see if you can get a pre apporved credit union financing
this put the power of negotiations back in your hand and not the dealers
NEVER fiance thru a dealer unless you are areally desperate

having bad credit puts you at a disadvantage. With good credit you could demand certain things, and maybe get what you want. But with bad credit, nobody is going to bend over backwards for you.

online check “edmunds.com. you can put in the car and accessories and build a price for that car. you can also refer to kelly blue book for prices on your car.

hi try buy car on or wwww.autotrader.com

The 2000 Focus is not a very reliable car. I’d look elsewhere. A 1999 Honda Civic will cost about the same amount and is a FAR more reliable car. Just a thought.

offer them 3000 for it. Thats still about 1500 more than they paid for it.

These cars are a dime a dozen, and they are not worth a crap.

Mostly plastic and foreign parts. No real car it just looks like one - sort of.

One of the best tools for getting the best deal is having your own financing prior to walking into the dealership. Try seeking financing from other sources then negotiate. Best of luck with your car purchase.

$5200 for a six year old car is too much money.
Also an old Ford is not going to last a long time

If you really are purchsing that old a model get a Nissan or Toyota. They are both more dependable and more reilable.

if you have 1 or 2 k to put down youre in a better place, but wiht bad credit that kinda wipes it…they want that dog off the lot which may help you. If you could get it for 52-55 total out the door youd be doing well. so offer them 5 total to start, with a decent down payment if you have it.