I'm looking to buy an element - I've been looking seriously for about a month now - and in the state of texas, buying new is not easy. There are not many new elements out there in the trim and color that I want and prices are not friendly to my budget.
I just searched craigslist and found a local certified 2007 SC with 15k miles. It's gorgeous - flawless condition, looks like it belongs on the new lot.
Advertised price was 19,580 - last night we agreed to 18,9 and I took the car home for the night to 'test'.
After looking more at the used market, 18,9 seemed pretty high so I called back today and said 18,250 is the highest I can go.
I think 18,250 is a fair deal all around, I know they'd still be making money on it - and I don't think I'd be getting ripped off.
I'm really just looking for a nudge (either way) from someone with a bit more pricing experience - buying used is new territory for me and its hard to find comparable data out there.
Friends that arent very familiar with the element have told me its a good deal and also that its a terrible deal. Of course the terrible deal comments have given me worry.
Thanks for any advice or comments!
I just searched craigslist and found a local certified 2007 SC with 15k miles. It's gorgeous - flawless condition, looks like it belongs on the new lot.
Advertised price was 19,580 - last night we agreed to 18,9 and I took the car home for the night to 'test'.
After looking more at the used market, 18,9 seemed pretty high so I called back today and said 18,250 is the highest I can go.
I think 18,250 is a fair deal all around, I know they'd still be making money on it - and I don't think I'd be getting ripped off.
I'm really just looking for a nudge (either way) from someone with a bit more pricing experience - buying used is new territory for me and its hard to find comparable data out there.
Friends that arent very familiar with the element have told me its a good deal and also that its a terrible deal. Of course the terrible deal comments have given me worry.
Thanks for any advice or comments!