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Old 01-24-2013, 07:56 AM   #21
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If I've never driven a particular model before, I won't know how much I'll like it until I drive it. So, even though the price might be acceptable for what the MARKET dictates, it might be too high for what I'm willing to pay if there is something about the way it drives/rides/feels that isn't as good as I was hoping it would be. So I see nothing wrong with telling the seller after the test drive "Well I haven't totally fallen for it, but I'll take it for $X"
Then don't make a final deal and don't make the seller think that it's sold.
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Old 01-24-2013, 12:10 PM   #22
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One rule I've found on craigslist is that if you post something to sell that is worth more than $500, somebody will try to trade you a 4-wheeler for it.
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Old 01-24-2013, 12:27 PM   #23
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One rule I've found on craigslist is that if you post something to sell that is worth more than $500, somebody will try to trade you a 4-wheeler for it.
Typically a rusted-out Bronco.
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Old 01-24-2013, 01:45 PM   #24
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I guess that explains the rusted out Bronco, with no functional exhaust system, that one of my ghetto neighbours has been driving out of the lot around 5:15am every day lately.
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Old 01-24-2013, 02:10 PM   #25
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Typically a rusted-out Bronco.
If it's a pre-80 or even a post-79 with an SAS then we MAY be able to work something out
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Old 01-29-2013, 01:00 AM   #26
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But on the other hand, I don't know why anyone would "agree on price" over the phone for something as complex as a car or bike. There is no way you'll know its true condition and how much you're willing to pay until you go see it.
Yeah, that's true, but I went above and beyond; giving dimensions of the tub, because he was concerned about being too tall... wheel base dimensions-so he knew it would fit in his trailer. And then the guy was there for over two hours before we even got to talking about money....8 hours later, before I got him out of my driveway. It was f'n crazy.
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