Real-World Trade-In Values

driftracer · June 2004

didn't you just buy a new Titan? And hubby has a Ram?

Would the Cavalier be your Sunday driver and hot rod show car?

andre1969 · June 2004

thanks for the info! I was just curious as to what kind of a deal my friend was getting, and I guess I felt somewhat responsible, since I found him that particular car! He had been looking at an '03 Grand Marquis LS that they had on the lot, with 22,000 miles, for the same price. When I saw this '04 Crown Vic with only 9K on it, I told him that if it were me, I'd get the Ford.

Now that I think about it, I haven't heard from him since that night he dropped me off and went back to the dealer to do all the paperwork and get the car. Hope he didn't end up getting pissed at me! ;-)

akangl · June 2004

That's what we were thinking. Hubby wants to buy the car, I'm grumbling. He says we are putting too many miles on the Titan and the car could offset some........I'm still grumbling.

The Titan has 3000 miles on it as of today, will have 5000 by the end of the week. Anybody think we are putting too many miles on the Titan?? Bought new 6/11/04 with 313 miles on it.

Cleaned up fishing yesterday, came home with close to 100 lbs of king salmon.

automan227 · June 2004

Terry,

I am about ready to pull the trigger on this vehicle and would like to know how I did..

2003 Audi Allroad 2.7T
18,000 Miles
17" Upgraded Wheels
Tiptronic
Auto Dimming Mirrors
Homelink
Front and Rear heated seats
Two-Tone Leather
Power Driver Seat w/ Memory
Moonroof
Bose Audio
Rear side Airbags
Ski Sack
Steering Wheel Radio Controls
Tire Pressure Monitor
Xenon Headlights
After-Market Bike Rack.
Audi Assured (In Addition to whatever is left on the factory warranty and free maintenence)

Basically Every Option except for OnStar, Navigation, and Backup Sensors.

Body and Interior are in Immaculate Condition with exception of a minor paint chip on the hood.

I am in the Philly Area.

Asking: $39,995
My Price: $33,600

Dealer sold the vehicle originally, and the guy came back a few weeks ago and traded in on a Porsche Cayenne.

How am I/did I do on this?

AS

stickguy · June 2004

Not sure how you ended up doing, but you certainly did a heck of a lot better than you would have at the original price!

automan227 · June 2004

Just thought I'd add that the color is black if that helps.

AS

turboshadow · June 2004

First, no I haven't gotten a car yet, but I think I may have found one:

2002 Sentra GXE, 1.8 liter, 5spd, power windows/locks/mirrors, CD player. Silver with beige (odd combo!) interior in Columbia SC. Milage is 15.7K. Dealer is aking $10,9.

Whachoo think?

Turboshadow

stickguy · June 2004

Re the Sentra, you can probably get a new one for not much more than 10.9K.

turboshadow · June 2004

I was gonna negotiate a little too ;-)

Turboshadow

bowke28 · June 2004

a new one at invoice minus rabates should be in the $12.5k-$13k range depending on options. there might not be many 5-speeds, but the new ones are FAR better values, IMO.

we have a used 2004 1.8S with 14k miles and are asking $11.9k if that gives you any indication.

alyssazmom · June 2004

Could you please respond to my 2 posts about the 3 cars (Honda Accord, VW Passat and Toyota Sienna)?

Thanks so much!

Carrie

anonymousposts · June 2004

andre:If you think your friend got that bad of a deal and he hasn't been over 250 miles and it's less than 5 days from the date of purchase tell him to take it back to Carmax and shop around. According to their website they will give you a full refund within 5 days/250 miles.

JPham · June 2004

'97 Accord EX in SF Bay area, CA
Auto, 90kmi
Black/grey cloth
tires at 50%
exterior: good, no dings or dents, but some small scuffs on bumpers
interior: very clean, no worn-out areas
Runs perfect.

'01 Pathfinder XE V6 (this is the base model so no sunroof)
2WD Auto, 45kmi
champagne/beige cloth
1 year-old tires
exterior: very good with a few small scuffs
interior: very good.
Runs great.

steve124 · June 2004

Would appreciate if you could help me make up my mind.

