I really appreciate this thread!!!
I hate to admit, because I was ready to die on my sword but WilliamWebster was right and the bloody Nissan Mark was double what they guy initially told me!!! In fact the young guy doesn't even work there and more.
I am in the market for a car coming into December. I am going to start with my budget of $9000 which I was ok with, in the first place and see what I can find decent for that.
Also - regarding fee. If you have a set budget in the first place can the fee be negotiated based on the budget... or does it more depend on how hard you have to look to find a good fit that is mechanically sound?
if you want my help in this matter, just send me a pm. i will take you through a simple set of steps, intended to recommend a particular car for your budget, your needs, and usage expectations. if you have your mind set on a specific car , i will either find one for you, or inspect the one you saw and liked. my intentions are twofold; one, that you get a sound vehicle, and secondly that you do not overpay.
with 9000 dollars i have the exact car in mind for you, providing you like its appearance. it is the perfect car for this country.
as to your budget; i am not going to charge anyone based on what i think they can pay. not because you have 20,000 dollars to spend means i am going to charge you more than the guy who has 10,000. the process is the same, and to my way of thinking it is worth the same in both cases. i do not charge based on the depth of your wallet.