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Terry.
They did give me a good deal on the trade, and I was happy. And with the balloon, I know I would be way over the mileage constraints of the contract (it's only 60K, and I have 6K in 2 months already). I am going to refinance the car in about a year through my credit union. I wanted the car now though, instead of waiting for my credit to get better and getting it later. I know, I am impatient.
And I also never said buying 3 new cars in 2 years made me an expert. I do know what I am talking about though. But I do think it's somewhat of an accomplishment. It just looks like you have a little more accomplished than I do.
They apparently sold the Protege from the dealer. I haven't seen it on the lot recently. They had it tagged for $13,900, and someone would have to be dumb to pay that for a 2001 with 20K on it. Maybe they did, I don't know. But it took them almost 2 months to sell the car. So they lost all the way around on the deal I would think.
Just wanted to post ....
I am getting 11.2K for my 97 Mitsu Eclipse, and I am getting the 02 Acura RSX Coupe for roughly $800 over invoice....good or bad deal?
Looks like you will have 2 Christmas's in one week...
Terry.
Terry.
Just having them give black book in the middle of the winter on my car works for me!
It also helps that now I have a nice downpayment on the new car!
Bad part is I have to wait until one comes in, they don't have the color I want on the lot, plus the ones on the lot have alot of add-ons that I don't want!
That ol' beater will get you around $31ish on a trade.
The 99 CLK 320/430 (by the way my favorite, I have had 3) ... is actually a great buy. There a coupe, and people are not driving the prices crazy. A 20K 320, clean to the bone will do "around" $31/32ish and a 430 will do "around" $36/$37ish depending on color, options ..and care.
I hope this helps...
Terry.
TAKE THE DEAL!
Nice work
Bill
We have all the options of a 99 GC SE except remote locking doors and security system. MSRP was $27,490 (but we paid much less). Van in mint condition with 36,457 miles.
We have looked at all minivans. Sedona drove well and appears to be a good bargain until one notices the lack of ABS, and other items. Sienna probably the best reliability but pricey and small. GM minivans look and feel cheap and are overpriced when compared to Odyssey and DC.
Odyssey has the highest resale but I would hate to give up my nice comfort and convenience features unique to DC minivans.
I just had to find the right dealer, that was all!
Ed
Terry.
Thanks,
Quentin
Quentin.. $45,000? HUH? What is it? An LS430?
Bill
Q
If the scratches don't need a re-paint, just a buff and clean, it's worth around the $8/$9's..
Terry.
I am looking at at CPO '98 528 with 24K on it. A/T, prem pkg, heated seats, memory seats and traction control. Car is in great cond (body, tires, etc.). What is a fair price to pay from the dealer?
Thanks,
metmdx
Ok, lets see ... it's a 99, and this puppy has like .. no miles and it's the .. Right Color, green.. no, red.. no. .... Let me guess, it's a very dark Academy gray, or charcoal ... nope, it's black.
The vehicle "sounds" real nice .... and personally, I have picked a few baby dolls out of Lexington -- so let's assume it's a ..9.75 on a 10.
They probably own this puppy for around .. $34/$35ish -- figure the stuff, lot charge, service, dent Dr., scratch and sniff.. etc, etc,.. they got $36 and change in it..
You got to pay for those miles ... Locked and loaded, with cash in fist..(CIF), I would start em' up at $38 and travel to the $39ish figure .... it all depends on how much you like it ...! -- I have a good feelin' on this one, like a said, I have bought some flat dead beauties out of Lexington ...
Good luck, and let us know...
Terry.
Here are a couple more.
My Dad is considering selling his '95 Caddy DeVille. It is black (I got it honestly) with tan interior. No moonroof, 44k miles, alarm system with remote start, CD changer, leather, heated seats. He'd like to sell it himself if he sells it, and he'd like to get $12k for it. I think he's dreaming. It's clean, but it looks like there may have been some airbrushing on the driver's side to take care of some scratches. You can't hide anything with black paint. He paid $23k for it 4-5 years ago. It was over $40k new.
A friend is looking for a '99 Lincoln Navigator. I'm not really familiar with the options, but he's expecting miles in the mid 40s, and wanting to pay $25-27k.
Thanks,
Q
Can I come out of my room now? :-)
[tapping foot] tsk tsk tsk...
metmdx: Condition we know.. rest we dont! =D
Both of you.. to your rooms!
Bill
I agree with Terry, shoot for $38-39K..
