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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,733
    Golf = about $15.5k-$16k.

    MDX = $23.5k-$24k.

    '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

  • clm8clm8 Member Posts: 75
    edited June 2016
    Thank you for the information. I took the MDX to CarMax today. They offered 21K. They did note that there was some paint work on the passenger side. I was not aware of this. I'm going to try a few other places.
  • tj11119tj11119 Guest, Member Posts: 138
    Thanks qbrozen for the estimates, doesn't look so bad, will check back with Carmax appraisal.
  • henrynhenryn Member Posts: 4,289
    clm8 said:

    Thank you for the information. I took the MDX to CarMax today. They offered 21K. They did note that there was some paint work on the passenger side. I was not aware of this. I'm going to try a few other places.

    You never know about carmax, sometimes they come in really high, other times not so much. I recently asked @qbrozen about a 2011 Acadia for a friend of mine, and he came back with $12k to $13k.

    Carmax said the transmission was going out (it wasn't), and offered $9k. Their biggest competitor in this area, Texas Direct Auto, came in at $13.5k. And I think she has a private party sale lined up at $16k, so that's all looking good.

    2023 Chevrolet Silverado, 2019 Chrysler Pacifica
  • henrynhenryn Member Posts: 4,289
    edited June 2016
    Just in case I go crazy and try to trade this off for a minivan, what can I expect on trade value:

    In Houston, TX
    2015 Ford F150 XLT SuperCrew (crew cab)
    Equipment group 302A
    (big screen in dash, rear view camera, power seats, chrome step rails, XM radio, sliding rear window, etc)
    Color: Bronze Fire Metallic
    2.7L ecoboost
    RWD rear wheel drive, not 4 wheel drive
    Miles: 3,750
    2023 Chevrolet Silverado, 2019 Chrysler Pacifica
  • andres3andres3 Member Posts: 13,925
    tijuana19 said:

    Thanks qbrozen for the estimates, doesn't look so bad, will check back with Carmax appraisal.

    Let me know what the Carmax offer is, I might want to best it by $400 if they come in under Q's figures, and I'm local.
    '18 Porsche Macan Turbo, '16 Audi TTS, Wife's '19 VW Tiguan SEL 4-Motion
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,733
    henryn said:

    Just in case I go crazy and try to trade this off for a minivan, what can I expect on trade value:

    In Houston, TX
    2015 Ford F150 XLT SuperCrew (crew cab)
    Equipment group 302A
    (big screen in dash, rear view camera, power seats, chrome step rails, XM radio, sliding rear window, etc)
    Color: Bronze Fire Metallic
    2.7L ecoboost
    RWD rear wheel drive, not 4 wheel drive
    Miles: 3,750

    Kinda a tough one. Could be $27.5k up to maybe $29k.

    '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

  • henrynhenryn Member Posts: 4,289
    Thanks, Q. Appreciated, as always.
    2023 Chevrolet Silverado, 2019 Chrysler Pacifica
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Q--I got one for you that I'm having trouble with.

    Friend wants to settle estate and sell a vehicle to a relative at a "fair" price that will satisfy other relatives that no unusual "deals" were made.

    Vehicle is:

    2012 Ford Escape Hybrid, AWD, auto., usual basic options, not a limited, no leather, no nav. Car is in San Francisco area, miles are approx. 60,000. Condition is "fair", clean CARFAX, 2 owners.

    Car has DAMAGE, which always make things harder.

    r/r door -- long deep crease, door length + peach size dent up top
    r/f door -- short continuation of crease from r/r door
    r/f fender -- small fist size dent
    rear bumper -- paint peeling in spots, tweaked a little at seam
    l/f fender --small fist size dent
    Interior -- intact but stained cloth seats and headliner
    Engine-- runs well, engine bay dusty and unkempt.

    No structural damage was noted--this is all sheet metal.

    My reasoning on this is $21-$23K dealer retail/ $12K-$14K dealer wholesale.

    So, to sell to a relative without any drama from the siblings, what price?

    I was guessing about $15,000. Seems to me that's a pretty fair discount for bodywork.

    I can post some photos if needed.

    Thanks!

    Shifty
  • isellhondasisellhondas Member Posts: 20,342
    I think I would leave the relative out. I know people who don't speak to other family members over the inheritance of a Model A pickup truck. Risky at best.
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,330
    man, no way I would pay close to 15K for that based on the miles and description of being a beat up, not cared for, rat.

    seems like a better idea is to shop it at a couple of places for a buy bid (carmax, a ford dealer, local lot) and get a real idea that way. and let the relative pay the best of those, and if they don't want it, sell it off.

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  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,320
    stickguy said:

    man, no way I would pay close to 15K for that based on the miles and description of being a beat up, not cared for, rat.

    seems like a better idea is to shop it at a couple of places for a buy bid (carmax, a ford dealer, local lot) and get a real idea that way. and let the relative pay the best of those, and if they don't want it, sell it off.

    I agree, a fairly new car that has been beat up like that is just a huge red flag in my book. I don't know if I'd even pay $10k.

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    Son's: 2018 330i xDrive

  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,733
    Yikes. Well, let's see...I can get a clean one at auction for $14k. So we have one that needs a few grand in bodywork. Gotta be $9k-$10k at the block and $12k-$13k retail. $11k sounds pretty fair as a private party deal.

    '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

  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    OK! Good info guys, thanks. I was seeing some pretty strong dealer "asking" prices for a 2012 out here in California, but I can see that, regardless of that, I'm $3K-$4K too high.

    I'm not sure how cars end up like this---this car must have cost what? $32K when new?

    I think the family just has one person who is interested, so they want to make sure the estate isn't short-changed in any way. I can understand that, and the executor does have a responsibility to act fairly.
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 265,440

    OK! Good info guys, thanks. I was seeing some pretty strong dealer "asking" prices for a 2012 out here in California, but I can see that, regardless of that, I'm $3K-$4K too high.

    I'm not sure how cars end up like this---this car must have cost what? $32K when new?

    I think the family just has one person who is interested, so they want to make sure the estate isn't short-changed in any way. I can understand that, and the executor does have a responsibility to act fairly.

    Got a Carmax, nearby? Have them take it there for a quote. Then, sell it to the buyer for $500 more.

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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    edited July 2016
    That's a good idea. I bet they hit it pretty low. I guess sometimes my " car flipper" mind comes into play, and when I look at a neglected vehicle I'm already thinking of clever and inexpensive ways to 'bring the car back"---you know, clean the engine with parts brush and Simple Green, rent a machine to shampoo the interior, and work with my body shop buddies on the damage. Shouldn't be too hard a color to "blend"--steel blue.

    Sweat equity so to speak. Buy for $10K, and if it turns out really nice, turn it for $17K.

    but I'm pretty much done flippin' cars, so let someone else have all the fun.

    I appreciate everyone's feedback!

  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Anybody seeing this around town?

    http://www.visi-one.com/en

    What do you think?

  • henrynhenryn Member Posts: 4,289
    Q, I’m interested in this 2016 Chrysler Town and Country Touring

    http://www.centralhoustonnissan.com/used/Chrysler/2016-Chrysler-Town+++Country-53ab81d00a0e0ae74e1acf5cf91c73f4.htm

    Houston, Tx
    Bright white
    20,089 miles
    VIN : 2C4RC1BG0GR206157

    Looking at the CarFax report:

    http://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory/p/Report.cfx?partner=DLR_3&vin=2C4RC1BG0GR206157

    This was a rental vehicle, right here in Texas. I am guessing it probably went through an auction to wind up at a Nissan dealership, even though that doesn’t show on the Carfax report.

    Could you take a quick look and see if it shows up on any auction report?

