Test Driving
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2003 8:24 am
Going to test drive what is hopefully the car I buy today....hope it turns out to be "the one"
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Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2003 8:29 am
Good luck, let us know how you go. If you are happy with it, highly recommend getting an inspection from the likes of RACQ on it...just to be sure..and can help with price negotiations if issues are found..
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2003 9:22 am
Well I am very nervous as I am going and doing this on my own today so I am not sure where to start the negotations at...they want $9,990.00 for it but I want to start at about $9,400.00 and pay a max of $9,500.00. I have never had to do this before!
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2003 9:31 am
kell, say to them "$9k!" then flash your boobs and you'll get a killer price 
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2003 9:35 am
N*A*M wrote:kell, say to them "$9k!" then flash your boobs and you'll get a killer price
Hmmm never thought of that...doyou think it would work?
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2003 9:50 am
Is this private or dealer?
I wouldn't even mention price until you are 100% sure you want it, have had it checked etc.
If 9500 is the max you want to pay, I'd start at 9, maybe even 8800. If they don't initially budge on price, mention something you think is wrong with the car, or say that you simply can't afford that price, see if they move.
Being a girl can help here...pick out things like specs of rust, dirty anything, say you'll have to pay to get that fixed up so you don't feel it's worth what they are asking...blokes will roll their eyes and probably drop the price a bit
Finally, always, go for a walk before committing to anything, clear your head, gives you time to really think about your purchase...if you have doubts about anything, ask, listen to their answer, and think about it...
Never rush into a purchase like this, it's a big commitment...worst comes to worst, they don't drop the price, give em your details and walk away...either they'll come back to you, or you'll find another car...not worth making a pressured purchase..
I wouldn't even mention price until you are 100% sure you want it, have had it checked etc.
If 9500 is the max you want to pay, I'd start at 9, maybe even 8800. If they don't initially budge on price, mention something you think is wrong with the car, or say that you simply can't afford that price, see if they move.
Being a girl can help here...pick out things like specs of rust, dirty anything, say you'll have to pay to get that fixed up so you don't feel it's worth what they are asking...blokes will roll their eyes and probably drop the price a bit
Finally, always, go for a walk before committing to anything, clear your head, gives you time to really think about your purchase...if you have doubts about anything, ask, listen to their answer, and think about it...
Never rush into a purchase like this, it's a big commitment...worst comes to worst, they don't drop the price, give em your details and walk away...either they'll come back to you, or you'll find another car...not worth making a pressured purchase..
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2003 10:44 am
Thanks for the advice guys. I might start at $9k and see how I go. I have been given instructions on everything i Have to listen for so fingers crossed I will do ok :-)
Thanks again
Thanks again
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2003 10:55 am
That's a better figure...gives you $500 to negotiate with rather than just $100 if you started at 9400
Good luck!
Good luck!
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2003 11:55 am
I have found that most dealers will drop $1,000 without too much hesitation to get the quick sale so I would start at about $1,200 to $1,300 under the asking price and work very slowly upwards from there.
If they come close to taking off a grand say $700 or $800 just give them your final figure as $1,000 under... if they won't give it to you just start walking away slowly and get on the phone like you're discussing it with someone and shake your head and say "nah asking too much".
9 out of 10 they will chase you down the drivewayand give you the grand off.
Play hard to get and get the best price!!
That's how I got $2,000 trade in on a $500 car when I bought mine.
If they come close to taking off a grand say $700 or $800 just give them your final figure as $1,000 under... if they won't give it to you just start walking away slowly and get on the phone like you're discussing it with someone and shake your head and say "nah asking too much".
9 out of 10 they will chase you down the drivewayand give you the grand off.
Play hard to get and get the best price!!
That's how I got $2,000 trade in on a $500 car when I bought mine.
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2003 12:17 pm
Well for all the stuffing around I have had from them, they should knock that much off. I was told on Saturday that it was ready so I rang today just to make sure before I took time off work and was then told that it still isn't ready and won't be there till tomorrow!
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2003 1:22 pm
why isn't it ready?
what are they doing to it?
i'm a bit suspicious now
be careful
what are they doing to it?
i'm a bit suspicious now
be careful
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2003 1:33 pm
N*A*M wrote:why isn't it ready?
what are they doing to it?
i'm a bit suspicious now
be careful
Ok there was a little dint in the front wheel guard, the air con needed regassing and the idler arm had to be replaced. the spray painter is holding it up
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2003 2:09 pm
They're probably going to want top $$$$ for it if they've just done all that work to it...... Good luck!
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2003 2:19 pm
well fingers crossed they won't lol
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2003 3:27 pm
Yeah, delays in stamping new numbers on engine block and chassis.... difficult to access. 
Do a REVS check on it!
Do a REVS check on it!
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2003 3:51 pm
I am begining to think I shouldn't bother now
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2003 4:01 pm
Nah, you'll be good, REVS check is always recommended, even from a dealer..
Hey..if the worst happens and it falls through, you'll gain valuable experience in what to do...but bit of luck, and it will go your way..
They sound keen to sell it if they are doing all this work to it, so stick to your guns and see if that price drops....you just have to remember to cover yourself agains the bad (revs and the like) just in case...
Hey..if the worst happens and it falls through, you'll gain valuable experience in what to do...but bit of luck, and it will go your way..
They sound keen to sell it if they are doing all this work to it, so stick to your guns and see if that price drops....you just have to remember to cover yourself agains the bad (revs and the like) just in case...
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2003 9:22 am
Well just so you all know, I am STILL waiting to have a test drive of this car...today is Wednesday. I am getting mighty 
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2003 9:27 am
Gotta love that stuffing around 
You could always buy mine, just ignore the bumpers not lifted, the rattles, the fact one side has a stripe and the other doesn't, the tyres are getting a bit bald oh and the stickers on the front and rear windows
You could always buy mine, just ignore the bumpers not lifted, the rattles, the fact one side has a stripe and the other doesn't, the tyres are getting a bit bald oh and the stickers on the front and rear windows
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2003 9:47 am
Ferwoaza wrote:Gotta love that stuffing around
You could always buy mine, just ignore the bumpers not lifted, the rattles, the fact one side has a stripe and the other doesn't, the tyres are getting a bit bald oh and the stickers on the front and rear windows
Can I get back to ya?
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2003 10:24 am
I've actually been thinking about selling it for a little while..as I'm not working and the monthly payments are putting serious dents in my budget at the moment...
But I just don't think it's "ready" to be sold for the money I'll need to pay it off...probably around $10k...
Unless someone wanted it with the welded diff and the bumpers still needing work.... If I was to sell to a dealer etc, they wouldn't give me much looking like that....
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2003 1:08 pm
Heh, if it was me and they called to say finally ready to be driven, I would ask how much they would pay me to take it off their hands...
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2003 1:12 pm
FerociousFeroza wrote:Heh, if it was me and they called to say finally ready to be driven, I would ask how much they would pay me to take it off their hands...
Well I intend to use that line in my negotiating!
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2003 12:38 pm
Well looks like today is the day
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2003 12:45 pm
Good luck...and put those arms down 