QuestionA dealership has a 2006 X-Type jag listed for 21999. Does not have a sunroof, no park assist, but low miles 9500. What is a fair offer for this vehicle, tax, title, out the door? No Trade
Second question:
Same vehicle above but with a trade in.
Trade in:
1999 Buick Century Custom
83200 miles
good to excellent condition
has been maintained through out it's life.
AnswerI apologize for my delayed response.. I have been out of town & thought I set the vacation date with the website.. but I must have messed it up somehow.
To be honest - I doubt you would get anything worth-while for your trade.. probably be better off selling it outright and just using it toward payments.
As for the car... Without tax/tag/title...
Blue book is about 20,000 - thats with me just guessing on some of the options the car has.... Given its in great condition.. you would probably be alright getting the car for 20k or close to it.
As for the out-the-door price. It depends on your states charges... some states have a tiered taxing system on vehicle sales... some don't - the dealership can tell you what those charges would be... the title fee's are also different per-state.. and so will be the dealer fees with different dealerships. You can talk to the dealer - they can tell you what all the charges would be... figure it in.. take the target price of the car (~20k) and add it to the price of the all those fees... that is your OTD price.
It never hurts to aim low - so I wouldn't be shy of offering 20k OTD.. the worse they can do is say no.. plus it gives you a starting point for negotiations...
If you still try the trade in, simply take the car by - see what they will give you for it... it can really depend on the dealership.
A little guide to help you:
Http://thestealership.com/usedcarguide1.html
