2005 white pearl tl 6 speed 49000 miles. has been in previous accident and rear quarter panel was replaced. but has a clean title. he is asking 16000obo. what should i try to get him down to and what should i look out for?

 

pretty good miles, color ^^ and a plus with the 6 speed lol.

what does the car come with? is there navi? how's the car condition; paint, seats, etc.? maintenence?

your offer depends on those kinds of things, also what's KBB say?

maybe get a diagnostics test? <-- i didn't do that for mine btw lol car had 11k on it..but maybe i should have

 

no nav. the tan interior. looks great from the pics. may go look this weekend to see how good the repairs were.

 

16 is a bit high IMHO. Since it doesn't have nav and was wrecked I would not go much higher than 15 and that's if the car is in average condition as far as paint and interior. 16 is fair if it is in great shape though.

 

With Navi that would be around a good deal; without it, not so much.

It's not a bad deal by any means, but I think you'll find better deal if you keep your eye out for a few days. 14.5-15 would be a better price for his car, assuming the interior is in good condition. I've been keeping an eye out for TL's for over a month, and for 16 I would expect around 40k and excellent condition with maintenance records.

It sounds like I'm asking a lot, but I guarantee you'll be happier if you are patient. Assuming he won't budge on price, anyways. Also remember, buying from a dealer, you can negotiate the cost of taxes and licensing into your negotiation price, not to mention are a place to go. Personal sellers don't have that luxury, and it seems like he's charging a dealer price.

 

thanks for the help guys and right in his add it says will take reasonable offers so you think i should offer 14000 and try to get it for 14500? that is of course if everything is the way he says it is