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I actually don't think my wife would ever buy a new car if I didn't either push the issue, or do all the work. On her own, she would keep her old car for fear of going out to buy one.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
power windows locks steering
dual front airbags
a/c
automatic
cassette
am/fm radio
tilt wheel
cruise
oil changes on schedule
car actually looks good with exception of dents in hood.
thanks
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
1994 Honda civic LX
83000 miles 4 dr
power steering locks windows
cruise
tilt
am/fm stereo cassette
front dual side airbags
automatic
a/c
looks good except has shallow orange sized dents on front hood near emblem that have been repaired with the Ding King. Looks wavy. some rust on rear wheel wells.
has not been to state inspection since 6/2003.
Pittsburgh, pa
Should I get inspection prior to trading in?
thanks
It has three things going for it. 1. Honda Civic 2. Automatic 3. Miles are not sky high. The miles will help compensate for the little rust selling it yourself. Good college kid car or second driver for fuel economy.
Doubtful with the rust you will see anything over $1000 ACV for it on trade.
i have a...
•1995 Honda Prelude Si
•220,000 miles
•Black with dark gray interior
•Manual transmission
•6-month-old tires
•Sliding sunroof
•No rear spoiler
•A/C
•A Sony single CD player (supports MP3s)
•A 10-disc Sony CD changer
•A 12-inch Subwoofer in a box in the trunk (I forget the brand off the top of my head)
•A Razo carbon-fiber shift knob
•Razo racing pedals
•A basketball-sized dent on the right rear quarter-panel, a tear in the rear bumper, and a dented up taillight mount (so a new taillight won't fit on) all from an accident a couple of years ago (the repair estimate was for approx. $5,000).
•I live in the Orange County area of Southern California
can anyone give me an estimated trade-in value? i want to get a subaru wrx sedan, but am not sure if i'll get a new or used one. i can give more details, if necessary. thanks!
Good luck on this one.
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thanks again!
Duncan
We'll see, going to look at the Nissan today, could be worse, I could be looking at another Ford!!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
You took the words out of my mouth! Other than the steering being a little overboosted, it's a really nice RWD Euro car. Drives much better than the S80 that replaced it.
I don't know if you overlooked this or if this is an indication of the zero level of interest my car generates. But its got to be worth something right? Will someone trade it for a piece of shiny metal? It does not even have to be real money.
I've got a 2002 Mazda B4000 4x4 with the 5sp automatic and 43,000 miles. These came pretty well loaded, cruise, air, am/fm cd, keyless with power locks and windows and mirrors. I've got the extended cab with 4 doors, convenience package (sliding rear window, bed liner and bed extender). Its got aluminum wheels and a frame mounted trailer receiver hitch. I've added a Roll & Lock bed cover ($800 +/- new). Truck is in pretty good condition overall. It's a black truck and I've got some scratches from tree limbs but they have been pretty well buffed out and are hard to see. Otherwise, the truck has never been damaged. What do you think I can get on a trade? Private party sale? Don't worry, I'm not expecting a lot. At least a couple of hundred dollars maybe? Or should I just leave it somewhere with the keys in it and the engine running? Actually, I tried that once, but Mazda / Ford Ranger trucks are held in such low esteem that no one even put out the effort to vandalize it much less steal it.
Thanks, George.
Sorry, but I think it is toast. What about donating it to a school and letting them fix it up for experience...you may also get some kind of charitable donation receipt.
I have found the following and wondering what you think:
00 Chrysler 300M, steel blue. No roof, 113000 mi. Northeast Wisconsin. It's been on this lot at least a month, since I spotted it--who knows how long it's really been there.
I have an 01 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2dr, 36500 mi, A/C, tilt, CD, roof, Traction, ABS. Would like to flip that to him and trying to figure how much cash, if any, I would have to throw in.
If it had 80-100k miles, you could easily sell the engine and transmission to someone doing a Civic engine swap.
Donate it - you've certainly use up any value the car had left, plus $5k worth of damage kills the value as a shell or rebuild car.
Where are you?
You've got some cars to price now.
All your fans are here,
waiting for you.
What's that crunched Prelude worth now?
moving on, i told a friend about this thread and he asked me to post the info on his car to get an estimate. again...your help and opinions are appreciated:
•98 Honda Civic EX Auto (Silver)
•89k miles
•sony headunit/10 disc changer
•10' subwoofer bandpass box
•205/17/40 Racing Harts M5
•Tanabe Racing Medallion exhaust
•DC air intake
•Suspension Techniques front and rear •anti-sway bars
•Nuespeed front and rear tie-bars
•H&R Sport springs (1 3/4 inch drop)
•Dual Halo projector headlights
•Tenzo fog lights
•'good condition'
thanks!
Private party? That's a different story - get some kid with daddy's checkbook all excited, and you're done.
Duncan
Also - I would be real careful about the donating thing and would not try to donate it for any more than you can realistically sell it for. The IRS is catching on that people have been donating cars at inflated prices that they could not otherwise trade or sell their cars for. That is called tax fraud and you don't want to mess with the IRS, as they definitely do not have a sense of humor.
