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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!
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It will depend on how much damage there is to the bumper .. if it was tapped, pushed in and it has spider webbing showing the hit and you hafta look close, then I would leave it alone - it's got 80k, not 28k ...
Anyway .. it's a 01 GLE with 80k, auto, good color, you say the service is 100% ... the rubber is deep and if it runs, looks, feels, handles like a 28ker and no other Wal-mart kisses or repaints ... then depending on where you live ~ trade side, in and around the low/mid $9's, maybe "might" find a dealer to drop the low low low low $10's in it, depending on the barometric pressure and the location .. the miles hold this one back ...
Down retail Rd, a super detail, all the service history hanging from the mirror, a wonderful 4/5 liner Ad, $11,900 *asking* and $10,5/$11,5 should get a new owner - again, the 80k is the Bad News Bears on this dude .... let me know what happens.!
Terry.
2002 Subaru Legacy L wagon, AWD/auto, silver/gray, power windows/locks, cruise, am/fm/cd, a/c, no hits or runs, car is in very good condition. Has good snow tires on it now (yup, I bought those too). Miles are hanging around 40k I believe (I haven't been home in 12 days, so
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Hows the baby doing.? .. not you - your daughter.!
These things get some serious money, even in the land of mooses'sss'sss ... you know the deal, clean, no we carried 8 tons of wood to my neighbors house thing ... winter is coming and it only has 40k, it's gotta be worth the mid/tall $10's, I've seen dealers in the Left Coast area drop $10 on 70kers .... Retail Rd, $13,900 *asking* and off it goes for $12,5/$13,5 .............................
Terry.
Terry.
Year: 2002
Make: Honda
Model: Civic
Trim: Si
Miles: 15,000
Localle: Buffalo, NY area
Comes standard with:
Fully Electric Power steering
Power brakes with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, 4 wheel disk with ABS,
Manual 5 spd with rally style shifter (up in the dash, rather than on the floor)
Power windows/locks, remote keyless entry, cruise control,
A/C with Micron filter, sliding glass Sunroof
Recaro racing style seats in Alcantara (faux suede)
15 inch alloys
Add ons: (not sure of they are worth mentioning)
Brembo rotors with EBC Green Stuff pads (Kevlar)
AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA in-dash unit with steering wheel mounted remote control
Bridgestone Potenza RE 950 tires.
Thanks Terry.
2001 Montero Sport XLS
4dr
3L V6 4WD
60,000 miles
Standard XLS options - CD, Running boards, Privacy glass, A/C
Clean with no glaring imperfections other than small chips, 1 and half year michelin tires (50% or better)
Just came from the Nissan dealer, my Titan is finally fixed. As far as my mom's car is concerned, she be buried in it unfortunatly, guess I'll just keep making the payments for her. If she hadn't rolled the $2k from her other car into it she'd be doing *okay*. Ah well, the other one gave up, so wasn't much choice there. As soon as her shoulder is better I think things will improve for her. The Subaru is a GREAT car, no trouble with it at all, I'd rather see her keep it since she drives 150 miles/day.
On a sad note, my mother in law passed late tuesday nite. She was a wonderful woman, a true lady! We are devestated!
The Sandman :-(
as far as the five hundred, it is a very nice car. i was a little underwhelmed by the engine power, but the interior dimensions rival that of the crown vic.
nada, kelly blue bk and edmunds evaluate it from $8,000-$11,000. owner asking $16,500. perhaps the radio provides tomorrow's stock closings? today?
anyone familiar with these cars and their approxiamte value? i am in rural western ny.
thank you
The Sandman :-(
I think the 500 will do fine and it's priced right .. I'm just a little surprised on how Ford shipped them across the country, some dealers have had 25/30+ for almost a month, some dealers have -0- ...
Terry.
Terry.
nada, kelly blue bk and edmunds evaluate it from $8,000-$11,000. owner asking $16,500.
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$16,5 ..?!? ... The miles are low for the year ~ and ~ if it glows in the dark, seats been hovered in, knee deep in rubber, the guy walks around with an umbrella over it on cloudy days, it needs nothing, no repaints, no touch-ups, it's puuuurfect and it needs -0- .. then it's a $8,5, maybe a $9ish vehicle depending on the dealer come trade side ..
I see your from the western NY area ... at the first smell and look of the falling leaves or the first "hint" of snow in the air you won't be able to give these sport types away, especially vehicles like Trans-Am's, and in another 2/4 weeks anything past the Mason/Dixon line ..... $16,5 .? .. this guy is standing waaay too close to the Jim Beam - the books can show anything they want and owners can ask anything they like, and if it's a one owner and they have kept it since day one, then they think they have something really special, and it probably is - too them ...
