Real-World Trade-In Values

nyccarguy

sda said:

jmonroe said:

stickguy said:

Darn. Hope I didn’t miss my only shot to clean up on the RDX!

How do you think I feel? My Genny will be 5 years old in June and fully paid off too. Not that the payments are all that much (350 bucks a month). Putting that money in the bank ain't gonna be much fun but its better than hearing Mrs. j start talking about a dining room suite again like she mentioned a few weeks ago. Yep, there are worse things than not getting a new car.

jmonroe

You still haven’t bought her the dining room suite? Has she banned you to the dog house?

She needs him to BUILD the dog house 1st. He's not going to build it and then get himself banned there.

jmonroe

nyccarguy said:

sda said:

jmonroe said:

stickguy said:

Darn. Hope I didn’t miss my only shot to clean up on the RDX!

How do you think I feel? My Genny will be 5 years old in June and fully paid off too. Not that the payments are all that much (350 bucks a month). Putting that money in the bank ain't gonna be much fun but its better than hearing Mrs. j start talking about a dining room suite again like she mentioned a few weeks ago. Yep, there are worse things than not getting a new car.

jmonroe

You still haven’t bought her the dining room suite? Has she banned you to the dog house?

She needs him to BUILD the dog house 1st. He's not going to build it and then get himself banned there.

I'm not building anything for a while. I'm taking a break now after helping Son #1 with his flip house. He sold it two weeks ago at a very nice profit even before he listed it. Not having a real estate involved really helped with the bottom line. Bad thing is, he wants to do it again but I'm TIRED.

jmonroe

tjc78

Hopefully you got a nice cut!

jmonroe

tjc78 said:

Hopefully you got a nice cut!

I got a nice cut about 6 weeks ago on a piece of sheet metal.

jmonroe

cdnpinhead

Sooner or later you run out of other peoples' money labor.

tjc78

Hey Q what do you think they have in this?

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/share/258806555

andres3

2015 Audi A4 quattro premium plus pretty darn fully loaded with 23,000 miles and a 2,300 dollar quote in CA to repair the rear bumper. New rear bumper and lower diffuser trim piece quoted as it's "cracked at the seam" slightly. Looks wise, no one would guess more than $1,000 damage, but Audi OEM bumpers with parking sensor holes are expensive.

Wonder if I should take the check from their insurance, sell the car, and move on. Midnight blue with beige interior.

San Diego, CA, CAR is still CPO for like another month. Registration is also up for renewal in 2-3 weeks.

28firefighter

andres3 said:

2015 Audi A4 quattro premium plus pretty darn fully loaded with 23,000 miles and a 2,300 dollar quote in CA to repair the rear bumper. New rear bumper and lower diffuser trim piece quoted as it's "cracked at the seam" slightly. Looks wise, no one would guess more than $1,000 damage, but Audi OEM bumpers with parking sensor holes are expensive.

Wonder if I should take the check from their insurance, sell the car, and move on. Midnight blue with beige interior.

San Diego, CA, CAR is still CPO for like another month. Registration is also up for renewal in 2-3 weeks.

That honeymoon wore off quickly.

andres3

28firefighter said:

andres3 said:

2015 Audi A4 quattro premium plus pretty darn fully loaded with 23,000 miles and a 2,300 dollar quote in CA to repair the rear bumper. New rear bumper and lower diffuser trim piece quoted as it's "cracked at the seam" slightly. Looks wise, no one would guess more than $1,000 damage, but Audi OEM bumpers with parking sensor holes are expensive.

Wonder if I should take the check from their insurance, sell the car, and move on. Midnight blue with beige interior.

San Diego, CA, CAR is still CPO for like another month. Registration is also up for renewal in 2-3 weeks.

That honeymoon wore off quickly.

Not likely to happen... but possibly considering it as I hate dealing with body shops (even if they can do it in 2 days and the rental is on USAA's tab...).

nyccarguy

andres3 said:

2015 Audi A4 quattro premium plus pretty darn fully loaded with 23,000 miles and a 2,300 dollar quote in CA to repair the rear bumper. New rear bumper and lower diffuser trim piece quoted as it's "cracked at the seam" slightly. Looks wise, no one would guess more than $1,000 damage, but Audi OEM bumpers with parking sensor holes are expensive.

