I got an offer for a car from a Japanese postdoc who is returning Japan this month. The specifications of the car are as follows:

2000 TOYOTA Rav 4, 90,000 miles, White color, clean title, in good condition.

How much will you pay for this car,if you have to buy this???

Thanks a lot in advance for your genuine responses.

what city?

in my area I will pay 7500min and 8000 Max, will try to low ball it i.e start at 6500

Thanks Gaine bro. I am in Bloomington, IL. Not a big city though. How much will be the lowest, I should ask for???

How desperate is he to sale that baby..also does he have any potential buyer beside you? If answer is desperate and no buyer low ball him and pay 8000 max....see the dealer ad below in my area and its his first price,

2002 Toyota RAV4
   

Engine:	2.0L	Transmission	4-Speed A/T
Exterior:	Spectra Blue Mica	Interior:	Gray
Mileage:	84,971	Price:	$8,995
Stock Number:	J044622	VIN:	JTEGH20V320044622

$8,995

 

Remember this is  dealer ad and this fool who put this ad bought this car for less than 7500

how much is he/she asking in the first place, hear his first peice and ask him/her whats the lowest can he/she can go and give him/her  your price-1000 (that price is to negotiate), if he agrees then its fine then if not increase a little. Believe me this place is like nepal and india and we have to negotiate. Don't pay the first price and walk out please.

Actually he is asking for around $ 6500 and I havent checked the car yet.But he seems like a descent Japanese guy.I dont know whether I can negotiate with him for the lower price than this. Any suggestions.

Do a vin check and go for it..but always does not hurt to ask little discount though. If he says no then chapter closed

According to kbb.com

Thanks Gajjab bro, I also did the kbb after your post. I added the A/C and automatic transmission and the result like this. It means I can pay up to 5 grands.Thanks for your suggestion.