Real-World Trade-In Values

shfd739fm

A local dealer has offered to try and get me a '06-'07 Ram Power Wagon Quad Cab w/ man trans from an auction/dealer trade since they are hard to find locally.

These are the offoraders with front and rear diff locks,4.56 gears,disconnecting sway bars and other goodies.

Im trying to get an idea for what these are getting at auction or trade in. The few Ive found on dealer lots are listed way above book values and Im sure way above what was given for trade in.

Im private selling an '08 FJ Crusier Trail Team 6spd. for $27,500 so Im hoping I can buy the Ram and bank a decent bit of leftover.

steine13

"Im private selling an '08 FJ Crusier Trail Team 6spd. for $27,500 [..]"

I seriously doubt that.

You might want to check what the leftover ones go for new... I believe dealers are VERY flexible on the pricing of these.

It's a great vehicle for a very narrow purpose; not a lot of people are looking for a stick SUV.

Good luck,
-Mathias

deltheking

Hi, I am looking at this offer:
Texas Location
2004 Nissan Quest S [base model]- 49000 miles-4 dr minivan
3.5 L,FWD,Auto
Exterior/Interior -grey/grey
Options-ABS,cruise
Dealer MSRP -$ 9900
I will be trading in :
Texas Location
2003 Dodge Durango- SXT- 64500 miles-paid off- 4dr SUV
4.0 L,V8, FWD,Auto
Options- ABS,Cruise,ESC
Exterior/interior- blue/black
60k mile service done with all flushes and fuel injection service at dealer
Exterior-good,no dents or fender benders ; interior -good
Tires- new with 10k miles
Clear title
So,what should be the final OTD difference should I pay?I will pay off the balance by cash.
Thanks for the help.

shfd739fm

I know what new ones are going for but the helping point on mine is it's a Trail Team. One of 3200 total made (few with man trans,which to the right buyer is important) with all white paint with blacked out trim, unique TRD wheels, improved suspension along with other goodies. It is also lifted with other modifications. Im losing a little and the guy buying it (already have a buyer) is getting a nice truck with the right mods already on it.

Hate to get rid of it so soon but it doesnt fit my needs. I kinda jumped into the FJ because I thought they were neat and different but I need a bigger truck.

lablover2

hi, i'm writing to get a trade in value for my sister on her mariner-v6-4wd-heated leather seats. power seats-25,000 miles-any help is appreciated. thanks

traindriver

South Carolina
1999 Chrysler 300M
6 cyl. A/T, autostick
107,000 miles
gold/tan leather
?mid level equipment pkg?, no sunroof
typical condition for year, no accidents
1 owner paid $29k cash new.

FIL wants to sell private party--- his banker said 6k a few months ago, he's guessing 5500 now. I thought "good luck, take 3500 and run like hell" but after looking at autotrader it doesn't seem out of line. Edmunds TMV suggests that I'm closer to correct. very reliable car with only routine maintenance. Your thoughts?

volvomax

Durango is probably worth @ $5,000

volvomax

Figure @ $7,000

volvomax

If the car is PERFECT, $2,000 kills in wholesale.
I think $3500 is closer to reality than $5500

qbrozen

$7k??!
HOLY COW!
A 4-year-old loaded up 25k-mile v6 4wd. I'll have to share that with my sister. She likes these and wants an SUV in the spring.

[Deleted User]

I guess I got lucky, had a couple come look at and drive the car, offered me $22K - didn't have to think too long or hard

volvomax

I guess I got lucky, had a couple come look at and drive the car, offered me $22K - didn't have to think too long or hard

Yet another consumer that didn't come here to see what cars are REALLY worth.

Good job you. $6k profit over wholesale would make you a star on any used car lot.

[Deleted User]

True, although I'm just happy to have sold it for what I owed! Now back to the CCBA forum

traindriver

thanks for your input!

mseenviro

Wife's birthday is coming up and she wants the ultimate chick car; VW Bug Convertible.