I found 1999 BMW 528i in a used car lot.
3 owners
54k miles
$19.5K
silver
auto
premium package
no cd
no cold package
interior/exterior looks clean but not perfect

Is this a good buy?

steine13 · June 2004

I should probably post this over on CCBA, but what the heck.
1999 Ford E150 Conversion.
"Kustom Kreations" (goodness gracious...)
4.6 L V8, pretty good-looking basic conversion.
Light gray with minimum of graphics; fiberglass running boards, good tires, no rust.
Std roof, no TV cabinet or any of that junk.
No leaks anywhere, as near as I can tell.
Didn't see a hitch, but it's got the wiring, go figure.
Get this: 119,xxx miles.
And they've had it since February or so; weird lot that I go by now and again. I could use a fairly new high-miler if it's cheap enough; looking to put on 3-4k mile/year. They're "asking" $6,500, which might explain why it's still there.

Oh yeah, and this one could be a workhorse for the Mrs -- then I could get my van back and wouldn't need the Ford:

2002 Tundra V6 reg cab auto in gray.
50k miles.
These only come very basic, with the Taliban package: Air Conditioning, manual locks, crankers.

A little rough around the edges, has commercial lease return written all over it. hood wouldn't pop, someone spliced into the fuse box (just a pwr takeoff, but the cover is missing), a really "confidence-inspiring" vehicle in other ways, too.

But still, what would a truck "like this" run? They ought to be available now off-lease, no?

Hey, I can quit anytime... but I haven't bought a car in EIGHT months!

-Mathias

anonymousposts · June 2004

8 months.

Someone give that man a hand.

sweetv12 · June 2004

loaded to the [near] gills - SE touring pkg; dvd; nav; s/r; dynamic control, AWD, etc. does not have chrome wheels, tow pkg, and roof rack; 4k miles; blk; very clean...trade, wholesale and retail #s please..

TIA

rroyce10 · June 2004

2 more please
2002 Honda Accord EXL-V6
Leather
38,000 miles
6 cd player
Gold with tan leather interior
great condition
northern VA area

2003 VW Passat
Candy White
Tan leather Interior
cd player
monsoon sound system
homelink
heated package (seats, etc)
Have a great Monday!

Carrie

                 =======================

              Your not the Carrie thats in that crazy movie where you cough up pudding and your head spins around are you .? (kinda reminds me of my ex) ..

                 The 02 EX V6 4dr has quasi-good miles, color is good anywhere, so if it's clean, deep round things, no kisses, no french fry invasions, no Quasi Moto interior .. then trade side, in and around the $15ish figure .. Retail Rd money would be around the $17's ..

            The Passat .........?!?!?

        GL .. GLX .. GLS .. V6 .. awd Wagon/4dr - partridge in a pear tree ...?

                 Yikes, you are that Carrie ...

                                 Terry.

anonymousposts · June 2004

IIRC, alyssazmom has the following:

2003
1.8T
4-door
5-speed tiptronic transmission.

etze_ · June 2004

I am not have any luck with finding what I was looking for, but here is candidate on a Dodge dealers lot.

2001 Durango SLT
Black
4 Wheel drive
Third seat
Rear Air
4 Brand spankin new tires
4.7L V-8
Cloth seats, gray
29,000 miles
very clean condition, Its black and still does not show a mark.

Dealer is asking $19,995, and so far he is down to $18,300 .I think it is still too much. Should I contine to fish(it is the last day of the quarter) or cut bait?

stickguy · June 2004

Friend of mine just moved to Iowa, and is looking to move into an SUV for the winter. SO, what is trade in value in Des Moines on:

2003 G35 sedan
dark blue
Tan leather
Auto
Premium package, so roof, etc.
NO sport package

19,500 clicks. Looks like new, garage kept,never hit, not eaten in, no kids. Really in the old wrapper.

anonymousposts · June 2004

1998 Honda Civic HX
80,000 miles
2-door
manual transmission
Black exterior/dark gray interior
Power windows, power locks, AM/FM stereo, AC, tilt, alloy wheels
Exterior is in pretty good shape
Maybe a couple of small scratches but nothing out of the ordinary for a black 6-year old car.
Interior is spotless. Non-smoker, no stains.
Everything works. Tires look pretty new.

