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Savage · 10-29-2004, 05:00 PM

Hello,

I'm looking to buy my first car (used) and have never negotiated with car salesmen before. The car I am looking at is a Mazda Protegé 2000, Automatic, 90000 Kilometers, with AW, AD, AM, Air Conditioning and CD.

It's listed at 10 700$ Canadian.. (Which is roughly 8 800$ US)

I know that the price depends on the condition and status of the car.. but in general, what is a fair price to pay for such a vehicle if it is in pretty decent condition?

At what Money value should I be starting the negotiations at?

Key Point: I will be paying CA$H, and I've heard that this gives me some leverage. What kind of leverage and how do I go about using it?

I will be asking for a few things to be fixed: the CD player doesn't work, the battery needs to be replaced, and some key scratches need to be buffed out, and the front passenger seat needs to be fixed (if you lie down in the sit and then try to sit back up, while holding the lever the seat doesn't automatically come back up like it should. Does that make sense?)

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I'm looking for your experience in dealing with salesmen, and what's a fair deal. I'm also looking for negotiating tips.

Thanks!

PS: I can't look at Edmunds or Kelly Blue Book for prices because I live in canada!!!!

10-29-2004, 05:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Savage Upright Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada	Negotiating with Used Car Salesmen.. Hello, I'm looking to buy my first car (used) and have never negotiated with car salesmen before. The car I am looking at is a Mazda Protegé 2000, Automatic, 90000 Kilometers, with AW, AD, AM, Air Conditioning and CD. It's listed at 10 700$ Canadian.. (Which is roughly 8 800$ US) I know that the price depends on the condition and status of the car.. but in general, what is a fair price to pay for such a vehicle if it is in pretty decent condition? At what Money value should I be starting the negotiations at? Key Point: I will be paying CA$H, and I've heard that this gives me some leverage. What kind of leverage and how do I go about using it? I will be asking for a few things to be fixed: the CD player doesn't work, the battery needs to be replaced, and some key scratches need to be buffed out, and the front passenger seat needs to be fixed (if you lie down in the sit and then try to sit back up, while holding the lever the seat doesn't automatically come back up like it should. Does that make sense?) --- I'm looking for your experience in dealing with salesmen, and what's a fair deal. I'm also looking for negotiating tips. Thanks! PS: I can't look at Edmunds or Kelly Blue Book for prices because I live in canada!!!! __________________ Cogito ergo sum.