The reality is, dealers are paying the tall $16's for the 01's that are "in-the-wrapper" with tiny miles and will cut em' loose for $19,5 or less ........ $16,5..? maybe in Argentina .. it's a $12,9 vehicle on the retail side and it's a $16,5 vehicle if you want to make a planter out of it for Christmas .......................
May the force be with you ....
Terry.
mileage 35,800
5.7 ltr
15 passenger
LS package
tinted windows
pw, pd,ps
tilt, cruise
power mirrors (heated)
rear ac, heat
am/fm cassette
rwd
3door
excellent condition
Thanks
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Hmm, sounds like it could be a nice one .. ecab 15 pass, LS, 1 tonner, 5.7, low miles, hot and cold running breeze, power pack .. hey, if it's a nice one, clean, no KFC, no meteorite hits, deep round things and it's not some kind of whacked color ... then the dealer might have the super tall $12's, low $13's in it, maybe a little more because of the short miles and it's a Ecab 5.7 ... down Retail Rd, I would think mid/tall $14's ... whats he asking.?
Terry.
I would appreciate an estimation of dealer trade or private sale value on this car:
2001 Accord LX 4 cyl. sedan,71,000 miles, dark green. The interior is good but it does have a few small scratches & stone chips on the front exterior. It's been well maintained & runs & drives very well. Tires are OK (40-45%). I recently had the transmission replaced under the Honda extended warranty for the 2000-2001 model years. I'm in Ky. near Louisville.
Thanks for your assistance.
Terry.
Year: 2002
Make: Honda
Model: Civic
Trim: Si
Miles: 15,000
Localle: Buffalo, NY area
Comes standard with:
Fully Electric Power steering
Power brakes with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, 4 wheel disk with ABS,
Manual 5 spd with rally style shifter (up in the dash, rather than on the floor)
Power windows/locks, remote keyless entry, cruise control,
A/C with Micron filter, sliding glass Sunroof
Recaro racing style seats in Alcantara (faux suede)
15 inch alloys
Add ons: (not sure of they are worth mentioning)
Brembo rotors with EBC Green Stuff pads (Kevlar)
AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA in-dash unit with steering wheel mounted remote control
Bridgestone Potenza RE 950 tires.
Thanks Terry.
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Brembo brakes are nice to have, especially if you live in a school zone ... I have know idea what you paid for the other stuff, but it means -0- to a dealer and not to many "real" buyers care to pay the extra $$ for it - can we spell STOCK.? ... take as much of the stuff off and go Ebay with it ....
If it's a nice clean "stock" SI, then trade side, in and around the super high $10's low low $11's, might "could" see a dealer wander up towards the $12 figure if you take off all that hinky Banzai business ..... the miles will save this one, but the other stuff has the resale of 3 day old cabbage ............
let me know.!
Terry.
Year:1995
Make/Model:Jeep Wrangler - Rio Grande'
Mileage:62,050
Engine:4 cyl
Transmission - Manual
Color - exterior - Light metalic /interior- earth tone
Major Options - alloys, a/c, cd, tilt Wheel
Condition:
Details of interior and exterior, including dings, scratches etc. -Overall good. 3-4 small pine sap stains on hood. Would rate vehicle as clean.
Tires - 60% tread wear left
Brakes - Excellent
Maintenance - 60K service to engine and drive train.
Other: Indicate prior damage/insurance claims, repaints, etc. - None
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Good description - thanks ....
Oooh, It's a 95 Rio Grande' with short miles ... if it's a clean one, no love bug damage, no I been sitting in the sun since 95, no repaints, deep sneakers, you say the 60k is done and thats a good thing, cold breeze .... if this is a real nice Jeep, no click click in the 4wd, then trade side in and around the mid/tall $4's ..... me personally, I would clean this dude up with a visit with the Duke of detail, get a wonderful 4/5 liner Ad in the paper and drop it down Retail Rd, $7,900 *asking* and wave goodbye at the first $6,5/$7,5 .......... don't forget to let me know what happens.!!! Got it.!~
Terry.
Location: buffalo ny
Year: 2000
Make/Model:buick lesabre custom
Mileage:86,500
Engine:6 cyl 3800
Transmission - auto
Color - ext - dk blue/int - tan leather
Major Options - alloys, a/c(very cold), tilt Wheel
Condition: "detailed" couple of minor pings on paint no major that i can tell.
Tires - new
Brakes - very good
Maintenance - no info as of yet
Other: chassis and engine compartment very clean asked them where it came from cause it had no corrosion at all, they said FL
rode great on city and hiway roads nothing out of the ordinary. any ideas on price they're asking $8950.
thank you!
