Real-World Trade-In Values

hondalibrarian

Location: Madison WI
2004 Honda Odyssey Minivan EX (no nav or DVD)
Miles: 30,000
Colors: Havasu Blue/Grey
Condition: A few minor nicks on the rear bumper.
3-inch dent on left fender near hood; have a $300 quote for repair
Has never transported smokers, pets, or carsick children; no stains
Will have detailed before trading in.
Brakes: 7mm front, 6mm rear at last service (3,000 miles ago).
Tires: All were 4/32 at last service.
Maintenance: All scheduled maintenance at the dealer; oil changed
every 3,000 miles. Have all maintenance records.
Other: When van was new, a little old lady backed into the rear bumper in the
mall parking lot and scratched it. Had it repaired because it was so
new, but it barely qualified as an accident. If it had happened now, I
probably wouldn't bother.

Does it make sense to invest $300 in dent repair before trade and risk the paint not matching exactly, or better to just let the dent figure into the allowance?

07exlres

Hey, im:

If you are still around, I am curious about this information, which you quoted 8 months ago, regarding LS430's:

" .......in fact, an 01 with, say, 90k on it right now is worth about $15k as a trade...... "

I have driven a 1993 LS400 for 13 years (since it was 2 years old w/37,000 miles). Last Saturday, I was rear-ended. :mad:

Considering it is a 15-year old vehicle w/240,000 miles and the cost of Lexus parts, I am SURE my car will be totalled. So, I need a replacement and the 01 LS430 is one option I am considering.

Would you mind telling me the approximate current wholesale for a clean '01 LS430 w/avg mileage (100k or so?)? Or maybe a range of prices for cars in good condition, taking into account equipment and mileage? :confuse:

Thanks in advance.

If it matters, I am in Birmingham, AL, but would travel to pick up the right car.

fezo

At a local used car lot here in South Jersey -

2004 Volvo C70 HPT Convertible
33,451 miles
beige leather

Likely clean to outstanding...

qbrozen

uh-oh.
someone has been bit by the volvo bug. That's like your 3rd or 4th post about it. ;b

fezo

Caught!

Just having my fun but I'll admit of the cash were around for that I suspect I'd have it already...

volvomax

wholesale mid teens
Retail $19-20,000

volvomax

At the auctions you are looking anywhere from $12-14,000

volvomax

Car's worth probably $12500-$13,000
I'd leave the dent alone.

07exlres

Thanks!

foundationcars

Cleveland, Ohio
03 MDX Touring AWD
73000 miles
Sage Brush Pearl over Quartz leather
Navigation, moonroof, heated seats, etc.
Clean overall, good condition
Tires will need to be replaced soon
1 prior fender bender; fender replaced/repainted professionally

Thanks in advance!

ateixeira

Is that a light green, or what?

These names for colors crack me up. I wonder whose job it is to come up with these.

My wife picked the color "Bagel" for our siding, which is getting painted. I just hope the squirrels don't try to eat it!

dave210

I previously had a Sage Brush MDX...I'd describe it as a dark gray that sometimes looks like a steel blue, or sometimes looks like a dark green. It's definitely a chameleon color.

The color was very popular on the MDX, Pilot, and Odyssey from '03 to '06, so I'm sure you've seen it before.

I guess I'd call it a gray with strong hints of green and blue depending on the light.

fezo

Yeah, my Ody is Sage Brush. Exactly as you describe.

volvomax

Assuming the Carfax is clean, between $12-13,000

stickguy

What's a fair price for a 2008 S40 2.4i, AT, select package and climate package. Original MSRP ~29K.

At a dealer, former service loaner. 7,300 miles, and includes the CPO warranty.

In NJ.

This one you should have real real world experience with!

corvette

AT...

Is that compatible with your handle, or do you plan to change it to "atguy?"

stickguy

the reason for looking in the first place is a pending job transfer that will include a hellacious commute, with a lot of time in stop and go traffic (some on hills).

