Haggling the price down

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Fri 24 Sep 2004 14:03
Haggling the price down - patp
I'm quite interested in a Nissan Almera Tino 1.8SE+ that a smallish 2nd hand dealer has near me. It's low mileage for year (19k, 2001Y) but seems a bit overpriced at 6k. Anyone got any advice on knocking them down a bit? Or is that about right?

(Also, anyone here got/driven one? Comments?)

John
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Fri 24 Sep 2004 19:37
Haggling the price down - Vansboy
The haggle factor needs to consider...

Has he had it long??

Does the price include a GOOD warranty & FULL service?

Are you part exchanging something & looking for an over valuation, on your car?

Is it VERY good condition, good history, one owner etc?

Are YOU wanting to pay his price?

What are you comparing it with??

Best check your Parkers price guide, in W H Smiths - but don't be too believing of their figures, either!!

VB
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Fri 24 Sep 2004 21:44
Haggling the price down - patp
The haggle factor needs to consider...
Has he had it long??


Not sure yet, but it was originally on at 6500 according to his website
Does the price include a GOOD warranty & FULL service?


Not sure. What is a good warranty for something of this age?
Are you part exchanging something & looking for an over valuation,
on your car?


No, my car has had it! I plan to drive it off a pier or something.

Is it VERY good condition, good history, one owner etc?


Yes,seems that way from the ad (lady owner, full service history blah)

Are YOU wanting to pay his price?


If I had to I guess it seems OK

What are you comparing it with??


Picasso. Which are cheaper but I have reliability worries - whereas a Nissan is more comforting in that respect.

Best check your Parkers price guide, in W H Smiths -
but don't be too believing of their figures, either!!


According to Parkers it's underpriced, but Parkers seem barmy to me!


Cheers,

John
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