Ok, we have a 00 Buick lesabre custom with almost 90k ... we have the no-sale blue thing going on, but we do have the tan guts in leather, we have cold breeze, the rubber and the stoppers seem to be good, Florida vehicle will show up on the Carsmack and he's only *asking* $8,950 ... if it's a nice one, clean, serviced, no K-Mart classics, no funky history, no funny stuff in the ashtrays ... then your lookin' down the barrel of a $5,000 vehicle - dealer side that is ..
$8,950 on the Retail Side.?? .. not a problem, If ~ it has 35/40k and the service is from yesterday and it's been stored in your Grandma's garage ...... a 90k Custom.? $7,500 is ALL the cookies in the cookie jar.!
I doubt anyone will be breaking down his door for this one -- is it 9PM yet.?
Terry.
I despise Buick interiors, but I think the car has a nice classic shape, the engine is GM's best, and if the ride/handling works for you, sounds like a winner.
Not to be a wet blanket, but I'd try to finance this for a "short" period of time. And CARFAX the thing once you get the VIN... why don't they post it, that's silly...
-Mathias
Well I'm putting it on the local sell-it-yourself lot this weekend.
Wish me luck!
Mike
thanks for the response. I found the car on the internet when I was looking at KBB site for used buicks. internet info is this or I have the website it worked for me I dont know if it will work for you if you want to try it. but this is the info on their site
2000 Buick LeSabre
Mileage 86,000 Engine
Body Style Sedan Transmission
Doors 4 Stock # 17154TA
Exterior Color Dark Blue VIN no such luck
Features: AC, PL, PW, ES, PS, Tw, Bg, CC, CA, CD, Cw, Li
http://cars.kbb.com/go/search/detail.jsp?tracktype=usedcc&sea- rchType=21&paId=155322754&pageNumber=0&numResultsPerP- age=50&largeNumResultsPerPage=0&sortorder=descending&- sortfield=PRICE+descending&certifiedOnly=false&recnum=0&a- mp;leadExists=true&criteria=K-%7CE-%7CM-_7_%7CD-_56_%7CN-N%7C- R-30%7CI-1%7CP-PRICE+descending%7CQ-descending%7CZ-14209&aff=- carskbb
should I call them and tell that I cant make it tonight but I will call tomorrow then maybe we can speak about lower price?
4 DR/ Sport
4.0 Liter/6 cylinder/ automatic
2WD
18,000
Black exterior/grey interior
Options: Roof Rack/Power Windows/Power Doors/Tinted Windows/Security System
Interior: Very good condition- tiny bit of wear on the steering wheel and radio buttons
Exterior: Some minor blemishes, overall good
Tires: Could use new tires
No wrecks/no flood damage/1 insurance claim for a few tiny dents from hail damage.
Very Good condition, extremely low mileage
Thanks for help with value!
VIN: 1G4HP54K9Y4183650
Year/Make/Model: 2000 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM
Body Style: Sedan 4 DR
Engine Type: 3.8L V6 SFI 12V
Manufactured In: UNITED STATES
Search Results: Important records found in the CARFAX Report for this vehicle!
09/19/2004 BUFFALO, NY 86,000 Dealer Record VEHICLE IN DEALER INVENTORY
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It shows no history.? .. not even the plates and titles.? - maybe Carsmack will show something different .. if it checks out, than see what $6,500 will do for you and go from there .......
Terry.
Year: 1997
Make/Model: Ford Escort LX Wagon
Mileage: 92,000
Engine: 2.0
Transmission - Manual
Color - Light Blue/Grey
Major Options - alloys, Child seat, rear wiper, A/C, luggage rack, P/S, P/B.
Condition: Very Good. One door ding.
Tires - 20% worn
Brakes 30% worn
Maintenance Dealer maintained.
Other: None
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Blue book, Sluu book .... we are lookin' at a 97 Ford Escort LX wagon, we have 92k ticking away on that 2.0, color is a winner in Florida, we have that handshaker thing going on - no help, crankers in a wagon.? no help - thats for sure, you say it's in pretty good shape and the tires and stoppers are ok .....
If ~ you have cold breeze and you can hang beef in this dude, paint and interior isn't all burned out from the hot Florida sun, all the service is complete and you haven't been hangin' around Maaco .... then trade side, you will be in and around the $800/$1,200 range depending on the dealer - handshaker in a wagon is noooo help ...............
Terry.
Terry.
