How Much Should I Pay: 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
Question From Mary: 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan S FWD
White Gold
6000 miles
options: Mud guards and wood grain dash
Dealer listing it at $21796
VIN# WVGAV95N89W5xxxx
How much should my starting offer be for for this car?
Thanks for answering all my past questions.
Queen of the Road: Hi Mary. Welcome to AutoBragBlog! That price sounds too good to be true. Ask of it was in an accident or a demo. The asking price is too low.
For a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 2WD 4C 4XMotion SE with 6,000 miles, wholesale prices range from $21,100 (being in above average condition) to $20,600 (being in average condition) and $20,100 (being in below average condition).
A fair range for a dealership sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $22,200 to $23,300. A private seller will usually aim to sell it for 5%-10%.
Check the carfax and do plenty of research on the history of the vehicle. Ask for their maintenance records. You can even bring a mechanic for a brief inspection. Here’s a good article to read before continuing: Car Buying Tips From An Insider. Let me know if you have any further car questions.
Good luck and keep us posted on how the purchase goes!
