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In the land of the Ka-boys ... 02 CRV EX, we have the auto, 4wd, 46k, good color for the area, slider and the tires are almost okay ..... if it's clean, no visits to the paint parade, no Tsunami interior, just a nice vehicle .. then trade side, in and around the mid/tall $13's, maybe the low low low $14's depending on the dealer ....
Let me know what happens ..
Terry.
The 2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5
Fort Worth, Texas 76180
43000 Miles
White with Grey-ish overfenders and bumpers
Leather
JBL Sound
Running Boards
Roof Rack
Stability Control
Traction Control
Brand New Tires
17" Alloys
Tow Package
Trip Computer
Rear Audio Controls
Fog Lamps
Privacy Glass
Dual Power Seats
Auto Climate Control front and rear
in-dash 6 CD changer
front side-impact and side curtain airbags
rear spoiler
daytime running lights
Very Clean Vehicle, Car-Fax shows one owner, no wrecks, placed in service 6/03, Seats were not "hovered - in" but they were not beaten up by any means.
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The all important DIFFERENCE = $10,000
The sales contract said
CR-V = 15,135
Sequoia = $25,135
Original asking price for the Sequoia = $27,995
How did I do? I don't think I stole it but I don't think I got ripped off either. Hopefully Terry agrees with me.
Location: Bowie, Maryland, which is about half-way between Washington, DC and Annapolis, MD.
Year/Make/Model: 2002 Chevrolet Camaro SS
Body Style: 2dr
Engine: LS-1 V8 (stock Z-28 engine he says)
Driveline: RWD
Mileage: 11,000 (yes, 11,000)
Color: Midnight blue exterior; tan leather interior
Major Options: T-Tops, power driver seat, pw, pdl, AM/FM w/CD, basically loaded. SLP exhaust upgrade to 345 HP; performance 327 rear-end; custom SS floor mats.
Condition: Car is about as close to "as new" as I have seen for a car that is 3-years old.
Tires - Goodyear Eagles stock w/11K miles
Brakes Original w/11K miles
Maintenance--Done to specs, oil changed to synthetic oil when purchased and maintained with such.
Other: No runs, no hits, no errors, simply is "Mint". Car is driven mostly highway miles, golf course to golf course!
I almost hesitate to take the bait on this, but it's like this:
1. Black cars require more frequent washing to look good (there's more work already).
2. Frequent washing dulls the wax/polish faster, giving the finish that "haze" of an unwaxed car. So Black cars also require more frequent waxing/polishing.
3. There's the water spotting after washing someone else mentioned--brutal on a black car, even with conscientious drying it's difficult.
Nothing wrong with liking & owning black cars--I'm on my 3rd one. But for a "daily driver" vehicle, it gets frustrating for most people trying to keep it looking nice. Maybe the washing & waxing isn't that much "harder", but you have to do it a heck of a lot more often if you want the car to look nice most of the time. To probably 99% of car owners, much more frequent washing & waxing == "harder to maintain".
regardless of the color, the v6 makes it near worthless around here.
best-case scenario, i think, is that it would be around the same value as the v8...not $1500 more.
You can bet that if I still lived in Texas, I wouldn't have bought a black car, no matter what.
Either way, to hopefully close this area of discussion, no matter how much you like black cars, in most parts of the country, used car managers will hit them pretty hard at trade-in time, whether you like it or agree with it or not.
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1999 Toyota Tacoma SR5
Extended Cab
3.4 liter V6
Automatic
4WD
75100 Miles
Dark Green Exterior, Beige Interior
Factory Alloys with 265/70-15 Tires
Factory 6 Disc In Dash Changer/Cassette
Factory bedliner
Aftermarket topper (aluminum, black)
Condition:
Interior fine, no junk or stains
Some light paint scratches on fenders, small chips on tailgate corners
Light wear from topper door on paint
Tires 25% worn
Regular Maintenance
Trade/Retail Road values? We're looking to replace this vehicle with a 1999 Tahoe or similar as 3 adults, two infants and a dog don't fit in the Taco.
Any other opinions?
I have the following car I am thinking of trading in on a new one in Cicinnati, Ohio:
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
4X4 - Select Trac
4.7L V-8
39,500 miles
Red Exterior with Grey Interior (cloth)
Sunroof and Class IV tow package
Excellent condition inside and out (I am kind of a neat freak)
I have a transferable 7 year/100K powertrain warranty from Jeep
Tires in good shape 8/32-9/32 tread
No wrecks or other damage
What is a fair trade in price given current market conditions -- likely trading in on a preowned Navigator/Expedition/or Sequoia.
Thanks.
Michael
I still love my Focus though, its a blast to drive.
I bought the Acura Legend last weekend. Pearl white, GS, 140k miles, good condition overall, but needs a good cleaning. I have an appointment to get it detailed this weekend. A scuff on the rear bumper, and a small surface bubble of rust on the left rear fender that you really have to look for to see, and I'll probably get it fixed. Car runs and drives great. Asking price was $6,750, and I paid $6k. Probably about $500 more than I needed to pay, but it's really hard to find a GS, and I wanted the Type II engine. There are a few more LSs around, and Ls are all over the place. I'll post pictures once it's cleaned up. Legends seem to do stupid money just like old Accords.
The Avalon has been in Autotrader for just over a week. I started at $3900, but no nibbles for a week. I got the starter fixed (it was getting bad) and lowered the price to $3,490, and have had two inquiries so far. Cruise control just started flaking out this weekend... I know you said 2900-3400 was a fair price, but I'll be happy with anything over $2500 which shouldn't be a problem. 172k is still a lot of miles. I'll let you know what happens. Thanks again.
Q
Shoot we couldn't even get $10,300 on trade for our 99 Ram 3500 V10 dually 4x4 with 26k. Guess GMCs are worth more, lol.
Thanks for sharing that wonderful vision of paradise with me .................
Terry.
What happend to that $4grand I sent you last month ..?!? ...
Terry.
Location: Bowie, Maryland, which is about half-way between Washington, DC and Annapolis, MD.
Year/Make/Model: 2002 Chevrolet Camaro SS
Body Style: 2dr
Engine: LS-1 V8 (stock Z-28 engine he says)
Driveline: RWD
Mileage: 11,000 (yes, 11,000)
Color: Midnight blue exterior; tan leather interior
Major Options: T-Tops, power driver seat, pw, pdl, AM/FM w/CD, basically loaded. SLP exhaust upgrade to 345 HP; performance 327 rear-end; custom SS floor mats.
Condition: Car is about as close to "as new" as I have seen for a car that is 3-years old.
Tires - Goodyear Eagles stock w/11K miles
Brakes Original w/11K miles
Maintenance--Done to specs, oil changed to synthetic oil when purchased and maintained with such.
Other: No runs, no hits, no errors, simply is "Mint". Car is driven mostly highway miles, golf course to golf course!
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Golf course to golf course ..? my kinda of person, whats your handicap ..?
Your right, it's winter and the market has been diminished by 60%+ ... they're kinda all over the place right now, one dealer might think $14, another dealer might consider the tall $14's, might get real lucky and get a dealer to wander towards the deep $15ish figure, maybe .. it will depend on a lot of variables ...... Me personally , I would do some super pics, and I would want to penetrate as much as the southern market as possible, maybe eBay, maybe 2 Fat Daddy Ad's in the Atlanta and the Orlando papers at the same time, it's worked for me many times ... down Retail Rd, $19,890 *asking* and I would drop that dude faster than a speeding Tsunami at $17,9/$18,9 ... the one bad thing about these is, the sellers ego gets in the way ALL the time .. nice vehicles and this one has no miles and all the stuff, but - tiny market, get what you can upfront - and fight for the rest .....
Let me know how it goes ....
Terry.
I do prefer the looks of black, though. Just my opinion.
Turboshadow
Body Style: [2dr/4dr/wagon]
Engine: [3.5 liter, 4/6 cylinder, auto/manual] 4.7 liter V8
Driveline: [FWD/RWD/AWD/4WD]
Mileage: 68,000
Color: [exterior/interior] Midnight Blue ext. Blue int.
Major Options: [alloys, sun roof, etc.] Hard tonneau cover, running boards, rain guards, bug shield
Condition: Very good
Details of interior and exterior, including dings, scratches etc. Very good, some small scratches on tonneau cover, scratches on interior of bed not visible unless bed cover is open
Tires - new or % worn 30% worn
Brakes New rears, very good fronts
Maintenance New U-joints installed @ 62K miles
Other: Indicate prior damage/insurance claims, repaints, etc. One owner, no accidents, insurance claims, or damage
Vehicle located in the Chicago suburbs.
Thanks for your help Terry and others.
Sounds nice.. those are pretty rare.. Hope you have good luck with it..
congratulations!!
kyfdx
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I bought some more Piagets to put in the glove box of my Accord to increase it's value!!
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Year/Make/Model: 1999 Toyota Camry LE
Body Style: 4dr
Engine: 4 cylinder - automatic trans.
Driveline: FWD
Mileage: 73,200
Color: Grey/Grey
Major Options: am/fm/cass/cd, cruise, power driver seat, ABS,
Condition:
Small dealer claims great condition, no damage, clean body, clean interior (no rips/tears), good tires. I've checked carfax and it's clean, pictures also look good.
Other: Dealer asking $7000.
Thanks very much as always.
Location: Houston, Texas
Year/Make/Model: 2003 Volvo S60 2.4T
Body Style: 4 door
Engine: 2.4 Turbo 5 cylindaer auto (triptonic)
Driveline: RWD?
Mileage: 11500
Color: Metallic Dark Blue/Beige interior
Major Options: Moonroof, premium 17" wheel,
Premium Package-Includes leather seating surfaces, 8-way power adjustable passenger seat with adjustable lumbar support, trip computer, power glass moonroof
Sport Package-Includes sport seats with leather seating surfaces, speed-sensitive variable assist power steering, Thyest style 17" x 7.5" alloy wheels with P235/45HR17 tires and Geartronic automanual shift capability for the automatic transmission.
Convenience Package-Includes Homelink remote transmitter, auto-dimming mirror and grocery bag holder.
Condition:
great condition, no dings, small scratch on top roof, no stains in interior, tires are factory original, brakes are good, all maintenance done at volvo dealer service
Other: prior damage on rear quarter panel, looks good. service center stated excellent reapir work.
Thank you for your help
Anthony
His "home handicap index" is 8.2.
I played a round of golf once with my brothers and nephew, and well, let's just say I was never invited back! Seems that my eye/hand coordination was, well, just not good. Kinda why I don't drive a stick--leg/hand coordination issues!
1997/Buick/LeSabre Limited-4door
Engine: 3.8 liter, 6 cylinder, auto
Driveline: FWD
Mileage: 34,300--Yes-34,300.
Color: exterior-Kind of Silver, I guess Pewter. interior-Light beige Leather
Major Options: ?
Condition: Very Nice
Details of Exterior=Some normal wear of exterior paint, Couple very minor scratches. Interior is also very nice. Very little wear.
Problems: The Check oil level Light comes on for about a minute every time the car is started. Dealer said oil was just changed and nothing wrong??? Tape deck does not work (No big deal to me).
Tires: Almost new, about 80 %.
Brakes feel good.
Maintenance is unknown.
Other: Clean CARFAX, shows one owner. Dealer service department shows no maintenance performed at any dealers. Car has 34K Miles and looks it!
Dealer Asking $7,995.00. What is fair to both?
Thanks,
Jim
1999 Toyota Tacoma SR5
Extended Cab
3.4 liter V6
Automatic
4WD
75100 Miles
Dark Green Exterior, Beige Interior
Factory Alloys with 265/70-15 Tires
Factory 6 Disc In Dash Changer/Cassette
Factory bedliner
Aftermarket topper (aluminum, black)
Condition:
Interior fine, no junk or stains
Some light paint scratches on fenders, small chips on tailgate corners
Light wear from topper door on paint
Tires 25% worn
Regular Maintenance
Trade/Retail Road values? We're looking to replace this vehicle with a 1999 Tahoe or similar as 3 adults, two infants and a dog don't fit in the Taco.
