djmoore250

$30,804 Is the asking price, I haven't negotiated yet. Is offering 28K going too low, I mean do dealers really knock $2800 off the price of a car?

UKNOWME

Absolutely! Like I said, I'd offer 27500 and tell them you want them to include the warranty. When you go to look at it don't act overly excited and be prepared to walk away so you can "think about it" if they won't come down to your price. You can always go back later and renegotiate if they don't. I work in the car business. Trust me, you can always come up some on the price you offer but they aren't gonna just give you their bottom dollar without thinking you'll walk away. They want you to buy that car right there, right now.

bclexus

The answer is YES... Used cars often carry a much higher profit dollar than new cars...because dealers get many trade-ins even when they just offer wholesale or auction prices (or even lower) for a customer's trade-in.

The car you are considering is being offered for sale at Black Book 'Rough Condition' trade-in price, so I suspect they did not give the previous owner more than $25k~$26k for it as trade-in. I suspect they would gladly sell it at $27,500, which is a $3,400 discount just so they can turn a profit. And if they can also finance the car, or sell you an extended warranty or a wheels/ding insurance policy, or anything else in which they will make a profit - they will be even that much more anxious to sell you that car.

djmoore250

Damn, this has definitely been the best car forum I've participated in. I'm going to go low at 27.5 and see what they say.

ItzFilyO

Try knock off $5000 first. The worst thing they can say is no, or counter offer u, then go from there.

UKNOWME

Either way you word it make sure you get a warranty. And a good one at that! Make sure it covers emissions, airbags, etc. Some "good" warranties cover a lot but omit things like that from coverage.

djmoore250

I stopped by the dealership again today and saw the car on the lift and everything underneath looked normal, no leaks or anything out of the ordinary. I offered $27,500 for it, they didn't accept and gave me the business about how much they marked it down already etc. I thanked them for their time and told them if they would reconsider or get me in the ball park to get in touch with me.

Joeb427

iTrader: (1)

Good move!
Don't go there or call them.I do believe that GS will be there for awhile.
They will probably come back with a number like $30K and say no.
You have to get AT LEAST $2500 off or walk.

djmoore250

I'll sit tight, plus I noticed one of the wheels had pretty bad curb rash and another one had some scuffs too. Also the lowest portion of the front bumper was slightly cracked, probably a 1 inch by one inch area, like someone drove too close to a curb or parking block

ItzFilyO

These cars aren't Corollas and they don't sell like peanuts. It'll be there for a while.

Joeb427

iTrader: (1)

Ok,with the high mileage,rim scuffs and curb rash and bumper crack...
Don't walk away from that GS.For $30,800......................RUN!

They'll call you and then with all the issues offer $27K.

djmoore250

Here's another one nearby that is close to my price range, I haven't gone to see it yet because it's about an hour drive, what do you guys think a good offer is on this? It says its been marked down from 41K WTF

http://www.smailcadillacgmc.com/Vehi...-PA/2431172823

Joeb427

iTrader: (1)

It would be $41K+ on a Lexus lot.It's a Luxury Pkg model.

Luxury Package w/Cold Weather Package $6090 option
Luxury Package with Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) with driver-selectable shock absorber damping, Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) can pivot the left headlamp up to 15 degrees and the right headlamp up to 10 degrees to increase road illumination through turns, Driver Mode Select with Sport S+ mode setting that engages handling enhancements of the adaptive variable suspension, steering system and Vehicle Dynamic Integrated Management (VDIM) system, 18" x 8.0" split nine-spoke alloy wheels with silver painted finish and 235/45R18 all-season tires, Wood and leather-trimmed steering wheel, Linear Espresso Wood interior trim, Semi-aniline leather interior surfaces, 18-way power front seats with four-way power-adjustable lumbar, side bolsters, articulating backrest, extendable lower cushions and butterfly headrests, Lexus Memory System for front-passenger seat, Three-zone automatic climate control; Rear-seat audio controls, Rear-door manual sunshades; Cold Weather Package with heated steering wheel, high-intensity interior heater, windshield-wiper deicer and water-repellent front-door glass


$36K is actually a very good number for a Luxury pkg GS with 36K miles.

You can get something off that $36K too.
Carfax shows no accidents.2 owners and Lexus serviced the last 16K miles.

Much better choice over the one you were looking at.
You can buy a discounted Lexus Platinum extended warranty from Toby Rivers with that mileage too.

djmoore250

Thanks, I might go check it out tonight

Joeb427

iTrader: (1)

Cost number is very good.I'd have it checked out,though.
Carfax is far from perfect.