Real-World Trade-In Values

explorerx4

LR2 is small, about same size as CR-V.

stickguy

If it is that one, better off trading into an RDX for around the same price.

qbrozen

NO NO NO NO NO

28firefighter

qbrozen said:

NO NO NO NO NO

Seconded on the LR.

henryn

28firefighter said:

qbrozen said:

NO NO NO NO NO

Seconded on the LR.

and a third NO vote.

cdnpinhead

Never underestimate the power of snob appeal. Oh, wait, I think that's called something else these days.

Peer pressure? Good advertising? What works at the golf club?

Oh well. . .

stickguy

that is why the RDX is a reasonable choice. certainly fancier, and more "badge appeal" than a CR-V (heck of a lot quicker too!), but still with rock solid reliability and good hwy MPG. Not as "prestigious" as a LR, but nothing to be embarrassed by. plus you won't spend half your life at the dealer for the next 5 years.

Michaell

+1 on the ixnay of the LR

Sandman6472

Hey, I bought a VW but I also say "no"! Funny, with about 5k on the clock, the Audi has been flawless!!!

The Sandman

isellhondas

LISTEN TO THE OTHERS!!!

A Land Rover will empty your wallet like no other car!

Our store got burned on EVERY one we foolishly decided to keep!!

Cool cars to be sure but nothing but expensive trouble!

qbrozen

One of the higher-ups where I work is on his 3rd LR in the 7 years we've worked together. He pays through the nose while he has it, then something catastrophic happens at around 100k, and what does he do? Gets another! I told him they should name a service bay after him. And to keep this habit going, he has downgraded each time. It was a Range Rover, then an LR2, and now an Evoque.

Mr_Shiftright

At least if you own a LR, you get to have a coffee cup with your name on it at the dealership's break room.

roadburner

I'll be a bit contrary; I'd gladly own a Defender 90.

Mr_Shiftright

Not one with the 4.0 V8 I hope....

skipdaddie

What is a realistic trade in value for a 2013 SHO with 23k miles, silver exterior, black leather, and Nav?  Very clean car.  Located in Cleveland OH and looking trade for new Maxima or Q50. Thank you, 

qbrozen

Assuming we're talking a Taurus here, and no runs, hits, or errors, you'd be looking at about $25k.

robr2

Looking at:

Boston
2012 Mini Countryman FWD Base
30K miles
6 speed manual
Red with Black Roof and Black Leatherette
Extended sunroof
17" Black Alloys
Metal Trim and Bluetooth.

Otherwise, it is completely base - manual AC, no bun warmers, nothing. At MB dealership and not certified. They have a Mini store so they may be able to certify it.

Dealer asking just under $19K which seem high.

What say you Q?

qbrozen

Asking price is about appropriate for an asking price. $18k is a fair purchase price, though.

Auction prices are in the mid $15s. So I'd start them at $17k and let them "beat you up."

mavfan909

I just got a new job and I get to work from my home office. I rarely drive my car during the week especially since I am on a plane 2-3 weeks out of the month. While I LOVE my car, I am considering selling my car or my wife's car and just going with one car. We would save a bunch.

Any assistance in providing the black book trade-in value for the following cars would be very much appreciated:

2013 Audi A7 S-line prestige. Black with tan interior. Mileage is 29,XXX. Zip code is 57108. Only option I don't have is the heads up display

2013 Audi Allroad premium plus. White on tan interior. Same zip. Has B&O stereo and navigation. Mileage is 12,XXX

adw123

Hello,

Could I get an estimate please on my trade in?

2011 Lancer Evolution MR, 31000 miles Phantom Black (premium paint)

Fully loaded, touring package, nav, led lights, etc.

Good condition exterior and interior, no accidents, no mods.

Area is New Jersey 08057

Thanks!

qbrozen

Couple of Audis.... well, I ain't the post office, as Terry used to say, so I don't know where you live, but I'll take a stab at $44k-$45k on the A7 (not many examples at auction to go on) and $30-$31k on the Allroad.

Evo... hmmm... $25k-$26k, methinks. Again, not many examples to base this on.

kyfdx

Sioux Falls, SD..

stickguy

That evo is about 15 minutes away from me.

mavfan909

qbrozen said:

Couple of Audis.... well, I ain't the post office, as Terry used to say, so I don't know where you live, but I'll take a stab at $44k-$45k on the A7 (not many examples at auction to go on) and $30-$31k on the Allroad. Evo... hmmm... $25k-$26k, methinks. Again, not many examples to base this on.

