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Do some fact finding first by asking the magic question to the seller- Why are you selling ?

This question is to find out if there is urgency in the seller. The seller maybe wanting to go overseas & he/she has already bought the ticket therefore the urgency is high so your offer can be lower.

But don't forget price isn't everything. Important to know if the seller has put back what they have taken - meaning are the tires good or worn out? Are the brake pads worn out or they've just been replaced?

After inspecting & using a used car inspection checklist (see below) you'll start to get more confident & If you think its the best car you've seen so far you will start to make a product decision & not want to miss out creating urgency on your side.

The proven three-step-formula at Buying a Private Car will help you just grab the free used car inspection checklist & buyer's receipt form first even if you know zero about cars you can still use this.

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Hope this helps

Impossible to answer. If he/she is selling the car for what it's worth, then don't expect them to come down at all. Some times sellers are firm...trying to make it easy for you the buyer. IF the seller is asking 2000 more than it's worth...well then guess what?? You should be able to get them down 2000.00. This isn't fu(king rocket science. Do your own research and see what the car is worth. If you find that the car is being sold for 4000.00 and it's worth 4000.00, just fu(king buy it. Jesus. Quit worrying about how much a "private owner will come down to" and worry about buying a good car for a price that is fair.

tell them what you will pay , if you don't like the deal walk away there are plenty of cares for sale