New Posts For Thread: Second hand motor questionhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31462711/second-hand-motor-questionWhat is a realistic price to ask to be knocked off on a car selling (dealer) for 6000 grand?Absolute novice me.Main dealers not interested in cash sales unless it’s a shed ,if it’s a desirable car it will be advertised and hawked all over the place including the internet and if it’s a good un they will be looking for a financed sale ,heard of dealers bahttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31462711/second-hand-motor-question?post_id=555870151#555870151Main dealers not interested in cash sales unless it’s a shed ,if it’s a desirable car it will be advertised and hawked all over the place including the internet and if it’s a good un they will be looking for a financed sale ,heard of dealers baTue, 30 Oct 2018 19:28:46 -0500kick tyres sharp intake £4500 cashstart countin noteshttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31462711/second-hand-motor-question?post_id=555869451#555869451kick tyres sharp intake £4500 cashstart countin notesTue, 30 Oct 2018 16:48:22 -0500If you want a run around stick to Japanese and try not to pay more than 2k for it. My last three cars were a Honda Prelude £1,250, had it a couple of years sold it for £500. Next car Alpha Romeo estate with only 50,000 on the clock sold it for £15https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31462711/second-hand-motor-question?post_id=555869271#555869271If you want a run around stick to Japanese and try not to pay more than 2k for it. My last three cars were a Honda Prelude £1,250, had it a couple of years sold it for £500. Next car Alpha Romeo estate with only 50,000 on the clock sold it for £15Tue, 30 Oct 2018 16:11:37 -0500One of the biggest earners for dealers is gap insurance,they will ask for 3 times what youget it for on the net.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31462711/second-hand-motor-question?post_id=555868621#555868621One of the biggest earners for dealers is gap insurance,they will ask for 3 times what youget it for on the net.Tue, 30 Oct 2018 13:55:29 -0500Of course he needs to sell but not at any price,offering £4.8k is not gonna get him onside,his profit on the car is likely to be circa £500https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31462711/second-hand-motor-question?post_id=555868593#555868593Of course he needs to sell but not at any price,offering £4.8k is not gonna get him onside,his profit on the car is likely to be circa £500Tue, 30 Oct 2018 13:48:32 -0500If you work on a dealers margin of 20% you shouldn't be that far off the mark. Of course what you pay depends on how much you want the car. 2nd hand cars are not like new, they are all different, so if you find a good one you really want don't losehttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31462711/second-hand-motor-question?post_id=555868577#555868577If you work on a dealers margin of 20% you shouldn't be that far off the mark. Of course what you pay depends on how much you want the car. 2nd hand cars are not like new, they are all different, so if you find a good one you really want don't loseTue, 30 Oct 2018 13:45:24 -0500Got to give slippy some credit here, 20% off is about right.(Late 80's) I bought a car for £3,100, it was £3,600 on the front and £3,100 was all I had. No matter what I said the dealer wasn't going to drop to £3,100 so I had no choice but to walkhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31462711/second-hand-motor-question?post_id=555868273#555868273Got to give slippy some credit here, 20% off is about right.(Late 80's) I bought a car for £3,100, it was £3,600 on the front and £3,100 was all I had. No matter what I said the dealer wasn't going to drop to £3,100 so I had no choice but to walkTue, 30 Oct 2018 12:49:43 -0500Tbh, Buy private. every time.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31462711/second-hand-motor-question?post_id=555868139#555868139Tbh, Buy private. every time.Tue, 30 Oct 2018 12:28:36 -0500If they are asking 6K then I think a £4.8K cash offer is a fair opening gambit. If they say no then just walk away and they'll come back with a counter offer.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31462711/second-hand-motor-question?post_id=555868115#555868115If they are asking 6K then I think a £4.8K cash offer is a fair opening gambit. If they say no then just walk away and they'll come back with a counter offer.Tue, 30 Oct 2018 12:25:19 -0500just mean what sort of car? Little run around, 1.2l no tax, 15 plate.. just fully serviced..https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31462711/second-hand-motor-question?post_id=555868105#555868105just mean what sort of car? Little run around, 1.2l no tax, 15 plate.. just fully serviced..Tue, 30 Oct 2018 12:24:32 -0500