Wonder if I should take the check from their insurance, sell the car, and move on. Midnight blue with beige interior.

San Diego, CA, CAR is still CPO for like another month. Registration is also up for renewal in 2-3 weeks.

Did I miss something? Your A4 got hit?

andres3

nyccarguy said:

andres3 said:

2015 Audi A4 quattro premium plus pretty darn fully loaded with 23,000 miles and a 2,300 dollar quote in CA to repair the rear bumper. New rear bumper and lower diffuser trim piece quoted as it's "cracked at the seam" slightly. Looks wise, no one would guess more than $1,000 damage, but Audi OEM bumpers with parking sensor holes are expensive.

Wonder if I should take the check from their insurance, sell the car, and move on. Midnight blue with beige interior.

San Diego, CA, CAR is still CPO for like another month. Registration is also up for renewal in 2-3 weeks.

Did I miss something? Your A4 got hit?

Yes, by an '05 Camry with dents on every corner in a parking lot (young guy).

I was in the right of way of the parking lot, had just completed my first turn of my 2-point turn to back into the open parking space adjacent to him, when just as I shifted into reverse, and before my camera turned on, he rams into me. I know it'll be 100% his fault as I had the right of way and he was backing up into it. Learned my lesson with the last parking lot snafu.

Backing up into open parking spaces might increase your collision rate into open spaces (as it increases your time exposure), but it does decrease your at-fault chances.

qbrozen

tjc78 said:

Hey Q what do you think they have in this?

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/share/258806555

depends heavily on condition, of course. Could be $2500 up to 3500.

qbrozen

$13k trade for a clean A4. As is? Who knows. Maybe 10 or 11.

corvette

tjc78 said:

Hey Q what do you think they have in this?

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/share/258806555

I always liked the styling of the final gen Solara coupe. It could pass for a Lexus, IMO.

tjc78

qbrozen said:

tjc78 said:

Hey Q what do you think they have in this?

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/share/258806555

depends heavily on condition, of course. Could be $2500 up to 3500.

Thanks... my cousin is looking at it for his daughter.

tjc78

corvette said:

tjc78 said:

Hey Q what do you think they have in this?

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/share/258806555

I always liked the styling of the final gen Solara coupe. It could pass for a Lexus, IMO.

I had a 2000 SLE V6 coupe in the same color combo. Loved that car.

stickguy

tjc78 said:

Hey Q what do you think they have in this?

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/share/258806555

a little more money and 1 year older, but \new top (most be pricey on one of these) and 50K fewer miles.

https://www.royaleasing.com/details-2006-toyota-camry_solara-2dr_convertible_sle_v6_automatic-used-4t1fa38p06u106715.html

tjc78

Thanks...that head unit install would have to go.

steine13

Learned Friends,
I failed to make a deal today on a car. I posted this in November:

>> 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT
>> 104k long miles, beige cloth seats in "ok" shape, clean carfax, charoal gray, roof rack, alloys -- IOW the usual equipment.
>> Looks clean but not exceptional. Michelin tires with decent tread.

And @qbrozen obliged with "$9500 tops" and added "Auction is $7"

I should mention the miles are 101,700, not 104k, but the rest is as described.
We dealt with the used-car manager of the local Toyota dealer directly, so no back-and-forth.
He wanted $11,500 and wasn't too interested in discussing it.
Supposedly he got it from Manheim [Detroit?] for $8,900 on November 8th.
I'm thinking, really? VIN is 2C4RDGCGXFR658873.

Too bad, it was nice enough, and my buddy would have gone $9,500 on it but at $10+, we agree he's better off buying new.
I'm a little puzzled by this, but minivans are weird. Thought I'd report and close the loop.

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year and, for those so inclined, Many Punches. You know who you are.

cheers -mathias

https://www.spartantoyota.com/search/used-dodge-lansing-mi/?ct=12&cy=48911&mk=17&tp=used

qbrozen

My answer to that kind of whining from a salesman/GM is "I feel bad that you paid too much, but I can't help you pay for your mistake."

Anyway, I can't look back that far, but here is everything within range of those miles.

