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Need a private party price on a 96 Honda Civic Ex, 2 DOOR, dark green, 108,000 highway miles in the Houston area. One owner, had a fender bender with replaced front left fender and bumper with repaint and repainted hood. Car is immaculate, has one door ding. Superb detail on it, barring a few scratches interior and exterior look like the showroom! 85,000 mile timing belt change, owner states regular oil changes and maintenance (not all documented). Drives like it is 60,000 miles on odo.
Standard equipment, interior cloth front seats with a little fading, otherwise superb condition.
Oh, standard equipment is AM/FM radio with 6 speakers, sun roof, 5 speed standard, cruise control, auto door locks, good tires.
Also, receipt with 8 months/10,000 miles left on warranty for a/c rework. AC blows like it's new!
Would appreciate your expertise on value.
Thanks.....
;-)
Grand High Poobah
The Fraternal Order of Procrastinators
Barrett-Jackson is the only place, however, that you can purchase Michael Jackson's customized 2002 Bentley Arnage Turbo - they are predicting a half a mil for that one...
On the FX, which he is asking for $38.9K. They said they took in on a trade. The lowest they will go is $38K, and my offer is at $35K. I really do not want to pay anymore than $35.5K. What should I do? Playing the waiting game may hurt me from the trade-in end. Their FX hasn't been listed for more than a week. I love the FX.
Terry gave you what the value of "like" FX's are pushing thru the auctions at. This doesnt mean that is the price they "paid" for it, they may have paid too much and have $34k in it, who konws.... Nothing you can do if thats the case, doesn't seem like they are too eager at your offer.... they'll be plenty of them out there, relax, have some patience.
Dealers sell vehicles for a profit, it's just business 101, plus I can't speak for that particular dealer .. but FX's are not distressed merchandise, it isn't like 200/300 run a day (or even a month) at the auctions throughout the country .. so either bite the bullet and step up, or step-out, or come to a figure that's fair for both ... your at $35,5 and he's at $38, try $36,750, if it fly's, Great .... if not, go home and relax, have the ol' lady make a great batch of Chicken Paprikash, put on the candles and do something else ...
Terry.
Most of the vehicles they have are classics or frame-ups restorations and most of the buyers are collectors and/or enthusiasts, few dealers unless they are selling, plus Barrett-Jackson does a wonderful job with the "drama", the style, the hype .. most of the time, the "actual" buyers you see have only been to one or two auctions, maybe ..
When they hit that place ~ with the food, the action, the cocktails, the lights, the camera's, the ringmen (ouch) folks get a little whacko, they feel the vehicle is worth $30grand going in, and they go home writing a check for $38, $40, $45, "watch" the ringman the next time you see it, the touchy feely, the "you don't want lose the car of your dreams for an extra $500, $2,000, etc, etc, but it sure is fun to watch.
There was two vehicles I had in interest in last night, just curious .. the 86 "Johnny Carson" Corvette that hit $10,6 - Yeeow, it's a $6,500 vehicle, but somebody paid for the name and it wasn't a nice car, the front fascia was all chipped up and the interior was a little weak ~ here's Joooohny.~ .. and the other one was the 97 Viper GTS that I actually sold new and it did $48ish ...
Drift: **Michael Jackson's customized 2002 Bentley Arnage Turbo - they are predicting a half a mil for that one...**
Half a mil ..? .. what.? does it have a Boy Scout troop in the trunk.? .. there only doing "around" $150ish with miles in the 3/5/7k range .. hey it's got a famous name, so you never know - "On any given day" .l.o.l..
Terry.
It said it was only a $150,000 vehicle, but with the customization (bling-bling wheels?) and Michael's recent notoriety, who knows?
Hmm, wouldn't that be an oxymoron ..?
But anyway, it's a 96 EX EL' Coupe', with 100k, we got the handshaker, we have some almost quasi newish tires, other than the meteorite hit it looks like new and no help in the color dept ... dealer probably hit it at the high $2's, low $3's .. down the lane to the Private seller, $5,495 *asking* and $4,5/$4,9 should be about all of it ....
I hope this helps ...
Terry.
I gotta know about this one car I saw go through last night that I was drooling over. It was a Silver '58 T-bird in top shape with all the right decals and everything. I thought it went ultralow at $18,500. Before the bidding started the commentators even said that a T-bird done perfect gets $40-$50K and that this one was done REAL nice. Then after it went at that price, they said the '58 wasn't as popular to collectors. So what is the real deal? Frankly, if I was there (and good thing I'm not), my wife would have had to cut my arms off to keep me from gladly paying $19K (and consequently having to lose it in the divorce -
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
Where would you hit this on dealer trade in vs private party?
98 lexus gs400
black/tan
75k miles
looks clean/no dents or kfc accidents
navi/mark levinson-rear spoiler
it was lexus certified (bought used a couple of years ago with 35k miles) not sure if the dealer will care?
in Phoenix Az.--will be traded in on a new lexus.
Also new round things!! Svc is 110%!!
Thanks
Anyway, we have a 98 GS400, it's black in Phoenix, no help, miles are almost low for the year, we got the Nav and we have Mark "what's his name" for tunes, a little spoiler action, have some warranty, we have new round things, yeah.! .. plus we have service oozing out of the hood .. now were talkin'.
IF, we have no repaints, no let's play "carve my name into the seats", lookin' and feeling like 35k .. then trade side, in and around the high $13's, low $14's ... down the hidden path to the land of Retail RD, wonderful detail, great ad, service records hanging around, $17,9 *asking* and wave bye bye at the first $16,5/$17,5 ....
Don't forget to let me know.!
Terry.
Next question. What to do with his '92 Taurus SHO? Green over tan Bovine-Americans, handshaker (of course), bald spot sunburner, JBL with cassette and CD. Brand new sneakers, AC blows cold, well maintained and looking great for a 12 year old car. 189,000 miles. The Yamaha V-6 is a screamer, and the car is still hella fast. Residing in the home of the King of Beers.
Acura offered him less than the cost of the new sneaks. The newspaper ad yielded some calls, but no tire kickers. So what now? Charitable donation?
Grand High Poobah
The Fraternal Order of Procrastinators
Can you let me know what I would get - trade / private sale on a 2000 BMW 528i? - sports-premium package, steptronics transmission, xenon, 6-cd changer, tinted window, dark gray exterior, light gray interior - 53000 miles. almost Excellent condition - with minor chips on the sports rim.
Trying to get a SUV for the bigger family.
Thanks a million!!!
absentee bids are 10% premium.
ouch!
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
"Stay off the car lots ..."
Usually there is 70/80% that HAVE a reserve, for whatever reason it's going the other way around, I found that to be very odd, never seen that in 15 years ...
Qbrozen: they were referring to a 55 or a 57 .. like you, I like the 58 and the money was right ..
Terry.
I'm glad things worked out and I could help, the RL's are nice vehicles .. the only problem is they start to get a little hinky around 170/190k, then you have to bust up a Sunday, miss the cartoons and church and find another one ...
92 SHO with a Kabillion miles, oh wow ... trade side, maybe $500/$600 depending on the condition, these are funny vehicles, either folks love them or they hate em' .. clean it up, detail, ad, asking $1,900 and say goodbye at anything .....
Happy Trails .!
Terry :-)
Terry.
Terry great job!! 2 questions.
(1) What's an 02 GTI VW GOLF worth? (black, manual, 67k); both Trade in and Private; note it will need tires and brakes soon so maybe better for dealer to take.
================ how about some INFO ..? VR6, 5 speed, 6 speed ....????
(2) Also what can I get an 01 blue 325I stick shift (hard to find used and new here but maybe its cuz no one wants them), loaded with 23k miles on it for? (i.e. what are the going at auction and how much markup should I pay over this)
This is in Los Angeles....
