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2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
With comments like that I expect @jmonroe 's next post to be one stating he is tired of the shots he takes here and is going to leave for a while.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
There was some drama with the replaced moon roof piece, but they just had to reset the programming.
Reset the trip meter after a few miles. Sitting at 23+. We'll see if that lasts.
Power tailgate is fun, but if you watch the GM video Marco posted, GM came out with one that's totally over the top.
'24 Chevy Blazer EV 2LT
then again, I was selling things like a $10K Accord or $3k integra that got snapped up. If I was trying to move a $30K BMW, I would likely have to be more flexible!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Little Jip made a good point when I spoke with him about the car, if you're selling a car...why do a transmission flush while the car is for sale? Could be as a good selling point, or because the owner is o.c.d about maintenance...or... something else. And yes, 2 for 2 on Craigslist would be a world record. :-)
ab348 and stick, yeah, I don't mind paying a little more for quality, but it still has to be reasonable. On Craigslist, don't know why you don't see more private sellers. Seems most are wholesalers with rebuilt wrecks
Suydam, I asked owner about option s. All he could come up with is sunroof, power windows, and power drivers seat. Definitely needs the side airbags.
Xwesx yeah, I think the Milan is an upscale Fusion, which is known for good reliability.
Jmonroe, thanks for your comment s. I have a friend who is a shade free mechanic, thought I'd ask him to come along to look at the car. But, yeah, a full-time mechanic probably a better idea. I remember one car I looked at, many many years ago, had sand in the ashtray and under floormats. Had to pass on that one. I haven't researched the car much yet, I think your pricing suggestionsis close to what I was thinking. Car Fax definitely. And you'll be the first to know if the ole jip...got out jipped. :-(
Driver, I hate to admit it too. Jmonroe made some good points. First time for everything? ;-)
I agree Jip...most of the fun is in the hunt....once you have the beast most of the fun is over........guess that is a rule of life (and I ain't saying nothing else).
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
at this point, if I get something used, most likely would be from some sort of dealer. Though just nicer to have new (if more expensive).
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Only similar one I could find on the west coast of Florida for comparison.
https://www.woodmotorco.net/inventory.aspx?cursort=asc&mk=Mercury
More nationwide from dealers:
https://www.listingallcars.com/srp/?d=n&co=u&yh=2010&m=Mercury&mo=Milan&mih=80000
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Nobody ever sold a used car because it was TOO perfect.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
KBB has that Milan priced at $6,800 private party. Almost $1,500 more compared to Edmunds. Looks like I may need those sack
lunches after all. :-(
KBB has that Milan priced at $6,800 private party. Almost $1,500 more compared to Edmunds. Looks like I may need those sack
lunches after all. :-(
On newer cars Edmunds and KBB are usually very close. As cars get older Edmunds tends to give a much lower valuation than KBB. Sometimes as much as 50%.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
So, a good used car was about 20% of the cost of a new car. If a new car costs on average $30000, that would make a minimum price for a good used car about $6000.
Does this make any sense to anyone.....should it be modified? Is there a good rule of thumb?
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
The 2nd one is at JoJo's!
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Roxbury+School,+751+W+Hill+Rd,+Stamford,+CT+06902/Pico+Mountain+Ski+Resort,+73+Alpine+Dr,+Mendon,+VT+05701/@42.3756224,-74.2532765,8z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x89c2a3d497a78e63:0x7d71075346c8c104!2m2!1d-73.564248!2d41.089132!1m5!1m1!1s0x89e02bfe72e07899:0x71a0289466d99094!2m2!1d-72.842512!2d43.6621499!3e0
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Prices from dealerships seem to be all over the place... my head is starting to spin.
That was not a left-handed knock on what you said. You made a full blast incomplete, confusing statement.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
Prices from dealerships seem to be all over the place... my head is starting to spin.
Colors rarely come out right on a computer.
I think about $6000 for a car of that year, condition, and background in excellent condition makes it worth it.
Of course, you know what will happen as soon as you buy it.......you'll find an even better one. I try not to look at any more ads at that point.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Prices from dealerships seem to be all over the place... my head is starting to spin.
Welcome to the world of car buying, new or used, but used is even wackier especially from a new car dealer.
When I was trying to raise my family back in the 70' and 80's I never bought a new car. The first new car I ever bought was a '66 Bonneville then a '68 Old Delta 88 Custom. To be honest, I shouldn't have bought the Olds because there was nothing wrong with the Bonny. I didn't make that mistake again.
