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Terry.
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 transferable?
Thanks,
mabubba
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Yep, 4/50 and you can roll it over ... no CPO.? you need to check the "in service date" at the Bimmer service department, could "maybe" have been bought in 00, you could have -0- .. so look close ....
Here's a rare bird ..... 01 540i Sport wagon, 35k, V8, auto, we got the no sale blue with the tan guts not a bad color combo .... If ~ we don't have any paintwork, serviced, no super glue interior and a cleeean history - these are funny little dudes, people in Spokane, Albany and Tuscaloosa buy these, they're kinda like Saab's, these can sell in 5 minutes or in 5 months (mostly the 5 months is the situation) .... Chevy dealer.? might have the super tall $27's low/mid $28's in it, maybe a little more - maybe a little less .... $31,700.? these carry a $35,0+ retail figure, he's probably thinkin' what I'm thinkin', put a cheap price on it and turn and burn it .... $31,7 is fair, start him up at $30,5 and see what happens ..........
Don't forget the Update.!
Terry.
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The last 2 years ..? where have you been living, Lesotho ..? ... Altima's have been doing big money for 4/5 years, clean (old body style) 01 GLE's with small miles will see the tall $9's low $10's at the auctions ....... oh, by the way, are you aware that we had a moon landing July 20, 1969.? .......... anyway ............
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
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Ah yes, the only difference that makes a difference - IS the difference ...
In Texas ... we have the dual breeze, new round things, tow pack, 43k, leather (3rd seat.?) the dealer probably paid the high $22's, low/mid $23's, might hit the table at the low/mid $24's after some service and the rubber ...... $10 grand difference.? I guess he will have to make it up on the sale of the CRV ... you did Super.!
Terry.
Location: Cleveland
Body Style: 4dr
Engine: 3.5 liter 240 HP 4SPD auto
Driveline: Sticker says 4X4, don't know if that means 4WD or AWD
Mileage: 36,000
Color: Beige/Beige
Major Options: SE sun roof package (original sticker cost $1000), Bose Audio System (original sticker cost $700)
Condition: Vehicle is in very nice condition
Tires - not new, but have tread left on them
Brakes are fine
All maintenance has been done
Other: No accidents
Original sticker was $31,000.
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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.
i didnt mean the last 2 model years. i meant the last 2 calendar years.
the 2001s didnt start bringing bigger money till the new altima got popular, i think.
I would like to get an idea of the price I can expect when I sell it - to know how big the hole will be in my pocket. If it's too big a hole (>1 - 1.5K) I may need to suck-it-up and enjoy driving the car!!
Thanks for looking into this, again.
Im in Philly
2004 Dodge Dakota Quad CAb Sport Plus in Atlantic Blue, with the monochromatic color scheme on the bumpers but a chrome grill, with 24 thousand miles(high, I know)
4.7 V8, 45rfe automatic with 5th gear, 4x4,
Cruise, power everything, step bars, bed cover and liner, all aftermarket. Also a few other appearance items like after market tail lights and head lights and custom billet aluminum grill, but I know that probably doesn't make much of a difference.
Non-sport package, which means it has the 245/75/16 tires instead of the meatier 265s and it doesn't have the extra stabilizer bar on the suspension. Tires have about 50% of usable life left. No hitch or towing package.
A few paint chips the size of a pin head on the bumper, 1 or 2 on the hood from road debris
1 ding in the left side rear passenger door you can only notice from certain angles
Complete service records showing all dealer service done
Did the whole ball-joint fiasco kill my resale value that badly?
I owe $14,500. Am I even close to keeping to the right side of the depriciation curve?
Please help- both cars are in Illinois:
We want to sell our 1995 Honda Accord 4dr EX with
58K miles, 4 cyl, 80% tires/brakes left, second owner/ service records from 1995, black color. Great clean car except:) for a $1200 hail damage work needed to be done.
What can we sell it for? Will we be better off fixing hail damage first?
