Real-World Trade-In Values

prodigalsun · September 2003

You've taken a beating here, and rightly so. We all have our lines of honesty to draw.

It's this kind of attitude that has contributed to the rise of the attourney in our society. If we all opperated with a personal code of ethics that held treating our fellow man with honesty, respect, and geniune caring, we wouldn't need laws to govern commerce and fraud.

I hope never to see you complain about a fraudulent dealer or how you got screwed on a car deal. We create our own reality, what comes around goes around, and a stitch in time is a penny earned.

Enough opining, now back to our regularly scheduled programming. Up next, Watch Terry wow the croud with a 12K trade in quote on a Daewoo Leganza.

zueslewis · September 2003

liz31 · September 2003

I have a silver 2001 GLS Jetta with a manual transmission. I would like to sell to a dealer that will give cash back instead of putting the value of my car towards a new one (like CarMax or Fitzgerald Auto Mall--are there others?), but would appreciate anyone's estimate on how much they would likely offer. Here are the details:
manual 5 speed
monsoon stereo with CD
moonroof
alloy wheels
21K miles
ABS, side airbags
Thanks!!!

steven39 · September 2003

hi, i am very suprised that you got that long a service out of your vwgolf. 14 years old and over 140,000 miles whats your secret? the reason i ask is cuz i read so many negative comments about golf-jettas on this site as well as other car sites. with so many people complaining about thier new jetta-golfs its nice to know that someone got that long out of thier golf.actually,i myself am considering a new jetta or golf cuz of the many standard saftey features and also the cost to insure either the jetta or golf is relatively cheap compared with other new vehicles.that is once i figure out what to do with the seville. probably just trade it in maybe i can get the tags and paperwork paid with the caddy but not the tax though.lol that would be wishful thinking.thanx steve

steven39 · September 2003

why are you selling this car with only 21k?
i can only assume that you like other jetta owners have experinced many problems with your car. and the 2001 jetta is one of the most problematic for that year. however, being that jettas to have a tendencey to hold their value very well you should do very well, whether its from carmax, or `anybody else for that matter. my girlfriend also had a 2001 jetta that she purchased new and was very troublesome to say the least.unfortunatley her car only had the 2-24 warranty, not the more lengthy warranty that the new vw cars come with now or otherwise she would have held onto it a little longer. steve

prodigalsun · September 2003

You will get at least a grand or two more by selling private party as opposed to a dealership.

zueslewis · September 2003

let me get this straight - you have an Acura, an Accord, a Mazda 6 and an older Cadillac?

Do you own all these or just "adjust" what you claim to own based on the topic you're posting in?

liz31 · September 2003

I haven't had any problems (luckily!) I'm selling because I moved by a metro station and don't want a car anymore...That's why I'd rather have cash than do a trade-in. Thanks for the encouraging comments!

steven39 · September 2003

why are you selling this car with only 21k?
i can only assume that you like other jetta owners have experinced many problems with your car. and the 2001 jetta is one of the most problematic for that year. however, being that jettas to have a tendencey to hold their v

hi liz, why are you selling this fairly new car with only 21k miles? i can only assume that you, like many other jetta owners have experienced many problems with your car. and the 2001 jetta was very problematic for that year as well.however, being that jettas do have a tendencey to hold their value very well, you should have no problem getting top dollar for the car. my girlfriend also had a 2001 jetta which she purchased new, and her car was very troublesome as well. unfortunatley, her car only had the 2-24 warranty or otherwise she would have held onto it a little longer. steve

liz31 · September 2003

I haven't had any problems (luckily!) I'm selling because I moved by a metro station and don't want a car anymore...That's why I'd rather have cash than do a trade-in. Thanks for the encouraging comments!

steven39 · September 2003

i dont own a acura, or honda or a 6 although iam considering these cars for purchase. my girlfriend likes to make posts on my behalf alot so just bare with me. but i do havethe caddy rest assured although not for much longer. anyway liz, did you say that you have not had any problems with your 2001 jetta? wow, can i have your autograph? your a special breed.lol steve

wantsienna · September 2003

Thanks Terry, but I was too late in asking your advice. My husband already went out and got it. He wanted either an S60 AWD or an XC70 and there was absolutely noreasoning with him. Since this was the best deal we had seen (most in DC area with 20-25k miles asking $30-31k; PA dealers asking $32k), he thought it was a good deal. He doesn't haggle at all.

Another question for you, if I may. My 2004 Sienna is to be in next week (believe it or not!)

Can you tell me what I should expect for my trade on my '97 Dodge Grand Caravan LE at a dealer in NE PA?

