[Boostedphil698]

Hello everyone,

I came across a shop selling an E70 X5d for a rather high price (they overpaid for it at auction almost 3 years ago, but has a very nice spec and rather low mileage). They have had it for a very long time and want a cash deal because every buyer previously couldn't get financing for an older vehicle. I have the cash for the car but will not pay $16k for a car that is only worth $9k max in a private party transaction. I am counting this as a private-party transaction since the shop wants to handle it as such. My question is, what would be a good negotiation tactic to help the shop selling the X5 see the light and just let go of the car? They've had it for 3 years!

Thanks for any insight.