if invoice on a new 05 is 54,056 and this car is used with 5000 mi and has aftermarket wheels, what would you pay? theyre asking 53 but this is a "reduced" price from 54. this IS the car of my dreams. advise?

 

Check Blue Book and Edmunds.com for pricing information as a base. That will help determine what you should generally expect to pay.

 

they dont show values for a used 05.

 

i wouldnt pay more than 50...the wheels dont add any value to the car

 

thats pretty expensive. I would go talk to the guy, see what deals he has for u. If its the car of ur dreams i say go for it

 

Ah...good point...check 04's as a starter....and get a base with that....

Which model are you talking about?

 

Most lenders and dealerships concider vehicles 5,000 miles and under as NEW. So, don't expect too much off. But on the other side my sister just baught a Trailblazer with 8,000 miles and got 12K below sticker. You could try to talk them down some.

 

Try it for an 04 and see whut comes up... Whatever figgR U get I'd say go halfway between that and what they're askin and start YOUR negotiating from there. The '06's will be out REAL SOON and dealers teh wolrd over will be trying to unload their 05 stock before fiscal year end (not the same as calendar year-end) or be stuck payin taxes on it in addition to what they're already payin the factory to keep it on teh lot. They're more anxious than they let on (obviously), believe me. Low-ball them. Work the price down like you're tryin to get the financing to a specific digit. (of course, this angle ASSUMES that YOU have your OWN financing already lined up that they do not YET know about) Let them think that you're angling for a certain monthly payment and they'll drop the up front price thinking that they'll make it up in finance charges. (that's where having your OWN papers already negotiated come in handy)

 

Also, they will normally be more willing to deal at the end of the month. Having stuff on inventory for another month really hurts them and they love to get stuff moved before they have to show it on the books for another month...

 

its an s4 cab. not an audi dealer if that matters. i think they deal in all kinds of luxury cars. want to have all my ducks in a row before i actually talk to them. been corresponding thru email (as a woman, i think it makes it harder to get a good deal and my husband doesnt really want me to get the car so he's not gonna be my voice). thanks for your help.