ML: About $11k at the block. With the needs it has right now, you'd probably get an offer from a dealer of $9k-$9500. Without knowing the source/cause of the oil leak, its impossible for me to give you further advice on private sale.
So tracked down the oil leak to the crankcase ventilation valve (breather cover). OEM part is $80 and local indy shop thought about hour labor. So basically $200 to get it fixed. Shopped the vehicle to a couple of dealers and got offers of $11K to $11.5K, which doesn't seem all too bad.
Trying to determine if fixing the leak is worth while or not if I decide to sell privately? I don't think I would recoup much by putting new tires on, so I'll leave that. Thoughts?
I'd jump on those dealer offers. Do you get a tax benefit trading where you live? I do in NJ, so for a car that I'd have to put $700 into (between tires and oil leak fix), detail it up, advertise it, deal with tire kickers and dreamers, only to HOPEFULLY get $13k, it is not nearly worth it in the end if a dealer is giving me $11k plus the $770 tax credit.
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ML: About $11k at the block. With the needs it has right now, you'd probably get an offer from a dealer of $9k-$9500. Without knowing the source/cause of the oil leak, its impossible for me to give you further advice on private sale.
So tracked down the oil leak to the crankcase ventilation valve (breather cover). OEM part is $80 and local indy shop thought about hour labor. So basically $200 to get it fixed. Shopped the vehicle to a couple of dealers and got offers of $11K to $11.5K, which doesn't seem all too bad.
Trying to determine if fixing the leak is worth while or not if I decide to sell privately? I don't think I would recoup much by putting new tires on, so I'll leave that. Thoughts?
If you're going to trade it then leave the leak alone. If you're going to sell it privately then spend the $200 and get it fixed because potential buyers will likely take it for an inspection and the leak will be found and you'll either have to fix it or their mechanic will scare them into thinking it's more than what it is and you'll end up dropping the price more than the cost of the repair itself, or it'll scare away a potential buyer.
I'm wondering what the numbers are on this car: 2011 BMW 335i Sport manual. Deep Sea Blue/Beige, 64.2k miles. Every option save Comfort Access. Really.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Interesting. Must not have been Manheim, because its not showing up for either time it hit the block. I do find it a little concerning that one dealer bought it, held it for less than a month, and cut their losses and resold it at auction.
Anyway, an average condition blue one with 60k sold for $20,300. 2 others that were reported as below average sold for $18,750 and $18,600. All 3 say "6G" as the trans, so no idea if auto or manual.
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Yes, I saw the one dealer only had it for a short while. If I do get serious I'll have my Service Advisor give it the once over- both dealers are in the same group.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I'd jump on those dealer offers. Do you get a tax benefit trading where you live? I do in NJ, so for a car that I'd have to put $700 into (between tires and oil leak fix), detail it up, advertise it, deal with tire kickers and dreamers, only to HOPEFULLY get $13k, it is not nearly worth it in the end if a dealer is giving me $11k plus the $770 tax credit.
ML: About $11k at the block. With the needs it has right now, you'd probably get an offer from a dealer of $9k-$9500. Without knowing the source/cause of the oil leak, its impossible for me to give you further advice on private sale.
So tracked down the oil leak to the crankcase ventilation valve (breather cover). OEM part is $80 and local indy shop thought about hour labor. So basically $200 to get it fixed. Shopped the vehicle to a couple of dealers and got offers of $11K to $11.5K, which doesn't seem all too bad.
Trying to determine if fixing the leak is worth while or not if I decide to sell privately? I don't think I would recoup much by putting new tires on, so I'll leave that. Thoughts?
If you're going to trade it then leave the leak alone. If you're going to sell it privately then spend the $200 and get it fixed because potential buyers will likely take it for an inspection and the leak will be found and you'll either have to fix it or their mechanic will scare them into thinking it's more than what it is and you'll end up dropping the price more than the cost of the repair itself, or it'll scare away a potential buyer.
