1979 L82
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 4,876
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From: Jersey Shore Exit 98
I understand REXX78's position, but I don't think it will help you get the car cheap...it will just pi$$ the guy off. Make him a low-ball offer, but make it in the realm of sanity...say, around $4500. He may be thinking that he would take $5-6K for it. At least it won't make him walk away mad. Then he's obligated to throw something back at you and start dickering. From your description, I think something under $7000 would be within reason....no more, given it's condition.
I won't low ball him & if someone was to mk me an offer like $1500 I won't sell it to that person even if he did come up to my asking price. An insult is an insult. 
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Instructor
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 214
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From: Baltimore MD
So make a visit and take a look. If you actually want his car, ask him to give you a price. If he balks, give him your name and phone number, tell you want the car when he has a price in mind, and leave it at that.
He either wants to sell, or he's fishing for an apporximate value for his car.
He either wants to sell, or he's fishing for an apporximate value for his car.
