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this is more like what I was thinking. Just at about 1/2 the price.
http://www.aviautosales.com/2013_MercedesBenz_EClass_Magnolia_NJ_2159168.veh
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Shameful.
And, it's spent time in Hawaii too so I would be watchful of corrosion. I grew up on the coast in So. Calif and cars never rusted. We would get pitted chrome but never rust. In Hawaii, especially on Maui it's a different story. The combination of the humidity and salt air can cause problems. I would want to get that Benz up on a rack for a look see.
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lemme try to catch up...
'04 Pathfinder SE 4x4 with alotta miles. They might throw $1k at it. Maybe up to $1500 just to make a deal happen.
That '13 Altima really should be pulling more considering the tires and reported condition. Although if the windshield truly needs to be replaced (rather than repaired), then that might explain it. If it weren't for that, I would peg it at $9500-$10k trade. There are plenty of rough ones out there from the rental companies for less, but you get what you pay for.
'14 Avalon should be around $23k-$24k. Most companies forgive minor door dings and wheel rash. Check your contract. Some companies even spell it out such as "any cosmetic repairs under $500" or something like that.
2wd Sequoia? $4500-$5k.
Mini - I think most dealers would have to be asking $6495-$6995 on such a vehicle (~$3500 auction price), so considering your stack of receipts and options and color combo, I'd probably be bold at $5495-$5995 for starters.
If I missed anybody, please repost all info.
'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
Thanks, Q. I figured you must be on vacation. Any stabs in the dark as to what it might be worth private party here in AZ. The thing still runs great and has been more-or-less indestructible.
'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
This should be a private sale, but she's not in a position to sell it on her own.
We're talking about the 98 DeVille with 115k miles, correct? Having bought and sold a number of Cadillac DeVilles, I would have to agree. $5k would be a "home run" for sure (very unlikely to happen, but anything is possible). I actually doubt you could sell it quickly for more than $2 to $2.5. This car is too old, upkeep is expensive, no way I would touch that car.
Strictly out of curiosity, what was meant by "the Northstar issues have been resolved". There are basically 2 issues with the Northstar. Number one, and far more serious, are the headgaskets. Repairing the headgaskets properly (using studs) runs about $3k minimum. The dealer will charge you over $4k to use inserts, which are not as reliable as going aftermarket with the studs.
The number two issues with the Northstar are the oil leaks. That repair also runs more than the car is worth, but most people can safely ignore that. The car keeps running, you just get oil spots on your driveway or garage floor.
'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
As others have said, this is a tough sell. But, if truly pristine, I'd bet some sucker will come along. Maybe even Ebay the thing. I could see $3500-$4k happening.
'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
We have an area with a bunch of BHPH car lots and I was thinking about driving into a few and see about offers. Would $1000 be out of the question?
I have already replaced it with my old geezer car, a low mile 2007 Mercury GM LS, truly a leather couch on wheels as someone described them.
I'm hoping for $3k on a private sale if we can find someone to handle the details for her.
@henryn the head gaskets were replaced by her brother in law before she bought it. I'm not sure about oil leaks but I know she hasn't had any problems with it in the last 50k miles.
Anyway, $750-$1k trade isn't unreasonable. But, that would put fair PP more like $2500 and retail about $1k over that. I think shifty is accurate with the $2995 price tag.
'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
Thanks again for the advice, I'm seeing if a friend of the family who lives in a more populated area can help her sell it. $2,995 and take the first $2K that comes along.
Inside this pyramid you will notice that there's very little room at the tip for many buyers to fit--maybe only one tiny buyer, who could be living 3000 miles from you. It could take you months to find him, or him to find you. He might get lost or die in the meantime.
At the bottom, however, there's plenty of room for a large number of active buyers to make their offers.
You need a buyer like me---a bottom-feeding opportunistic lurker who carries a wad of crumpled up bills in his pocket at all time, looking for a "deal".
