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They were leaving a parking lot at an office building, so it hadn't just happened. It looked like it had been there a while, and was on there to stay.
Can't be.! .. it supposed to be the best truck on the road ..l.o.l...
Terry.
Used Hondas on the private market get crazy money.
Anyway, I approached my local Volvo dealer to
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.
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A bird in the hand.! .... it has 45k, it's a V70 T5, it's got all the stuff and then some .... $19,900.? .. that my friend is a good price, dealer probably has the super tall $17's, low/mid $18's in it, probably hits the table at the tall $18's after the stuff, so nobody is making a retirement home off this deal ..
If it's nice, clean, serviced, no paint by numbers ~ then I would be there .. where does Kbb and Edmunds gets their info.? .. probably the same place that Dan Rather gets his ................
Terry.
Heck, evenif I sold it at 8200 I would be better off than trade in huh, and 8200 is a freaking steal (I think). What would be the fastest way to sell it?
I gotcha now ..
I always feel a little queasy when I see a nice ride with mismatched tires or you can see the air in em' ... where's the love.? for that matter, where's the safety.? no pride of ownership .. Can we spell - PASS.
Terry.
Terry.
Location: Metro Baltimore area in Maryland
Year: 1994
Make/Model: Nissan, Maxima SE
Mileage: Under 117,000
Engine:3.0 L V6, DOHC
Transmission - Auto
Color - Gold Exterior and Black leather interior
Major Options - Sun roof, single CD player, Bose sound system
Condition:Fair inside and outside, no dents or dings
Tires - about 10,000 miles tread left
Brakes - Do not need replacement of pads
Maintenance - Started making valve lifter noise
Other: no prior damage/insurance claims, repaints
Thank you very much and I appreciate your help
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Well ..... what about that Piaget you left in the glove box ..?
It's hard to guess what one insurance company will do, but here's the basics .. if they had to find or duplicate the vehicle, semi-clean semi-nice, low in the miles department, then they would spend "around" $2,0/$2,5 at the auction, if they decide to buy it off a dealer, then they will spend "around" $3,5ish .. if they go by the books, whatever book they are using that day, then "around" $4,5ish .......... sorry, no crystal ball today, it got wrecked it the last storm.
Terry.
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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.
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Bingo! Thanks corvette.
Location: St. Paul MN
Year: 2002
Make/Model: Saturn VUE
Mileage: 32500
Engine: 4 cly
Transmission - Manual
Color - exterior/interior - silver/grey cloth
Major Options - alloys, pwr locks, windows, sun roof, ABS, cd/am/fm, cruise, air.
Condition:
interior: no tears or stains very clean. Exterior bra put on front when purchased, 2 scratched on rear tailgate.
Tires - 50% worn
Brakes - fine
Maintenance - all maintence is recorded, oil and tir rotation done as recommened by dealership.
Other: no other - orignial everything, stock everything...
I am looking at trading it in and last dealership I acutally laughed out load and walked out the door when he told me what he would give me !!
thanks a bunch !
Jenn
If I'm not mistaken you have the VUE with the Sport Package. It was a special edition that they sold back in 02 with the roof, wheels, and a stick. I think they were selling for around $14,900 new back in 02. What did the dealer offer you?
8000 for it, though another dealer said 10,500 ... which is why I am kinda lost for a trade-in value !!
2003 Mazda Protege DX (crank windows and all)
sandalwood (beige) metallic, tan interior
a/c, automatic, CD player, now the best part...
13142 miles, so ~23k left on warranty
Chicago
I'd certainly rather find an LX with stick if it were me, but this thing looked clean, it's nice and new, price marked $8995, which I thought was fair. What say you? Thanks!
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
My dilemma - buy, paint and install a new bumper for about $500, or do nothing? What is my trade-in and private-party value, AS IS vs. with NEW BUMPER?
Thanks!
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!
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Good description, thanks Vette Man ...
Depending on the finish work, based on what I'm reading, maybe $300ish if the tailgate was painted by Charley Manson .. if it's a 110% job and it doesn't miss a beat, then -0- .. tailgates are kinda no counters if the bumpers and the 5mph shocks and such are 100% and aligned correctly ... did I miss anything.?
Terry.
