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bermuDa · 06-24-2006, 08:23 AM

I shoot for a few benjamins under Kelley Blue Book. Usually the seller will ask for a couple hundred more than its value from kbb, and I come back with a really low figure, expecting a counter-offer of something more reasonable. If I'm still not happy this will go back and forth until we can settle on something we both can agree on (or I just walk away, which sometimes works to my advantage).

I just got a '96 Nissan 200SX for my gf in great condition with a bunch of nice features. According to BB I paid $250 less than the car's worth in fair condition, and $1,150 less than its price in excellent condition. Edmund's says I overpaid by a bit, but they have very few options available for their appraisals, so things like the new stereo, alarm, power doors, windows, and sun roof don't factor into their numbers.

I agree that $600 over BB is ridiculous. Then again, I wouldn't get a VW anyways. My sister has had two and they are more troulble than they are worth.

06-24-2006, 08:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
bermuDa don't ignore this--> Location: CA	I shoot for a few benjamins under Kelley Blue Book. Usually the seller will ask for a couple hundred more than its value from kbb, and I come back with a really low figure, expecting a counter-offer of something more reasonable. If I'm still not happy this will go back and forth until we can settle on something we both can agree on (or I just walk away, which sometimes works to my advantage). I just got a '96 Nissan 200SX for my gf in great condition with a bunch of nice features. According to BB I paid $250 less than the car's worth in fair condition, and $1,150 less than its price in excellent condition. Edmund's says I overpaid by a bit, but they have very few options available for their appraisals, so things like the new stereo, alarm, power doors, windows, and sun roof don't factor into their numbers. I agree that $600 over BB is ridiculous. Then again, I wouldn't get a VW anyways. My sister has had two and they are more troulble than they are worth. __________________ I am the very model of a moderator gentleman. Last edited by bermuDa; 06-24-2006 at 08:31 AM..