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I will appreciate if you can give me some ballpark numbers regarding trade-in and private sale for my '04 MINI Cooper S with 16,800 miles.
Please refer to post #24051.
Thanks.
2004 Honda Civic EX, 4-Door, 5-Speed.
5,500 MILES. Adult Driven. No Smoker. Garage Kept.
Power Windows, Locks.
Radio, In Dash CD Player.
Car is in Used, but Excellent Condition.
Red Exterior, Tan Cloth Interior.
Located in Lubbock, Texas.
Thanks,
Jim
Try the private party sell - you might lose less.
2004 MINI Cooper S
3 door hatchback (Hardtop)
1.6L SOHC Supercharged engine (163HP, 100% stock)
Front wheel drive
6-speed Getrag manual transmission with dual cone synchronizers
Mileage: 16,840
Color: Chili Red Body/White contrasting roof
Factory equipment: 16 inch V-spoke silver wheels fitted with 16" Dunlop SP5000 Run flats, dual center exhaust, Harmon Kardon upgrade stereo system with single CD player, Panther Black Leatherette sports seats, Anthracite interior trim, Trip Computer, Front Fog Lights, Cruise Control, Steering wheel mounted stereo controls, 2-spoke sport steering wheel with perforated leather cover, Automatic self dimming rearview mirror, Rain sensing wipers, Manual A/C controls, power windows, locks, mirrors, 6-airbags, ABS, CBC, EBD, All speeds electronic traction control (ASC+T), front chrome grille, chrome exterior mirror caps, Union Jack flag vinyl roof decal, AUX input for MP3 devices such as i-Pods, Halogens headlights.
Cars in pristine condition. No dents or scratches (Very glossy red paint) just a few rock paint chips in bonnet (Hood), expected on a vehicle used as a daily driver. Interior is still showroom fresh, no food spills, no cigarette smoking, no children and no pets.
Car will be sold with balance of factory warranty (4 years/50K miles, whichever comes first) and factory free maintenance (3 years/36K miles, whichever comes first).
Car has been religiously maintained by local MINI dealer, all service records available upon request.
Tires in the rear are a bit worn out, but fronts still have 75% thread left on them.
No accidents, fender benders, no paint re-spray jobs of any kind. Car has never been raced or Auto crossed and only adult driven by me exclusively (Married male).
Fantastic car and extremely reliable.
Appreciate any input regarding Trade-in and Private Sale prices.
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Down in South Beach - good description, thanks .... we have Chile pepper red, 100% stock, thank goodness and we have 17k, we need some round things, we have a load of stuff and you say it's nice with no paint work and no Swiss Army knives .... cute little dudes, trade side in and around the super tall $18's, low/mid $19's, might maybe "could" find a dealer to be a brave Hiawatha and get close to the $20ish figure, but I have a feeling the miles will hold it back ..... down Retail Rd.? these are kinda like Honda Civics, great vehicles, sell well, but the market is tight in the new vs used thing ... $22,9 *asking* and $21,5/$22,5 gets a new driver, the color might make a new buyer go blind on the rubber ........
Let me know.!
Terry.
Thanks!
Here's one thought: It's a vehicle that's not particularly reliable and notoriously expensive to fix. It's got low miles, but it's also seven years old and counting... I'm shuddering just thinking about it, and even though I'm in MI, it's not he weather...
Turn it around... who's gonna buy it? Can you thinkn of a sane person with an interest in Land Rovers, enough money to buy it and not be too worried about repairs... who wouldn't just go and buy a 2001?
It's often not so much the car, it's the fact that there's not many people to sell them to.
-Mathias
'03 MB C230 Sedan, 27K miles, 6-speed MT, silver/black, leather, sunroof, 6-disk CD changer, ...
Chicago area... Assuming everything checks out...
I can buy it for $21.5K+TTL.
The car is sitting at a Ford lot, but I've heard that the UCM ran it twice at wholesale auction w/o any luck (on his part).
Terry.
2002/Honda/Civic
2dr Coupe
4 cylinder, Automatic, FWD
29600 miles
Silver exterior/Black cloth interior
Options: moonroof,cassette,single CD player
Condition:
One tiny ding on the right door, minor scratches
Tires, 50% worn
Brakes, 60% worn
Dealer maintained up to schedule, with all paperwork/receipts/window sticker
Has two minor accidents in parking lot, one was hit&run by an unknown person, causing a dent on left front bumper, another one was other party's fault damaged on right rear fender. All fixed by body shop, can hardly see if I won't tell.
I tried carmax, they offer $11,000. Do you think this is a fair price? Zipcode:95661
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Zipcodes ...?!? .. do I look like a Postman.? do you see a bag in my hand.?
I don't do Zipcodes ... I need LOCATIONS ..!
So today, you live in Memphis - you and Elvis ...
EX ....? kkkkiling me here ...
$11,000 ...? .. paintwork, 30k, auto, slider, accidents, needs rubber -- if you can get a dealer to give you $11,000 (American money) then you need to be there, quickly before the manager wakes up from his coma ....
Terry.
Location: Dallas, TX
Year/Make/Model: 1998 Land Rover Discovery
Body Style: LSE (4DR)
Engine: V8
Driveline: AWD/4WD
Mileage: 38,110
Color: Tan/Tan
Major Options: leather package; towing package; 2 sunroofs; chrome grill guard & running boards; ABS; dual airbags; heated seats; dual climate control; 6 CD changer; weather-band radio
Condition: Very clean inside/out; no rust, no major scratches/dings; only drove around town (grocery store/church, short trips)
Tires - 25%(?) worn
Brakes - new (< 6 months old) Maintenance: all maintainence at dealer (maintenance package; still 1 service remaining)
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Good description - thanks -- oh how nice, we live in Dallas (Ha, no zipcodes here.!)
We have a 98 Disco LSE, we have 38k short miles, good color for anywhere, leather, sliders, braces, cold pack, (3rd seat.?) serviced and the rubber is a little on the weak side .... If ~ we don't have any paintwork, no kisses from K-mart, no soccer mom interior, drives/shows like an 02 .. then trade side, in and around the tall $7's, low low $8's, might "maybe" find a dealer to stagger up to the mid $8's if it's really nice and it needs -0- .....
Me personally, I would try a shot down Retail Rd, Land Rovers are pretty good sellers with low miles and are "kinda" like Louis Vuitton luggage, the name can sell em' and they have a Big book if they're nice ones .. finish any service, superb detail, Wonderful big 5/6 liner Fat Daddy Ad in the Dallas paper $11,900 *asking* and cut that dude loose for the first $10,5/$11,5 ... don't get greedy, it's a SUV and there is plenty of them for sale ...... what kind of figures are the dealers giving you.?
Terry.
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I need a price on my father's Grand Cherokee.
The car lives in Pittsburgh, PA
2001 Grand Cherokee Laredo
4wd
6 cyl.
Blue Gray ext/gray cloth.
80,000 miles
The only option is a tow hitch that I can see.
The car has not been in an accident and is in ok shape, not great but not horrible either. He also just dropped a fair amount on money on new brakes.
I realize that this isn't much of a description, but this car is a dime a dozen in da Burgh and this one certainlly doesn't stand out. He is hoping to get out while the thing is still worth something.
Thanks in advance.
Columbus, Georgia Area
2002 F-150 Supercrew XLT
Vin 1FTRW07612KC80762
27,000 miles, 4x2, Gray, v-8
Power Steering, Power Door Locks, Power Windows, AM/FM Stereo Radio, Compact Disc Player, Trip Odometer, Tachometer, Air Conditioning, Tilt Steering Wheel, Cruise Control, Tinted Glass, Dual Airbags, running boards
Dealer is asking 20,975, I am thinking closer to 17k. Paint/body look good and runs strong. What do you see on carfax that would raise questions?
What does your expertise indicate as a fair price? Thanks as always
Year: 2000 Lincoln LS
Body Style: 4dr sport package
Engine: 3 liter 6 cylinder auto
Driveline: RWD
Mileage: 45000
Color: Ivory pearl with charcoal interior
Major Options: Moon roof, sport pkg, rain sesitive wipers, homelink, memory seats, audiophyle radio system, etc
Condition: Everything is mint. garage parked and only hand washes. Interior perfect. no accidents or body work.
Tires: needs tires as they are originals.
Brakes: All 4 wheels already done at 40k
Maintenance: All done up to date at dealer.
No issues and vehicle is in mint condition.
Need wholesale and private party value. Too many vehicles and need to sell one.