Oh... btw..
he'd like to get $12k for it. I think he's dreaming.
Your dad is dreaming in Technicolor. If the car is "all there" and "in the wrapper" you know the drill, a car as nice as what you'd wanna buy..
$10K retail.
Bill
$12 large.. huh..? ..Ooooh. Like, that's a lot.
How about a little less, the nice clean low milers are doing "around" that $6/$7ish figure at the block. A real good detailer will make that vehicle glow in the dark. Black and tan .. sharp.(light, thin, gold pinstripe)
I'm thinkin' if you want to sell it .... instead of just runnin' an Ad for the grins and giggles -- He might consider running a real nice Ad in the Columbus and Akron paper for like ... Ooh, $9950.
Let some nice Minister beat him silly, for like, Ya know .... $9,1/$9,3/$9,500, there is a lot of my favorite buyers out there right now.. Cash buyers.
Quick sale ... Quick cash ...
Terry.
Terry - Aw, I have to clean it. :-(
I appreciate the info. I'll email the dealership with an offer of $38k, but even at $39k, I don't see them coming down $6000. I guess anything is possible though.
On my Dad's Caddy, Edmunds had come back around $10k, and I told him that was probably a best case scenerio. He said he wanted $12, or he'd probably be keeping it. I think he'll be keeping it. I gave him your numbers, and all he said was "Wow!" I told him he shouldn't be surprised since he bought it two years old at $20k off of the new MSRP. It's only lost another $13-14k in the last 4-5 years. :-) I guess it's clean enough for me to buy as a '95, but not as a '97 or later.
Can you give me a ball park figure of what '99 Lincoln Navigators with 45k miles, 4WD are doing now? It's for a friend, and his budget is $25-27k.
Thanks,
Q
What can be expect a new car dealer to offer us for it on trade-in (on a Honda Accord)? What about a used car dealer?
Thanks in advance
Tanks,
metmdx
I just bought a 99 19K Seville SLS yesterday for a friend all toyed up, heated seats, chromes, slider.. Like new, paid the moon for it at $18,900, bought a 31K 98 Deville for his wife 3 wks ago.. in the wrapper vehicle for $13.
But anyway ... The 99 Nav's, 25/30K with the quads, in dash, tow pack, chromes, slider, heated door knobs, back-up beep beep..( I like those) are doing "around" that $24ish figure -- So he's right on the $$. A 45K vehicle he should get for let's say ....$24/$25 easy.
Terry.
Clean it up, through it the paper with a nice 5 liner Ad in the biggest paper in your area for $2980.. have all the service records ready and let some guy beat you silly to .. let's say, $1,9/$2,1/$2,300 ....
I hope this helps...
Terry.
Nick=???
A Nick -- translation: $500.
Terry.
Q
99 beige toyota camry LE
premium stero with cd
ABS
power driver's seat
30,000 miles
the car is in good shape. looking to trade in the car in Indiana.
thanks.
Kahuna
Black car inNY City/Chicago? Good! In FLorida? BAAAAD! See?
Green one is worth $1,000+++ Less than a Silver one..adnauseum.
On to that Camry.. I'mthinking $10,500 if shes really nice.. Terry?
Oh, and that Corolla. $500-800. Follow Terry's advice.
Bill
V6s worthmore,but V6 LEs arent outrageously common... prolly 10 4cyls for every V6.. I winged it!
Bill
Hey Bud, if this thing get's close -- kick the warranty..! That will save you $1,500/$1,800, and buy one for much less, from one of these knot heads from Edmunds .... hmmmm.
Good Luck .....!!!
Terry.
So basically, it's a loaded up ES with "eyes" ..if you have kept it lookin' new and nice, your in and around that $11ish figure ...
Terry.
Ed
I hope this helps ...
Terry.
I will assume it looks and drives .. new..!
The dealer probably dropped $25 plus, to get it. So by the time the service is in place, a little this ..and a little that, it hit's the deck at around $26ish. On your end, I think a fair price would be around $29ish.
Let us know ...
Terry.
Cost on that certified warranty is only $595...
Remember, I used to work for Jerky Boy Lexus, I mean Jimmy Bryan.. lol
Bill
they got 21 TOs and 48 "Product Specialists" now is the rumor.
They did 291 last month but I hear that gross and CSI are in the crapper.
Maybe they can emulate Greenway Fords ads ya think?
"...every RX and LS.. way below valuuuee.."
hahaha
Bill