We would like to buy 2002 Isuzu Trooper LS 4WD as a winter "to train/from train/wife+kids go for shopping" car:
30K miles, Silver color, seems to be clean with no "Kmart kisses". Dealer wants $14K firm.
What these cars show at auctions/private/dealer sales? Would you recommend Trooper as a family winter car- nothing fancy just safe and reliable?
Thanks in advance,
dockerr
Can you give me an idea of the best way to sell my Jeep privately and what you think a fair offer from a dealer might look like (in case I go that route instead)? Here are the details:
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Year: 2002
Make: Jeep
Model: Grand Cherokee Laredo 4X4
Mileage: 39K
Engine: 4.7L V8
Exterior: Red exterior with grey under-cladding
Interior: Grey cloth interior
Options: V8, Select Trac 4WD, Sunroof, Tow package
Excellent paint and interior – no accidents, dings, bodywork, floods, etc.
Terry, good points taken,
DL
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 re spray 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>
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See, you get all excited about the Detroit Auto show .. me, I get all excited about the PGA Merchandise Show and hanging out with Alice Cooper and talking golf stuff ~ the best of both worlds, weird Rock n' Roll and how to find my golf balls ..........
In the land of Donald Trump, we have an 03 M45 with 18,000 short miles, right color for the area, we got all the stuff, slider, Prem/tech pack, we had a bad day with a few slices and we need a shoot and run to the back bumper .... actually these are pretty nice drivers, I've driven a bunch of em, they just didn't catch on - I guess they're kinda in the same situation as the new Accords, plus the new M35/M45 is just breaking out ... trade side, in and around the mid/tall $25's, low/mid $26's .. based on your description the loooow miles save it ...... what is your pay-off.?
Terry.
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conv. pkg zcv
lux seating pkg
prem sound
rear ent pkg
htd steering wheel
comfort access
rear sunshade
dark wood trim
sat prep
dest chrg 695
West Chester pa
Whats a good # for lease or buy???
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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,
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Sounds like it could be a nice one ... low low low miles, Lmt, leather, probably everything but the slider ... If ~ the history is good, no 2 month visits at the ol' body shop, service records, have them drop the oil pan could be a sensor, but have it checked reeeal close by a pro ... if all is well, then the dealer might have paid the mid/high $3's if it's super clean, after a this and a that it might hit the table at the low low low low $4's .... $7,900.? that's a little on the steep side, $5,9/$6,5 would be just about all of it, and $6,9 if you just can't live or breath without it .......
Let me know how it goes...
Terry.
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.
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In the land of the mighty Eagles ... we have a 99 Camry LE, auto, 4 banger, 73k, good color, pwr seat ... if it's clean, cold breeze, deep sneakers, no paint by numbers, all the Vin#'s in play, then the dealer probably paid the low $5's, maybe hits the table at the tall $5's .... $7,000.? this ain't going to pay for his kids college, try $6,5 and see what happens, but $6,9 is fair for both ....
Let me know ...
Terry.
What could I expect for trade and down retail road?
Location: Santa Monica, CA
2003 Chrysler Town & Country Limited
Engine: 3.8L V6 OHV/ 4-speed automatic
FWD 4 door minivan
Mileage: 23,517
Color: Butane Blue Pearlcoat/ Navy Blue interior
Premium Leather low-back bucket seats
6-disc CD changer & Premium sound system
Luggage rack
Very good condition
Thanks,
Roger
Location: Cleveland
Body Style: 4dr
Engine: 3.5 liter 240 HP 4SPD auto
Driveline: Sticker says 4X4, don't know if that means 4WD or AWD
Mileage: 36,000
Color: Beige/Beige
Major Options: SE sun roof package (original sticker cost $1000), Bose Audio System (original sticker cost $700)
Condition: Vehicle is in very nice condition
Tires - not new, but have tread left on them
Brakes are fine
All maintenance has been done
Other: No accidents
Original sticker was $31,000.