Runs great though, very reliable. Looks nice, just the usual New England hood chips from sanding.* 1996 Toyota Corolla DX Wagon
* 176,000 Miles (!)
* All regular maintenance
* Minor rust starting in right rear wheel well
* Kenwood AM/FM/CD/MP3 w/ Aux input
* Boston Acoustic Speakers
* New Tires
* Roof rack
* Needs new rear struts
* Needs new timing belt
But, the car was stolen a few years ago, carjacked at gunpoint (crazy story). It was recovered with minor damage, other than loss of stereo, speakers. How will this affect the sale price?
Thanks in advance for any advice,
Tom
To get an accurate value you are going to have to shop it around. There is no real way on a car in that kind of condition with those miles without actually looking at it or driving it. I could say maybe $200, but if the dealer says $100, that is 50% off.
You might get lucky and retail it out yourself for $500. The needed maintenance/repairs and rust along with the miles are flat out killing it. The car owes you nothing, you have used it up well.
I'm thinking the stereo and new tires are worth more than the car.
Just try and find *any* Corolla wagon. They were pricey when new and are sought-after used.
Clearly, we're not looking at a cream puff here, but "a little" rust near the wheel wells isn't too big a deal in this price range, and it IS a Corolla with new tires. So what it's got 176k... I sold a '93 LE with 180k in Jan03, and it's still running, 30k or so later. Running well, mind you. It just needs the right kind of buyer, and I'll bet someone will put ~$1,500 in the car *IF* it runs and drives well *NOW*.
Don't much matter if it's a stick or auto; a stick will take a little more time to find the buyer.
Toyotas in "ok" shape always sell if one is flexible on price. For $500, I'll take it and any similar ones you've got.
*EDIT* corvette, you're right on with the t-belt. Toy's are almost all non-interference, in contrast to Hondas. Wouldn't touch it.
-Mathias
(who knows his beaters)
White/gray cloth
Good condition inside out
80K miles
CD aftermarket stereo
60% tires on Pirellis
all maintenance up to date; brakes etc.
cold a/c
roof rack
auto tranny
power wind/locks
keyless entry and tint
no slider, no nerf bars, no alloys
minor accident ~3yrs ago in rear, dealer repaired
located in beautiful San Antonio, Texas
Overall it's been a great truck for my sister. totally trouble free.
What could they expect selling it themselves or as a trade in???
Thanks a bunch!
Marty
regards,
kyfdx
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This little Wagon needs to go down Retail Rd -IF- it will clean up (dealer will "maybe" put a nick in it, then will clean it up and send off to an auction and see $1,200+) so a dealer really doesn't want it, and won't put any "real money" in it ... Super detail, great Ad $1,900 *asking* and do the pee pee dance at $1,2/$1,500, I bet it won't last long .. Corolla wagons are harder to find that 4x4 Tacomas with an automatic.
Let us know how it goes ..
Terry.
PS: pay no attention to Dkuhajda, he hasn't been right since he was shot from that Cannon at the State Fair last summer.
You don't ask - You don't get ..!
Terry.
Terry.
I'm gonna be taking in the 740 to my Volvo guy for a cost/benefit analysis on keeping it; I suspect I know the answer (it's gonna cost more to fix the several things it needs than to just dump it off and start with another vehicle, I think.) The trip to the mechanic is for Mrs. Lance's benefit; apparently car payments must be against her religion or something. I dunno. I'll keep ya posted. Thanks for your patience.
I have a 1999 Grand Prix White SE 4-door.
87,000 miles, 3800 V6, BOSE CD stereo, steering wheel radio controls, spoiler, power seat, looks and drives like new, in the Charlottesville, VA area
Any idea to trade-in and retail value?
Thanks in advance,
Adam
===== Do I have any idea's? of course I do, but my psychiatrist says I shouldn't think those thoughts .....
99 Prix SE in Verginnie, we have the Bozo sound, 88k, 4dr, color is good anywhere, 3800, seat and spoiler .... IF ~ the service is 100%, waaaay deep in rubber, no Chernobyl interior, no razor blade car washes and no repaint .. then trade side, in and around the mid to high $3's, "might" see a miracle and get a dealer to wander to the $4 side .. down Retail Rd, superlative detail, extrodinary 5 liner Ad, finish any service $5,900 *asking* and wave goodbye at the first $4,9/$5,5 - the miles aren't going to be your friend here ..
Good luck ....
Terry.
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Hi Terry,I don't know if you overlooked this or if this is an indication of the zero level of interest my car generates. But its got to be worth something right? Will someone trade it for a piece of shiny metal? It does not even have to be real money.