12/11/19 $5,100 94,288 3.1 6ET/A Silver Lease West Coast San Diego
12/17/19 $5,600 94,305 3.3 6ET/A Gray Lease Southeast Central Florida
12/16/19 $7,200 95,856 3.3 6ET/A Blue Regular Southeast North Carolina
12/18/19 $6,100 98,434 2.3 6G/A Gray Lease Northeast New Jersey
12/13/19 $6,500 101,245 3.1 6ET/A Red Regular West Coast Nevada
12/10/19 $4,900 103,057 2.0 6ET/A White Lease Southwest Denver
11/27/19 $6,500 103,613 - - 6ET/A Silver Regular West Coast Tucson
12/3/19 $5,500 109,957 2.9 6ET/A Black Regular West Coast Riverside
12/17/19 $3,700 113,382 2.4 6ET/A Silver Lease Midwest Chicago
12/12/19 $7,500 113,928 4.5 6ET/A Gray Regular Southeast Darlington

steine13

Ummm, yeah. No.
Thanks, Q!

Shiny_objects

Thinking of trading my 2014 Audi Q5 for something more fuel efficient.
2014 Q5 3.0 V6
88k miles
Premium Plus S Line
Bang & Olufsen sound
Couple of small hail dents
DFW, TX
What can I expect for a trade in value? Thanks for your help.

roadburner

Color?

Michaell

Shiny_objects said:

Thinking of trading my 2014 Audi Q5 for something more fuel efficient.
2014 Q5 3.0 V6
88k miles
Premium Plus S Line
Bang & Olufsen sound
Couple of small hail dents
DFW, TX
What can I expect for a trade in value? Thanks for your help.

Where are the hail dents? Hood or roof?

corvette

Shiny_objects said:

Thinking of trading my 2014 Audi Q5 for something more fuel efficient.

You're only putting slightly above the average mileage on it - is it really worth trading for that reason? If you had said it's out of warranty and you're spooked about possible upcoming repair costs, I'd understand better.

Shiny_objects

corvette said:

Shiny_objects said:

Thinking of trading my 2014 Audi Q5 for something more fuel efficient.

You're only putting slightly above the average mileage on it - is it really worth trading for that reason? If you had said it's out of warranty and you're spooked about possible upcoming repair costs, I'd understand better.

Yes, it’s definitely out of warranty and we’re reaching that point where we will have some costly repairs.

Shiny_objects

Michaell said:

Shiny_objects said:

Thinking of trading my 2014 Audi Q5 for something more fuel efficient.
2014 Q5 3.0 V6
88k miles
Premium Plus S Line
Bang & Olufsen sound
Couple of small hail dents
DFW, TX
What can I expect for a trade in value? Thanks for your help.

Where are the hail dents? Hood or roof?

On the roof. About $300 to repair.

Shiny_objects

roadburner said:

Color?

Color is black

qbrozen

Shiny_objects said:

Thinking of trading my 2014 Audi Q5 for something more fuel efficient.
2014 Q5 3.0 V6
88k miles
Premium Plus S Line
Bang & Olufsen sound
Couple of small hail dents
DFW, TX
What can I expect for a trade in value? Thanks for your help.

About $13k

Shiny_objects

qbrozen said:

Shiny_objects said:

Thinking of trading my 2014 Audi Q5 for something more fuel efficient.
2014 Q5 3.0 V6
88k miles
Premium Plus S Line
Bang & Olufsen sound
Couple of small hail dents
DFW, TX
What can I expect for a trade in value? Thanks for your help.

About $13k

Thanks!

steine13

A new staff member arrived from Spain... needs wheels... and this just showed up at my favorite dealer -- sorry for the lousy full-sun picture, but it's better than nothing.

2012 Forester X (or whatever the lowest trim was), foregoing niceties like sunroof or heated seats, or automatic transmission -- it's ye olde 5 speed manual.

127k per the oil change sticker -- I saw it before it was cleaned, and it needed a cleaning, though nothing noxious, just dirt as in dirt from the field... no dog hair, smoke or food smells, anything like that. Does have a couple of door dings, nothing too noticeable.

It cleaned up pretty good, but it's locked, so I could not investigate closely. Goodyear tires, fairly worn. The price seems rather good, almost too good, but of course the light show may be in display on the dash... one should assume it'll need the head gaskets done in any case.