There would be a sales tax benefit if I trade it in and purchase a vehicle from the dealer. Basically would only get taxed the difference between sale price and trade in price. Actually went ahead and bought another vehicle from out of state, so no benefit.
I'll probably just get the leak fixed. I figure I'll try to sell privately for a few weeks, and if no takers, then I'll just sell it to the dealer.
2013 Ford C Max Hybrid SEL Greenish silver over Stone (Gray/Tan depending on the light) 15200 miles Looks very clean - no hits, runs, crubs or fents Major options are the big sunroof and the MyFord Touch with Nav. Subaru dealer north of Boston asking $21K Here's the VIN if it helps: 1FADP5BU8DL501254
Specifically, he's considering one near me that I may check out for him (in the Denver area).
2014 Grand Cherokee Summit Model V6/4x4 (Quadra-drive) 9,840 miles
Ad says it's loaded with every option - Harmon Kardon, Suede Headliner, Heated/Cooled Leather, HIDs, etc.
It's being sold privately, so I'm going under the assumption he's looked to trade it already, so I'm curious what trade value would be on something like that, and thus what reasonable private party would be. Seller is asking $42,950.
Trying to get the trade in value for a 2013 Hyundai Azara.
22800 miles Clean car fax Technology package- xenon headlights, LED running lights, 19-inch aluminum wheels, and rear park-assist sensors. Ventilated front seats, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, ambient cabin lighting, premium sound audio system, and a panoramic sunroof driver seat thigh extension, power rear window sunshade, manual rear side window sunshades, and memory settings for the driver.
Trying to get the trade in value for a 2013 Hyundai Azara.
22800 miles Clean car fax Technology package- xenon headlights, LED running lights, 19-inch aluminum wheels, and rear park-assist sensors. Ventilated front seats, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, ambient cabin lighting, premium sound audio system, and a panoramic sunroof driver seat thigh extension, power rear window sunshade, manual rear side window sunshades, and memory settings for the driver.
trade value? Up to about $39k. $43k is about fair retail on it. I wouldn't pay more than $42k private party.
Do you guys not get tax credit on your trade-ins? Here in NJ, that would put me within spitting distance of $42k realized value when trading it.
Thanks Q - my friend (who lives in Utah) is looking to purchase this car, and he's not trading anything in, so going private party seems a good way to go.
The info you provided jives with the seller's asking price, so that helps a lot.
LOL. No, I'm talking about the guy selling a $42k Cherokee privately. It almost never makes sense to private sale something that expensive if you are getting another vehicle and your state offers a tax credit on trade-ins.
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@qbrozen : Did you find any auction results for 2012 Boss 302s? The '11 335i is not a player, my BMW insider ran the VIN and his reply was, "Not looking good for this one."
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Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
For a co-worker. Her daughter is looking at a 2007 Cobalt LT coupe neat the Mass/NH border. Red, 95,000 miles, auto, power windows and locks. No leather, no moonroof, no alloys. Autocheck says one owner, New England auction in November. Might need front struts and rear brakes. Dealer wants $5900. TMV says $5400. What say the experts? Thanks
For a co-worker. Her daughter is looking at a 2007 Cobalt LT coupe neat the Mass/NH border. Red, 95,000 miles, auto, power windows and locks. No leather, no moonroof, no alloys. Autocheck says one owner, New England auction in November. Might need front struts and rear brakes. Dealer wants $5900. TMV says $5400. What say the experts? Thanks
Very good question! Autocheck just shows registrations and inspections. I told her to run a Carfax on it. The Carfax ad says"25" reports. Her 18 year daughter found this car on her own. Hmmm.
For a co-worker. Her daughter is looking at a 2007 Cobalt LT coupe neat the Mass/NH border. Red, 95,000 miles, auto, power windows and locks. No leather, no moonroof, no alloys. Autocheck says one owner, New England auction in November. Might need front struts and rear brakes. Dealer wants $5900. TMV says $5400. What say the experts? Thanks
I can't see back to November, but the recents with those miles have been in the $3500-$4500 range. Asking price would be fair without the needs it has if its clean otherwise and no bad history, so I'd deduct for the work for starters.
