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  • rroyce10rroyce10 Member Posts: 9,332
  • rroyce10rroyce10 Member Posts: 9,332
    ... **Hope you had a great trip! One for my dad...
    Louisville, Kentucky
    2003 Volkswagen Beetle GL TDI
    2 door
    1.9L Turbo diesel, manual FWD
    >>>145,000 miles..**
    ===============================



    Did I read this right .. 145,000 miles...??

    ... aaah, you couldn't find a dating service closer than New Mexico for your Dad .. after all he's done for you...?


    Terry ;)
  • rroyce10rroyce10 Member Posts: 9,332
    .. **I'm using this vehicle to offset the price of a new 47,000 auto. I need to know the best possible trade-in based on the info provided below.
    Location: just outside of Philadelphia
    Year/Make/Model: 2004 Nissan Maxima SL
    Body Style: 4 door sedan
    Engine: 3.5 liter V6, auto
    Driveline: Front Wheel Drive
    Mileage: 24,000
    Color: Liquid Silver exterior, black leather/wood interior
    Major Options: Power Sunroof, Driver preferred package
    Condition: Excellent, tires normal wear, breaks replaced less than 1 year ago. Recent inspection. No dents.
    Interior is clean, (non-smoker).
    All service maintenance.
    No accidents.
    7yr or 70,000 extended warranty, transferable.
    =================================

    What the heck is a: "new 47,000 auto" .....?

    Another one from the Philly area .... we're lookin' at a 04 Nissan Maxima SL with 24k .. it's the auto thing, it's a good color thing, it's the slider thing, it's a lower mileage thing - new brakes at 20k ...? .. your supposed to drive with one foot, not one on the gas and one on the brake, you must related to my g/f .. and there is no such thing as "excellent" unless you're drivin' a new Cayman "S" with 600 miles .....

    If ~~ we haven't bounced off any curbs at K-mart, no Mcdonalds wrappers stuck to the ceiling and no I have a Swiss Army knife in my back pocket .... then trade side, in and around the mid/high $20ish figure, might "maybe" get a dealer to wander towards the $21 figure on a good day and he didn't miss the points on the Clippers game .... Nissan makes some nice stuff, but dealers aren't too friendly with the loaded up Maxima's ...



    Terry.
  • caramo62caramo62 Member Posts: 7
    Located in Las Vegas, NV.

    2002 Z28 Camaro, 48K miles.
    Black (ugh, I know, tough in summer heat here), 6 speed.
    Pretty well loaded. Black leather interior, steering wheel, shift knob, Hurst shifter.
    T-Tops, power mirrors, windows, doors, keyless entry, power driver's seat, foglights, traction control, rear window defroster (yeah, that's reallllly important here).

    Decent condition, except for 3 noticeable parking lot dings (small, I think easily popped out by DentPro). Minor blemishes on the hood (*&^%ing trucks not covering dirt/gravel loads well) but I'd do my best to have it nicely detailed, and probably get some touchup paint applied between now and then. Not smoked in, and I've done my best to take care of it well - I'm the only owner, bought it new.

    Thinking about trading on a G35 coupe.
  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 11,280
    Did I read this right .. 145,000 miles...??

    ... aaah, you couldn't find a dating service closer than New Mexico for your Dad .. after all he's done for you...?

    Terry

    ==============================

    Yes, you read that right. Come on, akangl was putting 40k a year on her car, only difference is, my dad keeps his longer than six months... And, I think the farthest it's been driven out of Kentucky is to Chicago, which is actually kind of sad...

    Here it is again, so you don't have to scroll back:

    Louisville, Kentucky
    2003 Volkswagen Beetle GL TDI
    2 door
    1.9L Turbo diesel, manual FWD
    145,000 tall miles
    Dark grey exterior, black interior
    Only option was seat heaters on the cloth seats. It has the standard stuff, power windows, remote locks, power mirrors, AM/FM tape player, no alloy wheels.
    Interior is in great condition for the mileage. Exterior is in good condition. The front bumper was repainted ($350). Fairly new windshield. Tires are Michelins showing about 8/32" tread remaining, the brakes are factory but in good condition (highway driving).
    It has had all the scheduled maintenance, synthetic diesel oil, timing belt at 100k and again at 120k due to a locked up tensioner (don't ask).

    Could you please provide private party and trade-in values?
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] ColoradoPosts: 0
    Terry,

    Could you give me some numbers on the following vehicles? The van is leased, up in a few months but the Civic we own free and clear, just toying with some ideas...would like to walk away with two new cars!