96.5K miles
3.8 L V-6
Color - light iris (purple gray)
Cloth interior - mist gray
Condition - Interior a little better than average. Exterior Average - no rust, just minor dings. New windshield (rock damage)
Dual temp control
8-way power seat
Sunscreen/solar glass
AM/FM/CD
Rear Heat and Air
Traction Control
Luggagge Rack
Conventional Spare
4 new tires - about 4k miles on them

TIA

dillydill · September 2003

Terry,

I wasn't worried. . .you have things under control.

:)
Thanks for the info I really appreciate it.
I am trading the Corolla to a relative plus 10K for the Sienna. Seems to be a fair deal but now I know for sure.

Thanks again.

rarlam · September 2003

I'm looking for real-world trade-in and private party values for the following:

1994 Acura Integra LS Sedan (5-speed manual)
68,500 miles
Dark green exterior / tan cloth interior
CD player and tweeter kit
Original owner
All service records
New Acura radiator and clutch master cylinder
Michelin X-One tires have 30K miles on them
A few dings/scratches, but otherwise good condition and clean
No mechanical problems
Only problem is stuck power antenna (radio still works fine)

I was offered $3500 by a local dealer, but I'm thinking of selling it myself.

steven39 · September 2003

if you lived in the miami fla area you would have no problem selling that car. sounds like a good clean 1 owner car with good miles. good luck

cstowe · September 2003

Reminder:
1996 Silver Acura TL 3.2, leather, CD, automatic AC, but NO SLIDER...11,500 miles here in New Orleans.

Well, I went to test drive the Acura this weekend. And it looks like a car with 11K miles should, new, except that it is seven years and two body styles old. I asked the dealer what the story was with the low miles and she said 'old lady, wealthy family, never drove it, blah, blah blah.' I did not ask if she was originally from the Pasadena area.

Bottom line is the car is pretty clean but it is not the "premium" edition which means no slider. Kind of a bummer because I am not DYING to drive a 1996 TL... but with only 11.5K miles I figure I can drive it for 3-4 years, put 60-70K on it, and still sell it for 5k easy.

They are asking 12,9 but I am thinking somewhere between 10.5/11.5...

I will get a carfax and take it on a long drive (by an Acura dealer) before I do anything.

Comments?

steven39 · September 2003

be careful, remember what they said in the song she drives real fast and drives real hard she is the terror on colorado blvd its the little old lady from pasadena. not to sure if i would purchase a car from that lil old lady,regardless of where shes from.lol

butchbr73 · September 2003

who is this guy?
now he's an expert?????

bakedcookies · September 2003

Hi everyone,

Is this car worth $10,000?

Year/Make/Model: 2002 INFINITI G20
Miles: 60,000
Color: Silver
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Body Style: SEDAN 4 DR
Engine: 2.0L L4 SMPI DOHC 16V
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: JAPAN
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Dual air bags front and sides/active (manual) belts
Standard Equipment: Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM CD, Power
Brakes, Tilt Wheel

When I saw car, seems to be in average condition. Please tell me how much you would pay for this car.

Thank you in advance

zueslewis · September 2003

first he was an underhanded car trader, trying to put one over on the dealers buy selling a junked up Caddy, now he's an industry consultant.

Who knew?

aggie1995 · September 2003

2003 Honda Accord EX
4 cyl
4 Door
Leather (Black)
Manual Transmission
Silver Exterior
(All the regular EX-L stuff, 6 disk changer, dual climate control, ABS, EBD, tinted windows)

Clean, new car smell, no dings

1650 miles

Fort Worth, Texas 76180

What should I ask for this one. I'm not in any hurry to get rid of it though. I have a company vehicle that I will have for the next three years and don't need the extra vehicle.

steven39 · September 2003

bake, there is to many miles on that 2002
60,000 miles is alot for a 2 year old car, infact i would even go as far to say its excessive miles. i would suggest that you further reasearch your cars. i think its fairly safe to say that you can do much better than this deal as far as the milaege is concerned. 60,000 miles on a 2 year old car? was it used for a taxi?

jbollt · September 2003

I searched for a reply, but only saw a post suggesting reposting ..so here is the post, cut and pasted..thanks!

Been away from the forums for awhile. Please let me know what you think...
Trade in and private party values in Southern CA for 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser STOCK (no after market "stuff")
very clean, no dings
steel blue
leather
27,000 miles
5 speed (I know)
4 wheel disc brakes, ABS, traction control
cd and cassette
chrome (real, not plastic) wheels
moonroof
power drivers seat
remote keyless
tires are showing some wear (duh), but still servicable

Thanks, Jeff

dbgindy · September 2003

Battlefield promotion for steve? Coup? Terry out of his Superman suit? Is it to late to bid on the Daewoo? :-)

zueslewis · September 2003

Battlefield promotions means the leaders already got shot and most of us ('cept for lurking Bill) are still here.