Found one at a local used car shop in NE Tennessee, nearest big city would be Charlotte, NC.

2003 GLS 1.5L Automatic
63200 miles
Silver
Grey Leather Interior
Clear Car Fax
Tires probably 60%
No mall rash on the paint
I'd rate it an 8.5 overall

He's asking $9650 for it.

What should I offer?

Thanks in advance,

Mike

mowaca

Location: Bloomington, IN (aka Indianapolis, IN)
2007/Toyota/Highlander Limited
Body Style: SUV
Engine: 3.5 liter, 6 cylinder, auto
Driveline: AWD
Mileage: 22k
Color: Blue/Grey Leather
Major Options: Standard Limited without Navigation (Leather, 6CD, Sunroof).
Condition:
Excellent
Maintenance Every 5k
------------------
More details: currently leased through Toyota Finanical Services until 6/2010. My payments ~530 a month. Residual is about 18.5k. I recently moved to Indiana from Illinois so I'll have to pay a bunch of money to get it registered AND have to pay sales taxes on the payment, so I think its time for this car to go. Its also was my ex-wife's car.

I can't find any reliable information about how much this is worth in the real world. I've never found Edmunds TMV to be reliable. I searched both Car Trader and Carmax for cars similar to mine. Car Trader has one in the entire US for almost exactly what I owe. They have many, many 'Sport' models which are not my car and are much cheaper (18 - 19k). A dealer is going to tell me its a Sport and not give me anything for trade.

I'd use a Lease Trader if I thought it actually would work. I'm going to try selling it online first, once I can figure out what to price it at. Thanks for your help!

qbrozen

2007 Benz E350 4matic
Dark silver over black
32k miles
"Loaded" ... whatever that means, but it does have NAV and what looks like some sort of grey burlnut wood trim, moonroof, etc.

In NJ.

Thanks, as usual, Vmax!

Will46

Hi, I am looking for a trade-in price on a 2008 Lexus GS350 AWD. I am in the Chicago area. The car is Matador Red Mica with Tan leather. 1,300 miles. Like new shape. It has Rain Sensing Wipers, Heated and Cooled Seats, Navigation, Parking Sensors, Backup Camera, Wood Steering Wheel, Memory Seats, Swivel bi-Xenon Headlamps, and all standard Lexus equipment. I believe it has every option available, except the Mark Levinson stereo. Thanks in advance for your help.

mjfloyd1

Welcome to Btown, that's where I live, too.

volvomax

Not much to go on. You probably have a $17-18,000 car right now.

volvomax

Wholesale is probably @ $25,000 or so

volvomax

Again,not much to go on but I'm thinking low to mid $30's.

kiams

Vmax hit me...

Thinking of getting a Honda Odyssey EX-L or Touring of between 2003 & 2006 MY's with reasonable mileage given the year. I live in Boston...(hint hint, I might approach a "friend of a friend" to grab one from the New England Auction in New Hampshire, but I need to be sure I am not taken for a ride)

Do you mind breaking it down for me...Thanks

2003 EX-L with less than 70K miles = ???

2004 EX-L with less than 60K miles = ???

2005 EX-L with less than 40K miles = ???

2006 EX-L with less than 30K miles = ???

qbrozen

thanks. that's what i thought.

volvomax

2003 EX-L with less than 70K miles = $7=8,000

2004 EX-L with less than 60K miles = $8-9,000

2005 EX-L with less than 40K miles = $12-13,000

2006 EX-L with less than 30K miles = $15-16,000

These are prices for average condition cars.

kiams

Vmax..Thanks...much appreciated

sfitz15

Looking for a realistic price to trade-in my car for. It's been a great car that I've driven quite a bit with. Here are the specs:

- Blue 2003 BMW 325i
- 4dr sedan, 6-cylinder, RWD
- 117,000 miles
- Premium & Cold Weather Package
- htd seats / leather / moonroof etc.
- Automatic Transmission
- Original MSRP - $35,395
Condition:
- Tires are 18 months old
- Breaks changed at 80k
- All maintenance done on time (most at BMW dealership)
- Car runs great
- Small scratch on one of the leather seats - rest looks brand new
- Carpets are in good shape (used winter mats entire time)
- Small crack in underneath of front right bumper - quoted $50 to use epoxy to fill in. Note: Not noticeable to naked eye.
- 1 owner, never been in accident
- No other issues that I know of.

