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Inferno · 08/26/2008, 02:24 PM

Jeff, I could really use some assistance here.

I went to look at this RX-8, and did the normal test drive and number crunching. I actually got the salesman to give me a copy of the "worksheet" so I can review it and give him a call to finalize the deal or not, but after the number crunching, I feel like I'm getting ripped off.

I am trying to scan that worksheet so you can actually see all the work and such, but my scanner isn't cooperating at the moment, so I'm going to give you the numbers for now.

-We "decided" the price of the car will be $12,757.
-I get nailed with a $347 sales tax.
-He wants to give me $7700 for my 2003 Mazdaspeed Protége, in great shape, stock, and has 44.4k miles on it. This is already a strike one for me, since I still owe $9492 on it.
-He wants to me to put a down payment of $2500 (Strike two, I really doesn't want to put more than $1500 down).
-All in all, the number to be financed is $12500.

Here is the reason I walked out:
1.) They offered only $7700 for my Protége. I was expecting at least $8500-$9000.
2.) They want too much down payment. I don't want to put down more than $1500.
3.)The RX-8 itself is questionable. Most of the information is in the Autotrader link, but I would like to add some things I noticed when inspecting the car: The left taillight has massive condensation inside, I'm guessing the seal is bad? Another thing is that the ground effect kit, front and both side fender pieces, have paint chipping off. However, the salesman told me that these issues will be addressed and is included in the price.

Can you please give me some feedback on how to make the deal more "fair" or am I just being stubborn about trading my car in? This is my first time trying to purchase a car on my own, so I'd like to know how I'm doing.

08/26/2008, 02:24 PM	#63 (permalink)
Inferno The Southern Cross Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Carrollton, TX Vehicle: 2004 Mazda RX-8 Posts: 12,587	Jeff, I could really use some assistance here. I went to look at this RX-8, and did the normal test drive and number crunching. I actually got the salesman to give me a copy of the "worksheet" so I can review it and give him a call to finalize the deal or not, but after the number crunching, I feel like I'm getting ripped off. I am trying to scan that worksheet so you can actually see all the work and such, but my scanner isn't cooperating at the moment, so I'm going to give you the numbers for now. -We "decided" the price of the car will be $12,757. -I get nailed with a $347 sales tax. -He wants to give me $7700 for my 2003 Mazdaspeed Protége, in great shape, stock, and has 44.4k miles on it. This is already a strike one for me, since I still owe $9492 on it. -He wants to me to put a down payment of $2500 (Strike two, I really doesn't want to put more than $1500 down). -All in all, the number to be financed is $12500. Here is the reason I walked out: 1.) They offered only $7700 for my Protége. I was expecting at least $8500-$9000. 2.) They want too much down payment. I don't want to put down more than $1500. 3.)The RX-8 itself is questionable. Most of the information is in the Autotrader link, but I would like to add some things I noticed when inspecting the car: The left taillight has massive condensation inside, I'm guessing the seal is bad? Another thing is that the ground effect kit, front and both side fender pieces, have paint chipping off. However, the salesman told me that these issues will be addressed and is included in the price. Can you please give me some feedback on how to make the deal more "fair" or am I just being stubborn about trading my car in? This is my first time trying to purchase a car on my own, so I'd like to know how I'm doing.