I have leased a 2004 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD, and would like to get out of the lease now. Can someone please let me know what price I am likely to get on this vehicle - and the best ways to sell it (online or offline). Here is the description of the verhicle:
Volvo XC90 T6 AWD
Automatic / 5 seater
Crystal green metallic exterior / Lt. Taupe interior
7x17" Neptune Alloy Wheels
Options (>2K worth):
1) Climate Package (heated front seats, headlamp washers)
2) Wooden steering wheel
3) Bi-Xenon headlamps with auto level control
2.9L/6 Cyl/Twin turbo with 268HP
Driver/front passenger/side curtain airbags/Whiplash protection
6 Disc IN DASH CD changer
All Wheel Drive with rollover protection, and Dynamic Stability Traction Control
and all other standard stuff.
Car is in the Northern VA area (DC Metro/Fairfax county) and has 15K miles on it. It is in excellent condition and has gone through all the factory scheduled maintenance in the past year.
Thanks for your help.
Location-Salisbury, MD
Honda Civic EX
2 Dr Coupe
Automatic 4 cyl Front wheel drive
42000 miles
Blue Pearlcoat
Power moon roof, abs, cd player, power windows doors and mirrors
Exterior-few minor dings due to hail storm, body repair work due to tangle with eight point buck (all new honda parts used in repair work)
Tires- 75 % worn-could replace if it significantly ups trade in value
Brakes- 50% worn
Maintenance- regularly maintained, all recalls taken care off
Thanks.
Can you give me the retail rundown for the following. I am in the Indy area and this vehicle is on a local Chevy lot (not certified).
2001 BMW 540i
Sport Wagon
V8 Auto
RWD
35,000
Dark Blue exterior
Tan leather interior
Average brakes/tires
Assume overall condition very good
They have it stickered for $31,750
Also(maybe Kyfdx knows), can you tell me if the warranty on '01 BMWs was the current 4year/50K and if so is the original warranty transferrable?
Thanks,
mabubba
Nice sounding car. I'd love to have one with a stick!
Try for new tires. I think the 540s tend to go through them pretty fast.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
If you get the VIN, any BMW service department can tell you on what day the warranty ends (I'll guess it has expired).
regards,
kyfdx
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I remember a C&D review of one of these, and they said the torque band was so broad that they'd only use the odd (or sometimes the even) gears to drive around. It's like putting a stick behind a 350 Chevy... what's the point?
-Mathias
I just bought a '94 Legend GS, and I was perfectly happy until I found a '95 GS with only 40K miles in eastern PA (West of Pittsburg) last night. I know I should have quit looking. Asking price was 11,9 and change. I asked for pictures and wanted to know if $10k was doable (I thought that was more than fair). They came back with $10,3. I had a couple questions about a couple things in the pictures, but my thinking is I can trade the Avalon (which is much harder to sell than any Honda I've had.) If I get $2k for it, and can sell the '94 for what I paid (which shouldn't be a problem) It's just about $3k more out of pocket including tax for a 1 year newer car with 100k fewer miles. Thoughts? The pictures they sent are here
http://qwalls.net/legend/
As always, thanks. I hope there is a cure for this. :-) A '95 Legend GS with only 40k miles is kind of exciting. :-)
Q
other musings...
1) Boring color.. the pearl white you bought is nicer...
2) You already have a Legend, remember?
3) If you didn't already have yours (see #2), then maybe, maybe.. I'd think about it... still a lot, though..
Drive yours for awhile.. there is always another Legend around the corner.. You'll soon find out if you need to keep looking, or if you are happy with the one you have.
regards,
kyfdx
(who just lost his CCBA membership..for bad advice)
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1) I'm kind of with you on the color, now if it were black, game over!
2) I know, but Mathias said it's ok to have two. :-)
3) I know, but 40k miles!
True there is always another Legend around the corner, but not a 40k GS...more likely an L.
Yeah, your membership is toast!
Thanks,
Q
I know the feelin' ....
Terry.
The advantage: you can buy it and drive it for the next 25k and get all your money back down Retail Rd .... Disadvantage: your spending money .................
Terry.
The sales contract said
2002 CR-V EX AWD = 15,135
2003 Sequoia SR5 2WD = $25,135
Original asking price for the Sequoia = $27,995
How did I do? I don't think I stole it but I don't think I got ripped off either. Hopefully Terry agrees with me.
The details are below
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The CR-V (Post #24360)
In the land of the Ka-boys ... 02 CRV EX, we have the auto, 4wd, 46k, good color for the area, slider and the tires are almost okay ..... if it's clean, no visits to the paint parade, no Tsunami interior, just a nice vehicle .. then trade side, in and around the mid/tall $13's, maybe the low low low $14's depending on the dealer ....
