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Today was a little stressful for me today. I went to a dealership to view a used car after I discussed the price with them in person and on the phone because I did not want to waste my time going up there. When I get there, I test drive the car and I like it only for them to try to charge me $1600 above what I told them I would pay for the car. After going back and fourth they took $1100 off, but I'm still unsure. I like the car though. It feels like its the one.
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That's good you got them talked down on the price but its shady they upped it to begin with after you were told a price before hand. This is why you should always go to the dealership discuss price first face to face instead of on the phone because when someone gives a price on the phone most times it can be bs. Hopefully you fully had car checked out to know it's not going to be a lemon. But if you did and it works fine congrats
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Just make sure it runs good and doesnt have problems. Used cars are a good way to go. Atleast no payments or small payments.
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I think that this is precisely why dealerships are dying and a thing of the past. It was like you were in a bait and switch. I would not buy the car based on principle. I wouldn't be able to fully enjoy the car knowing that someone had lied about it and I ended up paying five hundred dollars more as a result. That is why craigslist is so popular. Typically you are not dealing with a professional sales person with overhead that must be covered by a higher price for the vehicle you are purchasing. My wife always buys new cars and uses a broker that charges a three hundred dollar flat fee. I bought a fifty year old jeep but not until after it had sat on the market for eight months. The seller wanted five thousand dollars. I loved the jeep and eventually got it for twenty two hundred dollars.
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We are very careful about buying a used car. But i can not see going down and spending the money for a new car when as soon as you drive it off the parking lot the value decreasing so darn much. Besides they is nothing wrong in driving a used car. Shows you know how to save money.
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Nope. Shady deal. It's not the only car in the world. Look somewhere else.
If you don't find another you like as well after a week or so, tell the dealership you'll pay the original price you offered for the one you wanted and no more. If they balk, you walk.
:fish:
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Try else where.
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I'm fearful of businesses that aren't honest and upfront in their dealings. I'd go somewhere else. And tell this dealer exactly why.
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I think the thought of buying a used car is so stress full, they are so deceitful...
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That's really good, I'm buying a used car from Carmax for about $7,000.00+ which is a little newer 2012; it was a fleet car so, the car company rented it out rather then personally own. Which is why I want it, cuz it would have been taken care of better than one that was personal owned! You though, I think got a real great deal at the price you paid for a used car!
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Negotiating for a new or used car is something most of us do once every 3 to 10 years and the dealer does it every day. Which one do you think has the advantage?
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Lots of good advice Here I will have to get a used on soon mine is 15 years old.
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Don't spend more than the price you already discussed. Look elsewhere. That is not how they should conduct business, but often do. Stand your ground. They try to get you down there to get you to fall in love with the car so that then you want to buy it even if they jack the price up. Then they will try and tell you how it will only be $30 more on the payment or something... or to finance it for 72 months to keep the payment down so that you pay 3 times what the car was worth.
Stand your ground or go somewhere else! Be tough!
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I don't trust dealers like that. I would flat out demand they honor the original deal, or they lose the sale - that's final.
I am going to need to get another car soon, and I'm not looking forward to it. Not only am I attached to the one I have, but I just don't like any of the newer vehicles out there. They are all overpriced, it's even hard to get a good deal on used ones that have high miles.
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I'm glad they knocked the price down. That's why it helps to do research before choosing to buy a car. My husband and I needed a car last year because our other car was totaled. The last day we were to take the rental back, I was on a mission. We needed a car that day. Mind you, I had been looking at different used cars online at dealerships in our area. The place we went to had a good used car for a very good price and the mileage was good. All I wanted was a 4-door sedan. The guy tried to sell us a Jeep Commander. Are you kidding me? The note was also outrageous and it was a used Jeep. I was determined not to fold, thinking we may have to take our business elsewhere. All of a sudden the finance guy looks in the computer and tells us he found a car. The same car I saw on their website. The price was right too. We made the deal and got our car.
I'm saying all this to say stick to your guns and do your research.
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Did they say how much they were charging on the phone?
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Buying a used car is always risky. My parents always said that "you're buying someone else's problem". It's probably a good idea to bring a mechanic (that you trust) along with you to check out the car...just to be safe.
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You should buy it because you seem to like it and they gave you a big discount.
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The most important things are to stay within your budget so you can afford the monthly payments and that the car runs well. If you have any questions about the car, take it to a mechanic and pay the extra money to have it checked out.
Also, is the car a "certified" used car that has some kind of warranty? Certified used cars usually do because they have been checked over by the dealership.
Do you know the Blue Book value on the car? This could provide an indication of how much the dealership is making on the car.
If you are okay with not getting this particular car, you could stand your ground and insist that they meet your original budget. Sometimes when they feel you are really prepared to walk a dealership will come down in price. This is most often near the end of the month when they are trying to meet their goals.
