Hey James, Great to hear that it might be a winner!! Hope everything pans out in August.
Looking to get a MS3 in the next few weeks..got a couple questions.
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You can do wayyyy better then 17.5. When i bought my speed 3 (trade in at a bmw dealership) back in February, it was listed for 19k (07 speed 3 w/13k miles and a very very nice carfax). I walked out paying 16150 b4 tax. Typically, used cars are marked up 3-4k and sometimes more. Get all that you can out of them and remember don't jump for joy saying that you like it etc... because then the salesman has got you by the balls. Good luck with your purchase you will love the car 
The dealership won't bring the price down because its a "fixed" price. Apparently the manager of the dealership said thats the lowest he can go...
Can I call bulls*** on that? Can anyone give me some tips on how to bring the price down even though they said it was "fixed"?
Thanks
Can I call bulls*** on that? Can anyone give me some tips on how to bring the price down even though they said it was "fixed"?
Thanks
Definitely bulls*** on the price, have you spoke to the manager himself or are you still dealing with a salesman. The salesman does not want to cut into his profit margin, they can come down on that price. Take your business elsewhere. If you can't make the deal on this car, don't rush you will find what you are looking for.
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i've got an 08 cosmic blue with less than 29K that is modded, but i go easy on it. I'll sell it for 18500 bone stock with brand new tires. I'm in harrisonburg VA
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Do you know how long the car has been sitting on the lot, see if you can find out. Another thing they will want to try and move it, as it is coming to the end of the month. Screw the salesman, find the manager and make the guy a realisitc offer and see what happens. Remember their are always other ones out there.
Do you know how long the car has been sitting on the lot, see if you can find out. Another thing they will want to try and move it, as it is coming to the end of the month. Screw the salesman, find the manager and make the guy a realisitc offer and see what happens. Remember their are always other ones out there.
If you pick a price that you will buy it at, say: "I'll buy it right now for $XX,XXX" that really gets them motivated to come down in price (I got my new MS3 for under dealer invoice doing that). Many salesmen get spiffs (a set dollar amount) for selling used cars, so the price isn't such a concern, as long as they didn't pay less than the price for a trade-in.
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I paid 15,000 for my '08.5 Sport a few months ago.
It was one owner and in pristine condition, but it also had 40,000 miles and was from a private seller instead of a dealer, so you have to factor that in.
$17,500 seems high to me considering it is the sport. If it was a GT, that would be a decent price.
It was one owner and in pristine condition, but it also had 40,000 miles and was from a private seller instead of a dealer, so you have to factor that in.
$17,500 seems high to me considering it is the sport. If it was a GT, that would be a decent price.
search other dealership for a used speed3 in your area, if you luckly find one with the same year and less mileage...print it out (make sure it is still available) & take it to the dealership your dealing with. see if they can match it.
if they still won't budge...get the one you luckly found in the other dealership.
bottom line is...no one can make you buy it if you are not satisfy with it.
I'd research the blue book value a little more then name your price. If the dealership doesn't budge, walk out. If you don't feel that the price is right, don't give in. They have to know you're serious. In a few days, they may call you back with a counter. If not, there are other MS3's out there.
Thanks for the reponses fellas. To be honest, I've been looking for a 08.5 GT True Red for a couple months and I feel like this is the one.
I didn't talk down the price or offered a price to the salesman yet, but he is going to call me on Saturday to follow up. I'm going to offer him $17,500 and let's see if he'll budge or not.
Ill keep you guys updated. I really hope to purchase this MS3 by this upcomming Weds!
I didn't talk down the price or offered a price to the salesman yet, but he is going to call me on Saturday to follow up. I'm going to offer him $17,500 and let's see if he'll budge or not.
Ill keep you guys updated. I really hope to purchase this MS3 by this upcomming Weds!
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