Thanks
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I'll make ya deal, you drop all the proper information as possible - and I will give you an accurate answer ---- Sound Fair ...????
Terry :}
2WD .............?
4WD ...............?
Color and location would be nice ...!
Killing Me ........ !!!
Terry
Miles are almost kinda low, right color anywhere, we have the sport/prem package, x-ray vision, all in all it sounds like it could be a nice one ... If it has new sneakers, service was yesterday, no repaints, no gangsta warfare in the interior .. then trade side, in and around that $20ish range, could "might" maybe see the $21ish range if it's ultra nice, super clean and needs-0- ...
Drive down the path, turn left, go 200 yds and that's Retail Rd .. then after a super detail, complete service, a wonderful ad at $24,900 *asking" and wave goodbye at the first $23,0/$24,9, lot's of 528's in your area for sale ......
Good luck and let me know ..
Terry.
Hello, I need your help in the price of this expedition. Could you give me private and trade-in. Thanks.
1999 Ford Expedition-Eddie Bauer 2wd
4.7liter Engine
Spruce Green Ext/Tan Leather Interior
Inside and Outside in good condition
70,000 miles
No accidents/damage/major repairs ever,Clear Title
Oil changed every 3k
3rd seat
6cd changer(factory)
"Good" goodyear tires
Luggage rack, Power everything,ABS,Tint,towing package,fog lights.
Located in Houston Texas.
Here is why I need your help. I recently went to a chevrolet dealer looking into trading in my expedition for a 2001 Toyota Sequoia SR5 w/50k, leather, bla bla bla. They are asking $23,400 and are not moving. They told me that all they could do with my trade was $7800! Needless to say, I walked away, after hearing from them that they cannot offer me more. They even suggested for me to sell it to carmax and then come back to buy their car. What say you on their trade in offer?
Thanks for you help, you are a great asset to edmunds!
I am looking at private purchasing a 99'(april) bmw 328i in Seattle with,
stick shift
white body color/tan leather
6 cd changer
2,5000 miles
Original owner, Carfax looks clean, average condition
How much would be a reasonable offer?
Thanks a bunch!
Let's take a look .. it's a 99 EB, it's a 2wd, it's that medium greenish sprucy color with tan guts, no hit's, clean history, 3rd rider, good rubber, rack, all the junk and we live in H-Town, plus let's not forget that 70k ...
If it's as nice as you say it is, straight vehicle and lookin' 01 with 25k, then it's worth in and around the high $10's, maybe the low $11's trade side if it's super nice and needs -0- ...
$7,800 ...? .. is this a Yota dealer ...? .. sounds like a lazy dealer, or perhaps their loaded up in inventory, they make too much $$, or their just plain stupid - I think it's the later, why would they tell you to go someplace else, I must not be reading this right ...
You were doing so well .. the Sequoia, 2wd - 4wd ...?
Terry.
Not much of a description here .. if it's super nice, deep rubber, service is 110%, no paint by numbers, then it's probably worth in and around the $16 figure to a dealer, maybe less .. a fair Retail figure would be the high $18's, low $19's, the miles save this one .. whats he asking.?
Terry.
We have 12k and if it's clean, no paint work, tires haven't melted off, not some whacked color, just a nice well maintained Z car ... then trade side (depending on where you live) in and around that $23ish figure ... what figure were they throwing at you ...?
Terry.
If the tires are deep, then you should be seeing in and around the mid to high $15's, might get real lucky and "maybe" see the low low low low low $16's ...
Let me know how it goes ..
Terry.
Terry.
Oh boy! A bidding war between drifty and aka? Maybe I'll give it a run across the stage at Barrett Jackson and let you two go crazy over it!
Upstate NY
Terry.
Terry.
The reason I asked for the real value is a dealer offered me KBB 19000 trade in for a 04 325i. They must have some hidden incentives that BMW has going on to help sell their cars in my area.
Mike