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Price around. If you're a woman, always take a man with you; unfortunately being accompanied by a male is beneficial in scenarios such as buying a car.
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We always buy used cars. I had 2 brand new cars but will never go that route again. The second brand new car I had was nothing but trouble. It had an electrical problem and another problem I can't remember (back in '75) and even though I had the car back to the dealership countless times and it was still under warranty, the dealer never stood behind the warranty. They said there was nothing wrong with the car every time. I even had an extended warranty. The did find one problem that cost $7.75 and it was covered by the warranty.
We buy used because any problems are usually corrected by the prior owners. I don't want to jinx myself, but the car we have now, we've had for 11 years with never a problem, and has over 114,000 miles on it.
It's not stressful to buy a car. I go online, do a search for the kind of car we are interested in, and check them all out prior to going to look at them. Usually we can get our selection down to 1 or 2 out of maybe 10. We always paid cash, too, and cost was a big priority along with low mileage.
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I find buying a "used car" is a lot more stressful than buying a "new car" but, of course, the price is what really counts. The only problem I've encountered at times, is, when a new car is priced at let's say $20,000 and a "certified used car" is priced at 18,999!!! Seems to me just better off with the "new car"!!!
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June 2, 2016
Hello to everyone out there in Fusion Cash world
I think that the member who bought the used car did the right thing, and I also think that they need to relax and just enjoy driving their car!
Praise God!
Anyways, when my father in law has bought cars for himself and his loved ones he always "walks away from the deal" that any cars salesman is trying to make to him and he acts as if he is not interested in the car and he always according to my husband Mario manages to get the sales people to lower the car's price.
So, good for you, you got the sales people to lower the car's price that you bought and you can feel proud of that!
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While they brought the price down, it was still above what you wanted to pay. Shifty.....they still won. :rose:
I took my son with me when I bought a used car three years ago. He had his mechanic friend on the phone, sending him pictures as we looked at it.
It helps if you can shop with someone who knows cars if you can.
Hope it all works out for you.
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buying new cars gives me a headache,,,,,,,,,,,,, :-\
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Used car buying, well car buying is so stressful. I'm sorta looking forward and not looking forward to buying a car in the future.
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My girlfriend bought one last November and had a lot of problems. I am hoping even now that those problems are now worked out. It is a real gamble when you buy a used car. :-\
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If you really like it, you should go for it. You did get some kind of discount. :)
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i will tell you to go to another dealer ship or the other option is to go to a friend or a family member that is selling their car and maybe you can work out a deal with them
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I watched a program on this recently which I thought was quite interesting. A guy went into a dealership only after doing an immense amount of research on the car he wanted. He already knew what price he wanted to pay for it and was adamant he would not pay a penny more. So he sat at the negotiating table seeming at most, semi-interested in the car, and suggesting a price (which was a starting price in his mind) for which he felt the car was worth. When the Dealership said the buyer was way off price, he got up from his chair and started to leave, only to be called back by the Salesman to do some more negotiating. The Salesman decreased his offer a little more, but not sufficiently. and so the Buyer moved onto plan B. His friend was waiting further down the road and he had agreed to call the Buyer friend pretending to be from another dealership. He said, "Good news my friend, we can agree to the offer of a new ........, please pop by so we can complete the paperwork". So the Buyer leaves the Dealership negotiating table and walks towards his car. The program I watched on tv stated that, if the Salesman follows you out and tries to get you back, it will be on your terms. If not, you know you have gone below his 'best price'.
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50/50 depends
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I never buy a used car because you are buying someone else's problems. No car dealer ship is not going to tell you the truth as to why the auto was returned.
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Make sure they're being fair with you and don't sign anything unless you feel good about what you're getting.
Keep in mind that "you're in the driver's seat" because you are the one with the money. Pun, intended. :)
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Negotiating for a new or used car is something most of us do once every 3 to 10 years and the dealer does it every day. Which one do you think has the advantage?
and....that's exactly why a buyer really needs to be on their toes. :)
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There's something to be said about that feeling that "It's the one!" I know you didn't get them down to what you wanted, but weigh that aspect against this car being "The one!" Are you willing to pay the extra amount to get what you were looking for? It's a difficult situation, I know. If you don't get this car, it may mean there's something better waiting for you down the road!
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If you are not in a hurry, take your time and look at other deals out there, make sure you are not getting a lemon...
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talk to the manager and name the person who quoted you .
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My first thought is to tell them where to stick it, and make them honor their price. But at the end of the day if the price being offered is a good one then it would be hard to pass.
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Buying used cars are such a crapshoot when doing it from a dealership. So many things can go wrong.
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be sure to get a mechanic to look at it first. if it's a reputable dealer, they'll let you have it checked out. as long as they don't have anything to hide. good luck with the new car!
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buying a new car is very stressful,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, :star: