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I have a 1999 VW Passat GLS with 68500 Miles on it. It has very minor body damage, a piece of the bottom grill is missing, the interior is clean, AM/FM radio, the tires are balding a little and it need brakes..other than that it is is good condition. I live in Southern Caliornia (if that makes a difference)
Thanks!
Both in Boston:
2002 Volvo S60 T5
15,000 miles
handshaker
tan cloth interior
light green exterior
heated seats, power driver seat, sunroof
looks very clean - no dings or dents - little scrape on the lower front bumper
Tires are original.
Dealer points to books that say retail around $25K but it's got 3 strikes on it with the color, stick, and cloth.
2001 Lincoln LS V8
21,000 miles
Auto sport shift
tan leather
gold/tan exterior
heated seats, 17" wheels, sunroof, sport pack?
again looks very clean - little rim rash on 1 and scrapes on rear bumper.
Tires are original.
It's a lot queen - been at a Ford dealer about 2 months. Dealer sticker says $24K, dealer website says $22K, books say $20K certified.
Thanks in advance.
Color - White
Trans - Automatic
Power windows and doors
everything is pretty much what comes standard on the vehicle.
Thanks!
The form is at the top of the page. You don't have to use it, but we need the information.
sedan or wagon?
1.8t four or six cylinder?
presumably no sun roof?
sheesh!
-m
Chill out dude!
Sedan
1.8
and you presume correctly..no sunroof.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
A sunroof is a $500-100 add in value. Don't you think $500-1000 is important?
There's also a big difference in a sedan and a wagon - a dark green car (no sale) versus white or silver, especially in the warmer states.
Not to be mean, but the folks who need to chill out are those who come here looking for free advice and won't give an appraiser enough info to work with, especially when there's now a form to follow, found at the top of the page...
OK, Jim's off his soapbox now....
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Year: 2000
Make/Model: Toyota Celica GTS
Mileage: 61500 miles
Engine: 4 cyl, 1.8 L (approx 180 HP stock, 195+ HP w/ mods)
Transmission - Manual - 6 speed
Color - exterior: black, interior: gray
Major Options - Alloy wheels,Leather, sunroof,spoiler
Condition:
Clean interior, exterior - minor hail damange on roof
Tires - worn - % unknown
Brakes - worn - % unknown
Maintenance - new clutch recently installed
Other: Insurance claims : Hail damage - unfixed
I had a couple questions for anyone willing to help out :
1) I installed an aftermarket Injen cold air intake, as well as an aftermarket short shifter (short throw) into the Celica. The car is past it's warranty, and I am wondering whether or not to mention these additions to the dealer. Could this potentially ruin my trade in negotiation? And FYI - without making mention of these additions, they most likely wont be noticeable unless you are a regular Celica driver.
2) The car has recently had a new clutch installed, but other than that - little to no work needing to be done on it. Can someone give their thoughts on the real world trade in value?
Thanks in advance!!
>>68500 Miles, no S/R, minor body damage, a piece of the bottom grill is missing, balding tires and it need brakes.."other than that it is is good condition".
1994 Nissan 300ZX Convertible
123,xxx miles
3.0 V-6 (non-turbo)
5-speed
Black Emerald over ivory cows.
Factory ragtop (not many of those around)
It's in amazing shape for a 10 year old car. One owner, clean Carfax, no wrecks, no re-spray, no smoking, no Taliban. Has new clutch and flywheel, new timing belt and water pump, new sneakers and brakes. Needs some TLC from the dent guy and leather man, but I already have that scheduled. Retail Road number?
Interested in a 2002 Honda S2000. Silver over black. 30,900 miles. VIN is JHMAP11442T002423. What should I pay?
Thanks again for all of your help.
Louisville, KY area
2004 GMC Canyon SLE 2wd regular cab, 5-cylinder, automatic
~1,000 miles at the time of the accident
Red exterior, charcoal interior
Alloy wheels, power windows/locks/mirrors, CD player, tilt and cruise, trailer hitch
"Like new" until it was rearended. Rear bumper, bumper bracket, and hitch, will be replaced. Tailgate will be replaced or repaired. Total cost of repairs in the $1000 ballpark.
Tires have 100%, brakes have 100%, no maintenance has been required yet.
How much does the accident repair diminish the value of the above? THANKS!
2002 Honda Civic LX, 4dr,
20K miles, Air AC, Cruise,
Power Window, Cassette, AM/FM radio,
warranty expires at Jan 2005.
The potential trading area is Fremont,
or Pleasanton CA.
KBB's price ranges from $10,735 (good)
to $12,190 (excellent).
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Year: 1998
Make/Model: ZJ Grand Cherokee Special Edition 4x4
Mileage: 86,200
Engine: Inline 6
Transmission - Auto
Color - Black exterior/ Grey interior
Major Options - Dual Power Cloth Seat, ABS, Steering Wheel Stereo Controls, Cruise, Power Locks/Doors, Front Rear Tow Hooks
Condition: Average
Details of interior and exterior, including dings, scratches etc.
Tires - new
Brakes - 2,000 on new brakes
Maintenance- very well maintained with all oil changes at 3,500 miles and regular maintenance, minor scratches and door dings.