Thanks in advance for your time and help!

volvomax

Wholesale @ $7,000

au1994

Atlanta area
2009 GMC Canyon Crew Cab SLE
4 cyl. automatic
2WD
1600 miles
Silver w/black interior

Usual pwr options, cruise, traction control, Single CD player, bedliner.
Condition is as you would expect with only 1600 miles.

dtownfb

Bump!

Wife's birthday is coming up and she wants the ultimate chick car; VW Bug Convertible.

Found one at a local used car shop in NE Tennessee, nearest big city would be Charlotte, NC.

2003 GLS 1.5L Automatic
63200 miles
Silver
Grey Leather Interior
Clear Car Fax
Tires probably 60%
No mall rash on the paint
I'd rate it an 8.5 overall

He's asking $9650 for it.

What should I offer?

Thanks in advance,

Mike

nwalbert

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2005 Acura TSX
4dr
2.4L 4cyl 200HP
FWD
65,000 KM's
Dark Grey on Black Leather inteior
Auto Transmission, everything but Nav.
Interior in like new condition, exterior in average condition.
Winte tires on rims with 70%, summer tires on rims with 25%
brakes and all maintenance complete
Clean with no accidents, repairs, etc..

Thanks in Advance!

kiams

Vmax..many thanks from me...but wifey is still undecided on which van she wants so, here my additional requests...

Van at the lot
( I need wholesale values so that I can know how much to squeeze the dealer)
Location: Boston, MA
Year/Make/Model: 2004 Nissan Quest SE
Body Style: 5 dr (Minivan)
Engine: 3.5 liter, 6 cylinder, auto
Driveline: FWD
Mileage: 65,000 miles
Color: Tan exterior / tan interior
Major Options: alloys, panoramic sun roof, leather (no nav, no rear entertainment)
Condition:
Details of interior and exterior, including dings, scratches etc.: Good
Tires - new(er) - winter tires
Brakes -good
Maintenance - appears normal
Other: Carfax comes back as 1-owner, no accidents with clear title

FYI...Dealer is asking for $10,900...I want to offer $8,500, then negotiate from there...

TRADE-IN (present at deal finalization)
Location: Boston, MA
Year/Make/Model: 1993 Acura Legend LS
Body Style: 4 dr (sedan)
Engine: 3.2 liter, 6 cylinder, auto
Driveline: FWD
Mileage: 150,000 miles
Color: Black exterior / tan interior
Major Options: alloys, sun roof, leather, cruise
Condition:
Details of interior and exterior, including dings, scratches etc.: Fair
Tires - 30% left - All seasons
Brakes -good
Maintenance - Excellent - all records avail
Other: minor rust as per age, clear title

Let me know what auction prices are for this acura too. Thanks!!

Kirstie_H

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volvomax

Not much to go on.
Some factory cars w/ no miles went for $16,000
Your price is probably below that.

qbrozen

Don't trade the Legend. Sell it privately. It'll go in a heartbeat and probably for $2k more than the dealer will give you for it.

volvomax

Wholesale is in the $6-7,000 range.
You should have some room to negotiate.

volvomax

Auction avg is between $7-8,000

The Acura is probably a $500 car to a dealer.
Maybe $1,000 if it was PERFECT.

kyfdx

I have to agree with qbrozen....