    Location: Denver, CO
    Year/Make/Model: 2004/Honda/Odyssey EX Cloth
    Body Style: Minivan
    Engine: 3.5L, V6, Automatic
    Driveline: FWD
    Mileage: 17000
    Color: Sage/Fern
    Major Options: All standard EX options, DVD
    Condition: Excellent
    Tires: Original
    Brakes: Excellent
    Maintenance: Regularly done through dealer
    Residual (LEV) of $21,155 end of April

    Location: Denver, CO
    Year/Make/Model: 2001/Honda/Civic EX Cloth
    Body Style: 4dr
    Engine: 4cyl, 5-Speed
    Driveline: FWD
    Mileage: 63500
    Color: Silver/Gray
    Major Options: PW, PL, Single CD, Cruise Control, Dual Front/Side air bags, Sunroof
    Condition: Good
    Tires: Replaced 3K Miles ago
    Brakes: Good
    Maintenance: Regularly done through dealer

    Thanks in advance!
  • steine13steine13 Member Posts: 2,825
    You rang?

    I was busy... Wed afternoon, our executive secretary comes to my office, a Korean gentleman in tow. This, she said, was Professor N. here to work with us for a sabbatical. The good professor, she continued, was in need of wheels, and could I help.

    A short interview with the good man confirmed that (i) he was in funds, so at least no bottom-feeding; that (ii) his command of English rivaled my command of Korean, and (iii) that if he went by himself to just about any dealership, we should all be heartily sorry.

    Long story short; another chap took care of the insurance, and I got him an '04 Taurus SE wagon in nice shape, with 84k miles, for $6,900 + taxes and fleas... This through my good friend A. with the car lot here in town, who made the process rather easy on everybody, and being happy with a rather modest profit on the deal.

    Anyway, so 45 hours after the initial contact Missus N. and the professor were owners, and then they had me show them how to pump gas.... but that's a story for another time...

    -Mathias
  • geodonnellgeodonnell Member Posts: 16
    Terry,

    Welcome back from Costa Rica. I'm pretty close to trading in a 2002 Nissan Altima and I'm interested in your thoughts . . .

    Albany, NY (although she lived in Washington DC for her first two years)
    2002 Nissan Altima 2.5S
    4 door
    2.5L, 4 cyl, manual
    RWD
    40k miles
    Tan/tan
    ABS and airbags, single CD player, but no other major options
    Condition is about what you'd expect in a four year old car
    Original tires but they're swapped out in the upstate NY winters for Blizzaks (any value to the 2-year-old Blizzaks?)
    One year old brake pads
    Regular oil changes and a majority of the scheduled maintenance
    Prior bodywork on left side rear door and panel after low speed merging "incident"-- relatively minor dents and scrapes were fixed by a quality shop for <$2k

    Gracias senor.
  • washtimwashtim Member Posts: 16
    Seattle
    2004 Mazda6 S Wagon
    3.0 liter 6 cylinder,5-speed automatic
    FWD
    32,000 miles
    Light green/gray cloth interior
    AC/PW/PL/AM/FM/CD
    Exterior good, interior a little worn (few stains on carpets, fabric on rear seats "pilling")
    New tires
    No wrecks

    Thanks, Terry. You've helped out a couple of times over the years and been spot-on.
  • bpaubpau Member Posts: 20
    Thanks Terry....
    What the heck is a: "new 47,000 auto" ...? That's a $47,000 vehicle.

    new brakes at 20k ...? What can I say! It's a fast car and I like to drive fast as well.

    mid/high $20ish figure, might "maybe" get a dealer to wander towards the $21 figure on a good day... Those figures will work for me.

    Bpau.
  • rroyce10rroyce10 Member Posts: 9,332
    ... **Thanks Terry....
    What the heck is a: "new 47,000 auto" ...? That's a $47,000 vehicle.**

    Kind ... like what KIND.? .. like make and model.? .. or did you forget to tell the Mrs on this one .l.o.l...



    Terry.
  • dekesterdekester Member Posts: 322
    Figured this is the best place to post this....

    Looking for an 05 Grand Marquis and am wondering if shopping the Mercury dealer is better than, say, the Ford store. I'd guess the Merc dealer since this is where the cars were leased from and returned to. The elderly owners most likely had all the service done at the dealer, so the history is available to me, Mr. potential buyer.

    Would the Mercury shop price them more than the Ford place? I guessed that if Ford has a Merc, it was a trade-in or bought at auction and the history is cloudy, at best.

    Once I start shopping, prepare for examples and help with pricing, along with a TIV request for my 98 Olds Intrigue (hoping to get maybe 4.5 for it - details later).

    Thanks for any help!

    Deke
  • golicgolic Member Posts: 714
    UPDATE OF THE UPDATE:

    Terry,

    Went to Honda tonight, at the end of deal on the Pilot, I offered the Olds on trade, asked for $7,500 and they gave it to me no questions asked.

    I got the Pilot for under invoice and I didn't mention the trade until after the deal was done. *strange*

    But no complaints in DA Windy City as tonight I will put extra cheese sauce on DA NACHO'S DAAAAAAAAAA BEARS!
  • biancarbiancar Member Posts: 965
    Congrats, Golic! This is the Nighthawk Black, bought from the guy an hour awy whom you first contacted on-line? You should detail the story in a "how to buy on-line" topic.

