Allright guys i have been lookin around for a decent used cherokee the thing is my mom (gonna be my first car) wants to buy it from a dealership so through my research i have found that the dealerships hop up the prices. I recently found this vehicle at a honda dealership near my house. I was wondering what you all thought maybe im missing something.
BTW-The KBB on this was around 6300$.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ce=&cardist=12
Thanks, Al

 

Looks like a clean Cherokee, and the price is reasonable. Like you said, you'd probably be able to find something similar for much less on the private market. I'd say between $4500 and $5000. If I were you, and you're going to get it from a dealer, I'd pull the "Well, with gas prices what they are..." card and see if you can get them to come down some more. And if possible, pay with cash. Every car I've ever owned was purchased with cash - something about waving that green stuff right in front of their face that they just can't say no to.

 

Tell your mom Craigslist is your friend. Dealerships are good if you dont want to go through the hassle of any paperwork and they have people find you a loan. But that is about it. That is a NICE jeep though. but you could get it for 4500 from a private owner.

 

yeah i have tried everything shes very set in her ways but we are paying cash for my vehicle regardless of what it is so i guess only time will tell but if i go and look at it we may be able to bargin with them a bit like true blue said
Thanks, Al

 

i just bought a 1997 fronm a private seller somewhat like that one clean, except mine has less miles but is older, i got mine for 4,700 you could probably euither talk them down or get a better deal on the private market

 

yeah we shall see i mean i cant even drive right now let alone walk cause i dislocated my knee cap playing volleyball at a Grad. party (lame story i know) but i will keep you all updated.
Thanks, Al

 

I would do as True suggested and flash the cash and say "Look the Jeeps are notorious gas hogs and with todays gas being over $4 then you may want to consider how long you want this Jeep to sit on your inventory list. Here is $4700 and if you accept that then we will take it now, but if you want to haggle some more we will look around some."

I bet you drive that Cherokee off their lot.

 

Yep. You gotta play the game better than they play it, and it's tough, cuz they play it everyday. But I've never walked off a car lot feeling hosed, I usually feel like I got a fair/good deal.

 

I have bought a few used vehicles from a stealership, but not too many. I would rather deal with the PO.

 

haha yeah its hard for me to say that type of thing cause once agian im only 15 so i bet i would get the What the hell do you know look so i'll talk to my mom about applying that knowloge (were allways lookin for deals) but anyway my uncle who works for chrysler is going to go take a look at it next week he knows what to look for and if it checks out w/ him i will make my way over there.

 

hey guys just an update they reduced the price on this thing to around $4,955 but i went and looked at it looks like it has some trail damage and rusted brake roters which means its been sittin so were gonna pass it up

 

Dont worry about it, there are tons of XJ's out there on the market. Give it some time and you will find the one you are looking for.

 

As Kyle says there are lots of Cherokees out there so take your time and you will find the right one, or it will find you. As you said you are only 15 so you got a little time yet. Just keep us up to date on your search. Good Luck!