Let me know what happens ..
Terry.
The 2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5
Fort Worth, Texas 76180
43000 Miles
White with Grey-ish overfenders and bumpers
Leather
JBL Sound
Running Boards
Roof Rack
Stability Control
Traction Control
Brand New Tires
17" Alloys
Tow Package
Trip Computer
Rear Audio Controls
Fog Lamps
Privacy Glass
Dual Power Seats
Auto Climate Control front and rear
in-dash 6 CD changer
front side-impact and side curtain airbags
rear spoiler
daytime running lights
Very Clean Vehicle, Car-Fax shows one owner, no wrecks, placed in service 6/03, Seats were not "hovered - in" but they were not beaten up by any means.
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Year/Make/Model: 2002 Volkswagen Passat GLX 4motion
Body Style: [4dr]
Engine: [2.8 liter, 6 cylinder, auto w/tiptronic]
Driveline: [AWD]
Mileage: 38,500
Color: ["silverstone" gray/black]
Major Options: [GLX model includes all options plus: 6-disc changer in trunk, "monster mats" rubber floor mats, one extra set of brand new factory floormats]
Condition:
Very clean inside and out. A few minor scratches on paint finish, but nothing noticeable from more than a few feet away. Some scratches on wheels.
Tires - 10-20% worn
Brakes - rear brakes new, front brakes original (wear level unknown)
Meticulously maintained. All service up-to-date and all service records available. Still under warranty until 50,000 miles.
Looking for a realistic trade-in value (I've already seen the Edmunds TMV appraisal, but want additional info to either confirm or correct it). Private party sales are advertised in the $17,500-19,500 range in my area, but I haven't taken in to a dealer to get a trade-in offer yet. Thanks for any help you can offer.
Do you know what options it has? Sport Package (black -not chrome- ext. trim & 17" rims)? Xenons? Htd. seats? Sport Seats? etc. etc.
A wild guess: that Terry will say the dealer has around $25K in it. And it's a bad winter--how many people are looking for RWD bmw's right now? Can't get mine out of the driveway today.........still I Wish I were there to look at this bad boy. And one negative--you may get way more tickets with a 540i vs the 525i........seems a small price to pay tho :-)
2003 Infiniti M45 4dr sedan V8/RWD
Black with tan inside
Every option available, except chrome wheels:
Comfort/Convenience package (sunroof, power everything, full size spare, etc)
Premium package (heated/cooled seats, etc)
Technology package (laser cruise and Nav)
18k miles
Brakes and tires original
Would clean up to barely good condition, needs a respray of the back bumper and a touch up on the right dogleg, plenty of swirls in the paint from the free wash at the dealer.
Located in midtown Manhattan...
Trade in figure? I am halfway through a 39 month lease - tell me I am buried, and I will go back to my room. <thanks>
I have leased a 2004 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD, and would like to get out of the lease now. Can someone please let me know what price I am likely to get on this vehicle - and the best ways to sell it (online or offline). Here is the description of the verhicle:
Volvo XC90 T6 AWD
15K miles / Northern VA
Automatic / 5 seater
Crystal green metallic exterior / Lt. Taupe interior
7x17" Neptune Alloy Wheels
Options (>2K worth):
1) Climate Package (heated front seats, headlamp washers)
2) Wooden steering wheel
3) Bi-Xenon headlamps with auto level control
2.9L/6 Cyl/Twin turbo with 268HP
Driver/front passenger/side curtain airbags/Whiplash protection
6 Disc IN DASH CD changer
All Wheel Drive with rollover protection, and Dynamic Stability Traction Control
and all other standard stuff.
Car is in excellent condition and has gone through all the factory scheduled maintenance in the past year.
Thanks for your help.
Good luck with the sell. What do you want to buy?
Probably going to ride out the lease, but always interested in moving sooner.
Black,Black,Dark Blue,Black,Black,Black White,Black,Black,Red,Black,Black,Black.
And 1/2 of those are Black/Black. While it would not be my choice I have to ask would a dealer thats been in business for 30 years not order what sells ?
DL