[Johnny Bitte]

Hey all
Hoping to some pointer s on negotiating the price of a used car?

Will be looking at some this Sat and give my best shot.

[mickdw]

Dont be afraid to offer a v low price for any car. Nothing is selling well

[Limerick man]

And the car is? And ignore the above attitude.

[podger456]

garage, private?
check out lowest price on autotrader for car you want, then halve it!
seriously, nothing is selling here (well, very little). I have two decent cars for sale for over a year at very good prices, and have had zero phonecalls. offer ridiculuous money would be my tip. likely to be the only offer the person will get. depending on car of course. what is it?

[Owen]

Best advice I can give is to build rapport with the salesperson and don't be a prick. Once you're on good terms, then do your negotiating.

[MCMLXXV]

I can see this one getting nasty!

Buying or selling, this is my formula for working out what should be paid for a car: Take the cheapest one you can find in the UK (similar condition and mileage), add a touch of VRT and season with the cost of the flight and ferry, et voila! There's always variables of course but it's a good 'rule of thumb' to start from.

[Johnny Bitte]

Hey,
Well I'll be looking a 2 Citroen C4 06 both under 10,000 from dealers. Will be trading in a 06 Almera SXE with 77km on the clock.

I ve never gotten the whole negotiating racket so just looking tips in general.

[Limerick man]

Is the C4 petrol or diesel? What kinda mileage?

[Johnny Bitte]

Here yas go
C4 1.4 petrol 18,000Km €9,950
C4 1.4 petrol 49,000Km €8,888

[Limerick man]

If the dealer is willing to take the Almera off you, i'd say you could be looking upwards of 2-3k to change, maybe a small bit less.

[Johnny Bitte]

Originally Posted by Limerick man

If the dealer is willing to take the Almera off you, i'd say you could be looking upwards of 2-3k to change, maybe a small bit less.

Almera's really that bad?
Saw loads on Carzone same mileage for 11,000

[Limerick man]

Originally Posted by The_Goose135

Almera's really that bad?
Saw loads on Carzone same mileage for 11,000

Aye, there are alot there for alot cheaper. It might be better to get anothe opinion on it, i personally don't like the Almera, and there are plenty of them about to compete with. Depending on how well we got on and the condition of your own car lol

[cgc5483]

Originally Posted by The_Goose135

Almera's really that bad?
Saw loads on Carzone same mileage for 11,000

That's your problem, there's so many of them. Had a lot of trouble getting rid of a 04 Alerma last year with 28k miles and sold for 6000. Best offer on trade in was 5500.

[Tony Broke]

Why are you trading a 06 Almera for a 06 C4?

Bit weird imo.

[Johnny Bitte]

Originally Posted by Tony Broke

Why are you trading a 06 Almera for a 06 C4?

Bit weird imo.

Just don't like it simple as that.