We REALLY don't need muddied up trade advice going on here.....

Bid away on the Daewoo - it's getting ready to get past $20K!

zueslewis · September 2003

again, I don't mean to pick on you, but Terry runs a real clean deal here and helps folks out in great fashion. A couple of us take up slack when he's at auction or on the golf course.

The advice you're giving is really unbased and unsolicited - give these folks (consumers who are posting here) a break so they don't get 2-3 conflicting opinions thrown at them - we like to do things simple...

Please.

hogansheroes · September 2003

Hi there! Two quick questions:
1. Need to trade in my 99 Honda Passport SUV, EX 4D, 2WD; 41,000 miles; silver; grey leather interior; no CD player; sunroof; good condition; no collision or repaint, just a few parking lot kisses (great phrase, who came up with that?); Southern California. I owe about $7,900. If I tell the dealer how much I owe, does that information figure in to how much they're going to offer me on a trade-in? Do I need to disclose it or is it something they need to know anyway and will eventually get once the deal is done?

2. And, you knew this was coming ... any idea of the realistic trade-in value for this particular vehicle? Edmunds has trade in at $11,853/dealer retail at $14,773; Blue Book has retail value at $15,780. Thanks so much for any help you can provide!

dbgindy · September 2003

In seriousness zues is right. The one's who post about trade/private sale values are experienced trusted pros. If you do this for a living please list your bona fides if not please watch giving people advice as an amateur (gifted or not) that they may take as gospel.
This is not a slam at all on you, just trying to protect all the good work this forum does.

steven39 · September 2003

ok i will try to tone it down a bit.thanx

grbeck · September 2003

My landlord is looking at a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. It has the six-cylinder engine, alloy wheels, 4WD, power everything, cloth interior, a big black nose bar/grille guard on the front and 104,000 miles on the odometer.

The paint (that dark gold-gray color) looks good, as does the interior. The only real flaw I noticed on the inside is a worn spot on the cloth upholstery of the driver's seat. The used-car dealer down the street is asking $6,995...what would be a good offer? She has no trade-in. I don't want her to overpay...that way she won't be tempted to raise my rent! (This is in New Cumberland, Pa., just across the river from Harrisburg).

Also - does the nose bar/grille guard add anything to the vehicle's value? She would rather not have it. If taking it off will lower the price, she will ask the dealer to do so. Thanks!

danjk1 · September 2003

Has AC, AM/FM/cassette, power sunroof, power windows/doorlocks, new brakes and new tires. Has 120k miles. Paint is reasonable, with a few minor scrapes, and a 4-inch crack on the back of the passenger side rear-view mirror housing. Silver color. Interior looks great. What do you think it's worth on trade-in?

thanks,
Dan

prodigalsun · September 2003

I'm the only one authorized to provide comic releif. <displays court jester cap proudly>

rroyce10 · September 2003

...... Sorry, didn't mean to miss ya .. when you get to be my age, you can't see as good and things don't work as well, that's why God made Viagra .l.o.l.


           But anyway, it's not a Limited, right .? we have that darn meat clever going on here, miles are a little on the tall side, but in SCal you guys drive 40 miles for Yuppie coke .. color is good for the area, chromee's, slider, so we got some stuff .. trade side, if it's a real nice one, you should be seeing the mid to high $10's, could "maybe" see the low low low $11's cuz' of the "surfs up" area ..

         Just below Malibu is a little town and it's on Retail Rd, make it glow in the dark, $13,9 in the paper and snatch $12,5/$13,5 from one of those USC cheer leaders ..

                   Good luck, let me know ..

                      Terry.

rroyce10 · September 2003

.... By the way, where's this Daewoo that everyone is talkin' about ..... ?

rroyce10 · September 2003

...... What .. ? have you been sneakin' up to see Aka - 02 with 60k ....... ? Yikes.!


              Get the Vin# and run a DMV, Carfax and the # through an Infiniti service computer .. sniff sniff, do I smell a Salvage title here ..? -- CLEAN 01's with 90k still see the $9's at the auctions ..... look close with a service Tech, then it's either a Buy ~ a no Buy ~ or a Goodbye ...... !

