I am looking to buy a used '12 Accord SE Sedan for my son. It comes with 18,992 miles on it with a sticker price of $18,894. Overall it is in really good condition. I mean the engine looks very clean, interior still looks very nice, exterior has no scratches or dent. My question is, how much are you willing to pay? I am looking for your input and really much appreciated.

 

?? Wrong section, this is the audio/electronics section.

No one but yourself can say what you should pay. None of us have looked at it so we can't say what it's worth. How old is your son? You're buying him a 2012 Accord?? Research the car on KBB and other auto sites to get a feel for what it's worth and go from there.

 

I just realized I am in the wrong section. My mistake!

They have some pictures in their website but I'm not sure if I can post their website though. I was thinking if they are willing to come down around $14-$15K.

 

Do you have a link? I'm curious.

 

Have you checked the Kelley Blue Book value?

 

Considering they book for around what they are asking, I highly doubt you will get more than 1K or so off the price. $14-$15K is not going to happen, unless it has a salvage tittle, IMHO.

 

I actually did and it was pretty closed to what their price is.

I do believed what you just said but then again this is also the reason why I was asking you folks because I don't want to get rip off from the dealership. I really appreciate your comments though.

http://www.bosakhondamc.com/inventor...p2f6xca071724/

If you do check it out would you let me know what you think?

 

Moved for you.

 

Reasonable price for a CPO'd Accord. I'd do it.

 

$18,894 is a reasonable asking price for a Certified Accord. You might be able to get up to $1,000 off. If it's sat on their lot longer (hasn't even been 1 month), then you might be able to get more off.

If you want a bigger discount, see if they'll remove the certification. 2012 Accords are pretty solid since it's the last year for that generation. It still has the remainder of the original manufacturers bumper to bumper warranty of 3 yr/36K miles and the 5 yr/60K mile powertrain warranty. That should save you about another $1,000 and put you around $17,000 before TTL.

 

Sounds like a good buy. like AZuser said, you'll probably get like 1k off

 

Way too nice. You should buy him a POS. He's going to beat the shit out of it, if not total it.

 

FWIW, my father bought a 2012 SE brand new in June of 2012 for 20.6 with dest. I think the price is a bit high. 16-17 seems more in-line IMHO.

 

^ That's because Honda and dealers were blowing them out to make room for the new and significantly improved + redesigned 2013's.

You can usually get a great deal on a new car when they're transitioning from one generation to the next.

 

I usually just follow what KBB gives me.

 

^ Funny when you want to get the car for a good price the dealer will say, "What, no way, I can't make that work with my boss. That's below KBB."
But when you go to trade your car in to the dealer and quote them the KBB trade-in value they say, "Oh, we don't use KBB."

 

Then, you simply walk away and go to other dealership.

It always worked for me whenever I shopped cars for me/wife/parents.

 

Poor kid. That trunk... That 2.4L I4...

 

That I4 may be a good thing. A 270hp Accord will get him into trouble. I am, of course, assuming that Japs08's son is under 18.

When my son is old enough to drive, I'm going to look for a 1980 Chevette for his first car. 70hp, 4speed manual, etc.

 

I haven't had good luck negotiating with dealers myself while I'm searching for a TL.... No way they go down 3-4 K