And, there are also a lot of folks who are just trying to scrape by, who try to get you into all sorts of creative arrangements so they can drive the car away today. The problem is that often these folks don't make good on the payments, and even more often the car doesn't last through the payment period without some sort of major unforeseen issue. When that happens, they always walk away, so you get stuck holding the bag whichever way it goes. LOL
When I'm looking to divest from an aged car like that, I price it in the cheap range to start so that everyone, even the folks who usually want to make payments, etc., see the value in the purchase. They just hand me the cash and go.
jpp - my prior response was aimed at the Mazda moreso than the Caddy (in terms of the asking price suggested).
2013 Jeep Patriot Sport model 83,000 miles
Color: True Blue
Engine: 2.0 4l
Trans: 5 spd manual
Stock rims
Tires: Needs tires (3) still originals (1) was replaced due to taking a turn to fast and running off road had driver side suspension parts replaced also but no body damage
Brakes: will need soon
Exterior Body has minor scratches
Interior has Minor scuffs nothing major
A/C, power windows and mirror all work
Other than oil changes,tire rotation and suspension repairs no other maintenance has been done
Looking to trade to a Jeep dealer for the same updated model but still owe 10,000 on it that hurts the most
Thanks, Any advice is much appreciated
This must be FWD, correct?
On the last day of February, I leased a bottom-feeder Chevy Cruze LS 6MT. The General had sent me a $2k bonus on top of the $1,300 of rebate money I had accumulated on the GM card. On top of the $3,400 lease support and who-knows-what-else, so it came to a pretty dandy lease payment. I'd shaken hands on $190/month, with taxes and plate, first payment waived, with the GM card money subtracted later. Two years, 20k miles.
I'm not into commitment.
Come to pick up the car, the payment should have been sign & drive, $44/month. Then things got hinky, and they wanted $70/month... then $52/month... something about how I owed extra taxes if I put the GM card money down up front.
I found, not for the first time, that I do not know how to argue in the face of arguments that make no sense. So I did the math for them as 23 x 190 - 3,3320 is 1050 or some such, and they let me pay it all up front. So far so good.
Until last Monday, when I get a letter from the dealership. No text as such, but a check, looking legitimate, and some cryptic notation like "JUW bonus cash not used on deal #xxxxx for VIN Gxxxxxx". Five hundred bucks. The Lord moves in mysterious ways, got GM has Him beat, that's for sure.
Submitted for your entertainment.
Cheers -Mathias
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
For what it's worth, it's a much smoother and more pleasant car to drive than my Outback.
The reason I wrote about this was not the good deal -- it's not unusual, there's some crazy stuff going on and a free car wouldn't surprise me for the right customer. The remarkable part is the rebate check after the fact. I've never heard of anything like that.
I wonder if GM can survive the next time gas goes to $4/gallon and trucks fall from favor. They've got some serious issues.
Tough to drive a car 83k miles and still be $4k in the hole on it. You sure you want another one?
'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.
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worst part is, none of that was in the least bit necessary. Buying used and being afraid of having a vehicle out of warranty just don't go hand-in-hand. I just hope 10k miles per year for the next 4 years doesn't wind up biting him in the butt.
'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
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
It’s apparently fairly easy to do if you have good credit. Buy a new car with nothing down, drive a lot of miles, trade it in and roll a small amount of negative equity. Lather, rinse, repeat a few times, and you’re $10k or more under water.
And speaking of :
A few years back, I was sitting in the waiting room at a VW dealership waiting on my car to be serviced. There was a young man in with a Touareg, he had some serious mechanical issue. I talked with him for a few minutes, he was in the middle of a 3 year lease and was already about 30k over on his mileage. Projecting forward, with some back of the envelope math, I estimated that he was going to be in for about $10k in mileage penalties. Wow! Yes, I read that thread. 71% residual on a 3 year lease? Incredible!
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD