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spent too much. Or, conversely, that you offered too little and didn’t get the car that you really wanted.
Q: Did you consider the options on the car when you made your o er?
A: That sort of depends on from whom you’re buying the car. If you’re buying it from a friend, I’d add all of them in. After all, it’s a friend, and you most likely want to remain civil. If buying from a dealer or a private party that you’re never going to see again, I ignore them. Think of options as being like stainless steel appliances in a house. They might make the house sell quicker, but they really don’t add to the value. I would make an exception for something that fundamentally transforms the car, like the type of transmission.
Other items that can add or detract from the price you’re willing to pay are when the last service was done, and when the brakes, battery, or tires have been replaced. These can all be relatively expensive, and if they’ve just been completed you might be willing to raise your offer somewhat. If the last service was 8000 miles and 2 years ago, the tires are down to the tread bar, and there’s not a lot of meat on the brake pads, I’d either walk away or lower the offer quite a bit.
Q: The owner of the rst car you looked at was very proud of his car.
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