OT: Van Pricing

[BobbyJones]

This is a little OT, but would like to hear thoughts / experiences

I've been half heartedly looking for "that perfect one" (van) for about a year and I'm sometimes a little shocked at listed prices for some vehicles.

I often see listings for 20-25 YO vehicles that languish for a while, then eventually drop off the radar- often accompanied by price chops along the way. I wonder if they actually sold or not.

My big question is: Experience being what it is here, are you guys / gals buying at close to asking prices? And I understand not many people would admit to it, but are you getting close to your asking prices when selling? I'm not talking about a thousand dollar difference, but more like a $35k ask with a $25k sale for example.

Just trying to see if my expectations are out of line.

 

[Bbasso]

I've yet to pay close to the asking price...
The most I've paid is $6k and the least was $1,500

 

[Jsweezy]

Depends on what it is and who is selling.

 

[grampswrx]

Are you willing to do the work? I think the more work you are willing to put in, the less you will pay. However, when you take a $20k van and add $20k in accessories, most buyers are comfortable paying near the $40k mark because they know it will cost at least that much to get to that point. If the seller listed at $60k, it will sit forever or until they lower their price. Vans are one of the few vehicles I see where people get most of their accessory money back when selling. Sports cars on the other hand...

 

[bdog1]

My 2c. You can never tell till you try. Trick is not turning off the seller with a low ball offer. Get a relationship going first. I was surprised to get a significant discount from a new car dealer. Is my van perfect? No. But......


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[Bikersmurf]

My 2c. You can never tell till you try. Trick is not turning off the seller with a low ball offer. Get a relationship going first. I was surprised to get a significant discount from a new car dealer. Is my van perfect? No. But......


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X2

From the perspective of a seller of different stuff... nothing pissed me off more than people calling me up and lowballing me before even seeing the 16x7 cargo trailer I was selling. Also telling me how they could go across the border and get a better price (on an inferior trailer). If they showed up in person I'd be more inclined to negotiate.

 

[Bbasso]

Buying stuff is easy for me, I know what I can afford to spend on that item, so I shop for things that are aprox 20% higher and hope the seller can meet my offer which isn't my max but usually purchase lower than my limit.
As for selling stuff I almost always get my asking price, even if it takes a little longer.
I am cheap lol.