2004 ford focus, clean title, seller says it has 100k miles,& is selling for $1,800. Is the price a good value? Would i be able to negotiate?
2004 ford focus, clean title, seller says it has 100k miles,& is selling for $1,800. Is the price a good value? Would i be able to negotiate?
You always barter when buying a used vehicle.
Knock down the price if it needs tires, brakes, or hasn't had a timing belt replaced yet.
I have no idea if you would be able to negotiate. Offer 15
The Focus is a mediocre car at best before the 2005 model year. The 2004 came with any of three engines: a 2.0L SOHC, 2.0L DOHC, and a 2.3L. The 2.3 uses a timing chain but the 2.0s use a timing belt, which I would bet is overdue for replacement. At 14 years it should be ready for the second replacement and I bet it has not had the first, considering the relatively low miles.
Always have any used car inspected by your mechanic before committing to it. It costs roughly $100 and can (often does) save you thousands. If the engine is the 2.3L timing belt is not an issue. Otherwise, if the timing belt has been replaced - documentation is required - in the last five years and everything else checks out the car is worth $800-$1000 US. If the timing belt has not been replaced in the last five years it is not worth buying at any price.
"Would I be able to negotiate?"
Merely asking this question answers it, in the negative. If you don't have a clue how to haggle, don't try.
A 14 year old Ford? No.
Hi sad to say this is not a good deal.
Everything is negotiable. VERIFY the miles, do not trust anything the seller tells you. Have the car inspected by a certified tech and run a VIN check report like AutoCheck or CarFax.
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