Thanks!

steine13

How many audis does it take to saturate that market...?
-Mathias

kyfdx

steine13 said:

How many audis does it take to saturate that market...?
-Mathias

LOL... One?

roadburner

I doubt I will ever go with a turbo Bimmer, but this one does look a bit intriguing:
CPO 2012 135i
Is the price in the ballpark?

stickguy

Why do you want a slush box BMW with a hole in the roof?

roadburner

It's a DCT- and I hate the hole in the roof but you can't find a 135i without one unless it was custom ordered with the delete code.

stickguy

I thought the one series used the normal automatic? Not that I'm an expert here! Still, no clutch pedal.

kyfdx

roadburner said:

I doubt I will ever go with a turbo Bimmer, but this one does look a bit intriguing:
CPO 2012 135i
Is the price in the ballpark?

There is a 2013 on BimmerFest with lower miles for $30,500.. and, it's a stick! (not CPO, of course)

qbrozen

135i - Not in my ballpark! $24k auction value. What's CPO worth to ya?

kyfdx

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=848017

This one...

stickguy

now that is a sharp looking car. price seems fair.

but man, those wheels/tires would never survive the crappy roads up here (didn't QB have lots of problems with wheels cracking on his 135?)

and that radio interface is just so quaintly old fashioned.

roadburner

My favorite radios are in my Jeep and Mazda- both have knobs for volume and tuning.

stickguy

knobs are good. my sonata is a touch screen (which I hate, because my big old fingers are too clunky, especially while moving!) but it does have normal volume and tuning knobs underneath. plus the steering wheel controls.

I do love the giant screen. much more info, and way easier to see it (even split screen between radio and Nav)

qbrozen

stickguy said:

now that is a sharp looking car. price seems fair.

but man, those wheels/tires would never survive the crappy roads up here (didn't QB have lots of problems with wheels cracking on his 135?)

and that radio interface is just so quaintly old fashioned.

Yes. Bent 2 and cracked 1. Those wheels are different style than mine, so who knows? Thing is, its not the size of the wheel that matters, but how strong it is. I swapped on aftermarket wheels that were also 18" and never had a problem with those.

kyfdx

I think it depends on the wheel, some luck, and how vigilant you are... plus, what type of tire.

I've had 18" low-profile tires on my car for 5 years and never had any wheel issues. I did blow a tire in a pothole, but that was a nearly worn out winter tire (and, 17"..).

kyfdx

I really like the one I linked.... If I only had a spare $20K, I'd swap out...

nyccarguy

I've seen a few of the 228i Coupes and Convertibles. They are gigantic. I thought one coming up behind me was a 5 series

mpinkston

Looking for trade in estimates for a couple of friends with buyers remorse. both located in nyc area

first is a 2015 Nissan Rogue. SV AWD model, grey exterior/black interior. No options/accessories added. 3,500ish miles

second is a 2015 Dodge Charger. RT model with premium package (beats audio, 20" wheels, hids, navigation, heated seats and steering wheel) Black exterior/black and red interior. 2,500ish miles

stickguy

2 blood baths, coming right up!

roadburner

That Charger would be sweet with the Road and Track package- equipped that way it's every bit as capable(and more fun to drive) than an F10 535i.

thebean

stickguy said:

2 blood baths, coming right up!

Love it!  LOL

qbrozen

$21k-$22k on the Rogue
Up to $26k on the Charger

luvmybuicks

I would like a trade in value and private party please

2012 Buick Regal Base
53500
White Diamond
Cocoa Cashmere leather
original tires...however decent tread remains
Wentzville, MO 63385 about 50 miles from downtown St. Louis
2.4L non turbo engine
no sunroof
dealer maintained
no accidents
one owner
very clean - non smoking car

Thank you in advance

qbrozen

tough one because of the miles. For trade, I think $11k is the right number, and you shouldn't see anything south of $10,500, but you COULD have someone get all silly and go as high as $12k.

For private party, you should slap on some new shoes. Advertise it for $14,995 and take $14k ... $13.5k if it sits too long.

nyccarguy

Looking for a trade in value of the following:

2014 Ford Taurus Limited
Dark Grey
Black Leather Interior
55K miles
Immaculate Condition Inside & Out
Leather
FWD
Automatic
Tires look like they still have a lot of life left in them
The car is a NYC Livery Cab with TLC Plates

He's looking to trade it in at a Ford Dealer for a 2015 Fusion Hybrid SE

Thank-you as always!

28firefighter

Hey Q -

A friend is looking to get a used Acura TSX. Here are the pertinent details:

2012 Acura TSX
Black Exterior
Automatic
43k Miles
Tech Package
Located in Ann Arbor, MI.

No runs hits or errors that we are aware of. Dealer is asking $19.5k. What say you?

qbrozen

Taurus - how many cylinders?
TSX - how many cylinders?

geesh!