Year: 2001
Make/Model: QX4 4 wheel drive
Mileage:43,240
Engine: 6 cyl
Transmission - Manual
Color - Green / Tan
Major Options - alloys, sun roof, power memory seats, leather, 4WD, cold weather package
Condition:
Interior - no rips, good condition. Exterior - good condition - a few nicks.
Tires - original, but good
Brakes
Maintenance - all done on schedule
Other: ***Vehicle was hit on the right side when it was 2 months old - damage was $9,000 - all repaired to as new.
Lease buy out is $18,931, curious about realistic trade in value on a new one.
Thanks!
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In the land of the 49ers .. it's a 01 QX4 4wd: it's sitting on 44k, it's a handshaker (?ouch), color is ok (kinda) we have the slider, cold pack and we have a tiny little scrape to the tune of $9,0 Big ones .. Whoa.!
It's hard to put a figure on this type of damage without seeing it .. things like oem parts, what bolts stayed, type of paint and finish work, etc etc .... "lets just say" it had -0- damage, then it would be a $17ish vehicle on trade ..... $9,000 in damage.? pick a number: $10,0/$15,000 .?
Terry.
I told them that I would wither call or come in today. Any suggestions about these 2 items.
12/31/1999 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Buffalo, NY
First owner reported
Registered as
corporate vehicle
03/20/2000 U.S. State Department
Buffalo, NY
Registered as a diplomatic vehicle
Detailed Vehicle History Definitions:
* First Owner
When the first owner(s) obtains a title from a Department of Motor Vehicles as proof of ownership.
* Fleet Vehicle
Vehicle was registered or sold to a company that manages vehicle fleets.
Recalls
5 Recall Notice(s) for your vehicle
Technical Service Bulletins
102 TSB Report(s) for your vehicle
I am frightened as a little girl.
Buick makes a good car, I have a friend who has an 89 Lesabre with 240k on it before it needed an engine and tranny, he did both and the car drives like new again.
Feeling better, now. Cover me I'm going in.
I cant thank enough all that have helped and all the responses on the board as a whole.
Terry, Steine and Corvette may you drive long
hard and successful.
For 2001 there are 9 recalls and 154 TSBs.
For 2002 there are no recalls on the regular Focus but it has 112 TSBs and 1 recall on the SVT and 2 TSBs.
2003 has 70 TSBs and no recalls, 2004 has no recalls and 22 TSBs, 2005 has no recalls and 4 TSBs.
The Titan is at 2 recalls and 13 TSBs so far, not too horrible I guess.
1998 BMW 740IL, 4dr, V8, Auto, RWD, etc.
87,800mi
Silver W/ gray leather interior
Sunroof, power everything, DSP, DSC, side shades, powered rear shade, heated seats(frnt).
Interior leather is spotless & supple. Rugs show little or no wear, mats are stained. Everything works and the headliner is clean.
Outside, never in a wreck. Front, rear, and side lights updated to the 2001 euro style. Typical tiny nicks here and there on the nose, the front of the car isn't peppered with them though. No door dings at all. Scratch on rear bumper the size of a quarter. Scratch on passanger side front to rear door (pencil thin, no paint broken).
Tires are Michelin's about 3 to 4 months old, maybe 8000 miles on them.
Front brake shoes and rotors are coming due in about 500 miles.
This car has been inspected (Major 1 & 2) every 15000mi, by an indie shop. Oil changed with synthetic every 4000 to 5000mi. No Mechanical issues what so ever, just the brakes mentioned above
No priors and a clean carfax....
Thanks,
Mike
Don't forget to let me know what happens ...
Terry.
2001 Montero Sport XLS
4dr
3L V6 4WD
60,000 miles
Standard XLS options - CD, Running boards, Privacy glass, A/C
Clean with no glaring imperfections other than small chips, 1 and half year michelin tires (50% or better)
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Aaah, the old Montero Sport .... this one is an 01 4WD XLS V6, we have the boards, the solar glass and we lookin' at 60k ... if we don't have any Wal-Mart battles, no visits to Maaco, deep sneakers, no soccer Mom interiors and the service is from yesterday .. depending on the color, then trade side, in and around the super tall $9's, might get a dealer to struggle and roll into the low $10's - if it needs stuff, start deducting ...
Terry.
4 DR/ Sport
4.0 Liter/6 cylinder/ automatic
2WD
18,000
Black exterior/grey interior
Options: Roof Rack/Power Windows/Power Doors/Tinted Windows/Security System
Interior: Very good condition- tiny bit of wear on the steering wheel and radio buttons
Exterior: Some minor blemishes, overall good
Tires: Could use new tires
No wrecks/no flood damage/1 insurance claim for a few tiny dents from hail damage.
Very Good condition, extremely low mileage
Thanks -could really use some help with how much to ask!