I'm in metro Atlanta.

etze_ · June 2004

in Philadelphia, PA area.

I will get the hang of this yet.

stickguy · June 2004

I think you would quickly learn to despise the HX, since it was the strippo economy model (or at least I thought it was, before looking at the equipment it has). That is the model with the low HP/high MPG engine though, right? Not quite an Si.

I dunno. If you are going off the wagon, do it right.

qwalls · June 2004

On the Lexus earlier this month, you said "Trade side in and around the super high $20,0 figure, will probably see $21 because of the low low miles .. down the land of the Buckeyes is a little street called Retail Rd, finish any service work, a super detail, a Superb 5 liner big Fat Daddy ad in the paper, $24,900 *asking* and off it goes for the first $23,5/$24,5 .." The description is in post #19658

I have an offer for $23,300 from a guy in TN based on him liking the car when he comes to see it. He's called 4 times. :-) Thoughts? I turned down another offer from someone for $22k, but $23,300 is close enough to $23,500 for me to consider.

As always, Thanks. Q

automan227 · June 2004

Terry,

I am waiting to hear from you with regards to that number on the Audi Allroad that I posted about above, before I go ahead and buy the car.

Thanks,

AS

bowke28 · June 2004

when i get offers from out of state, i word my response this way:

"that sounds great. i wont hold the car specifically for you, but if you show up i will sell it for that"

this does 2 things:

1. puts it in his mind that he needs to get it quick.

2. makes him crap or get off the pot.

either way, you get it done with quickly.

anonymousposts · June 2004

The HX isn't too strippo like the DX. It has power options although there's no cruise and no sunroof. It has 115HP which almost splits the difference between the DX (106) and the EX (127). It's definitely not a Si but it does get almost 50 mpg which would be a great thing considering I commute 80 miles round-trip for work.

alyssazmom · June 2004

Sorry about that!

The VW Passat is:
2003
Automatic
GLS 1.8T
leather
moonroof
monsoon sound system
homelink
cold weather package
9,000 miles

The Sienna is:
1999 XLE
Leather
V6 auto
keyless
moonroof
cd player
rear air

Thanks again!

Carrie (and NO! Not that Carrie!

)

rroyce10 · June 2004

.......... Did you take any drama lessons in school.?

                 You can whine, maybe even a little whimper, kick and stomp your feet, get some puppy dog tears going on and maybe even get into the: throwing yourself on the hood part ................... $23,300 - Take it ..! .. dealer prices have dropped about $500 since we last spoken.

              just remember, protect yourself....

                              Terry.

qwalls · June 2004

Thanks for the response.

He did offer to send a deposit. I'm going to be out of town for a couple days, and then he's going to be out of town for a couple days. I'm actually not in a hurry as long as it sells by September. I was thinking of just saying I would hold it for a set number of days, and then it's up for grabs again. :-)

Q

qwalls · June 2004

for the advice and the warning. I plan to protect myself...this guy seems legit though. Sounds like an older guy on the phone...upgrading from a '92. So far, the calls have been legit, and the emails have been fraudulent. :-)

Q

spatulaman · June 2004

Went down to the Dodge dealer today 'cause they transferred a black Rumble Bee in from Fort Worth. They gave me a trade in figure on my TT. $16,500. I said thanks, give my keys, and I'll be on my way. Can you imagine? The *NERVE* of some people.

rroyce10 · June 2004

...... Unfortunately or fortunately depending on ones view point, Q has already been indoctrinated into the:

"I am the King of Siam and I will be more than happy to pay you much more than you are asking" email barrage .. it's getting to be a HUGE business ~ so sellers beware .............!

Terry ;-)

rroyce10 · June 2004

...... l.o.l....

