Real-World Trade-In Values

stickguy · October 2003

could be why it's been there a few weeks. Just have to wait for another 30 degree day and show up in a parka.

Nice looking car, but it could be hard to fit 4 people, unless I cut someones legs off, since when I adjust the seat, there is negligible leg room. So either my legs or my sons legs might have to go.

corvette · October 2003

KBB says 8,800 trade-in, 10,605 private party, 12,545 retail on my 1999 New Jetta VR6 (see post 14757). Edmunds says 9,363 trade-in, 10,870 private party, and 12,630 retail. Are these numbers realistic? Thanks...

rroyce10 · October 2003

........ Yeeow, 90k .. ? what, can't find a date in your neighborhood .. ?

I don't know the color or area, so I will wing this one .. it's a GLS, V6, El Tonno in miles, cold pack - you say it's nice and clean except for the 23 visits to the dealer .. trade side in and around the high $6's, low $7's ... try it down Retail Rd, $9,900 in the paper and kiss it goodbye at $8,0/$9,5 which ever comes first .... miles just Flat kill these .. sorry

It seems their numbers are a little ascued ...

Terry.

corvette · October 2003

Thanks, Terry. FYI, it's silver with black leather, and I'm in central Kentucky. Silver is probably the most sought after color, but I can't imagine it adding more than a couple hundred dollars to the value. Alas, I won't be selling it immediately, as it's still in the shop (since Tuesday--won't start).

hightoptennyrx · October 2003

I know this is off the topic -- but the best day of ownership for me with my 99 Passat was the day the new owner handed me a cashiers check. Dump that junk -- life is too short to waste at a service counter or on hold at VW USA.

jlawrence01 · October 2003

Terry-

Just when I thought that I had sold all of the vehicles ...

2002 Volvo S80 2.9 A Sr 4dr Sedan
Color: 443 Moondust Met
17" Arrakis Alloy Wheels
Cold Weather / IAQS Package
Volvo Navigation System
21,500 miles

The interior is clean. The exterior has had a "close encounter of the Bambi kind" but it was repaired properly and I can't see any damage.

I will be sending this vehicle to the auctions. It is located in the Chicago Northwest suburbs.

What are they going for these days???

akangl · October 2003

I just wanted to ask what my Explorer is worth, NOT going to get rid of it, but am going to refinance it and add $2k to the loan. I want to make sure we aren't digging a hole, meaning ending up badly upside down (not that I am looking to trade anytime soon, just don't want to be buried so deep it takes a backhoe to find me).

Our 1994 Chevy broke down yet again and is going to cost around $2200 to fix.....this time, we have dropped $1200 into it just last week.

We would have the money to fix it, but have purchased a trailer for our business.....thus depleting our savings.

Anyway, our credit union has approved the refi on the Explorer since according to Nada it still has a fairly strong book. We are looking at having a total loan of around $7800 on it.

Soooo, what's it worth?? 1997 Ford Explorer Limited, V8/AWD, purple/gray, 50k miles, auto, pwr everything, pwr sunroof, am/fm/cass/cd changer, knee deep in rubber and other than the recent wind damage (going to be fixed next week) its in excellent shape for its age/miles.

Thanks.

rroyce10 · October 2003

..... Just be patient, and when It comes out in December you can sell it then ....

Terry ;-)

corvette · October 2003

Your 1994 Chevy sounds like it was built on the same assembly line as my 1999 Jetta. Hightop, thanks for the sage advice. I plan to sell as soon as it's running on its own power! Meantime, I'm really enjoying my Toyota Echo rental. NOT!

akangl · October 2003

Nah, its just been worked half to death and not taken care of, we've only owned it since June.

I figure its got 150k on it, so its entitled to break down on occation, I just wish it would know when to say when.

rroyce10 · October 2003

...... Nice vehicles, right color, 17" Arrakis Alloy Wheels, excellent wheels, pain in the butt to clean though, cold pack, it's got all the stuff and the miles ain't too bad .. it's got a Dear Bambi letter, that's a tuff color to match and can be seen with the right sun, maybe it will run on a cloudy day .? .l.o.l...

Ok, let's say it's a great job, let's say the auction is super busy, let's say that Pete and Repete don't open the hood and they gotta have it .. it should do the ultra high $22's, low $23's (super clean before the run, right.?) .. make sure you get an early run #, then let her rip and let me know.

Terry.

kwarnold · October 2003

OK, maybe I am way off base here, but to read that you are putting another $2200 into a 10 year old Chevy that you already sunk $1200 into last week sound simply sounds like a bad deal all the way around.

