than the new ones.

Yup, as I stated in an earlier post that little tidbit of info completely changed the scenario. He should have disclosed that up front.

My last two cars have been program cars that were one year old when I purchased them and I got very good deals.

[revrandy]

I personally don't think ANY offer is unreasonable... if that is what you want to pay..

I recently purchased a 96 Honda Accord (102,000 Miles.Just broke in for a Honda).. the lady wanted 4600.00 I offered 3600.00 Cash and she sold me the car...

It's not a question to me of what the car is worth.. It is what do I as a consumer want to pay...

I purchased in 2005 a Avalanche fresh off the trailer ...sticker price 36,500.. I purchased the truck for 24,300... It didn't matter what they were asking..

It's what I wanted to pay..

I think that is true freedom.. If they don't give you the deal... simply thank them and walk away..

[Defender]

Originally Posted by revrandy

I personally don't think ANY offer is unreasonable... if that is what you want to pay..

I recently purchased a 96 Honda Accord (102,000 Miles.Just broke in for a Honda).. the lady wanted 4600.00 I offered 3600.00 Cash and she sold me the car...

It's not a question to me of what the car is worth.. It is what do I as a consumer want to pay...

I purchased in 2005 a Avalanche fresh off the trailer ...sticker price 36,500.. I purchased the truck for 24,300... It didn't matter what they were asking..

It's what I wanted to pay..

I think that is true freedom.. If they don't give you the deal... simply thank them and walk away..

Are there any "unreasonable" offers if you are the seller? If not, I'll give you $8,500 for the Avalanche.

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

Originally Posted by revrandy

I personally don't think ANY offer is unreasonable... if that is what you want to pay..

I recently purchased a 96 Honda Accord (102,000 Miles.Just broke in for a Honda).. the lady wanted 4600.00 I offered 3600.00 Cash and she sold me the car...

It's not a question to me of what the car is worth.. It is what do I as a consumer want to pay...

I purchased in 2005 a Avalanche fresh off the trailer ...sticker price 36,500.. I purchased the truck for 24,300... It didn't matter what they were asking..

It's what I wanted to pay..

I think that is true freedom.. If they don't give you the deal... simply thank them and walk away..

How bad was the Dodge - you did trade the Avalanche for the Dodge?