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1999 Ford Ranger XLT
4dr extended cab, 3.0L V-6 Manual 5-speed, 4x4 off-road, 75,000 miles, Black, sliding rear window, bed liner, bed guards.
Interior is like new with a few scrapes in the plastic below the fold down seats in the back.
Exterior has rock chips at the bottom of the truck behind the front tires and a few thin scratches on the side of the body. Tires are a year old with good amount of tread left. Well maintained, runs like new.
Could I get a real-world trade-in value for this truck please? Thanks.
It's safe to say an Odyssey even with "first year bugs" will have a lot fewer quality issues than a Navigator. And I find it hard to believe a Nav has more people/cargo room than a Sienna/Odyssey.
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Atlanta, GA
2004 Lexus RX330
AWD
3,800 miles (special ordered, delivered 4/15/04)
Savannah Metallic
Premium Plus, Mark Levinson w/6 Disk changer, Navigation, 18" Wheels, Tow Package, Accessory Package.
Absolutely perfect condition. It never sat on the lot and has been garaged both at home and the office since new.
Any advice? I have it at $40,999 but not much action.
jjtj -- thanks for the msg, but you're supposed to tell us WHAT YOU GOT FOR IT!
That's where the whole RWTIV thing comes in...
BTW, I drove a regular cab 99 XLT with the 3.0/auto drivetrain, and while it was a pleasant enough drivetrain, it was fairly loud and buzzy as it went about its business. Decent power, and worked well with the auto...
-Mathias
2001 Honda CR-V LX (last year of the old body style)
automatic with 2WD
Mileage: 5000 (not a typo)
Color: Red/Grey cloth
Major Options: a/c, cruise, pwr locks/windows, cd player, roof rack, window tinting
Condition: Interior is perfect, exterior is very good
Tires - very good
Brakes - very good
No maintenance issues to speak of.
Car is my 82-yr-old mother-in-law's, mostly driven on short trips.
Looking mostly for private party $, as she's not going to be driving anymore.
Thank you Terry and Mathias!
Thats what: "let me know how it goes", means ......
Terry.
I wouldn't worry about the reliability, just the resale at 100k .. but hey, thats what kids are all about, so we can pump in lots of love and thousands and thousands and thousands of dollars into them ~ so in 5/10 years they can tell us what a terrible childhood they had ..l..o..l.......
Terry.
Vehicle: 2003 Honda Civic SI
Tranny: Manual transmission (only tranny choice)
Color: Metallic Blue with black cloth interior
Mileage23,000 miles
Options: ABS, cruise, CD, AC, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, fog lights, keyless
Condition: It looks new with the exception of a slight (maybe 1/4") ding on the lower driver's side door. The car is garaged at home but does sit in uncovered parking during the day.
The interior is spotless and we are non-smokers.
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Did you know, if you don't buy something by the end of this month that you will lose your complete membership at CCBA, then you will have to go to all of the AA meetings after you visit NA, then you will have to pay a full yearly membership for AAA, and before you know it, you will be signing up for AARP ..... it's an election year, what can I say ..
The Si is worth the mid/tall $11's, might get a AA member to drop the low low low low low low low low (did I say low.?) $12's in it, maybe ........ the CR-V and they give you $6ish back.?
Be a Star - buy a Car.!
Terry.
2001 Audi A4 1.8L Turbo Quattro 5 speed manual
4 door sedan
1.8 liter, 4 cylinder, manual
AWD
Mileage: 39,800
Color: Blue exterior, light grey interior
Sports package, 17" premium wheels, sliding sun roof
Condition: Interior is in very good condition - I don't eat or drink in the car, no pets, no smokers. Exterior is clean - a small 2" surface scratch on the rear passenger door and one small (1/4") puck mark on front passenger door (no paint chip). Few very small rock chips on front on hood. Tires have 30,000 miles - not driven hard. Brakes work very well. Car has been maintained per dealership recommendations, plus a few extra oil changes since 10K miles per oil change seemed too long.
Edmunds TMV recommends $15,600 as a trade-in.
Kelly Blue Book recommends $14,250.
I see dealers in the area selling similar cars for around $17,000.