Not trying to be a smart a** or disrespectful, but is there any 10 year old Chevy worth $3,400? (With the possible exception of a Vette....)

Sorry, but when I read that posting I really had to question the wisdom of spending more than a couple of hundred dollars to keep that car running.

akangl · October 2003

We paid $6700 for the truck in June, so by the time its all said and done we will so far have $10,100 into the truck. We cannot replace it for that, its like good luck finding a 1 ton diesel 4x4 for that, they aren't around.

Its a good truck, just has some problems. Low book on the truck is about $6200. I'm not thrilled about the mechanic bill, however, its cheaper than replacing the truck.

nogutsnoglory · October 2003

Can't sleep, could really use some advice, is this a good deal? In post 14739 I stated:

Presently own 1994 BMW 325, 84K, very clean (minor door dings)no accidents, all maintenance. Other info: 4 door, burgundy, automatic, leather seats, onboard trip computer, 6 disc CD.

Looking to trade for '03 Highlander AWD 6 cyl,with options MSRP $30,116, Invoice $27,073 (includes delivery and TDA of $500). Dealer wants $26,200 minus $6300 for BMW for total of $19,900. Is this a good deal? I believe trade in is low, thought it was closer to 7500-8000. Also read in another post about $1500 manufactures rebate but heard nothing about it in deal making.

Any help would be much appreciated (so I can sleep). Thanks.

rroyce10 · October 2003

...... These Bimmers have to be Jam-up and Jelly tight to get any real money .. as you know the service Techs can have a field day, they are expensive in the service lanes ..

Miles are kinda ok, color is good for the area, if it's super clean, service is 110%, deep rubber, no rust no-repaints, no science experiments in the interior, looks feels and drives like 40k .. then trade side, you should be seeing around the high $5's, low $6's .. looks like the dealer is working hard to earn your business at $6,300 - "that's all the monies" ... so rest easy and enjoy the new Yota.

Terry.

rroyce10 · October 2003

.... >> is there any 10 year old Chevy worth $3,400? (With the possible exception of a Vette....) .. <<

None really ~ except for those clean Suburbans, 4x4 S10 pickups, Impala SS, 4wd Blazers and of course those silly Dsl pickups ...

Terry.

rroyce10 · October 2003

....... 2WD ... ?

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                     Terry.

rroyce10 · October 2003

........ Can't say after the meteorite hit .. in your area, IF the work is done super duper, you should be lookin' at the mid $7's, maybe more in the land of the midnight sun ...

Terry.

nogutsnoglory · October 2003

Terry, thanks for your advice! (post 14785)

rroyce10 · October 2003

...... The miles are on the tall side, but it's an EX .. a little kiss over here and there, lot's of these running around right now .. trade side, in and around the mid to high $6's, maybe a little more if it's jam-up, bullet proof perfect and needs -0- ...

Terry.

akangl · October 2003

Thanks

Just wanted to make sure I wasn't sinking myself. I know that back in July the Saab dealer gave $10.5K for it, but its got almost another 10k miles on it now and of course the lovely wind damage.

I certainly don't want to trade it in anytime soon, but wanted to be sure I could sell it quickly on my own if the need arose.

I sure hope our stupid Chevy chills out after this, goodness. Gotta have a 1-ton to pull our trailer, so kind of have to fix the silly thing.

I'm just glad the Chevy is paid for and I had enough equity in the Explorer to pay for the Chevy's mechanic's bill.

Guess with cars you have a choice.....car payments or mechanic's payments.

jpesci · October 2003

I have 2:

01 Gold EX Sedan Auto Side Air bags
01 Silver EX Coupe Auto, Side Air Bags

Any help would be appreciated.

tmathews · October 2003

Sorry, 4WD, CD, tow pkg, ac, power doors/windows, color: black

tmathews · October 2003

Location: central Massachusetts

tblazer503 · October 2003

I'm curious...

'03 Accord EX (no leather)
Manual Transmission(I know)
Silver w/ black interior
Portland Oregon w/ 11k miles

If ya need it, the EX comes w/ the Sunroof, keyless/alarm, power everything, 6 disc in-dash changer, etc.

What's this bad boy worth on a trade or private party? I owe like high 18's on it... =o(

Got a couple of scratches on the rear bumper, other than that, no kisses at all.

suka_g · October 2003

with 43K on it. in cleveland, ohio. dealer said their "best deal" was 12,295 - which seems a little to much to me. front tires need replaced, and it's only got a am/fm tape deck -- but everything else appears solid.

thanks.

explorerx4 · October 2003

i hope you mean a 10 year old 'big' blazer.
s10 blazer, leaky intake, kaboom.

rroyce10 · October 2003

..... Yep, back in the days when folks would say - "who the **** would ever drive one of those monsters" .. now there all over the place ..l.o.l..