Thanks
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
in rocketland, we have a 5 year old LS. out of warranty, thats a minus. v6...no help there, and i will assume its an automatic. manual was optional in 2000. we also need new skins, which can be costly with the 17" sport pkg wheels. thats about $1000 for name brands.
as far as color goes, the exterior is right, and the interior is oh so wrong...black leather in texas??? OUCH!!! ;-)
trade side, i would call it around the mid-to-tall $7's. if its fully detailed, needs nothing other than the tires, and the leather looks like you floated over the seats, you *might* get a dealer to go as high as the low low low low $8's.
down retail road, you might like this answer a little better, since LS's have a big book. i would get a tip-top detail, put new tires on, and make the *asking* around the $12.9k mark. let the sucker go for the first $11.5k-$12k that comes along.
hope this helps. keep us posted on your progress.
EX Trim
Auto Transmission
All-Wheel Drive
46000 Miles
Location: Dallas, Texas 75247
Exterior: Burgandy
Interior: Tan
6 Disc CD + Cassette
Sunroof
Privacy Glass
Cloth Seats
Alloys Wheels including full size spare
1 - Owner
Dealer Maintained - Have All Records
No Exterior dings or scratches.
Interior very clean, doesn't smell, no stains, no scuffs
Tires replaced at 35,000 miles
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Thanks in advance
Orlando Fl. 2003 G35 coupe 26,000 miles, 6 spd, prem pkge, aero kit, brembos, 18" alloy wheels, garage kept, factory maintenance, desert platinum with willow leather interior, 6 cd BOSE, sunroof, no exterior damage very clean inside, interior and exterior maintained by ZAINO products, tires 3 months old, no accidents or insurance claims, no repaint, professionally installed CLEAR-BRA
You did a trade value for me back around post #10,000(!) but I lurk here nearly every day because this board is so interesting.
I’m looking at the following on a used car lot in central Indiana & would like your opinion on a fair price (I’m not trading):
Dealer is asking $26995
VIN: 1GCHK29G44E397228
Location: Central Indiana (25 miles south of Indy)
Year/Make/Model: 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
Body Style: Truck – Extended Cab 4 door (not crew cab) has ‘suicide doors’
Engine: 6.0 liter Gas
Driveline: 4WD
Mileage: 4874
Color: Gray/Gray
Major Options: LT trim level – leather, bun warmers, PW, PL, etc, Bose system, towing, On Star, (all the toys)
Condition: Presumably good, considering the low mileage but haven’t seen in person
Other: Carfax indicates that this is a ‘manufacturer’s vehicle’ that was sold at an Indiana auction on 12/15/04 would you have access to any info on this?
Thanks again for your help!
2004 Sienna LE
19K
grey, grey
BW pkg. which includes VCS,TC, 3 row curtain airbags, alloys, 1 pwr. door, etc.
being detailed as we speak
What is a fair asking price? I want to get an 05 Odyssey but don't want to lose my [non-permissible content removed]!
What is usually the most successful ave., local paper, e-bay, net?
Thanks for any advice.
Peace, Becky
2004 Honda Civic EX, 4-Door, 5-Speed.
5,500 MILES. Adult Driven. No Smoker. Garage Kept.
Power Windows, Locks.
Radio, In Dash CD Player.
Car is in Used, but Excellent Condition.
Red Exterior, Tan Cloth Interior.
Located in Lubbock, Texas.
Thanks,
Jim
It's a 1998 Dodge Ram-asaurus Van
Conversion by Mark III. Has the 5.3L V8, is the larger WB of the 1500 series. All leather, 4 cptn chairs plus couch/bed in back. 7 seatbelts. TV VCP. Not raised roof. Runs good. 76K miles. Good shape. New Yokohamas. Brakes recent. Dealer maintained. White out, grey in. Usual pwr stuff - wndw, drs, cruise, alarm, 2 air bags (in addition to my wife and me I mean). A few dings and scratches but basically good-very good in and out. Oh, I'm in San Jose Cal.
'94 Acura Legend GS
139k miles
Columbus, OH
4 dr
white/tan asking price $6750.
As always, thanks.