A dealer e-mailed me an estimate for $9,500-$10,500.
Could I get a real-world estimate please?
By the way, if I trade the Navigator in at 90K instead of 100K and it still has 10K worth of bumper to bumper service contract left on it, how much difference would that make to a trade in guy on a sales lot? I mean, would it be worthwhile to try to do that or would it be "six of one and half a dozen of the other?"
If you can answer my car question I'll gladly tell you about Robert Louis Stevenson's use of irony in Chapter 29 of Treasure Island and why parents worried about their boys reading it in the late 1800's. Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of Pepto Bismol!
Details:
Atlanta, GA
2004 Lexus RX330
AWD
3,800 miles (special ordered, delivered 4/15/04)
Savannah Metallic
Premium Plus, Mark Levinson w/6 Disk changer, Navigation, 18" Wheels, Tow Package, Accessory Package.
Absolutely perfect condition. It never sat on the lot and has been garaged both at home and the office since new.
Any advice? I have it at $40,999 but not much action.
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Not much action.? .. I guess not, you can buy a new 05 for that kind of money ..
These are wonderful vehicles and I buy and sell oodles of them .. but your sitting at $40,900 - if you keep that price going on, you will be down at Home Depot buying 200lb's of potting soil for it ..... super low miles and it's the right color with tiny miles in Hotlanta ~ dealers are paying the $33ish range for the ones with the Nav and the super low low low miles ... I just sold the "twin" to yours with 6,600 miles for $36,900 - and I was happy to get it ...... $40,900..?? you won't need to take a picture of it, because it will be there for a loooong time .................
Terry.
I've got an 02 Focus SVT six-speed, a 3-door, 18K miles, leather/cloth heated seats, traction control, sunroof, 6-disc changer, in bright red. Tires almost new, couple of scuffs on the bumpers but otherwise in great shape. I'm in Seattle./Tim
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Ok, in Seahawk territory .... so we're lookin' at a 02 SVT: we gots the handshaker, we gots the low miles, we gots the pretty red color, we gots the purty heated leather and the slider with some tunes .... if it's clean, no paint work, no Starbucks poured all over the seats and it feels/looks and acts like 18k ... then trade side, in and around the super tall $8's, low low $9's -- if it needs stuff, start deducting ......
Good luck and let me know ..!
Terry.
Color is metallic beige and interior is more beige. Driver's seat has a few mystery marks, but interior is pretty clean. Overall condition is good, but one shallow little crease in the left rear quarter panel - 1" x .5" at most.
Ready to trade for a new Camry in Upstate NY, near Albany.
Thanks!
Ed
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Hey Ed .... it's a low mileage 98 Camry LE (actually it's a super/ultra/waaaay low mileage Camry) .. low miles just don't make the value, it's the nice/clean/cared for dudes that get the money ....
Right color, side balloons (rare), LE V6, serviced, alloys, power pack and we have a small bullet in the rear panel .... what can I say, if it's a nice one and it looks/drives/feels like an 02, no paint, no Wal-mart .. then I would think a dealer will march right into the super tall $5's low low low $6's .......
Me personally - down Retail Rd it would go .. can't get em' can't find em' like this one .. you know the deal by now: a visit to the detail god's, maybe some rubber, an oil change, definatly a wonderful big time Ad, books and records, $8,900 *asking* and cut it loose for the "real deal" offer of $7,9/$8,5 ... properly done, it won't last long .. it's a V6 LE with tiny miles and Granny owns it .. there must be 3 between here and the planet Saturn ..............
Terry.
Thanks!
Location: Manassas, VA
Year/Make/Model: 02/Envoy/SLT
Body Style: 4dr
Engine: 4.2liter, 6 cyl, auto
Driveline: 4WD
Mileage: 29000+/-
Color: exterior--green; interior--grey (leather)
Major Options: alloys, sun roof, tow, bose, run boards, power everything, heated seats
condition: interior--no flaws at all, looks/smells brand new; exterior--generally good, couple o teeny dents and one 1" scratch below driver's door, otherwise paint in real good shape.
Tires - I'd say 33% worn
Brakes - no issues
Maintenance - just had two year major.
Thank you very much.
Dave.