Terry.

rroyce10 · October 2003

..... >> Any help would be appreciated << ..

That's what I was thinkin' ...

Terry.

jpesci · October 2003

OK duh...

Both have about 30k miles and I'm in Las Vegas, NV

rroyce10 · October 2003

...... Sounds like a nice one, right color Big cab, big V8, miles are a little on the tall side .. hey, if it's a clean one, looks and feels like 5/6k then you should be seeing around that $20ish figure, could "might" see towards $21,0 depending on the dealer and how clean it is .. if it needs stuff, start deducting ..

Good luck ... !

Terry.

fortop · October 2003

GMC Sierra 2WD Ext Cab SB, 5.3, power seat, polished alloys, tow pkg. 40/20/40 seat, pewter/neutral cloth, electrochromic os mirrors, auto trans. Only 2000 actual miles - vehicle is flawless. I trade or sell every 6 months - buy a new vehicle using GM employee discount. Regarding trade value, remember I will be buying with the GM employee price, so not much room for profit on the new vehicle purchase. Thanks

dougb10 · October 2003

Terry, first of all, many thanks for providing such a valuable service. Don't know how you keep up with everything and retain your sense of humor without slitting your wrists. Hope this question doesn't make you run for the boxcutter!

Do you have any Canadian reference that I could access to get a handle on the possible private sale price for my wife's car?

We live near Toronto, Ontario and purchased her '97 Subaru Outback Limited new in July 1997.
Here is the car:

'97 Subaru Outback Limited
66,000 original km.(41,000 miles for our Southern friends)
white with black leather, automatic, heated seats, power steering, brakes, windows and door locks.
AM/FM cassette
NO sunroof or CD
This car has been dealer maintained every 4-5000 km. and has brand new Michelin X-Ones. Has had all the required work and more to keep her "baby" running like new.
It has been rustproofed annually and has the odd stone chip (touched up) and has escaped any door dings. The car is truly spotless inside and out. We are retired folks so there are no freedom fries stuffed under the seats or dog barf on the carpets.
It would be a shame to let such a creampuff be turned into the dealer for a new one. There are so few used Outbacks for sale that it is really hard to get a handle on a price.
Any thoughts? Feel free to tell me to take a hike and go back to my room if this is a waste of your time...I understand.

Thanks, Terry.

Doug

rroyce10 · October 2003

..... Yeeeow ..! 70k .. ? on a 02 ..?

            We won't tell (honest.!) .. you haven't been sneaking up to Alaska to see are little snow queen Aka have you ... ? Beau Coup miles going on here .. XLS, V6, 4WD .. I dunno about $14,0 and I don't what auction reports he's been lookin' at, maybe the one in Bulgaria ... ? $12ish seems to be about all of it, $14,0 will buy the ones with 35/40k ... 70k ..?

           I dunno, but God bless ya if you can get it .. that's a long drive to Bulgaria though.

                        Terry ;-)

rroyce10 · October 2003

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                1/2 ton .. 3/4 ton ....?

              where do you live and why are you selling it.? color .... ?

                        Terry.

rroyce10 · October 2003

....... Does the dealers name begin with a G and end in a Y .. ?

Good little vehicles, miles are strong for the year .. dealer probably has in and around $10ish and some change in it .. sounds like their trying to do some "Bidness" see what $11,5 will do for ya, then see if that $11,9 will settle the debate, all goes home happy ....

Terry.

jpesci · October 2003

Terry

Any idea what the trade in values might be?

JoeP

akangl · October 2003

I swear nobody has come to visit me, heck 70k in 2 years is nothin' for me.

I've done 9k in 10 weeks on the Explorer, good thing it was super low miles to begin with.

fortop · October 2003

SLE, 1/2 ton, Tucson, AZ,
Color: Pewter, neutral
Reason for Selling: I buy a new vehicle every 6 months using GM employee discount, regardless of circumstances. Prefer to trade in on another new GM vehicle using GM employee discount - I did this on the last two vehicles - usually lose no $$ on the deal, sometimes make a little $$ - it depends on the rebates available at the time of trade in at 6 month intervals. October 14 is my 6 month anniversary and my target date for trade/sale. Trade in vehicles always have only 2,000 -3,000 mileage range, so resale should be at the top end of the range. (I have an old beater pickup I drive on weekends - new vehicle is only a to/from work commuter vehicle - hence, low mileage.)
Also, I am looking at quadsteer on the new vehicle. Does quadsteer hold its value in the resale market, or should I pass on this option?
Thanks.

herzogla · October 2003

What could I get for a 1998 BMW 328 convertible with 45,000 miles. Good condition. 5-disc CD changer. Harmon Kardon sound system. premium wheels. Black with tan leather interior. Thanks.

automophile · October 2003

I have a beautiful '99 Solara SLE. The lease is up in December, and I may want to buy it from the bank, but I don't want to offer more than it is really worth - meaning REAL trade-in or auction value.

