Exactly. And to emphasize your point, a company (or car sale) who is being coy with the price/salary is a huge red flag. They know it's not good and are trying

Exactly. And to emphasize your point, a company (or car sale) who is being coy with the price/salary is a huge red flag. They know it's not good and are trying to lure you far enough down the path that you won't turn around.