It's a Dodge store, they probably thought it was a old "Z" car or something .l.o.l..

Terry

)

driftracer · June 2004

for $10,000 more than you want for your car - you just need to send me the change - in advance!

qwalls · June 2004

The funny thing is, the people sending the emails didn't seem that bright. They weren't asking the right questions about the car to be professional car buyers, or even consumers for that matter. I guess they figured the quick sale and big rubber check would cloud people's judgement. Never did hear back from the guy in London when I said his email "fit the pattern of some scams I'd read about."

Q

qwalls · June 2004

That's the one, but in my case, it was Saudi Arabia, Spain, and London. Nothing from Siam. :-) And all three were buying cars for clients. Two of them even sent the exact same email except for the location.

Q

driftracer · June 2004

recently, on ebay, my friend was looking to buy a sport bike - he dropped a bid on a GSXR 1000, and ended up getting 5 messages from outsiders with bikes "just like the one you're bidding on" for sale. Most were in New York, and the prices were unreal - like $2000 for a bike that retails at $9k - they wanted a money order to be sent, and they'd deliver it for free!

I told my buddy he'd be waiting at the end of his driveway for a delivery truck for a LONG time!

rroyce10 · June 2004

'03 Audi Allroad
Terry,
I am about ready to pull the trigger on this vehicle and would like to know how I did..

I am in the Philly Area.
Asking: $39,995
My Price: $33,600
Dealer sold the vehicle originally, and the guy came back a few weeks ago and traded in on a Porsche Cayenne.
How am I/did I do on this?

AS

                   ========================

              Okay I'm coming mother ... I was just in the rinse cycle and you know I hate creases in my plaid shirts ..



               18,000 Miles, 17" Upgraded Wheels,, Tiptronic, Auto Dimming Mirrors, Homelink
Front and Rear heated seats, Two-Tone Leather, Power Driver Seat w/ Memory, slider, Bozo sound, side balloons, rack, blinders and the CPO ...?

                 All that for $33,600 ..? .. if it's ALL there, no hits no runs no errors ... then babe, you did Great.!! You did super.! .. there doing that at the auctions (or close to) .... enjoy it, because it's a nice driver and you stole it .l.o.l............. you might be able to sell the Allroad back to the original owner for a tighty sum after he's been in the shop about 20 times for that friggin' Porsche Cayenne , they are a problem .l.o.l.....

                           Terry :^)

mark156 · June 2004

Way back, a few of you had mentioned the cars that you used to own... and then someone said they had the "fewest" cars over the years.

My Uncle, who is almost 79, is on his sixth car in 55 years..

1949 Chevrolet sedan
1953 Chevy Belair sedan
1963 Chevy Impala coupe
1974 Dodge Dart Swinger coupe
1988 Chevrolet Celebrity sedan
2002 Chevrolet Impala sedan

All were bought new.

Akangl, you are sure putting the miles on your new Titan. You definitely need an "extra" set of wheels to off-set that.

You were talking about renting a travel trailer, I just got back from renting a 31ft. motorhome and took it up Hwy 1 along the California coast. It was a fun trip and I'm going to rent another next year and maybe do a few of the state parks. You are going to have a blast in your trailer. The people all seem to be so nice, it's like a "club", people seem to immediately bond.

If those darn motorhomes didn't depreciate so fast, I might consider buying one. I found a place that trades their units every year so they basically are renting new units. Mine was a 2004 with only 5,000 miles on it. I drove it 1,200 miles and averaged 8.5 mpg... not too bad for a V-10 engine and weighing 14,000 lbs.

Mark

rroyce10 · June 2004

..... ** If those darn motorhomes didn't depreciate so fast, I might consider buying one **

They have the resale value of swamp gas, buy em' used or don't buy them at all ......... anyone need a real nice 28ft Thor Wanderer .l.o.l.

Terry.

automan227 · June 2004

Thanks for the help! I just got back from the dealership and signing all the paperwork. They are taking care of some routine maintenence, and a couple other scratches and such that I found on it.

I should be picking it up on friday or monday.

