You could ask him what he is basing his selling price on. Perhaps having a ppi inspection done as they usually find some issues. That may improve your bargening position. Had a lovely experience last night. Neibour dropped by to tell me a mint looking inside and out I998 bank repo mercedes diesel went through the local car no reserve auction for 4300 canadian or about 3500 american with no reserve. Did not identify the model though. Had less than 120k. I was there the previous week to help my son in law buy a car. Timing seems to be everything sometimes.