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-0- to a trade in guy, even if it had 50k left. Probably not much if you sold it yourself either. The value there is not the warranty itself, it's that you can list it in the classifieds as being under warranty. That can backfire, as people tend to associate under warranty with low mileage. Is the Land Cruiser in the same price range as the Naviagator?
Any thoughts on a difference # between the Camry, and an '05 Accord EX 4cyl auto non-leather?? I was thinking 6K trade for the Camry and about $22k for the Accord - would put them at 16k. That realistic in Upstate NY?
Thanks again - I will let you know what happens.
Ed
I am planning to buy the following car in Dallas.
2000 GS300 Platinum Edition
Millennium Silver with Black interior
No Nak sound, but all the goodies with Platinum Ed. + chrome wheels
44K Miles
Relatively clean interior, few ugly scratches on the stereo.
Brakes and tires needs immediate replacement(is that normal for Lexus brakes to need replacement at 44K)
Manintinence is almost non existent (at least in Lexus records) I ran the carfax and it turn out that its a Boston lease car. That explains the rust on the rotors and calipers. Drives good and everything works. I took it to local Lexus dealer for pre buy sales inspection and they came out with brakes+tires+Ball joint+alignment recommendations.
I even called the Lexus dealer in Boston who initially leased the car, there is no 15-30K service record other than oil change and tire rotation at 27K and chrome wheel install in March 03 and Balancing in July 2001. Do Lexus have national service records database?
That was good news, the question mark?
Front hood bumper and right fender have been replaced with OEM Toyota parts. Both right doors and quarter panel has been painted(relatively clean job) but at places you could see the paint crease around the window trims on the doors. All panels align perfectly. I could not see any frame damage at all, both in the engine compartment and underneath, nor did Lexus dealer mentioned any. No bolts turned in the engine area except on the right fender. Ironically it has chrome GS 400 badging on the trunk??
Dealer is my in-laws family friend, he had it on his web site asking for $19950, giving to me for 18.3K. I have not bought it yet but been driving the car for past one week, put over 500 miles on it and it drives excellent. No drifting even with balding tires, no squeaks/rattles. What's your opinion. Thanks in advance.
2003 Jeep Limited Liberty
3.7L Auto
4WD
22,000 miles - mostly freeway miles
White
Only option is tinted windows otherwise everything is stock
Condition: Interior clean, no stains and non-smoker
Exterior clean - washed and waxed frequently, one door nick on passenger side
Original tires
Maintenance done every 3k miles
No accidents, no warranty claims
Full Bumper to Bumper warranty to 80k miles.
Thanks for your thoughts though.
98 ford f150 xlt ext cab.
85,000 miles, auto, 4x2. 4.6 v8.
dark red over gray.
tow pack/bed liner/ tires have 20k miles.
paint glossy does have some minor scratches.
overall good condition.
located in louisville, ky.
Thanks for the info. Indiana is a tax difference state as well. I'll probably try and trade in the next couple of weeks.
Mark
Location: Manassas, VA
Year/Make/Model: 02/Envoy/SLT
Body Style: 4dr
Engine: 4.2liter, 6 cyl, auto
Driveline: 4WD
Mileage: 29000+/-
Color: exterior--green; interior--grey (leather)
Major Options: alloys, sun roof, tow, bose, run boards, power everything, heated seats
condition: interior--no flaws at all, looks/smells brand new; exterior--generally good, couple o teeny dents and one 1" scratch below driver's door, otherwise paint in real good shape.
Tires - I'd say 33% worn
Brakes - no issues
Maintenance - just had two year major.
Thank you very much.
Dave.
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In VA ... we have a 02 Envoy SLT 4WD, V6, we got the no-sale green with the tan guts, we have the hole in the roof, the Bozo sound, boards, bun warmers, rubber is ok and we have a few little snake bites and the miles are on the low side ...... "like a broken record" - if it's nice, clean, no I wear my pocket knife in the seats, no hail damage, no repaints, no soccer Mom interior, just a nice Envoy ... then trade side, low to mid $15's, might "could" maybe find a dealer to waddle up towards the $16 figure .....
Let me know how it goes ....
Terry.