So for the sake of my aging knees, and back, I would get something with comfy seats and a lazy man mode. That, and all the safety features available!

briancorr

What's trade in on a 2006 Honda Pilot EX-L with DVD
29500 miles
leather
DVD entertainment
clean condition
thanks.

dbt

Brian asked for this a few weeks back (message 35302), but never got a reply.

More info from original post:
Dallas, TX
2006 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD with DVD system
4 door SUV
V6
4wd/AWD
28706 miles
dark blue/gray
alloys, sun roof, electric driver seat
good condition outside (few minor dings and scratches), excellent inside
Good tires and brakes
all maintenance done on schedule at dealership
no accidents

brashman

If possible, can someone provide a realistic trade on this vehicle? Thanks in advance!

Location: Dallas, TX
2007 Acura RDX w/Technology Pkg
2.3l Turbo 4-cyl
SH-AWD
Mileage: 12,600
Black/Black w/aluminum trim
Tech Pkg has: Nav/Bluetooth/6-Disc/Rear Camera; added Ipod adapter, door guards, and roof rack
Condition is excellent, one or two minor blemishes but not requiring paint/body work
Tires: original, great condition, brakes good, leather & rugs great

ateixeira

Already?

Is the the gas mileage/premium fuel thing?

volvomax

@ $25,000

volvomax

Probably between $17-18,000

volvomax

$26-27,000

explorerx4

with a commute like you describe, get a prius. the mileage will be better and getting there and back is gonna suck anyway.

alavinus

Look for RWTV and some advice as well

Richmond VA
2001 Ford mustang
2dr coupe
3.8 L v6 auto
95000
silver/ gray
options: rear factory spoiler, cruise, power locks/ windows ac cd/cassette player,
Condition: interior very clean no stains/ no fading, exterior few minor scratches
tires 1 year old, brakes 1 year old as well just passed inspection

the advice part: There is about 1000 worth of damage to the right rear quarter panel from hit and run. It is strictly sheet metal damage some dents and paint xfer (body shop estimates were around 1k) My question is: would I increase the value of the trade in by over 1 k getting this repaired, or is this car going to go to wholesale anyway due to miles. Car runs fine, but 95k is a bit high on a domestic.

I'd like a trade-in guess pre and post repair, also what people think I'd be able to get by going private party.

Thanks!

brashman

Yes - a large part of it is the mileage. I have a short commute which is mostly stop and go, I am happy to get ~16.5mpg. If I were to fill up, check tires, and get straight on a highway going 65-ish, I'd be delighted with 21 mpg with this car. Not too bad for an SUV, but not good for a 4-cyl...

brashman

Thank you volvomax - I appreciate it.

brashman

Dallas, TX
2007 Mazda Miata Grand Touring
2Dr Convertible (soft top)
2.0 liter inline 4-cyl, 6-spd Automatic transmission
RWD
2900 miles
Stormy Blue Mica / Tan leather
Premium Pkg (Antitheft, Keyless entry, Xenon, DSC), Appearance Pkg (front dam, rear & side skirts), run flat performance tires
Condition is like new, the right front fender was dinged by someone in a parking lot, but it was replaced

woodyww

A totally amateur opinion: With those miles, & not a particularly rare or expensive car, I'd bet that spending the $1K would at best be a wash. Just figure getting $1K less than if perfect, maybe. Also, dealers & some private buyers may pick on the body work repairs anyway, if not absolutely perfect.....

skopiec

Any guesses on this one? (wholesale/retail)

'05 RL
Excellent condition
48K Miles
All the normal options
No accidents
Grey

Thanks,
Scott

iontrap

Looking for trade in and retail values.
Dealer is asking $26000.
Location: Augusta, Ga
Year/Make/Model:2004 Infiniti FX35
Body Style: 4dr
Engine: 3.5 liter V6
Driveline: RWD
Mileage:22500
Color: Beryllium(I think this is the correct name.)/Black
Major Options: Technology package (Nav etc.), sport package (20" rims)

steine13

Well, they're not shy about asking prices.