I bought a '75 Grand Prix in 1977 for $4000 with about 22K miles on it, private party. I don't know what the MSRP was but the 4 grand I paid was right for me. I never had a problem with that car to the day I sold it in the late 80's with around 70K miles on it.
In my opinion the best car I ever had was my '80 Park Ave. that I bought, private party, in '83 with around 16K miles on it for $7,800. The window sticker for that car was in the glove box and it was just a tick shy of 17 grand, IIRC. There was no way I could have bought that car new without starving my family and living in a tent.
I didn't buy a new car again until the infamous 2005 XG350 and that was long after my Sons were no longer chowing down at my table and I was fully recovered from the bills at Penn State.
That Milan you're looking at seems to be good used car. If you get it for under 6 grand that would be a good deal and you should have a reliable car that might even get your son through MIT. Then he can buy new until he starts to raise a family.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
Stick to major highways if you can. Take the blue line up 91 or you'll be going right through the worst hit areas.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
When leaving from Stamford/Westport, I always took the 91N route you linked (and this was, gulp, 25-30 years ago! Where has my life gone???). The only traffic I remember encountering would be around New Haven and Hartford. 91 was a nicely maintained road, once you get north of Springfield, a pretty and generally not too heavy traffic ride in N. Mass and Vermont. Our ski house was in the Ludlow area (Okemo was our home base, but Killington was a regular destination when we weren't totally lazy. When ambitious, Sugrabush and Mad River Glen). Unfortunately, I can't comment on the "backroad" route, other than to note it will be quite scenic!
Our scouts ski trip was to Pat's Peak, a small family mountain in New Hampster (much more convenient to us Bostonians). Slept in the lodge, really should have brought an air mattress! Fun outing. Haven't been to Pico in many years, always was drawn in by the siren song of Killington (which now owns Pico). Too bad your boy won't be able to show you the proper way to ski Outer Limits! Of course, he could show me, too...
Have a great time! Don't forget your bindings! Mittens are warmer than gloves. Dress in layers. Watch for crossing traffic. Do not take down any other skiers! See, I was a dad, too...
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
Luckily, three of us kids had our own vehicles so the problem was solved but think my grandma loved ribbing her son about it all the same!
The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Knowledge is power and need some knowledge now about what's out there that could be a possible new vehicle if it's Plan B after all!
The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
GM vinyl tops back then were pebble grain and mine started to show its age in the early 80's, at least as far as I was concerned. I took it to a trim shop and had it replaced but by then no one had the pebble grain. Only smooth leather look with tool graining marks was what was being used then, so my original was replaced with that. It also had a very minimal piece of padding under the new vinyl material. That also seemed to be the only way the replacements were done back then. I remember the guy showing me a top they had just done to assure me it looked good. He was right it did look good. He then showed me a full top on a big Buick sedan that the owner wanted pimped out with triple thick padding. It damn near looked like the top had a mattress on it. Not my taste at all.
A somewhat funny story about when I bought my '75 Grand Prix in '77 from a private seller with around 22K miles on it:
After I had the car for a few weeks I decided it deserved a transmission oil change so off to the auto parts to get the tranny fluid, filter and pan gasket. I climbed under the car that was up on ramps, took out the dozen or so bolts and slowly lowered the pan with almost no spills. Surprise, the fluid looked like it is brand new. I then thought I remembered that the previous owner said he just had it changed along with having new plugs installed right before he put it up for sale. I went into the glove box because I remembered him providing some service records that I put in there. Sure enough, the new fluid didn't even have 150 miles on it. For a second I thought about leaving the filter in place and only replacing the fluid and gasket but since I was this far into it I nixed that thought and changed everything. After I had it all bolted up again and took it for a test drive, I again thought I should have left the filter in place but too late now. I then got a brain storm, I'd keep the old filter for the next time. After some thought about that I figured that since it was now saturated with tranny fluid that it would eventually dry out and probably be cracked and ruined. By then, I just decided to throw away all of the evidence that I screwed up by not listening to what the previous owner told me. :@
I sure hope I was right about not trying to save that old filter with 150 miles on it for the next tranny fluid change I did at about 50K miles. Hey @Mr_Shiftright, please tell me that I didn't blow $6.95 by throwing that filter away.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250