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Meade
Meade
Henceforth please clarify (in all the depreciation-loss posts) that you paid around 15K flat (before tax, tags, title, which is irrecoverable and should NOT be factored into a depreciation calculation!) and traded/sold it (in admittedly pretty poor condition, at least for a car that new) for around 11.500, to a dealer. CarMax is STILL a dealership - You can always get more in a sale to an individual! I think you got a GOOD deal!
All this, in the interest of NOT misleading lurkers and potential buyers on this board.
BTW, what's the status with the Jetta, haven't been following the boards lately. I'm assuming the dealership still has it, as you mentioned the Millenia loaner.
And you just said something else that proves you're nuts when it comes to how much you got for your Protege. If you only paid $17k and got $11,500 in trade, with all that mileage and damage, your Protege actually held just a hair shy of 68 percent of its value in the first year. That beats what your Jetta, the Civic and everything else is worth after TWO years, according to Larry's source.
Meade
Dealers in the Northern Virginia area and as far south as Richmond are on the alert. Some Daewoo dealers are so frightened they have locked their doors and borded up the windows.
If he starts talking trade -- RUN!
fowler3
Still seem pretty good to me. Of course you're NEVER going to get back what you paid for the car. That's impossible after close to a year of driving!!
Carry on brave warrior.
http://www.autopia-carport.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8592
Paul's a member of the Entitlement Generation. The slogan of this generation: "What can I get out of everybody?"
Meade
Oh yeah, speaking of the bra, I still have that in my trunk. I asked if anyone wanted it (it's cut to fit a 2001 Protege), but no one responded. I will give it, but need the shipping costs for it (like $5-10 in the US, I would assume). If anyone wants it, email me about it.
I checked Edmunds.coms TMV Used Vehicle Appraiser, (which BTW the car professionals here at Town Hall agree does the best job at accurately estimating the value of used cars). The True Market Value on a clean 2000 PRO-ES with my miles, color and optional equipment Dealer Retails for $12,093 or $13,043 if Mazda Certified. Trade in Value is predicted at $8,814. Private Party is suggested at a $10,463 buy.
So lets see,... I paided $15,218, 30 months ago and if I sold it thru the local newspaper or AutoTrader, I would prolly accept an offer of say $10,250 or so. That is real life depreciation of less then 33%. you could also look at it this way, my car has held over 67% of it's original value. I'll take it, with a big smile! ;-}
-old head
I'm 24...born in 1977. Does that make me a part of that generation? If so, what does that mean? Am I trying to trying to "get what I can out of everybody?"
I'd hate for you guys to think that. I like to think I'm a valuable, contributing memeber to society. I live by the Golden Rule and I like to think that other people do as well.
I've worked dang hard for what I've got. Good job, new Protege, new house, great girlfriend. I never EXPECTED these things. I worked for them and in turn got them.
That's why we're on Proteges 3 and 4. Life may be like a box of chocolates -- but so far, with the Protege, I always know what I'm gonna get.
Meade
Meade
by protege_fan
Michael, I guess the 3 years in the Alberta Juvenile Hall Detention Center was good for you? ;-) lol!!!
-love train
Meade
For the record, I've NEVER been in to juvey hall. :P
Ron B.
Pro content: If the physical therapy works out and my knee doesn't lock, as a gift to myself this christmas I'm thinking of getting the sport exhaust.
Meade
-love handles
If you are in or around Southern California make plans to be at So Cal Protege Meet on June 29th just a stones throw from Edmunds home office.
Go here for details!
Meade
Meade
P.S. "In the kisser?" Where else would you put a sandwich, you big goof?
Meade
Meade
What gives, I ask you yet again ... WHAT GIVES???
Turnip Greens in my Teeth
Is THIS better?
Meade
Meade
Meade
Hey folks, chill, please. Some people really might like to look for some Protege related information here.
The opinions about the errors of Paul's ways and Entitlement Generation etc. really need to be taken out of the Town Hall.
Thanks.
Pat
Sedans Host
Beating up on Paul doesn't belong at all, but yes, please take the other off-topic stuff to the Posse party. In case anyone needs directions, just follow the link to the Owners Club at the top of this page.
;-)
Meade
P.S. "Get 'em Pat?" TEACHER'S PET! TEACHER'S PET! ;-)
Just wanted to see how everyone is doing. I see all's good.
Later,
Dinu
I personally think that will be a turn off in the eyes of the press, but what do you think?
If you had that to spend on a car, would you consider the MS3?
I think the media will like the car, BUT price will be the lone sticking point.
Honestly, look at what the car reviewers say about the Protege (specifically the MP3). It's always something like, "great car...just needs power." Ok...so Mazda is adding a turbo bringing it up to 170 hp.
BUT in doing so, they're going to have to drive the price point up. Good for power, bad for price. However, most comparisons that I've seen the MP3 in are for cars under $25k. Maybe they won't care so much after all?
though the SpecV would a bigger bargain compared to the MS Pro (as will the SVT Focus), but I have a feeling the MS Pro will be a track-worthy sport compact right off the showroom floor. How much is that worth?