Thanks again, you do a great service for these forums.

AS

spatulaman · June 2004

Yeah, I'm pretty sure they didn't know what they were dealing with 'cause I overheard the used car manager ask my salesman "That thing got a Hemi?"

grneyes · June 2004

Okay, heres a story. Sold my '93 190E 2.3 122K miles, perfect, shiny paint, perfect interior, all dealer performed svcs, fair tires to a private party for $4800. Cashiers check turned out to be counterfeit. Cal. Highway Patrol called, they recovered the vehicle at the DMV, when the unwitting new owner, tried to transfer the title. So my perpetrator sold it to someone else who was nabbed, now I have my car back! All in the space of 4 weeks. The perp put less than 100 miles on it and it is still in perfect condition. I'm waiting for the DMV to issue a duplicate title and I'm going to attempt to sell it again.(cash only, at the bank)
Authorities still looking for perp. Edmunds says $6K at the dealer, (the car really is perfect guys) and $4800 for private party.
So what's it worth now? Should I order a Carfax report and see what's on it? What should I tell prospective buyers, if anything?
I can't believe I got it back. For a naive girl from the midwest, I got a huge education pretty fast.

rroyce10 · July 2004

...... Put it up for sale, again .. have all the paperwork, carfax, police report, etc ...

Getting the vehicle back was really lucky, getting $4,800 for it was amazing ~ that should have kicked some bells off .. sellers beware ...............

Terry.

rroyce10 · July 2004

               Dealer might have the $3,0/$3,5 zipcode in it, maybe the low low $4's since February ...

              Tundra, sounds kinda ruff .. dealer might have paid the ultra high $7's low $8's, maybe has the tall $8's in it ....

                             Terry.

rroyce10 · July 2004

Terry by alyssazmom
Sorry about that!

The VW Passat is:
2003
Automatic
GLS 1.8T
leather
moonroof
monsoon sound system
homelink
cold weather package
9,000 miles

The Sienna is:
1999 XLE
Leather
V6 auto
keyless
moonroof
cd player
rear air
Thanks again!
Carrie (and NO! Not that Carrie!

)

              ==============================

            You ARE that Carrie, you forgot the miles on the Yota, so I'm Not going to the Prom with you .....

               03 Passat GLS 1.8t with 9k, we have the moron sound, cold pack, slider, auto, hydes ... if it's a clean one, no I bounced off Aunt Lucys barn, no drive by's, no Taliban interiors .. trade side, depending on the dealer you might be seeing the low to mid $17's, might "maybe" get lucky and get a dealer to travel towards $18, the miles save this one .. lots of Passats for sale right now, lots of dealer money, etc.

                           Terry.

racer63 · July 2004

They have the resale value of swamp gas, buy em' used or don't buy them at all ......... anyone need a real nice 28ft Thor Wanderer .l.o.l.

-----------------------------------------

I second buying RV's used as the way to go. Got my 1995 29' Class C for all of 22k 3 years ago. It theoretically hasn't depreciated much since then. Out of curiousity Terry, if you have any idea, what is typically the trade/retail difference on used motorhomes? Wrestling with the idea of doing something with this one.

As for Audi All-Roads, the boss at work recently just showed up with an 11k mile used '03, similar equipment, metallic army green color inside and out(yuk!) I figured he paid mid thirty-ish for it. Supposedly got 4500 as a trade for a '97 A4 2.8, 110k, do-it-yourself shifter, no roof, cloth seats, doinked on the right front with a so-so repair, silver/black. Just the german import everyone wants <not>. I think they gave him a gift taking it at all. What's funnier is the new one's been in the shop twice in the week he's had it for electrical glitches.

Rob

stickguy · July 2004

Friend of mine just moved to Iowa, and is looking to move into an SUV for the winter. SO, what is trade in value in Des Moines on:

2003 G35 sedan
dark blue
Tan leather
Auto
Premium package, so roof, etc.
NO sport package

19,500 clicks. Looks like new, garage kept,never hit, not eaten in, no kids. Really in the old wrapper.

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