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Old 06-17-2012, 06:14 AM
 
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Don't know anything about cars, there is a Kia Spectra LX 2008 that is being sold for $11,000. How much would the average dealer agree to lower the price to make a deal with the buyer if that buyer says he will pay in cash? Would the average dealer agree with 8,000? Is taking off 3,000 asking for too much?
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Old 06-17-2012, 06:57 AM
 
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"Paying cash" has zero influence on a dealer....in fact it may them less likely to want to do a deal, because there is no "back side" money (financing kickbacks, etc).

Think about it....the dealer gets cash regardless of whether the the check is from you or from a finance company.
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Old 06-17-2012, 08:06 AM
 
Location: San Antonio, TX USA
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Unless your buying at a smaller "buy here, pay here" dealer, its not going to get you anything. Like car54 said above, when paying cash the dealer is potentially making less money.
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Old 06-17-2012, 08:23 AM
 
Location: Denver, CO
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Offer the $8k and walk when they come back with $10,000. Don't fall in love with the car and know there are tons of them out there.
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Old 06-17-2012, 08:26 AM
 
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So what is the average amount that a deal would be made for a car that is 11,000? how much would a dealer be willing to take off on the original price to make a deal?
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Old 06-17-2012, 09:11 AM
 
Location: San Antonio, TX USA
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So what is the average amount that a deal would be made for a car that is 11,000? how much would a dealer be willing to take off on the original price to make a deal?
There is no average, it all depends on how much they paid for the car, and how long the car has been there.

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Offer the $8k and walk when they come back with $10,000. Don't fall in love with the car and know there are tons of them out there.

This. make your offer, if they dont accept it leave. There are tons of good cars out there at the price point you are looking at
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Old 06-17-2012, 01:14 PM
 
Location: Columbia, California
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Don't know anything about cars, there is a Kia Spectra LX 2008 that is being sold for $11,000.
Why not spend your good money on a Honda or Toyota?
The Hyundai and Kia cars are disposable cars that will not last over 5 years with out draining every cent you have to keep them on the road.
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Old 06-17-2012, 02:01 PM
 
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Sometimes I think one of the reasons for dealers to put high prices on used cars...is to get you to think you might as well buy new.

I don't think they really expect to sell for anything near the asking price. (Not that they won't take your money).
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Old 06-17-2012, 04:20 PM
 
Location: SF Bay Area
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Sometimes I think one of the reasons for dealers to put high prices on used cars...is to get you to think you might as well buy new.

I don't think they really expect to sell for anything near the asking price. (Not that they won't take your money).
I don't have any specific data on this, but I believe dealers make more money on used cars.
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Old 06-17-2012, 04:46 PM
 
Location: SF Bay Area
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Why not spend your good money on a Honda or Toyota?
The Hyundai and Kia cars are disposable cars that will not last over 5 years with out draining every cent you have to keep them on the road.
Thank you for playing Dumbest Comment Of The Day! Your prize is an all expenses paid vacation to ignorance!
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