I've got a 2002 Mazda B4000 4x4 with the 5sp automatic and 43,000 miles. These came pretty well loaded, cruise, air, am/fm cd, keyless with power locks and windows and mirrors. I've got the extended cab with 4 doors, convenience package (sliding rear window, bed liner and bed extender). Its got aluminum wheels and a frame mounted trailer receiver hitch. I've added a Roll & Lock bed cover ($800 +/- new). Truck is in pretty good condition overall. It's a black truck and I've got some scratches from tree limbs but they have been pretty well buffed out and are hard to see. Otherwise, the truck has never been damaged. What do you think I can get on a trade? Private party sale? Don't worry, I'm not expecting a lot. At least a couple of hundred dollars maybe? Or should I just leave it somewhere with the keys in it and the engine running? Actually, I tried that once, but Mazda / Ford Ranger trucks are held in such low esteem that no one even put out the effort to vandalize it much less steal it **
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I dunno about the "esteem" thing, but these are pretty nice little trucks .. this one is loaded up, V6, auto, power pack, 4dr Ecab, it's a 4x4, but the miles are a tinge on the high side ... if it's as nice as you say it is, ya know deep sneakers, service from yesterday, no drive by's .. then trade side, in and around the low to mid $11's ........ what kind of prices have you been seeing .?
Terry.
What does the great "Car-knack" see in the envelope for this one:
2003 4Runner Limited 4WD
4.7L V-8 w/ 5 spd Auto
Silver with gray leather
JBL sound system w/ 6-disc changer in-dash
X-REAS rear shocks w/ towing pkg
Rear Spoiler
Power Moonroof
Front & Rear Side Airbags
<12000 miles
as close to perfect in and out as you can expect
parked in the land of sky-high insurance claims & rates (aka Tax-achusetts)
Please let me know trade vs. retail rd.
Thanks!
03 Yota Limited 4runner AWD, we have short miles, the right color, slider, tow pack, side balloons, and you say it's nice and clean .. depending on the dealer trade side, in and around the super tall $29 low $30ish figure ... down the path to Retail Rd, great detail, excellent 5 liner Ad $32,900 *asking* and kick it loose to Diana Martufi, one of the NE Patriots cheerleaders for $31,5/$32,5 - or, just have her email me .................
** parked in the land of sky-high insurance claims & rates (aka Tax-achusetts) **
That you will have to take up with Colonel Klink, oop's I mean your boy Kerry .. hey if nothing else, maybe he can do the redo of Hogans Hero's and play Colonel Klink - Hoooogaan.! .. it's a puurfect match.
Terry ; ^))
I am looking at a 2002 Chevrolet Prizm Sedan 4D, not many options, except for AC and a CD player.
-- 3 spd Auto
-- 32700 miles.
I checked the car fax and found the following information. It has been on the dealer lots for a long long time
06/25/2003 30,500 Dlr Inventory.Offered for Sale
10/06/2003 Dlr Inventory. Offered for Sale
02/13/2004 30,707 Auto Auction Sold at auction
03/03/2004 31,676 Auto Auction Sold at auction
I think this vehicle has been at the current dealer dealer since March.
His original listed price was $7999 then he put a sale on it for $6999. Currently he is offering it at $6500. I have driven it and the car does seems to be working well. I am offering him $6000. Should I just take it for $6500?
Thank you for your time and advice.
Hopefully the gas prices will come down and the Explorer won't seem as greedy at the gas pumps. I was just in Texas last week and their gas is really cheap compared to California! Those darn Bush's!
M.
Bought a 2004 Nissan Titan SE last night. Paid $33k ($35k MSRP), they gave $20k for the Explorer (I'm suspecting an overallowance, but didn't question). The BEST part is they took the Chevy too. Sent a guy over to the repair shop to appraise it, course the truck is sitting in pieces waiting to be fixed Monday. They gave $3k for it (could have given less and we would have been happy, anything to not have to deal with that truck again). We still have to pay its repair bill Monday, but the dealership will go pick it up. With the rebate on the Titan ($1k) and our $1k cash down payment, we rolled no neg which was a nice feeling.
We've put about 350 miles on the Titan since last night........two trips to town. Filled it up and the gas mileage was 16.7 mpg, which was MUCH better than the Explorer's 14.5 mpg that it was getting most of the time I owned it.
The Titan is wonderful, we really like it. Its perfect, can throw the muddy bikes in the back, hubby's saw, the dog, whatever and I'm not worried about staining carpet. Next purchase will be the travel trailer in the spring.
Now off to get ready to go fishing for king salmon.
Silver
Quattro
5 speed
Cold weather package (heated seats
convenience package (sunroof
120,000 miles
clean title
good tires
body and interior in good condition
What is a reasonable trade in value?
What is a reasonable private sale value?
Would I have a higher trade in value if I were trade it in at a audi dealer?
Thanks for all your input!
I just checked the carfax and this was a lease vehicle which was auctioned off on 03/31/2004. Showed up in the dealer inventory on 6/01/2004. **
==== It just came off lease and he bought it at the auction, no mystery there, thats where most vehicles come from.
CPO .? if it's clean, deep round things, no I was talking with the Subaru dealer and I missed the repaint on the whole left side .. then he probably paid in and around the $21ish area, so after a this and that he might have the low low low $22's in it .. $25,495 .? he's not trying to hurt anyone as long as you don't want some whacko number for your trade, I think $23,9/$24,5 should make you both happy ...
Terry.
Good luck ......
Terry.