2007 C2S Price Check
07-12-2011, 03:33 PM
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You misunderstood me, what I am saying is the car has been on the market for at least two weeks and nobody has offered more than $65k. If they had it would be sold, or at a minimum, he would have offered you to match. He's just keeping you on the hook while he continues marketing the car. He knows you may buy or you may not so he is still trying to sell the car. If I called him today and offered $65k he'd take it. I thus think, rather than acting like a kid in the candy shop, offer him $60. I bet you get the car at $62,500. Or maybe you can throw away $2,500. I prefer not to myself. 
Good luck.
Good luck."Hasn't gotten any offers since he basically is committed to selling it to me"
You really believe this?
"Dealer will give him $64K on the spot?"
and this?
If it's coming off a lease, he is trying to get more cash out of this deal since he has barely used the car.
In this hot car market, if he hasn't gotten any other private party offers than the price is too high.....
Oh right, he's commited to you!
07-12-2011, 05:01 PM
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07-12-2011, 06:15 PM
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SacTownGuy is spot on
"Hasn't gotten any offers since he basically is committed to selling it to me"
You really believe this?
"Dealer will give him $64K on the spot?"
and this?
If it's coming off a lease, he is trying to get more cash out of this deal since he has barely used the car.
In this hot car market, if he hasn't gotten any other private party offers than the price is too high.....
Oh right, he's commited to you!
"Hasn't gotten any offers since he basically is committed to selling it to me"
You really believe this?
"Dealer will give him $64K on the spot?"
and this?
If it's coming off a lease, he is trying to get more cash out of this deal since he has barely used the car.
In this hot car market, if he hasn't gotten any other private party offers than the price is too high.....
Oh right, he's commited to you!
I did my negotiations with him based on information I got online as well as my best friend who is a dealer back in Houston, who has found all of my other cars.
Pretty awesome color indeed.
07-12-2011, 06:23 PM
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07-12-2011, 06:31 PM
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Sorry I missed that part. I read that he originally wanted 73k then bought it down to 70k. You offered 64k but he wouldn't drop below 65k. Did you change your offer to 65k?
07-12-2011, 06:35 PM
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He then contacted me a few days later and was saying that he won't go lower than 66,500 for the car. I told him that I know i am paying a bit more for the car than maybe others would because I put a premium in knowing this car is immaculate, exhaust, etc. but I won't go anything higher than 65K.
I guess in some circles here I might not be getting the best deal or steal at the same time I guess I put a bit more weight on certain things such as the 1 owner car, driver, how it's been taken care of, etc. Rather than getting something from the dealer for a little less that might not have everything I am looking for.
Maybe i'm wrong.
07-12-2011, 07:02 PM
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pissedpuppy- I too love the color of your car as I have mentioned to you before. I have a crush on it. I can't afford it though. Save it a few years and then maybe I'll be ready! Easy for me to pick up just 90 miles away! Drive it carefully and get it serviced regularly!
I can't afford it though. Save it a few years and then maybe I'll be ready! Easy for me to pick up just 90 miles away! Drive it carefully and get it serviced regularly!
07-12-2011, 09:22 PM
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Good luck with the deal. Make sure you get a PPI and DME before you hand over any cash. I'd be tempted to get the PPI done somewhere other than the dealership who have been servicing the car in case there is any conflict of interest.
Don't put too much value on single owner and low mileage. Low mileage doesn't necessarily mean babied either.
The price does seem high for what is a four year old car without warranty and a private sale. However if it's what you want and you've done your research don't beat yourself up over a few thou. Get in it put some miles on it and smiles on you.
As a comparison. I bought a 2007 C4S back in January for 56k (57k including enclosed shipping) with CPO from a dealer in LA. Full leather, CD changer, Bose, Nav, heated seats, auto dimming mirrors, electric seats, Tooki, illuminated door sills, multi function steering wheel, aluminium hand brake. New clutch and 40k service. Extremely good condition, almost like new. I probably paid more than I should have but after months of looking this specimen met my requirements perfectly. It had done 40k miles but that didn't bother me as I was going to drive it a lot and so far this year I've put 8k on it. I've written the money off, whatever I get for it should I trade it is a bonus.
John
Don't put too much value on single owner and low mileage. Low mileage doesn't necessarily mean babied either.
The price does seem high for what is a four year old car without warranty and a private sale. However if it's what you want and you've done your research don't beat yourself up over a few thou. Get in it put some miles on it and smiles on you.
As a comparison. I bought a 2007 C4S back in January for 56k (57k including enclosed shipping) with CPO from a dealer in LA. Full leather, CD changer, Bose, Nav, heated seats, auto dimming mirrors, electric seats, Tooki, illuminated door sills, multi function steering wheel, aluminium hand brake. New clutch and 40k service. Extremely good condition, almost like new. I probably paid more than I should have but after months of looking this specimen met my requirements perfectly. It had done 40k miles but that didn't bother me as I was going to drive it a lot and so far this year I've put 8k on it. I've written the money off, whatever I get for it should I trade it is a bonus.
John
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07-13-2011, 12:56 AM
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From what I have seen, and based on the cars I was looking at before buying, i think the price is reasonable. I was looking at CPO cars, so that was a bit of an adder ($2-3K)...but I still think for the miles this is a good deal...and of course you need to put a value on the fact that it is what you wanted...white with carbon etc. That combo is not common.
