The seat wear is inevitable.
Not to worry... anybody buying this car knows what he or she is getting and why.
Your price is right.

Paul

Diana Rico wrote:

Paul, I would love to run my Mazda numbers by you and see if what I want to ask is reasonable (or too low/high):

$4950 Kelly BB for '94 Mazda MX6 LS (for excellent condition manual w/97,000 miles)

-$1267 for mileage (mine has 180,300 miles)
+  305 extras (power steering & windows, stereo, etc.)
-  175 tie rod repair
-  217 control arm bushings
________

$3596 TOTAL


My dad is getting the major essential leaks fixed, and the tie rod and bushings costs are from one of the estimates I had; the extras are from Kelly.
Do I need to factor in the driver's seat upholstery, or is that considered normal wear and tear?

I'm thinking of asking $3850 to give me negotiating room. Does that seem reasonable? Should I ask more?

Thanks so much again for all your help -- it makes me feel secure, as I am an automobile dummy!