Strategy when offering a price?

[hops523]

I will be going into a dealership this weekend to try and buy my first car. I already know the type of car, how many miles, and the price. I will be making payments on the car if everything goes well. Now my question is, I know the price which is about $9,500. I have a set price in my head that I'd like to offer, which is $8,000. But I'm not sure I I should say that right away, should I offer a lower price, and work my way up to my amount? If I do that im afraid the dealer might think he can get me to go up even more. What would you all do?

[hops523]

Any advice? I'll more than likely be going in today.

[laserspeeddemon]

If they say no, walk away.

[hops523]

Ehh so I got there, saw the car and it was beautiful. I tried to not act as interested as I was. Well I didn't get it down to 8k, but we agreed on a price lower than the asking price. Now what has to happen is the owner/dealer will take it to my mechanic today, and if everything goes well I'll be the new owner

[Alchemist]

Originally Posted by hops523

Now what has to happen is the owner/dealer will take it to my mechanic today, and if everything goes well I'll be the new owner