Know what you’re willing to pay for the vehicle you want and know what you want for your trade. Don’t back off either. Lastly, know what interest rate you qualify for (zero is always nice).
Buying a car ain’t rocket science but folks sure as he’ll get taken advantage of most of the time.
1: Put an ad on Craigslist and Facebook Marketing site.
2: Give a good description, including miles, condition, asking price.
Cash only, and leave some room to dicker. Price it according to Kelley Blue Book or NADA.
3: Make sure to include several pictures of inside and outside.
4: Meet in a public place. Bring some giant of a guy with you.
5: Bring title and 2 bills of sale with you, and of course a working pen. If you sell it, take a picture of his Drivers License with your cell phone.
6: Make sure the vehicle is clean, cleaned out of personal items, and smells good.
A bottle of Fabreeze is a good investment. Have at least 1/4 tank of gas in the old bomb.
7: Be prepared for all sorts of insults, slights, and nit--pic comments. Try not to be thin-skinned!
8: If he is serious, he will ask if you are firm or flexible on price. Lie and say something like
"Well, my best offer is......! (The least you really want)
9: Good luck!