    Thanks as always,
    Henry
    2023 Chevrolet Silverado, 2019 Chrysler Pacifica
  • cdnpinheadcdnpinhead Member Posts: 5,617
    edited July 2016
    #1 son is looking at two 535is -- would appreciate the comments of the group, esp. Q

    2008 w/ 44K miles
    SoCal
    Single owner, private sale (no tax)
    Gray w/ black int.
    Auto, sport pkg, nav, xenons, hole in roof, leather
    VIN WBANW13548CZ80194

    2010 W/ 51K miles
    SoCal
    Two owners, 1st 3 yr. lease, dealer (7.9% tax)
    Gray w/ gray int.
    Auto, sport pkg, leather, xenons, hole in roof
    VIN WBANW1C56AC165565

    Odd (to me anyway, I don't know BMWs very well) that the VIN sequence past the initial 5 letters is so different between the two -- one is five digits and the other is a combination of four numbers and letters. Oh well. . .
    '08 Acura TSX, '17 Subaru Forester
  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,487
    hey @qbrozen - can you give me an approximate trade in value for the following car

    2010 Honda Accord EX Coupe
    2 Door
    4cyl
    Automatic
    Dark Grey Exterior
    Black Interior
    128K Miles
    New Tires
    All Maintenance up to date
    9/10 Exterior
    10/10 Interior
    Located in the NYC Suburbs

    2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD

  • mjfloyd1mjfloyd1 Member Posts: 3,806
    Looking for trade in value in Baltimore, MD.
    2013 Audi A6 prestige 3.0 , AT, LED headlights, white with tan guts. 35300 miles.
    No accidents. No curb rash . Tires and brakes within last 10k miles. All maintenance up to date - has audicare and has had synthetic oil changes each 5k miles between audicare services. Clear front hood , bumper, mirror, A pillar and trunk areas.
    Looking to trade for RS7.
  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,487
    Hey @qbrozen - can you let me know what a good selling price would be on a 2014 Lexus IS250 AWD F-Sport. 6K Miles, Red, L-Certified, Perfect Condition. They are asking $38,995 for it. Location is Westchester County, NY. Thank-you!

    2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD

  • cdnpinheadcdnpinhead Member Posts: 5,617
    Is it safe to assume that Q is on holiday?
    '08 Acura TSX, '17 Subaru Forester
  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,487
    I think he started a new job. Maybe he's away?

    2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD

  • steine13steine13 Member Posts: 2,825
    New job? Who authorized that??
    I thought he worked for us...
    ;)
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 265,440
    steine13 said:

    New job? Who authorized that??
    I thought he worked for us...
    ;)

    Well. It might pay a little better than this gig.

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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    And after all we've done for him....er...what was it exactly we did for him? B)
  • henrynhenryn Member Posts: 4,289
    We made him famous, a star of stage and screen, known throughout the universe - well, at least the Edmunds universe.
    2023 Chevrolet Silverado, 2019 Chrysler Pacifica
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    We ARE a universe...of course, compared in size to the actual universe...not so much.
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,733
    henryn said:
    Q, I’m interested in this 2016 Chrysler Town and Country Touring http://www.centralhoustonnissan.com/used/Chrysler/2016-Chrysler-Town+++Country-53ab81d00a0e0ae74e1acf5cf91c73f4.htm Houston, Tx Bright white 20,089 miles VIN : 2C4RC1BG0GR206157 Looking at the CarFax report: http://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory/p/Report.cfx?partner=DLR_3&vin=2C4RC1BG0GR206157 This was a rental vehicle, right here in Texas. I am guessing it probably went through an auction to wind up at a Nissan dealership, even though that doesn’t show on the Carfax report. Could you take a quick look and see if it shows up on any auction report? Thanks as always, Henry
    It didn't go through manheim. Worth about $21k at the block. Figure $23-24k retail

    '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

  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,487
    Welcome back @qbrozen!

