Sale price on 2003 H2

[MAC]

You are the buyer and you have all the cards, the moment you bought the auto, they have all your cards. Before that Hummer is sold, they are paying interest on that vehicle, it is their jobs to sell cars, they sit there all day just waiting for someone like you to walk in and make an offer. Once there is an offer, the ball starts rolling back and forth. If they laugh at your opening offer, that's a standard reply, don't worry. There are arrogant or stupid salesmen too, some actually will not play ball, but that's their loss. You got the money, don't fix your mind on just this one Hummer, there are many out there and they are all about the same. The longer you wait the cheaper they get.

IMHO, I personally will offer $40K, stop at $42K-$43K top.

[MAC]

No way they paid $47K for it, they are not stupid, a new one retails for $50K with big fat profit in that $50K. Used car is the most profitable part of the auto business. $10K markup on $40K+ auto is common.

[NCHummerman]

Sounds like you are happy with your Jeep plus $30,000.00 .... now, think about making out a check ahead of time giving them the Jeep and $29,000.00 and include all fees -- the total "shabang" that you will pay --- the sales tax, license fee, etc. .... then when you go to the dealer, "calmly" hand it to them and let them know that this is the only deal ... you've nothing to lose !

Michael
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Pewter Hummer H2
Northern California

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[Spike]

MMPH2
Ok, the deal seems to be getting better, however the bottom line now is to find out what the jeep is worth on a trade in. Go to www.kellybluebook.com and click on "trade in value" and see exactly what your jeep is worth on a trade. Then take that figure and subtract it from $42,000.00. That figure plus tax and tags should be your balance.

2003 Yellow H2, Lux Series, Air Suspension, Front Brush Guard, Rear Tail Lamp Guards, Helo Maxx 8 Chrome Rims, MC2 Chrome Billet Locking Fuel Door, MC2 Chrome Hood Handles, MC2 Chrome Hood Latches, Chrome Billet Hummer Logo Hitch Step

[Zing]

Drag, I disagree with you on the Kelly Book Value. Used car buyers are the ultimate bargain hunters. KBB is a measure everyone uses and used car buyers need to have the satifaction of getting something cheaper that it's perceived value.

I just sold my Jeep that was in extraordinary condition. Kelly Book Value was way above what the market price - $8K while the same Jeeps as mine were selling for $5K on eBay and listed at $7K in classifieds. In the end best bid I could get was $6K.

MMP, my advice is take this offer for $30K if this H2 has the features you want. Considering the time and energy that goes into selling a car and that you might not get a buyer $14K for the Jeep, this seems like a good deal.

[Spike]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Spike, if I can ask, where did you get $3k off sticker for an '04? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

MacinPittsford,
The dealership is in New Jersey. They are currently taking $3,000.00 off the sticker on all 04's. If you are interested in coming to NJ to buy one, give me your email address and I'll email you the dealership name, address, phone number and the salesmans name. They will negotiate over the phone! I made my entire deal over the phone and picked it up 2 days later. This dealership sells approx. 60 H2's a month. I was up there Friday and they had 82 04's on the lot.

2003 Yellow H2, Lux Series, Air Suspension, Front Brush Guard, Rear Tail Lamp Guards, Helo Maxx 8 Chrome Rims, MC2 Chrome Billet Locking Fuel Door, MC2 Chrome Hood Handles, MC2 Chrome Hood Latches, Chrome Billet Hummer Logo Hitch Step