This is a car you want to sell yourself... The dealer will give you virtually nothing for it... If you are willing to work at it, you'll see $3K-$4K for it... If you just want to turn it quick, you can get $2K the first day you drop it on Craigslist..

kiams

WOW!!...I would have never thought the wholesale prices for 2004 Nissan Quest SE was 7-8K. To think that the dealer had put a sticker for $12.9K, then reduced it to $10.9K.

He wont be happy when I offer him $7.5K (and max out @ 8.5K)...LOL!

This is excellent...I LOVE IT!! :shades:

volvomax

You may not be happy when he says "No Sale"

steine13

What volvomax said:

Say the dealer pays $7,500 at auction...
... then he pays the auction co. $300 or so...
... then he takes it home... pays gas & a driver or transport .. $200+ ...
... an oil change and a wash and a detail... $100.. or $500 if something "needs fixed" as we say in the midwest.. say $200.

Then he adds the "pack" to keep the lights on and pay some essentials; $400 or so.

So he figures his cost to be $7,500 + 300 + 200 + 200 + 400 = $8,600.

Now he wants to make a profit. $2k would be very nice, and he won't take less than $1k unless the unit has been around 30 or 60 days.

IOW, if you can get the car for $9,500 give or take, you're doing very well indeed. $8k ain't gonna happen, guaranteed.

-Mathias

exb0

I would not take 04 Quest at any price. It is the first model year of a van that horrible reliability track record. I remember that even two years ago this van was rated something like -180% below average by Consumer Reports.

kiams

While there's concerns about that, I *ONLY* want to spend 10K (max)...but this is the only van I have identified with power options, cool interior, and that VQ motor is considered bullet-proof.

Since you are so against it, what's your suggestion...keeping in mind the budget & mileage & power-options i.e. dual power side doors & liftgate

kiams

I checked the carfax, it shows sale date from Vermont dealer on 08/13/2008...with mileage of 64,052.

I test drove it yesterday with the odometer showing 64,181...which tells me that it's not been driven much, and also this dealer has had it since August?...for such stale inventory, I will make him a deal he cannot refuse...8K cash...in $20's, straight from the bank i.e. still inside bank envelopes....LOL!

exb0

If I were in your shoes I would go for 02 or 03 Toyota Siena XLE. It is smaller and doesn’t have all the features that you are looking for, but in the long it would be more economical option than the Quest.

There is a good reason why Quest is cheaper than the completion.

robbieg

Wouldn't the dealer have even more into it since he bought it August of last year? You are basically asking the dealer to take a loss on the car. Good luck.

kiams

Here's another way to look at it...I am asking the dealer to cut his losses...

The car has new snow tires, which makes me believe even more strongly that he had hoped to sell it by Thanksgiving. Well, that did not pan out, so drop the price, cut the losses, free up the cash, get another quicker moving inventory.

If he decides to sit on it, well, like Bob Dylan said, "The Times They Are A-Changin'...", and the economy is getting worse and worse...therefore, a bird in hand is worth 2 in the bush...take $8.5K and run, run Forrest, RUN!

kiams

Thanks, will look into it

anonymousposts

Just bought a G35 6-speed manual. But want to sell it because I found smething better.

Private party

2005 Infiniti G35 Sedan
6-speed manual
54,000 miles
gray exterior/gray interior
premium package with heated seats, memory seats,leather, bose, sunroof
19" wheels wtih tires at 5/32
rear spoiler
in above average condition. very few scratches or rock chips. there is a 3" scratch on th rear bumper from when someone backed into it last week.
Maintained at Inifniti dealer so maintenance is up to date

Want to buy

2006 BMW 330i sedan
Automatic
Navigation, premium package
46,000 miles
Silver exterior/gray interior
New tires, still under BMW's free maintenance
Car is in good condition outside and filthy inside. Needs a few hours of cleaning to be in clean condition. No rips, tears, or stains that won't come out. Just dirty.

volvomax

Figure high teens private party for the G35

Mid $20's for the bimmer