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For instance, if a person is selling a car and gets a $10,000 offer, and the dealer offers the same $10,000, in every state I've been in (besides CA and those without sales tax), the owner would save $500-800, depending on the tax rate, by trading.
And darn it, cars have wheels, drive it North or West...I don't think that the Impala resale is $3k different in SoCal.. and with low miles, leather, the legendary 3800 "series II" and all that jazz, I can't believe it isn't worth $9 or $10 cash value... but then, I'm not a car dealer... I just like to watch...
Ya didn't smoke in this thing, didja...???
-Mathias
He said a 2001 325 would set me back $25500
Looking at online prices and the soft market I took a pass. Think I'll stick with my 1997 a while until the trade market gets better or the dealers start selling their used at the soft prices they say my trade is worth. $11-12K for a 1997 BMW Coupe
I'm real interested in what the guys here say on your post.
Now that I know what the Camaro is worth... What can I expect to pay (retail) for a nice, low mile Corvette: 2002, auto, transparent roof, 1SC pkg, chrome wheels. Miles between 9k and 15k.
Looking in metro NYC and NJ. Thanks.
1997 Chevy Venture, standard length, dark gray, 3 row seats,base package, crank windows, cruise,ac,good rubber,80k, looks good, no dings, good windshield, in New Orleans.
I think I got everything, please don't make me go to my room. Thanks in advance.
Terry's gonna want to know how many doors, particularly. on the driver side. You can tell him from your room...
What this puppy's worth is gonna be anybody's guess; depends on whether there's another person on the planet who'd be interested.
Get a professional opinion, but maybe $3 real money (with 3 doors); $4-4,5 on a private sale.
Waiting to be corrected, I remain
-Mathias
East Lansing, MI
Make it a 5 speed, and it is an $8500-$9000 car at RETAIL. Trade in side is going to vary a lot depending on the dealer, his ability to move a car like that, and the current fuel prices and market demand. $5000 low side to just under $8000 high side.
I however did try to talk this guy down on the 2002 325i and he only came down a little to $25k. It looks like that will be the final price. What do you guys think? I thought it was fair. $24k would have been a great deal, but I think BMW's are still selling in this soft market.
There are a BUNCH of 97-98 vintage minivans available on the market with that kind of mileage.
Dave
Any comments on my question about decreased Camry reliability? I ask here because on another
posting you mentioned that Hyundais are not really the equal in reliability of Honda, no matter what Consumer Reports thinks.
Low miles are wonderful.! But does it look, feel, drive like a low miler.? has it been down door ding hiway, are the tires deep, does it stand tall ..? -- If so, then it's looking at the high $5's, low low $6's on a trade, if it needs a this and a that, start deducting .. down Retail Rd, $8,495 is a smart asking price and let the first cash buyer with a American Flag take it proudly home for $7,5/$8,0 ..
Terry.
Terry.
Terry :-)
If I retailed it myself and only got 3,500 it still wouldn't be that great of a loss. Thanks guys for the info. Just kidding Mathias thanks for your help.
"Ohh - crank windows - I'll buy it you'll take $500 off".
"How about you'll BUY and you'll LIKE it, MISTER!"
But in a family vehicle, they really cut down on the target market.
The first two vehicles I bought new had no pwr/anything + manual transmisson, and I had no trouble selling them for a good price.
-Mathias
As of a few years ago anyway, Nissan built only 3% of Maximas with manual trannys, so it's not surprising that they're much scarcer on the used market than the autos. I tend to believe the scarcity factor outweighs the narrower target market, leading to stronger resale values relative to the automatics. Terry and the other pros can correct me if I'm wrong in this speculation...
Dealer is asking $22,988 - in the pits of Pittsburgh!
What say you?? Thanks....
1994 Ford Escort LX/Sport, caymen green/gray, 2 dr, 5-speed, no stereo, sunroof, alloy wheels, no pwr stuff (well, pwr mirrors, but the switch doesn't work), 105k, runs excellent. Its not the prettiest car in the world, there honestly isn't a body panel without some sort of ding or dent. The interior is in fairly good shape and it drives really well. Its sneakers have a good amount of tread, the front are new and the rear 50%. The glass is all good in the car and other than cosmetic stuff, its a great car.
I'm thinking $1250 obo and take 900/1,000 and kick it down the road. Am I in the ball park?
We have our new car all picked out so little car needs to get on down the road unfortunatly. Can't afford to insure 3 vehicles.
Unfortunately, I think Terry is going to respectfully disagree with you about values of manuals vs autos. Lets face it, the Max is a "sporty" 4 door family sedan. Most buyers will want the auto, and you will definately see a lower "trade-in" value with the manual tranny. But, I also agree that they are scarce, and if the wind is blowing justtttt right and the sun is at the right longitude, you'll find someone that is looking for the manual and you'll see some strong $$$ for it.
I am curious as to the value of the '02/'03's, as I think they are still one of the best bang's for the buck out there. My guess is he hits your max at roughly $17,5.
thanks.
Brent
$15-16K is auction money on these.
25,xxx miles. 4x4, bun warmers, slider. i believe color is called black cherry (basically a maroon) with black guts. good shape, no real noticeable wear and tear. miles are a little on the high side.
thanks.