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Your welcome, drive safely in the white stuff and see ya in the spring ..........
Terry.
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!
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Ok Shaygirl, here's todays report:
We have an 01 Audi A4 Avant 2.8 Quattro, kind of a rare bird, we have the no-sale blue with the gray guts, actually not a bad combo ~ if you like blue, cold pack, slider, we have the Bozo sound, I see your a Scrapaholic, a little kiss and bumper action going on, but we have newish round things and 30k .. all in all, it doesn't sound like a bad vehicle -if- the service is 100%, no soccer mom interior and no repaints ....
Trade side, in and around the super ultra high $15's low low $16's, maybe "might" find a dealer to commit suicide and drop the tall $16 figure into it, thats a big maybe ... not knowing what the pay-off is or what the deal is here ~ I would send this bad boy down Retail Rd: superb come to Jesus detail, a Donald Trump Ad and $19,900 *asking* and cut it from the herd for the first $18,5/$19,5 .. these a funny little ducks, well liked, especially in your area and this one has few miles, it should sell fast ..........
Happy hunting and tell Aaarnold I said hi.!
Terry.
My father-in-law has been talking with the local Lexus dealer about a buying a 2004 SC430. They called him today with the following offer:
2004 Lexus SC430 - loaded - 4000 miles - Black with Camel Interior. It has upgraded wheels (probably dealer add-on). They are asking $57,895. There is no CPO - just regular warranty.
We are in Tampa, FL, so I realize black may not be the best color, but my father-in-law actually likes black cars.
What do you think? Fair price - or fair price to start with?!?!?
Thanks - Damon
Tell me please. If I owe 8000 on my car, and they offer me 8000, do I get a tax break of 8000 or 0 when buying my new car?
Also, my CU suggested (BTW I got a 4.45% rate
Also, I am going in tomorrow with my sister in law who wants to buy an altima cash. By buying together we should get a better deal correct? How much better?
new car $20,000.00
trade-in $ 8,000.00
balance $12,000.00
+tax (6%)$ 720.00
+payoff $ 8,000,00
total $20,720.00
at 6% sales tax, you would have just saved $480.
your deal will only be as good as you negotiate it. many times, people talk about buying 2 cars, thinking that they will get some unheard-of amount of savings. thats just not true in most cases, especially on a new altima.
the altima 2.5S is only marked up ~$1300, so dont expect thousands upon thousands of dollars.
The unknown to me is the trade in. I REALLY want them to at least pay it off @ $7950 which would mean a tax savings of 480 or so.
I didnt want to complicate things, but I do like saving 480, so I suppose its worth getting a trade in offer.
Still I am going to stop by carmax to get an offer so that if they lowball my trade in (less than 7500) and refuse to go higher, I can still just go down to carmax and sell my used for 0 loss and 0 gain. Still better than losing 500 or more on trade in. My experiences in the past is that dealers like to play games and shoot wayyy low on trade in. I wouldnt be shocked of they came back with 4k on my Accord, but no way will I do it.
Next on my list is a new Banks Monster Exhaust and a K&N 77 Series High Flow Intake Kit. See? No new car in sight, I'm still having fun with this one.
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?
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She no likey ..?
It's got some stuff and no miles .. 4 zone, cold pack, slider, kite package, blinders and the nav ... if it's really a nice one, the super tall $34's, might get into the $35ish range depending on the dealer and if you have been going to church, you "might" maybe "could" see someone stretch towards the $36 figure .. not too many around and winter is coming .. let me know what happens on this one, this will be interesting - VW vs Lexus in the SUV department .. the low miles save it, lets see how much ..
Terry.
>>2001
Audi A4 Avant Quattro
Mileage: almost 30,000
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.
Forgot to mention in my original post it has Xenon.
sandalwood (beige) metallic, tan interior
a/c, automatic, CD player, now the best part...
13142 miles, so ~23k left on warranty
Chicago
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Protege's, another best kept secret ... and this one has the right color, Itsy Bitsy miles, auto, cd, 50k warranty .. oh, it's a DX.
If you like the UCrankems, than $8,9 is a great price, almost too good, check the history and look real close .. if all is well, then crank away.!
Terry.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Some folks asking for advice.
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.