Q
I posted my 02 Mustang but I never got a reply, I've been reading the posts a lot so I know you miss them because you get so many appraisal requests everyday. I think I've decided to keep my Mustang so the resale doesn't really matter to me anymore. Anyway, I really like the re-styled MBZ CLK. A dealer is selling for $38,995, can you tell me if it's a good deal?
Mileage 21,000
Exterior Color White
Interior Color Beige
Body Style Coupe
Engine 6 Cylinder Gasoline
Trans. Automatic
The only major option I see is the sunroof package. The car already includes power/memory front seats, leather interior, Harmon Kardon sound system, ABS, ESC, CD, reasonably new tires/brakes. Very clean exterior and interior.
The car is located in Irvine, Southern Cali. What do you think it'll fetch? I do notice the MBZ CLK has the lowerst depreciation, and all the re-styled CLK I see are all quite expensive, but I know some of the left over 04 CLKs were selling for a tad over $40K, so an 03 with 21,000 miles should go around for $35K less huh?
I posted my 02 Mustang but I never got a reply, I've been reading the posts a lot so I know you miss them because you get so many appraisal requests everyday. I think I've decided to keep my Mustang so the resale doesn't really matter to me anymore. Anyway, I really like the re-styled MBZ CLK. A dealer is selling for $38,995, can you tell me if it's a good deal?
Mileage 21,000
Exterior Color White
Interior Color Beige
Body Style Coupe
Engine 6 Cylinder Gasoline
Trans. Automatic
The only major option I see is the sunroof package. The car already includes power/memory front seats, leather interior, Harmon Kardon sound system, ABS, ESC, CD, reasonably new tires/brakes. Very clean exterior and interior.
The car is located in Irvine, Southern Cali. What do you think it'll fetch? I do notice the MBZ CLK has the lowest depreciation, and all the re-styled CLK I see are all quite expensive, but I know some of the left over 04 CLKs were selling for a tad over $40K, so an 03 with 21,000 miles should go around for $35K less huh?
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Sorry you got missed .. between my basket weaving classes, my scrabble games, the Boggle Club and the new dog dancing contests, I get busy ...... So Reeeepooosting is a good thing - even if you repost everyday is fine if your off to see a vehicle ..
In the land of the champion Trojans ... we have a 03 CLK, we have a slider, seats, good color anywhere, 21k - CPO.? .... if the history is fine, no visits to Maaco, no curb burners, just a nice serviced CLK .. then the dealer might have the tall $31, low $32ish figure in it, CPO add another $2grand, so figure in and around the $34ish range ... $38,900 ..? .. figure $35ish no CPO, figure $37ish with the CPO ..... sounds like your on the money..... let me know.!
Terry.
Dark metallic green, with tan leather interior and tan top (new top).
78,000 miles. Brand new Kumho tires. Car has been well maintained. Interior looks brand new - not even a wrinkle in the leather, and carpet is spotless. 1 small door ding on a rear quarter panel, and a few small chips on the nose.
5 speed, and since it is an M edition, it has every power goody and option possible - even the chrome wheels. Wood shifter and hand brake knob.
What do you think would be a good price for this beauty??? Thanks in advance for your time.
Car is in NC.
In NC .. we have 78k "M" edition, new topper, new round things, you say it's been serviced and probably cared for ... if so, no repaints, no rebuilds, just a nice one with some miles ... dealer side, super tall $4's low $5's, add a new this and that and it probably see's the super tall $5's low low $6's at the table ..... fair price for both down Retail Rd.? .. the $7,9/$8,5ish zipcode if it needs -0- ...... what are they asking..?
Terry.
Columbus, Georgia Area
2002 F-150 Supercrew XLT
Vin 1FTRW07612KC80762
27,000 miles, 4x2, Gray/gray, v-8
Power Steering, Power Door Locks, Power Windows, AM/FM Stereo Radio, Compact Disc Player, Trip Odometer, Tachometer, Air Conditioning, Tilt Steering Wheel, Cruise Control, Tinted Glass, Dual Airbags, running boards
Dealer is asking 20,975, I am thinking closer to 17k. Paint/body look good and runs strong. What do you see on carfax that would raise questions?
What does your expertise indicate as a fair price? Thanks as always
holey cow... just realized how old i'm getting...
Sounds like a deal too me .........
Terry.
Remind me to kill you later, I didn't think about it til' you mentioned it ............
Terry.
