2004 LS430, 1 Owner, Asking 18K
08-05-14, 11:16 AM
#35
just wait her out...you are in a stronger position than you think. Main reason is that these are not rare cars....they are all over the place at reasonable prices, from people that will deal. Second reason is that her price is above market....she *could* get lucky but not likely.
08-05-14, 08:11 PM
#41
It's a lot easier to be a good negotiator when you really don't want it that bad.
The dealer records sound like the stealership really took advantage of her. You're talking thousands in unneeded repairs.
What's ironic is only now is she playing "hardball" yet you're the one now making a fair offer. Where was this attitude when the dealership was taking her for a ride?
I wouldn't be surprised if the son calls you and just gives his mom the difference and tells her you paid the asking price.
I remember having to play those games with my grandma towards the end of her years.
The dealer records sound like the stealership really took advantage of her. You're talking thousands in unneeded repairs.
What's ironic is only now is she playing "hardball" yet you're the one now making a fair offer. Where was this attitude when the dealership was taking her for a ride?
I wouldn't be surprised if the son calls you and just gives his mom the difference and tells her you paid the asking price.
I remember having to play those games with my grandma towards the end of her years.
08-06-14, 08:25 AM
#42
It's a lot easier to be a good negotiator when you really don't want it that bad.
The dealer records sound like the stealership really took advantage of her. You're talking thousands in unneeded repairs.
What's ironic is only now is she playing "hardball" yet you're the one now making a fair offer. Where was this attitude when the dealership was taking her for a ride?
I wouldn't be surprised if the son calls you and just gives his mom the difference and tells her you paid the asking price. I remember having to play those games with my grandma towards the end of her years.
The dealer records sound like the stealership really took advantage of her. You're talking thousands in unneeded repairs.
What's ironic is only now is she playing "hardball" yet you're the one now making a fair offer. Where was this attitude when the dealership was taking her for a ride?
I wouldn't be surprised if the son calls you and just gives his mom the difference and tells her you paid the asking price.
I remember having to play those games with my grandma towards the end of her years.
08-06-14, 05:03 PM
#43
If the old lady is so seriously attached to the car emotionally that she has to have $18k, there isn't anything coming of this. Her son probably wants her to unload it but she doesn't want to part with it. Good thing you aren't totally into the car as this would drive some people nuts. Keep coming down with your offers, make it fun.
