Why don't Dealers want to sell cars?

[Glen 5150]

Originally Posted by Elks

My other pet peeve is the people who want to negotiate over the phone. "What's you best price". Really. They're not going to buy it over the phone then and there. I know it's possible. But in 20 years it hasn't happened yet. Come and have a look, decide you want it. Then we can talk.

I must admit, when i'm buying a car and I have a set budget, this is the method I use sorry. If the seller is not negotiable or willing to budge on his/her price to meet my budget, then there is no point in wasting their or my precious time, and I will keep looking. To some sellers this tactic could be seen as intimidating or viewed with some sort of skepticism, but I just see it as common courtesy, and lay my cards on the table first.