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Mornin' Rob .... lookin' at a 02 S60 T5 in Beantown.? miles are low, no-sale green with the (gulp) cloth tan interior, bun warmers, hole in the roof and we have that push it around thing between the seats ... $25,000.? ok, thats fine if your living in Belgrade .. but this one is, well, um, you know, missing half the stuff .. dealer might, "maybe" have the super tall $18's, "could" have been hit by a hurricane and can't remember at the low low low low $19ish figure ... $21,0 flat kills it on the Retail side, $21,5 is all of it if you just can't live without and your wife is leaving you for it .. $25.? oh yeah, did I mention that I have this watch I can sell ya ..?
and in door #2, we have a 01 Lincoln LS, gotta be a V8 to survive, slider, maybe some sport action, miles are tiny, 17's, tan on tan and thinkin' about $22,0 .. 2 months huh.? "lets just say" this dude is jam-up and super to the max, they might have the mid/tall $17's in it, he could have even fallen on his sword at $18 (yikes) but $19,9 would be the whole Coma se' Yama and the bag of chips on the retail side, especially when dealers are only paying $19 for the 02's and seeing $21,5 .........
Let me know how it goes.!
Terry.
My father-in-law has been talking with the local Lexus dealer about a buying a 2004 SC430. They called him today with the following offer:
2004 Lexus SC430 - loaded (run flats, Lexus Link, spoiler) - 4000 miles - Black with Camel Interior. It has upgraded wheels (probably dealer add-on). They are asking $57,895. There is no CPO - just regular warranty.
We are in Tampa, FL, so I realize black may not be the best color, but my father-in-law actually likes black cars.
What do you think? Is this a fair price - or fair price to start with?!?!?
Thanks - Damon
If this is the one I "might" think it is .. then they paid 52,6 for it, a little auction fee $450, a little transport action $200, a little service here and a detail there $400 .. probably hits the table just shy of $54,0 .... $57,900.? is fair - nobody is getting a new pair of hurricane shutters at that price, see if they will do $57 then $57,500, don't lose it for a few bucks - even in black these low milers do some $$ .............................
Terry.
Good luck to you with the Hurricane, and thanks again.
Damon
Thank you very much.
Dave
also, terry isnt a phone book. he doesnt know what '14094' means.
2001 Maxima GLE with ALL the options, AUTO, beige, very clean in and out, top-notch maintenance, new tires and 80 K miles.
Need to know private party value.
Here's the thing though - got rear-ended a month ago – bumper’s slightly bent (you have to really look to notice), and a few scratch marks left on bumper.
My dilemma - buy, paint and install a new bumper for about $500, or do nothing? What is my private-party value, AS IS vs. with NEW BUMPER?
Thanks!
Terry.......can you give me the value of this, my mom is in a bind and wants to know if she can dump it. I'm making the payments on it for now.
2002 Subaru Legacy L wagon, 2.5L 4-cyl, auto, AWD, pwr stuff, a/c, am/fm/cd, silver/gray, VERY good shape, no hits, runs, errors, or terrorist attacks. Needs tires but that's about it. Miles are around 40k I think. Trade? Private party?
Location: Denver, CO
Year: 2002
Make/Model: Toyota Sienna CE
Mileage: 63,342
Engine: 3.0L V6
Transmission - Auto
Color - exterior - Silver interior - Beige
Major Options - Roof Rack, Toyota VIP Security System, Power Heated Mirrors, Black Badging, Privacy Glass, PW, PL, Keyless Entry, Rear A/C.
Condition: Good
Interior very clean, mats need some cleaning. Exterior has minor dent on passenger front fender.
Tires - worn
Brakes - good
Maintenance - needs 60k service. good maintenace
Other: None
Hi Terry, can you give me a number that I can use in negotiations. I have a 2002 Honda Civic Si, Black, with 15,000 miles, clean condition (as per Edmunds' definition). I am looking at trading up to an Acura TSX (Non navi, manual) to preserve the same driving dynamics, but gain some rear seat room and more class (I may be a little too old for the Si at 29). My localle is Buffalo, NY
Thank you very much.
Dave
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. KBB says $17,950 for excellent condition car, but I'm not sure this car qualifies for that. I would like to get at least $17,000. Is it possible?
Thank you!