My guess is he'll be lowballed on it. Infiniti is trying to blow these out and there are incentiveson them to help. Its easy to get one at invoice or lower. Too bad cause IMO its the best mid sized "real" SUV out there; not a big minivan like a Pilot or RX300.
Here in the Midwest a car like that would go for $200 at either the auction (if it would even sell) or the junk yard (because it could be driven to the yard).
If it had 80K miles I would say ask $995 and take the first $700 in the next week or two.
Over 100K and you need to sell it in a week or two. You can try an asking price of $995 and see how many calls you get.
If you really want to move it in only a week or two: 1994 Ford Escort, runs good, good tires, $595, call XXX-XXXX.
You need to get to another dealer, pronto.! .. unless this pup is smacked up, tires are burned off, the interior looks like a Iraqi tank, $7,000.? I don't think so, not even close .. it's gotta be worth all of $10, the miles are right - and IF, it's a nice one, clean, knee deep, shows like an 02, then it could see an easy $11 and change .. there's no such thing as a $7 grand LS unless it's been hit by shell from A1 Abrams tank ... I might add, that some of the highest prices are in S. Cal, a CLEAN 21k Impala LS, loaded up, could very easily do towards the $12's especially at the LA/Riverside auctions.
Terry.
I'm going to give ya a pass tonight, it's late and this friggin' computer is working soooo slow I want to throw it out the window - (I musta forgot to pay my DSL bill) .. Let's say it's a SLE, clean, no rust, interior is fair, deep in rubber, the miles are high, but it's a big block and a 3/4 ton, and if the 4x4 has no click clicks then it has to be worth the ultra high $5's, low $6's on a trade ... this is definitely a Retail Rd vehicle .. a great detail, service records on the front seat, $9,900 in the paper and $8/$9,5 sends it down the hiway ..
Good luck ....
Terry.
Terry :-)
Good luck ..
Terry.
never mind, you gave it away to the dealer - now, there's $600 YOU could have had .. Miss Big Bucks ;-))
Do I have to go to my room now?
BTW, we are looking at this......
2000 Grand Caravan Sport, AWD, 28k, captains chairs, loaded up, red/gray, good tires, alloys, overhead console. Its a little dirty on the inside, but drives really nice. $16,860 is the asking price.....I think its great......if you live in Bahgdad. What do you think? Also, a 2000 Windstar LX, 31k, dual sliders, 3.8L V-6, burgandy (I call it horse poop color)/gray, good tires. $11,100 is the asking on this one.
On a trade, in and around the $6's .. down Retail Rd, $8,900 in the paper (after a great detail) .. and let it go for $7,5/$8,5 .. the handshaker and the miles might hold this one back, so be reasonable if you sell it yourself.
Let me know ....
Terry.
You did the right thing .. if the friggin' thing would have blown in a month or less you would have seeing this guy at the local 7-11 everyday -- is there a local 7-11 in Alaska.?
$16,900 ..? - Welcome to the Saddam Hussien Airport .. Oooop's no more.! welcome to the Baghdad international Airport - thanks to the courtesy of the bold, brave USA GI's.! God Bless them ...!
The Caravan is the way to go, but not at the "Pluto prices" of $16,900 .. they are doing the ultra high $11's, low $12's at the block in the NW, so figure a this, figure a that then they "might" have $13 in it, $14,5ish should be just about all of it ...
Terry.
I hope this helps ....
Terry.
Terry
If it's all there, not a bunch of re-paint and bondo, runs like a Seiko - then trade side you "might" be seeing $1,000/$1,500 depending on the dealer .. most won't know what one of these might be worth .. a little trip down Retail Rd, cleaned up, great pics, a great history, you could be seeing $3,9+ .. You can check with "Zues" on these, I think he races them or uses them for door stops, I'm not sure.
Let me know ...
Terry.
Mathias is dead on, high $2's, low low low $3's, maybe .. miles are stiff for a domestic, gheeez no power stuff, tough sale and all the Competitation will have the good stuff.
Down Retail Rd, $4,900 in the paper and the 1st cash buyer takes it home for $3,9/$4,500 -- kinda remember, familys won't buy it and Co's don't like em' ..
sorry ...
Terry.
4dr ....................?
Terry.
The only thing that's holding this one back, is the meat clever, it has all the stuff and low miles .. could see the mid $16's on a trade ... nice vehicles and a Great Value on the pre-owned side ..
I don't know about the rest of you, but the New Maxima sure is ugly, where the heck did they get that grille at - Daewoo .? Yeeeeow.!
Let me know ...
Terry.
GL Model
gold exterior
4 cyl
cloth seats
31,000 miles
Auto
Power Windows, Locks
Luggage Rack
Tinted Glass
AM/FM CD
clean, non-smoking, original owner
I am curious to know what I can expect to get for this car. Thanks!
Saw this other one and am still thinking the price is high. 2002 TC LX AWD, 5551 miles, loaded up with the goodies, white/gray. Asking $20,995.
The Grand Caravan Sport is sitting at Park & Sell, so it belongs to its owner still. They were asking $18,360 for it. Its a nice van, low miles, but dang, looked like a grease monkey got turned loose in there. They have it at $16,860 and don't negotiate. Ah well, there's plenty more to be found, I have about 6 weeks to play with.
Ugh, we are a one car family again, not fun.