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In Clevesburg ... we have a 02 Pathy 4x4 SE, 36k, auto, color is good anywhere, slider, Bozo sound, maybe needs tires .l.o.l..... ya know the deal by now, no K-Mart kisses, no Popeyes chicken in the seats, no soccer Mom interior ... trade side, in and around the super tall $14's, low/mid $15's, might "maybe" get a dealer to wander towards the $16 figure, maybe, but we need rubber .... down Retail Rd, super detail, super Ad, super negotiable, $18,900 *asking* and cut it from the herd for the first $17,5/$18,5 ... no tax savings in Ohio, right.? ...
Don't forget to let me know.!
Terry.
Glad it's a lease and I didn't buy this one, it is a very nice driver and not giving me any headaches, so I am gonna ride it out and go Corvette shopping next summer.
Thanks again. <ed>
[non-permissible content removed] Silver/grey flannel int
conv. pkg zcv
lux seating pkg
Prem sound
rear ent pkg
htd steering wheel
comfort access
rear sunshade
dark wood trim
sat prep
dest chrg 695
West Chester pa
Whats a good # for lease or buy???
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The new 7's have the resale value of 3 day old guacamole ... if ya gotta have one, you better be going down the lease lane .. check with Car_man & Kirstie_h over at the lease thingy bob next door .. keep in mind, little or no money down on a lease ..
Terry.
They're nice vehicles, I've probably put 2,000 miles on a few and they are a Great car to drive .. I already have the new M35, so we'll see how they do ...
Terry.
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.
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Got snow..?
In the land of the Vikings .. we have a 99 Yota Taco 75k SR5, we have the Xcab, we got the V6 thing going on, we got the 4x4, we even have the auto, color is ho-hum, we got the factory bedliner and -Bang- we have that stupid ugly topper thing blocking the view of this beauty .. sounds like a job for "Captain Chainsaw" ~ get that thing off.!
Anyway ... If - we have deep sneakers, service from yesterday, no click click in the 4wd and it looks (minus the topper) drives and feels like an 03 .. then trade side, in and around the super ultra tall $8's, low/mid $9's, might even get a dealer to waddle towards the $10 figure if it's a baby doll, glows in the dark and it needs -0-, maybe ..... me personally, down Retail Rd it would go, finish any service, a visit with the Dukes of Detail, a Glorious 4/5 liner in the Twin-cities, $12,900 *asking* cry and whimper at $11,5/$12,5 - but take it .. if it needs a bunch of stuff, then trade it ..................
Don't forget to let me know what happens.! ---- Got it.!
Terry.
What could I expect for trade and down retail road?
Location: Santa Monica, CA
2003 Chrysler Town & Country Limited
Engine: 3.8L V6 OHV/ 4-speed automatic
FWD 4 door minivan
Mileage: 23,517
Color: Butane Blue Pearl coat/ Navy Blue interior
Premium Leather low-back bucket seats
6-disc CD changer & Premium sound system
Luggage rack
Very good condition
Thanks,
Roger
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If it's a nice one (along with those low low miles) .. no Maaco, no drive by's, no soccer Mom interior, no Wal-Mart widows .. then trade side, in and around the super tall $17's, low/mid $18's, being in the land of the Lost Angels you might "maybe" get a dealer to wander towards that $19 figure, it seems "low miles" and the word "California" aren't in the same dictionary out in the Left Coast ............. ;^}
Don't forget to let me know ..!
Terry.
Can you give me an idea of the best way to sell my Jeep privately and what you think a fair offer from a dealer might look like (in case I go that route instead)? Here are the details:
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Year: 2002
Make: Jeep
Model: Grand Cherokee Laredo 4X4
Mileage: 39K
Engine: 4.7L V8
Exterior: Red exterior with grey under-cladding
Interior: Grey cloth interior
Options: V8, Select Trac 4WD, Sunroof, Tow package
Excellent paint and interior – no accidents, dings, bodywork, floods, etc.
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Sounds like it might be a nice one .. the miles are low for the year, the color is good anywhere, grey cloth guts, 4.7 motor, slider, tow pack -- and you say it's nice with no paint, no interior, no body super glue, no accidents, no floods and no hurricanes ~ where's the fun ..?