Methinks it musta been a nice one, and also that someone got a lot of $$ for a 7-year-old vehicle. It's that $5k sweet spot again...
This is in mid-MI, as usual. Currently showing a slightly red tinge, but sure to be light blue when the night is up... for what it's worth. The real action is elsewhere.
-Mathias, fully on topic.
Front hood bumper and right fender have been replaced with OEM Toyota parts. Both right doors and quarter panel has been painted(relatively clean job) but at places you could see the paint crease around the window trims on the doors. All panels align perfectly. I could not see any frame damage at all, both in the engine compartment and underneath, nor did Lexus dealer mentioned any.
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$18,300 ..?
Do you know what I like about this vehicle.? ... Nothing.! .. it's got more paint and body work than Dolly Parton, it's got parts, it needs work and good quality sneakers ........ unless you can "flat" steal this puppy, I would just *pass* on it .. I bet the dealer didn't put a dime more than the $15's in it and the $16's would flat kill it, sounds like 44k rough miles ....
Terry.
Terry, fully on topic.
Terry.
I'm more in the exploratory stage... I'm finding I like these dudes, and then I'm thinking if one follows me home, the Mrs. will grab it and that's the last I'll see of it, so why bother... Nice little trucks, though.
The reg cabs are a nice, tidy size that can just sit at the edge of the driveway and not be in the way in the winter, if you know what I mean...
99 red 3.0 V6 auto, 61k miles, 2nd owner, XLT with power stuff and tonneau; bald tires, looks good runs good no paintwork...
Problem is they're *asking* $6,4 & I'm thinking IF I buy it I don't want to own it for more than $5, and maybe that should include the tires... it's six years old, it's a regular cab, the frame is getting rusty, this is MI... where do they get these #'s from?
-Mathias
It's been so long I can't remember how exactly the nickname came about.
Just wanted to let you know you were about on the money. Got a few lowball shots in the low 10's, but eventually negotiated our way to a cool 12 after having run it through a detail shop.
LL Bean Outback at 33? Ouch. Just wait'll the mystery 7-pax shows up next year. :-O
Thanks for the info!
--> Andy
Andy - Thanks for "letting me know" .. you did good, Real Good.! .. I had a funny feeling that someone would jump high in that part of the country ...
It kills me when folks don't respond until 2/3 months later, and then it's usually email .. like it's a big secret they couldn't get 18,000 for their $11,000 vehicle - "yeah but the book said ..... "
LL Bean Outback at 33 .. 2 came in, 2 are sold .... maybe there's something too these things .l.o.l.....
Terry.
2002 SL with auto and moonroof
53k miles silver in color with black leather interior.
Some dings in door panels from parking garages(mostly normal wear and tear). Will need new tires.
Maintenance has been kept up to date.
Any and all responses appreciated. Thanks
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In the land of the Bengals ... we have a 02 Altima SL, we have the auto, slider, leather, color is good anywhere, miles are kinda tall even for Cinci, we have a zero balance in the tire department a few little kisses here and there .... if the paint is original, no oh uh it's Maaco, no slash and grabs in the seats, service is 100% .... trade side, in and around the super high $11's, low/mid $12's .....
Don't forget to let me know ..!
Terry.
Cleveland, OH
2003 Jeep Limited Liberty
3.7L Auto
4WD
22,000 miles - mostly freeway miles
White
Only option is tinted windows otherwise everything is stock
Condition: Interior clean, no stains and non-smoker
Exterior clean - washed and waxed frequently, one door nick on passenger side
Original tires
Maintenance done every 3k miles
No accidents, no warranty claims
Full Bumper to Bumper warranty to 80k miles.
2001/Mitsubishi/Eclipse GS Coupe
2 DR
2.4 liter 4 cylinder auto/sporttronic trans.
40,500
silver(ext.)/Black(int.)
Air Conditioning, AM/FM Stereo, Anti-lock Brakes, Compact Disc, Cruise Control, Power Door Locks, Power Seat, Power Steering, Power Windows, Premium Sound, Premium Wheels, Rear Spoiler, Sliding Sun Roof, Tilt Wheel,
Car is kept real nice inside and out.