                      Terry.

rroyce10 · September 2003

....... Thats a very cute ad, you did a nice job .. the "asking" price is more than fair, miles don't help, color is not your friend, so with that price I know your not a blonde .. should see your price minus $300/$500 ..? maybe a pic of you on the hood would help .l.o.l... ?

Terry

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dbgindy · September 2003

Terry check posts 14466 & 14667.:-)

rroyce10 · September 2003

......... Miles are ok, we got a handshaker going on, GLS with a monsoon .. depending on where you live and it's Clean, in and around the mid to high $10's, might-could-maybe, go to church alot, needs -0-, then see the low low $11's ....

Terry.

rroyce10 · September 2003

....... Man, I gotta get back on those meds, I don't see it .. hmmm, what was that Dr's # again .. ?

Terry

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rroyce10 · September 2003

........ I told you not to get that friggin' meat clever .l.o.l... trade side, they doing in and around that high $17, low low $18 figure ... I don't have to tell ya, this no-automatic is not going to bring the Dallas Cowboys over for dinner, the saviour here is: it's an 4dr EX, good color and loooow miles ..

           See what the new ones are doing in the paper and you need to be below that figure .. I'm guessing here, maybe $20,900 in the paper and $19,9/$20,5 gets a new player for Houston ...

              Let us all know ........!

                      Terry.

njexpress · September 2003

#14463 of 14507 Tery, Please Help! by njexpress Sep 22, 2003 (11:29 am)
I would greatly appreciate your help in pricing my CR-V for private market sale.
2001 Honda CR-V EX AWD, 50000 Miles
Dark Green ext. will less than average wear and tear.
Deep Gray Interior, pristine except for a dog bitten seat belt clasp on the front passenger side. You can see the tooth marks on the plastic and the red button release.
Standard equipment - PS, PB, PL, ABS, CD player, AM/FM Stereo, Vanity Mirrors.
Full maintenance history available.
(I even created my own web site to link to from the ads I am running:
http://2001CRV4SALE.IWARP.com )
Thank You very much in advance.
Cheers!
--njexpress!

lanzz · September 2003

Terry - for a co-worker...

2001 Accord EX V6 Sedan with leather. Auto, all the usual power stuff, sunroof, 6CD in dash, 35K miles. Good condition, but been in a few tangles with others - lots of paintwork, but fixed nicely. Dark green with tan inside.

Located in long Island, NY.

Thanks...

rroyce10 · September 2003

..... Hmmm, I guess you are a blonde ... back up a few posts, it's hangin' over your head..

Terry.

rroyce10 · September 2003

... >> Has AC, AM/FM/cassette, power sunroof, power windows/doorlocks, new brakes and new tires. Has 120k miles. Paint is reasonable, with a few minor scrapes, and a 4-inch crack on the back of the -- **passenger side rear-view mirror housing.** <<

     $60 bucks for the mirror ... doesn't sound too bad, miles are low for the year, we got some good stuff here -maybe- .. been serviced, oil/filter has been out of it every 3/4k, plus all the good service duties, no rust, no let's practice Drivers Ed, no funny stuff in the ashtrays, we have deep rubber and new stoppers ..

            Trade side, in and around a "ghee whiz" -- nice vehicle for Retail Rd though, ultra clean, finish any service, great ad, $2,900 in the paper and $2,500 get's you a cheap ride to Disneyworld ..

                      Terry.

rroyce10 · September 2003

..... We have the EX with a V6 ..

We got some miles and that darn no-sale green with tan gut's, plus the paint has had a vacation ... maybe in and around the high $14's, depends if it was a paint by numbers deal ...

Terry.

rroyce10 · September 2003

njexpress · September 2003

And No, I am not a blonde, you judged right the first time around! I did reduce the asking price by $500.
Regards,
Njexpress!

newtomb · September 2003

My son just bought a 2000 Mountaineer for $13,6 with everything but a sunroof. It has lss than 39K with AWD. Sould he be happy?

Thanks

mikej2260 · September 2003

I'm trying to determine a fair trade in value for my 1996 Toyota Tacoma 2WD Extended cab pickup w/34,000 miles. Truck also has a color matched fiberglass bed cap. Vechile (and cap) are in good condition, no surface rust, a few minor surface defects, interior is in good shape. Truck has AC/PS/PB/bed-liner/AM-FM-Cassette/cloth interior/chrome step bumper/tilt steering wheel.

akangl · September 2003

Hey now......no picking on blondes!! I am one remember??

Jolie *who is sooo ready to buy a new truck to replace the 94 Chevy that we have and is costing us big bucks in repairs*

***Must stay AWAY from the car lots***

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