    2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD

  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,733
    #1 son is looking at two 535is -- would appreciate the comments of the group, esp. Q 2008 w/ 44K miles SoCal Single owner, private sale (no tax) Gray w/ black int. Auto, sport pkg, nav, xenons, hole in roof, leather VIN WBANW13548CZ80194 2010 W/ 51K miles SoCal Two owners, 1st 3 yr. lease, dealer (7.9% tax) Gray w/ gray int. Auto, sport pkg, leather, xenons, hole in roof VIN WBANW1C56AC165565 Odd (to me anyway, I don't know BMWs very well) that the VIN sequence past the initial 5 letters is so different between the two -- one is five digits and the other is a combination of four numbers and letters. Oh well. . .
    I don't have any real comps for the 2008 one, given the miles. Closest went for $13.9k. Figure $13k is about right.
    and about $15k on the 2010

    '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

  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,487
    hey @qbrozen - can you give me an approximate trade in value for the following car

    *EDIT* This car has 3 accidents on it's CARFAX!

    2010 Honda Accord EX Coupe
    2 Door
    4cyl
    Automatic
    Dark Grey Exterior
    Black Interior
    128K Miles
    New Tires
    All Maintenance up to date
    9/10 Exterior
    10/10 Interior
    Located in the NYC Suburbs

    2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD

  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,733

    nyccarguy said:
    hey @qbrozen - can you give me an approximate trade in value for the following car 2010 Honda Accord EX Coupe 2 Door 4cyl Automatic Dark Grey Exterior Black Interior 128K Miles New Tires All Maintenance up to date 9/10 Exterior 10/10 Interior Located in the NYC Suburbs
    Probably about $6k with those miles. Could be less but I'm giving you the Honda bump.

    '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

  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,487
    Thanks @qbrozen - They were offered $4K at a Lexus Dealer (after I posted, I found out the car has 3 accidents on it's CARFAX), the $4,750 at an Infiniti Dealer. My friend pushed for $5K from Infiniti. They agreed and are proceeding forward.

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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,733
    Probably lucky to get that with the history. But it is still a Honda, I guess.

    '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

  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,733
    Oh, and apologies for the late responses, but I have been ill for the past week.

    '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

  • henrynhenryn Member Posts: 4,289
    qbrozen said:

    Oh, and apologies for the late responses, but I have been ill for the past week.

    Sorry to hear it, hope you're feeling better. And you said in the other thread (VW diesel buyback) that you were having computer problems as well. When it rains, it pours!

    Which, of course, is one reason why I usually have at least 3 or 4 computers sitting around. Just in case. I used to pay for Comcast cable internet and AT&T Uverse internet, just to have a backup plan. But they kept raising the rates, and the service(s) kept getting more reliable, so today I only have Comcast.
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  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,733
    I have other home computers but only the one laptop, which is a work computer. I am spending a good bit of time in bed these past 10 days or so, which is laptop territory. :)
    thanks for the well wishes. I think I am past the worst of it, but still a ways to go.

    '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

  • cdnpinheadcdnpinhead Member Posts: 5,617
    Thanks for the estimates, Q. Hope you're feeling better soon.
    '08 Acura TSX, '17 Subaru Forester
  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,487
    I'm glad you are feeling better!

    2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD

  • steine13steine13 Member Posts: 2,825
    That sounds awful qb. All the best.
    Keep in mind you never feel so good like when you're feeling better....
  • roadburnerroadburner Member Posts: 18,320
    One thing I learned in my new gig-
    qbrozen said:

    Oh, and apologies for the late responses, but I have been ill for the past week.

    Hope you are feeling better!

    Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
    Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
    Son's: 2018 330i xDrive

  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,733
    thanks, folks. Appreciate the support.

    '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

  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,330
    curious on a BMW. 2013 X3 2.8i (the 2.ol 4). Gray over black. Convenience, cold weather and navi packs, so decently equipped. Nice shape overall.

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,733
    miles?

    '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

  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,330
    Picky detail. 42k.

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,733
    Average is about $22k at auction. Range is $21-$24k. You do have the nav, so could be closer to $23k.

    '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

  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,330
    So listed at 24.8 is a pretty good retail price.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,330
    And if you want another LR2, the same place has a loaded silver 2009 HSE for $10,900. But it does have 99k on the clock.

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

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