Year: 2000 Lincoln LS
Body Style: 4dr sport package
Engine: 3 liter 6 cylinder auto
Driveline: RWD
Mileage: 45000
Color: Ivory pearl with charcoal interior
Major Options: Moon roof, sport pkg, rain sensitive wipers, homelink, memory seats, audiophile radio system, etc
Condition: Everything is mint. garage parked and only hand washes. Interior perfect. no accidents or body work.
Tires: needs tires as they are originals.
Brakes: All 4 wheels already done at 40k
Maintenance: All done up to date at dealer.
No issues and vehicle is in mint condition.
Need wholesale and private party value. Too many vehicles and need to sell one.
Thanks
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All my Ex's live in Texas ... great description - thanks .. I love that hand washing part ....
Miles are great for the year, the color is even better, we have the slider, V6 (ouch), sports stuff, forget me seats, (cd in the dash or the glove.?) new stoppers, but we need some rubber ..... if it's as clean as you say it is, then trade side, in and around the low/mid $10's, might get a dealer to drop the tall $10's, "maybe" the low low low low low $11's, but I have a feelin' the rubber will hold this one back, so I'm thinkin' mid $10's ..... what saves this dude is the miles, the color and the slider .... down Retail Rd, a superb detail, new round things, great Ad, $13,495 *asking* wave and cry at the first $12/$13 - but take it ......
let me know what happens.!
Terry.
What were you smokin'...?
Terry.
(I will be buying a minivan within the next year, so I gave this subject some thought
What do you guys think would be a fair trade-in value for this one? Also private party selling price?
Raleigh, NC
2004 Ford Explorer XLS 4x4
13,400 miles
4.0L V6
Aspen green (dark) / medium parchment (tan)
Really is in excellent condition, as new interior and exterior no deductions at all, slight tire and break wear consistent with mileage plenty remaining; all maintenance done, 3k mile oil changes with full synthetic
Thanks in advance!
Location: Houston, TX
2000 Mazda 626 ES-V6
Body: 4-dr sedan
Engine: 2.5L V6 Automatic Trans.
FWD
Mileage: 60000
Options: Moonroof, Leather, Single CD player, AC, power driver's seat, pwr drs/wndws, keyless entry and security system.
Condition:
Exterior: A few exterior dings, passenger side exterior mirror knocked off (attached with tape)
Interior: Dog claw marks in passenger seat upholstery.
Tires: about 50% worn.
Maintenance: Routine maintenance up to date, but power steering comes and goes at low speeds (works fine above 10 mph though).
'05 Subaru Legacy GT Limited,
Manual Transmission,
Dark Blue w/ black leather,
1200 miles (yes - twelve hundred)
These things are loaded by default - the only option the car has is auto dimming rearview mirror.
Chicago area...
I can buy it for $24,500+TTL.
Could I do much better at the auction?
TIA
Resale would be a factor if you are paying
$29,000 for a new Silhouette. It would not be a factor buying it closer to the low $20's.
I do think the testing in our country is rather limited.
We would really appreciate your help.
Thanks,
ShawnK
Thanks so much for your response, I will definitely let you know when I make a move!
This is the third post today with this opening line. Like most boys, I like attention, but unless you desire information on a car of the sub-$3000 beater variety, I don't have any value to add to the discussion.
Of course, if I've researched a similar car recently, I might know something... but in that case, my information likely comes from Terry anyway. He's your man, and I REALLY wish some other pro would give him a hand. It's just that nobody, not even an insider like driftracer, has that kind of detailed insight into the whole of the market.
I am, however, more handsome than Terry.
-Mathias
"Sooo, we have a 99 LE Camry 4dr, we have 85k, auto, ABS, color is that tanish brownish color, tires are almost good and the stoppers are fresh ... after a super detail, a wonderful 4/5 liner Ad, all the paper work in the front seat, $7,495 *asking* and cut and run at the first $6,5/$6,9 ....... if it's nice and properly done, I bet $6,9 will be the target figure ...........
Let me know how it goes .."
It just sold, after 1 week in the paper in Tucson AZ. (they let a nephew (ahem..my son) drive it for about a month) It now has 89,000 miles, advertised it for $7,500 per your suggestion, and they sold it for $7,200.!! Thanks for your continued Insight. And NO! You're not a hybrid, at least I don't think so! LOL
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