Looks to me like anywhere between $19,500 and $22 max is the auction price... $22 is when you've got a buyer lined up.

Good luck,
-Mathias

volvomax

Not much to go on,but I'm gonna say $16-18,000

volvomax

$21,000 wholesale

[Deleted User]

When you get a chance, could you give me ballpark for trade and private, pretty please? Thanks in advance!!!

Denver
07 Acura TSX
2.4L V6 Auto
FWD
11,500 Miles
Carbon Grey Pearl/Quartz Leather
Everything but NAVI
Still like new

ateixeira

If it weren't an automatic, I'd offer him $18k cash right now.

Used 2006s list for around $17-18k. Actually they just went up, probably due to the warmer weather, so it's more like $18k and up.

That's asking, for sale prices, though.

volvomax

Trade is prob @ $20,000
Private party a couple grand more.

brashman

That's coincidental - I bought the RDX at Goodson Acura.

I am selling it just because I am looking to get into a sports sedan and away from the SUV-style. The utility is great, but I am really looking for something else now. Car lover's disease I guess.

brock2525

-Lexington, Kentucky
--2006 Ford Escape
-SUV
--3.0L V6
-4WD
--36,000 miles
-Exterior: Dark Red Metallic / Interior: Dark Grey
--1-touch programmable power sunroof, 6-disc CD changer, 6-way power driver's seat, tube-step rails, roof luggage rails
-No dings on exterior defects, a few small stains in the interior, otherwise its in great shape
--Still has factory tires which are in good shape
just got new brakes installed
-Never missed a maintenance check, has all oil changes and tire rotations, all factory maintenance inspections have been done
--Vehicle has never been in for bodywork or been in an accident

volvomax

Trade in between $11-12,000

brock2525

wow...no way I'm trading it in for that

thanks

kyfdx

It sounds like a nice car... How bad is the gas mileage?

brock2525

I'm thinking she's getting 15-20 mpg in daily city driving. We get around 25 on the highway.

qbrozen

heck, that ain't bad at all.
For most 4-cyl family sedans, you MIGHT get 33mpg highway if you try really hard.

How many miles does she drive?

brock2525

City mileage is more of a concern than highway. Gas + car payment is $700-800 a month. We financed $24k on 0% APR for 60 months, so the car payment is $400. I'd like to get a vehicle that we can operate for under $600 monthly.

peetert

Volvomax, perhaps you can help me come up with some good numbers to offer for a couple of XC90's we are planning on looking at tonight.

The first is listed as a CPO and the second looks like a demo or loaner. Here are their specs. They are in NJ.

CPO
2006 4.4L V8 7 seater
White w/ beige leather
24k miles
Premium, Versatility, Climate and Conv. pkg
18" chrome wheels
wooden steering wheel
looks cleans from the photos
asking 34,980
per carfax reports it has 4 title issuances/updates since 1/15/08. Dealer swaps?

Demo
6400 miles
2008 3.2L AWD 7 Seater
Shadow Blue / dark gray leather
Premium, Versatility and Climate. pkg
Dual Screen DVD
ebay price of 37680 or BO

There are also to other demos similarly equipped, but w/o the DVD player. They are listed at 1k less. All the demos look like they've been listed since mid-Feb.

Of the two, I'm more interested in the demo (due to the dvd and color). I'd love the '06's v8, but I'm actually not too thrilled with the chrome wheels on it and wonder if they would swap out and drop the price some more.

Thanks

(fixed '04 for '06) my mistake :sick:

qbrozen

An '04?
For $35k???
That's just crazy talk!

peetert

oops, just re-read my post, my mistake it's an 06 not at 04.

too many numbers flying around today

qbrozen

ah. ok. and I guess that makes sense since there was no V8 in '04.