KBB says about $12K, but with the all-new '04 model out now, I feel that the true trade-in value is only $8-9K. Can someone help?

99 Toyota Solara SLE - V-6 Auto, leather, moonroof, alloy wheels, premium sound, CD changer, etc. Pearl White/Charcoal. Mint condition, only 25K miles. Los Angeles area. Thanks!

sweetv12 · October 2003

~30K miles; blk opal/blk; multi contour seats; nav; avg condition; 60% attach rate on rubber; PacNW.

TIA.

rroyce10 · October 2003

....... Different area's of the country see different values, Especially this time of the year -- Soooo, where the heck is this thing ........??

............................................ killin' me, just killin' me ...

Terry

rroyce10 · October 2003

........ Oooh, lot's of miles on this punk .. 110% serviced, no touch-ups, can't be a swirl on it, seats look hovered in, these hafta be Xtra clean to get any real monies, good color for the area, you say it's just average and the rubber is a little weak ... based on your description, it sounds like $43/$44ish on a trade/auction, the miles kill it and it needs stuff ...

         Down Retail Rd, the books call for some big money, but $49,9 in the paper and pounce on $48,0/$49,0 .... bought one in silver last month, 14k and all the stuff "baby doll" type, paid $48 and it went bye bye at $53,0 ...

                      I hope this helps ...

                        Terry.

tmathews · October 2003

Thanks Terry!!

I wish the mileage was from traveling the USA, all highway mileage to and from work for the wife. They've offered 12K, I'm going to try and get them as close to 13K as possible, first and last Ford, nickel and diming us like crazy. Looking at an 04 Tundra!!

rroyce10 · October 2003

........ Good morning Doug .. 97 Legacy OB Limited .. right.?

         Great description, thank you.! .. the miles are low low low, auto, great color anywhere, the service is 100%+, sounds nice, clean and cared for, new round things, cold pack ..


          Don't know what the market might do in Canada, but it's gotta be worth all of $7,5ish (*American money), and probably more towards $8,0 from any dealer from Milwaukee to Boston, Great vehicle down Retail Rd, *$9,999 in the Toronto press and *$9,5 sends it off to Vancouver (long drive.!) ... "Landru" is a Canadian Salesperson and would probably have a more accurate shot at this one ...

           Box cutters ..? gheeez, it's hard enough to get my golf clubs on a flight now ...

                     Terry ;-)

dougb10 · October 2003

Hi Terry,

Re the '97 Outback...dealers here are getting LARGE bucks (Yeah. our Canadian beaver bucks, I know) for pretty clapped out Subaru's. One dealer was asking $15.9 for a '99 regular Outback (not Limited) with cloth seats and a handshaker, that had 226,000 km. on it. Asking and getting are very different, but it seems that Subaru's sell well even with hi miles up here where the snow can get nasty.
Think we will see what unfolds as we get closer to changing cars. Guys who service the car at the dealer are always asking me if we want to sell it.
Going to give it a 300 km. run today. I live on a golf course and it is a little too cold to play this morning (32). Trying to hit a Tiger-like 4 iron and drilling it off the heel of the club in cold weather makes my teeth ache for a week.
Thanks again Terry.

Doug

rroyce10 · October 2003

...... Nice vehicle, no miles, thee color for SCal, it's a SLE, V6, slider, etc, it's got all the toys, no brainer in LA .. trade side, in and around $12ish (hard to believe, KBB is on this one.!) .. forget all that 04 stuff, quality clean low milers are hard to find, just ask Aaarnold ..

Happy Voting ..!

Terry.

rroyce10 · October 2003

....... Your right, all the dealers ask and some get some crazy money for them, Subu's are loved and trusted.!

It wouldn't surprise me a bit if you could get a lot more than $9,999, especially this time of the year ..... wasn't my boy Tiger lookin' good yesterday.? thank goodness he took lessons from me .............. cough.

Terry ;-)

graphicguy · October 2003

Hi Terry....need your help (again)!

Lokking for a "work" car. Found a '95 Saturn SL2
--101K miles
--A/C
--Gold in and out with cloth
--auto
--cruise
--factory CD
--anti lock brakes
--1 airbag (for the pilot)
--professional detail job done on it
--private seller that's only had it 7 months

What say you?

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