The dealer is quoting me $3,000, however, im finding trade-in values from $4,900-$5,500 in average condition on edmunds/Kelly Blue Book. I would like a fair offer. What can i really expect, the dealer seems to be on the way low side and at this price i would just keep my jeep.
Thanks, Jeff
Terry.
VIN: JHMAP11442T002423 2002 Honda S2000
Event Date Event Location Odometer Reading Data Source Event Detail
04/08/2002 GROVER, MO Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
04/12/2002 GROVER, MO 133 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:PD215606) (Lien Reported)
04/23/2004 GROVER, MO Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
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So far the history looks ok ...
A little convert "Z" action huh.? .. don't see many of these, 123k, black with the fact top and the daylight seats, nice combo, did some service, we got the handshaker, needs a little visit at Dr. Dent, no Dutch Boys, new sneakers and the stoppers to go with, it actually sounds nice ....
It would probably see the mid to high $5's, maybe the low low $6's on the trade side - 123,000 miles my friend .... $9,500.? sounds like a little trade allowance to me, just sold a 96 in red with 42,000 "in the wrapper" miles for $16,9 and the only thing this one needed, was a new owner and it's got that now ...... down the path to Retail Rd, clean and ready to go with a super Ad, $9,900 *asking* and that bad boy gets a new owner for $8,9/$9,5 ....
Now the S2000, the color is right, miles are semi-tall and if it's also "in the wrapper" and glows in the dark, then the dealer probably has the super tall $19's, low $20's in it, this time of the year in Big Mo I have a feeling that $21,5/$21,9 gets a new driveway ....
Let me know what happens.!
Terry
Simply put, I found a 2001 Volvo V70 T5 loaded - leather, moonroof, third seat, second row boosters, headlight washers, navigation, premium sound, automatic w/ manual shift option (pretty much every option Volvo offered that year) with 45,000 miles for a 'Buy-it-now price of $19,995.
Anyway, I approached my local Volvo dealer to inquire the possibility of them finding one similar at an auction without the navigation and certifying it for less and they said they could.
I'm actually thinking of stepping down to the 2.4T, which retails for about $1,000 less and since I really don't need 250+ horsepower.
Figures I've looked at on KBB and Edmunds to name a few have this vehicle retailing above $26,000, which seems to go hand-in-hand with a $28,995 price on a certified 2002 V70 2.4T the local dealer has for sale.
Is there something I'm missing on this? A friend of mine works at that dealership and ran the VIN of the aforementioned Ebay car and found nothing major other than a power steering pump being replaced.
Thanks for any input.
Steve,
Dothan, Alabama
Year: 2001
Make/Model: Audi A4 Avant Quattro
Mileage: almost 30,000
Engine: 2.8
Transmission - Auto (w/tiptronic)
Color - Santorin Blue w/clay leather
Major Options - Quattro, Sport Package, Cold Weather package, celebration package (sunroof, electronic seats, etc.), Bose Stereo
Condition:
Very clean inside and out. One minor door ding on driver's side, all 4 rims slightly scraped (husband did it!), minor 3" scratch in clear coat on bumper.
Tires - newish z rated sport tires
Brakes - original
Maintenance - all routine maintenance done, still under warranty until 7/05
Other: rear bumper repainted earlier this year due to a scratch
Thanks!
Year:2004
Make/Model:VW / toureg
Mileage:< 6,000
Engine:v8 (4.2 i believe)
Transmission - Auto/Manual (tiptronic/ both)
Color - reflex silver
Major Options - Premium preferred package, four zone climate , winter package, sun roof,air suspension, bi-xenon, navigation. It has every option except the 19" wheels.
Condition:
interior perfect. exterior one tiny scratch on mirror
Tires - new (6000 miles)
Brakes
Maintenance scheduled
Other: Indicate prior damage/insurance claims, repaint, etc. none
Wife wants to trade it in for a lexus lx 470?
Year: 2000
Make/Model: BMW 323i Wagon, 2WD
Mileage: 47,000
Engine: 6 cylinder
Transmission: Automatic with steptronic
Color: Dark gray exterior with tan leather interior
Major Options:
Sport Pkg
Air Conditioning
Power Steering
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Telescoping Wheel
Cruise Control
AM/FM Stereo with Single Compact Disc
Dual Front Air Bags
Front Side Air Bags
ABS (4-Wheel)
Traction Control
Leather
Dual Power Seats
Moon Roof
Alloy Wheels
Roof Rack with cross beams and bike rack
Condition:
Exterior: About 3 small dings from other car doors. Some scrapes on the two back alloy rims from hitting curbs.
Interior: Clean, some darking of leather on driver seat.
Tires: New, less than a month old.
Brakes: Front will need replacement within the next 2,000 miles.
Maintenance: up to date, all scheduled maintenance met.
Other: Clean registration, no accidents.
Trading in the car at a Honda dealership for a 2005 Odyssey EX-L with DVD nav/entertainment system.
Thank you!
Nah - you guys are pros. I was talking about an amateur.