We'll take a look, I reckon.What's it worth in good health?

Thanks in advance and Happy New Year,
-mathias

28firefighter

steine13 said:

A new staff member arrived from Spain... needs wheels... and this just showed up at my favorite dealer -- sorry for the lousy full-sun picture, but it's better than nothing.

2012 Forester X (or whatever the lowest trim was), foregoing niceties like sunroof or heated seats, or automatic transmission -- it's ye olde 5 speed manual.

127k per the oil change sticker -- I saw it before it was cleaned, and it needed a cleaning, though nothing noxious, just dirt as in dirt from the field... no dog hair, smoke or food smells, anything like that. Does have a couple of door dings, nothing too noticeable.

It cleaned up pretty good, but it's locked, so I could not investigate closely. Goodyear tires, fairly worn. The price seems rather good, almost too good, but of course the light show may be in display on the dash... one should assume it'll need the head gaskets done in any case.

We'll take a look, I reckon.What's it worth in good health?

Thanks in advance and Happy New Year,
-mathias

Definitely will need the headgasket done. Probably also want to do the water pump while in there.

stickguy

at that mileage, might get lucky and they already were done. Though unless you got records not sure you can tell (look for head bolts that have been spun?)

kyfdx

That is definitely cheap

qbrozen

Mid $5k at auction, so it is suspicious

pensfan83

@qbrozen, can you tell me how this one stacks up?

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/798391815/overview/?aff=share_email

nyccarguy

pensfan83 said:

@qbrozen, can you tell me how this one stacks up?

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/798391815/overview/?aff=share_email

For 1, it is Silver with Brown Leather? YUK!

28firefighter

I like it...

qbrozen

$20k-$21k at auction. Figure, even if it is as special and precious as seller claims, $24k is the limit.

stickguy

I love it. But don't see LSD on the window sticker. Still, I would be happy to have it. Just for a lot less money!

nyccarguy

qbrozen said:

$20k-$21k at auction. Figure, even if it is as special and precious as seller claims, $24k is the limit.

How Special? VERY Special!

Last night a Silver/Beige Automatic 1994 Supra Turbo BAT auction came up on my FB feed. Owner claims it is only "1 of 2" produced in 1994. 1 of 2 because people bought SUPRAS in red, black, dark green, and even white with a Beige interior. But silver/beige SUPRA? No Thank-you.

steine13

qbrozen said:

Mid $5k at auction, so it is suspicious

I drove it this morning and put $500 down, pending a mechanic's check tomorrow. No check engine light, no obvious issues, aside from the most awful racket upon startup from the starter/engine after sitting a bit.

It calms right down, though. A little more road noise than my 2014 Outback, but otherwise very familiar. BTW I'm not sure about the cylinder head issue by 2012... I "think" this was mostly solved in the Outback by then, but I know nothing about the Forester engines. The transmission is the older 5sp unit, not the later 6MT. Both work OK, neither is a treat.

I shall report after the checkup.
Thanks -m

pensfan83

qbrozen said:

$20k-$21k at auction. Figure, even if it is as special and precious as seller claims, $24k is the limit.

Thanks very much.

kyfdx

pensfan83 said:

qbrozen said:

$20k-$21k at auction. Figure, even if it is as special and precious as seller claims, $24k is the limit.

Thanks very much.

I like the color combo.

From the pictures, I think that color is chestnut. Not my favorite BMW brown leather.

stickguy

Terra Dakota leather.

stickguy

Nicer colors on this one. Plus 2 years newer and still under warranty.

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/797001838/overview/

28firefighter

I prefer the M235 in Estoril Blue over Black or Gray over Coral Red. Just my personal preferences.

pensfan83

No HK on that one from what I could find.

28firefighter

I thought it came standard on the M235 for most years....

pensfan83

28firefighter said:

I prefer the M235 in Estoril Blue over Black or Gray over Coral Red. Just my personal preferences.

I've seen a few without HK but the majority do have it. There's 2 Estoril Blue in Ohio. One in Cleveland and this one is in @kyfdx s backyard.

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/797900930/overview/?aff=share_email