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Looking to buy a 2013 VW Touareg, TDI executive package with 36K miles, good condition from local non VW dealer. Got car on trade. No CPO, original MRSP 62K What would be good price for the vehicle? Asking price 39,500. Thanks
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Trying to determine if fixing the leak is worth while or not if I decide to sell privately? I don't think I would recoup much by putting new tires on, so I'll leave that. Thoughts?
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
Deep Sea Blue/Beige, 64.2k miles. Every option save Comfort Access. Really.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Anyway, an average condition blue one with 60k sold for $20,300. 2 others that were reported as below average sold for $18,750 and $18,600. All 3 say "6G" as the trans, so no idea if auto or manual.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I bought a CPO 14 GL350 Bluetec with 12K miles for just shy of 62k - MB of West Chester OH.
Thanks for your help
Mark
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'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
I'll probably just get the leak fixed. I figure I'll try to sell privately for a few weeks, and if no takers, then I'll just sell it to the dealer.
Thanks for the advise and feedback!
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2013 Ford C Max Hybrid SEL
Greenish silver over Stone (Gray/Tan depending on the light)
15200 miles
Looks very clean - no hits, runs, crubs or fents
Major options are the big sunroof and the MyFord Touch with Nav.
Subaru dealer north of Boston asking $21K
Here's the VIN if it helps: 1FADP5BU8DL501254
Thanks in advance
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
I'm thinking $30k might buy it...
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
He's looking at lightly used Grand Cherokees.
Specifically, he's considering one near me that I may check out for him (in the Denver area).
2014 Grand Cherokee
Summit Model
V6/4x4 (Quadra-drive)
9,840 miles
Ad says it's loaded with every option - Harmon Kardon, Suede Headliner, Heated/Cooled Leather, HIDs, etc.
It's being sold privately, so I'm going under the assumption he's looked to trade it already, so I'm curious what trade value would be on something like that, and thus what reasonable private party would be. Seller is asking $42,950.
Thanks for any insight.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
22800 miles
Clean car fax
Technology package- xenon headlights, LED running lights, 19-inch aluminum wheels, and rear park-assist sensors. Ventilated front seats, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, ambient cabin lighting, premium sound audio system, and a panoramic sunroof driver seat thigh extension, power rear window sunshade, manual rear side window sunshades, and memory settings for the driver.
Location? Condition?
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good condition- a few minor scuffs and the rims have a few scrapes but nothing significant.
Do you guys not get tax credit on your trade-ins? Here in NJ, that would put me within spitting distance of $42k realized value when trading it.
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'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
The info you provided jives with the seller's asking price, so that helps a lot.
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
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No, I'm talking about the guy selling a $42k Cherokee privately. It almost never makes sense to private sale something that expensive if you are getting another vehicle and your state offers a tax credit on trade-ins.
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The '11 335i is not a player, my BMW insider ran the VIN and his reply was, "Not looking good for this one."
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
03/23/15 PITTSBGH Regular $33,800 1,837 Avg ORANGE
03/18/15 NASHVILL Regular $34,900 11,305 Above WHITE
02/25/15 FT MYERS Regular $33,000 14,338 Avg ORANGE
03/18/15 KC Regular $32,000 24,505 Avg BLUE
03/19/15 MISS Regular $30,000 34,192 Avg BLUE
02/25/15 DALLAS Regular $29,500 42,569 Below RED
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Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Col 1 = date of sale
Col 2 = location
Col 3 = "Regular" ???
Col 4 = sales price
Col 5 = miles
Col 6 = condition (Avg, Above, Below)
Col 7 = color
What is Col 3, which in all instances above says "Regular" ??
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Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S