2003 Jeep Limited Liberty
3.7L Auto
4WD
22,000 miles - mostly freeway miles
White
Only option is tinted windows otherwise everything is stock
Condition: Interior clean, no stains and non-smoker
Exterior clean - washed and waxed frequently, one door nick on passenger side
Original tires
Maintenance done every 3k miles
No accidents, no warranty claims
Full Bumper to Bumper warranty to 80k miles.
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In the city of a great quarterback and no team .l.o.l.... good description, thanks ..... the miles are semi-tall, it's the 4wd Limited, color is ok, auto, no smoke, it's washed, it's serviced, it sounds maintained, no runs/hits or errors ....... ya know, I never thought these things would make it in the market, but they are well liked and the reliabilty factor has been strong .. if it's a nice one, no chads hanging from the mirror .. then trade side, in and around the low to mid $15's, might maybe "could" get a dealer to wander towards the $16 figure, maybe ....... the "new" S40.? .. Volvo has a home run vehicle going on there, tell us how you like it ......................... : )
Terry.
S40 ride is nice and it will be nice to be back in a car after 3 straight Jeeps. The breaking factor is how much negative equity I will have to eat.
Hey and don't knock those brownies. They will get it together one of these years.
Located in zip 32542 (Fort Walton Beach, FL)
2000 Ford Explorer Sport (2 Door) 4.0L V6
4x2 Auto w/Overdrive
59,500 Miles
Dark Red/Flint Trim
Power Windows/Locks/Drivers Seat/Mirrors
Tilt/Cruise
AM/FM CD
Running Boards
Rear Air
Privacy Glass
Brand New Tires (Yokohama Geolander HT/S)
Brand New Wheels (Chrome Plated Steel)
New plugs/wires/belt/hoses
New Brakes
No Insurance claims
In fantastic condition.
I am in Indiana. I would like a trade-in and private sale estimate for:
1999 Audi A4 2.8 Sedan Quattro
77k miles
Black exterior/tan interior
leater, heated seats, alloy wheels, moonroof
Interior condition is excellent
Exterior contidion is decent, but has 3 dings and various scratches
Tires have 20k on them
needs brakes in 2-5k
no other damage
Thanks,
John
I owe you an answer, no, actually I owe you a lot more for your thoughtful ( an accurate ) advice.
Here's the scoop on the numbers:
94 E320 ( 145K miles White/Grey, all records looks like '00)was worth $6150 on the barrel head. You tagged it. A dentist bought it as a replacement car for his college going daughter who powdered her last car.
The 99 Suburban ( 91K White/Beige, all records, LT 4x4 )was worth $11,250 to a hard working welder putting together the big electric power generating facilities Southern California needs.
I enjoyed both buyers, the sales, and will actually miss both cars.
I bought a '04 Denali (with Nav) for $46,250 and still look over my shoulder at an '02 LX470 - such is life. The Benz is being replaced with an '00 E320 (hey, I'm consistent!) for $18,720 with 72K and the standard list of Benz goodies. Of course I'm still looking over my shoulder at what I've coulda bought instead. And the understudy would be a ...'00 528/530 5-Series Bimmer...still consistent after all these years.
Again, Terry, many thanks..... Mike
Are you thinking of a 4WD in Michigan? If not, why? Also, have you driven any used Tacomas? I realize they're more expensive, but, besides the price, do you have any comparisons? I'm thinking of getting a small (used) 4WD p/u myself.
(I toy with the idea of getting a New Taco, but it would be a 2nd vehicle for me so that's a bit pricey. I wonder if the resale value would ultimately make it worth it tho).
thanks, woody
Place: Mankato Minn.
Color: Atlantc Blue
It has power seats, rear heat, tinted windows, the higher priced wheels (that i remember was an option),3rd row seat, Hemi, auto transmission, auto windows, the standard (i believe)radio with c/d and sound, cloth grey interior, towing pkg., the All wheel drive or 4 wheel drive option.
I have added chrome step bars on it that look nice, and have the dodge mudflaps(molded ones)
that I ordered that I just haven't put on yet.
It has the 7/70 Warranty and 7700 miles on it . Any help and info. would be greatly Appreciated !! I'm new to this so I hope I'm doing this OK... Thank you ! Lisa