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Michael McCollum wrote:
> 
> "Casey Tangel" <casey@tangel.net> wrote in message
> news:9hrgftogd298vj397gibmec26rnk7svn9s@4ax.com...
> > You pay retail for a used car?
> >
> > Wow. Hey,  want to buy my car?
> 
> I'll try to explain this in words of two syllables or less.When you buy from
> a dealer it's called retail.
> Some dealers sell used cars. The Blue Book lists trade in and retail values.

This is not true.  Dealers will sell used cars for what they think they
can get out of the car.  "Retail" means nothing for a used car.  

How many times have you seen someone walk into a car dealership and test
drive a car, then buy it for the sticker price?  Not too many times, I'm
sure.  Dealers price their cars higher knowing that there must be some
room to negotiate.

As the seller, you have to decide what price you'll accept for the car
you're selling.  Most will try to get top dollar and after 2 or 3
months, they lower the price, then they lower the price again when they
don't sell it.  The continues until someone thinks the car is worth a
dollar value and the seller agrees.  Retail plays no part in selling or
buying a car.  

I've seen too many cars sit for months because the seller thinks HIS car
is special, well taken care of, better than average, etc.  Buyers on the
other hand will pick out all paint chips, stain on the seat, etc.  So
finally, what's a car worth?  What you're willing to pay!  I may think
you're crazy, but as long as you're happy, that's all that matters.  So
sell your 93 Geo Storm for $10,000, or your 65 Mustang for $25,000.  If
you can get it, all the more power to ya!!!

Jim Smith
-- 
Blaming the gun for murder, is like blaming the car for hit and run!