Maybe the CCBA members should have a "Do not try this at home..." disclaimer at the bottom of your posts, lol.
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Yeow.! - you owe $13,0 on this puppy.? it wasn't that much new, it musta been that Kia you traded in on it ... Phoenix eh.? some great golf courses there ...
We are lookin at a 03 SXT with 19k - and it's black, in Phoenix.? .. I'm lookin for some good news here, tan guts, auto, tinted windows and we have an "ink spot" ~ wasn't that a music group in the 50's. ?
If it's super nice, paint will buff out and no parking lot kisses .. then trade side, in and around the tall $6's low low low $7's, might find a dealer to go crazy and drop the mid/tall $7's in it ... no matter, you owe $13 big ones on it, so you have a firm grip .. get a extended warranty, keep it nice, get it detailed twice a year and drive it until the wheels fall off - if you trade this bad boy in, with rebates and such, you will "still" carry all that $6,000 of negative equity into the next vehicle, from then on: -it-gets-ugly- ....
Terry.
For 27K you can also go buy a brand new Acura TSX.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Year: 2000
Make/Model: VW Golf GLS (4-door)
Mileage: 11,000
Engine: 1.8 turbo
Transmission: automatic
Color: Indigo Blue/Beige
Major Options: Sunroof, Moonsoon Sound System, Heated seats
Condition: exterior has a couple of tiny scratches; interior has dirty floor mats, but otherwise good; original brakes and tires.
Maintenance: regular
Other: no prior damage, etc.
The S2000 looked a little unloved. Front tires were well worn Bridgestone Potenza's (OE?), rears were new looking Dunlops. That might work on the autocross course, but not on a dealer lot. It looked rough in places, some dents and paint scrapes. I think it's a pass on that one, when there are others like it that are still in the wrapper for about the same $.
31k miles is a bit on the high side, but Grover is out in the sticks. Thanks for checking the carfax for me.
Location: Raleigh, NC
Make: Lexus
Model: RX330
Year: 2004
Mileage: 26,000
Color: Flint Mica w/ivory leather interior
Options: Premium Package (moonroof, Pioneer sound system, memory seats, 6-CD changer)
Asking price: $34,995
Interior and exterior appear to be blemish free.
Thanks for your help!
its one thing to have a ford focus with mismatched, but an s2000 with different shoes is a crime, i think, in some countries.
Certainly, in your past, you've had a lull when you weren't trading or buying - my longest lasted about 3 years, and I still have 60 vehicles in history at only 40 years old.
It'll pass, it's like a lull in the stock market. Take two aspirin, read a "New Car Review" edition of Car & Driver, Road & Track, or Motor Trend, and you'll be back to looking in no time.
Get well soon!
Austin TX
Silver/Grey
82,200 miles
4 speed auto
4 Cyl VTEC
4Wheel ABS Discs
(EX has sunroof, power everything (except seats))
Aftermarket CD Player
Clean history.
Tires have good tread, new brake pads.
I would like to consider trade in, Edmunds shows it at about 8200, I owe 7950.
Whats it worth, and if I buy the same day whats the best deal I can get on it? Ideally I want to sell it, but the exact car I want just popped up at my dealer. Thanks!
Mark
1999
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
79K
I6
4WD (Select Trac)
Pewter Ext/Gray Cloth
Good Shape, No Dings, Good Paint, Etc.
75% Tires, Brakes last summer..Oil Changed every 3500.
Whatdaya Think?
Edmunds trade value is approx 32-33K. The local BMW dealer low-balled me at $28,500 and I walked.
Anyone have a good idea what to expect on a trade in for it?
Thanks in advance...
2002 Camry SE sedan
22,000 miles
2.4L 4-Cyl
4 Speed Automatic w/ Overdrive
Phantom Gray ext, Black Cloth int
4 Wheel Discs w/ ABS
5-Spoke Alloys
Power Doors/Windows
Power Driver Seat
Dealer-Installed Glass Moonroof (not factory-installed)
JBL Stereo w/ 8 speakers, CD/Tape/AM/FM
Original owner
Spotless interior (never even ate in it)
Paint still shines
Tires: 40-45%
Brakes: 50%
Oil change and tire rotation, along with fluid level checks every 7500 miles as specified by Toyota
I'd like to trade in and avoid selling. It's a good reliable car, of course. I just want something more fun (I'm only 24!). I'm looking to get a used Impreza WRX, but I know they'd give me less than a Toyota dealer would. If I can get a good rate on this one, I could talk the folks into a new Avalon and get this off my hands!
Thanks for the help.
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I think he means let his parents trade in the Camry so they can buy an Avalon, and he still gets a WRX.
2001, VW Jetta Wolfsburg
1.8t
41,000 miles
5spd Manual
Red
Sunroof, 6 disc, sport seats, heated seats & Mirrors, power mirrors, front & side airbags, alloy wheels
Good interior condition (*not spotless*)
Good exterior condition (*2 hard to notice small door dings*)
Thanks,
Steve
I don't think selling it personally would be too tough, since Accords have incredibally high reliablilty up to 200k miles, and I would rather sell it, but I would like to buy the new car this weekend, if possible.