IF ~ it's as nice as you think it is with deep sneakers and no curb burners .. then trade side, in and around the super ultra tall $12's low/mid $13's, "might/maybe" even get a Cinci dealer to paddle towards the $14,0 figure if it's a super nice one and it needs -0- (did you notice I said "towards" the $14 figure, not "the" $14 figure like someone just emailed me) ..... down Retail Rd, your right in that "it's snowing and we have big hills area" I would drop a Big 5/6 liner Fat Daddy ad in the Cinci/Columbus papers and/or online with great pics (after that super detail by the detail gods of course) $16,900 *asking* and away it goes for $15,5/$16,5 ..... don't get greedy, it's a Jeep Laredo, not a Louis Vuitton ..
Keep me updated ...
Terry
So if your getting missed -- REPOST.!
Terry.
Thanks for the response. The Town & Country was my wife's car. The car she traded for was a 2005 Toyota Prius which seem to be in much demand around here. She accepted $15,000 for the T & C.
Roger
Q
P.S. I like the '94 Legend a lot. Got it detailed yesterday, but it snowed before I could take pictures. Got a brake job done, and it needs a tie rod and alignment, and I should be set. Drove it over 150 miles today...no problems.
Quotes from the brake place:
"Someone detailed the h*ll out of this car. It looks great."
"I could get used to driving something like this."
Us car guys are just one big dysfunctional family...
-Mathias
Im in Philly
2004 Dodge Dakota Quad CAb Sport Plus in Atlantic Blue, with the monochromatic color scheme on the bumpers but a chrome grill, with 24 thousand miles(high, I know)
4.7 V8, 45rfe automatic with 5th gear, 4x4,
Cruise, power everything, step bars, bed cover and liner, all aftermarket. Also a few other appearance items like after market tail lights and head lights and custom billet aluminum grill, but I know that probably doesn't make much of a difference.
Non-sport package, which means it has the 245/75/16 tires instead of the meatier 265s and it doesn't have the extra stabilizer bar on the suspension. Tires have about 60% of usable life left. No hitch or towing package.
A few paint chips the size of a pin head on the bumper, 1 or 2 on the hood from road debris
1 ding in the left side rear passenger door you can only notice from certain angles
Complete service records showing all dealer service done, 4x4 works fine.
Did the whole ball-joint fiasco kill my resale value that badly? My truck isn't even covered by it since it's an 04 but I'm thinking guilt by association may have caused the value to take a nose-dive.
I owe $14,500. Am I even close to keeping to the right side of the depriciation curve?
I'm in Philly
2004 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab Sport Plus in Atlantic Blue, with the monochromatic color scheme on the bumpers but a chrome grill, with 24 thousand miles(high, I know)
4.7 V8, 45rfe automatic with 5th gear, 4x4,
Cruise, power everything, step bars, bed cover and liner, all aftermarket. Also a few other appearance items like after market tail lights and head lights and custom billet aluminum grill, but I know that probably doesn't make much of a difference.
Non-sport package, which means it has the 245/75/16 tires instead of the meatier 265s and it doesn't have the extra stabilizer bar on the suspension. Tires have about 60% of usable life left. No hitch or towing package.
A few paint chips the size of a pin head on the bumper, 1 or 2 on the hood from road debris
1 ding in the left side rear passenger door you can only notice from certain angles
Complete service records showing all dealer service done, 4x4 works fine.
Did the whole ball-joint fiasco kill my resale value that badly? My truck isn't even covered by it since it's an 04 but I'm thinking guilt by association may have caused the value to take a nose-dive.
I owe $14,500. Am I even close to keeping to the right side of the depreciation curve?
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Eagle territory .... 04 Doe J' Quad cab sport+ with 24k, 4x4, auto, 4.7 V8, mono paint with the shiny grille, steps, cover, power pack and we have a few little baby kisses here and there .... miles are little on the tall side .. even so, trade side, in and around the tall $15's low $16's ~ so far, so good ............
Terry.
Q: you know what a negotiator Mathias is, he probably beat ya out of $1,000 .l.o.l...
I'm glad things worked out for the three of you .....
Terry
Thanks for the response. The Town & Country was my wife's car. The car she traded for was a 2005 Toyota Prius which seem to be in much demand around here. She accepted $15,000 for the T & C.
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Hey Roger,
$15,000.? for a low mile 03 TC limited in the land of the angels...?!?
Hmm, well, ah .. uhm, eh, what can I say, thats quite a beating for a Prius .. if my math does me right, and my Abacus is still working correctly, then you should be breaking even around the year 2012 .. new cars are nice, but have you considered a new wife..?
Terry
That's not nice, I wasn't even there.
But I like to think of myself as an enabler :-)
Speaking of which, my father-in-law is coming up to get the clean 96 Windstar with 96k that a friend of mine has for sale... for $2, it should be alright... You pegged it at $1,500 maybe $2 wholesale a while ago.
Now when do *I* get new wheels?
-Mathias
Location: Nashville, Tn
00/Toyota/4Runner SR5
2WD
Mileage: 95000
Color: Silver
Major Options: Sunroof,running boards, alarm system,power locks, power windows, towing package, airbags, roof rack, rear wind defleactor, cd/cassette, rear air, alloy wheels
Condition:Tires are new, it is in good conditon. No major blemishes, from bumper on right side has a small ding, records kept on all maintence every 5000 miles...done by the book!!
I tried to trade this in to a Honda dealer while trying to buy a 2005 Odyssey. They offered me $7333. That just did not seem right with all my research.
What do you think? Thanks
This isn't going to be a retail piece for most dealers, especially a Honda dealer, they kinda live in their own world .. $7,333 thats a cute number, but the Yota would probably do the low/mid $8's at the auction, so thats their plan ...... Me personally, down Retail Rd it would travel, finish any service, a glorious detail, a giant super duper Ad in the Big paper, $9,900 *asking* and wave bye bye at the first $8,5/$9,5 ... properly done, I would think $8,900 would be the target price ..........
Let me know how it goes..!
Terry.
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That is correct. I do have to pay the [residual value + balance of payments + admin fee (a.k.a penalty)]. I checked the contract, as well as received a quote from the bank on "pay-off" amount.
I would like to get an idea of the price I can expect when I sell it - to know how big the hole will be in my pocket. If it's too big a hole (>1 - 1.5K) I may need to suck-it-up and enjoy driving the car!!
Thanks for looking into this, again.
A couple more things and I will leave you alone. I did the research on Edmunds and KBB and the low was $10,300 and the high was $11,100.
That was for trade-in value. What good are those numbers if they are not even close to what a dealer will give. Why go through all the research to be disappointed.
Also, a buddy of mine said "Take it to Carmax. They will give you the best deal!" Is that true.
Thanks again and I will let you know what I end up with. It has been a big help.
as far as carmax goes, they usually pay a little bit more for their inventory, since they are a 1-price company.
they also get higher prices for the cars they pay too much for.
thinking... I say thinking... about "dumping" the RX we have for an MDX (wife wants 3rd row seating w/ the two kids?). Can you please give me an idea what to expect... not many options to worry about on these.
looking '01 or '02, would like lower miles, expecting 20's/30's in the mileage department. What is the typical 'ballpark' range you see the '01 and '02's running thru the lanes at?
much appreciated.
For the record, I have sold a car to Carmax before. One advantage is that they do give you a firm price if they are interested in the car and if you accept the offer, the deal is done - almost painless.
I have sold many cars from my fleet by posting notices on the employee bulletin boards.
The critical thing is to get a good price and to get the car DETAILED so that it looks real good. I see so many cars being sold that are absolutely filthy. Generally, I will not consider them when I am making a purchase unless I get a phenomenal deals.
The consumer is now suing.
For the complete story go to boston.com - click on the Boston Globe and search for Saab. There's no easy way to link.
'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
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That pretty much sums it up ....
Terry.
It said "market value", which in this case, means market value as determined by the dealer.
'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
Terry.