    Didn't know you were from Chicago - right across the lake from where I grew up.
  • golicgolic Member Posts: 714
    Actually, the guy an hour away was pretty shady. End up at the dealer closest to my house- Schaumburg Honda. Did the dance for 3.5 hours and in the end they did the deal I asked for.
  • rroyce10rroyce10 Member Posts: 9,332
    ... **Went to Honda tonight, at the end of deal on the Pilot, I offered the Olds on trade, asked for $7,500 and they gave it to me no questions asked ..**

    $7,500 ....? .. this is called an "overallowance" figure .. meaning they probably put $6,0 into the Aurora and the rest is "showed" on paper ... a Honda dealer isn't going to put $7,5 into a domestic when they can buy one at the Chicago auction with half the miles for $6,000 ....

    Golic, after all my hard work with you ..... :surprise: ... ya gotta new vehicle, now enjoy it .. they're are excellent SUV's.



    Terry. ;)
  • rroyce10rroyce10 Member Posts: 9,332
    .... **Anyway, so 45 hours after the initial contact Missus N. and the professor were owners, and then they had me show them how to pump gas.... ** ...l..o..l.....



    That sounds almost like one of those very heart wrenching Christmas stories ..l.o.l... don't ya just love being stuck in the middle of that stuff ...





    Terry :P
  • rroyce10rroyce10 Member Posts: 9,332
    ... **Located in Las Vegas, NV.

    2002 Z28 Camaro, 48K miles.
    Black (ugh, I know, tough in summer heat here), 6 speed.
    Pretty well loaded. Black leather interior, steering wheel, shift knob, Hurst shifter.
    T-Tops, power mirrors, windows, doors, keyless entry, power driver's seat, foglights, traction control, rear window defroster (yeah, that's really important here).
    Decent condition, except for 3 noticeable parking lot dings (small, I think easily popped out by Dent Pro). Minor blemishes on the hood (*&^%ing trucks not covering dirt/gravel loads well) but I'd do my best to have it nicely detailed, and probably get some touchup paint applied between now and then. Not smoked in, and I've done my best to take care of it well - I'm the only owner, bought it new.
    Thinking about trading on a G35 coupe.**
    ======================

    Great description, thanks .....

    In the land of "lost wages" ..... this is a 02 Camaro Z28 El coupe' with 48k .... miles are ok, it's black, it's a handshaker, it's black, we got the tops, all the power stuff, we got some rock and roll in the paint, not much going on here that's really bad except it's black ......... if the rubber is deep, the air is Polar, the service is 100% and no mystery visits to Maaco ... then trade side, in and around the mid/tall $11's, might "maybe" get lucky and see the low/mid $12's, maybe ... I have a funny feelin' the color and the handshaker might hold it back, but that's a maybe ....

    Believe it or not, this is a hard one to put a figure on ... Vegas is booming and it's a weird market place .. I get calls all the time from dealers out their lookin' for inventory, there's not much difference between Vegas and S. Cal, they pay big $$ for higher mileage vehicles ...

    This might be a great vehicle down Retail Rd because of the crazy market and it's still cool there, and most will miss the color ..... fix the dings, do the detail dance, get a Donald Trump Ad and $14,490 *asking* and cut it loose for $13,5/$13,9 ....

    Let me know how this one goes .....



    Terry. ;)
  • jules13jules13 Member Posts: 1
    Detroit area
    2002/Pontiac/Grand Prix GT
    4 door
    3800 V-6 engine
    FWD
    61000 miles
    Red exterior/Taupe leather interior
    All the options - alloys, BOSE sound, moon roof, head's up display, power everything
    No dings or scratches
    Brand new tires
    Normal maintenance on time
  • bpaubpau Member Posts: 20
    Kind ... like what KIND.? .. like make and model.? .. or did you forget to tell the Mrs on this one .l.o.l...

    OH... you want the particulars!! Not a problem.

    06' Audi A6. Going a little more conservative. :shades:

    Bpau.
  • tifightertifighter Member Posts: 3,785
    Hey, what can I say; I'm persistent:

    What's the deal with Subaru's? I am thinking about a Forester XT (the turbo) and the asking prices seem all over the place.

    I'm in Seattle. That could be part of the problem.

    I have seen them range from $19,5K to $25k for a 2004 with around 25k miles on them. No granola included. Big range here; what do these things bring for trade? Let's say:

    Location: Seattle
    2004 Subaru Forester XT
    2.5 4 cyl turbo
    AWD
    30k miles
    Silver
    AT
    Cloth seats; no extra options
    Good overall retail condition; no scratches, dents or bumper stickers (it is a Subaru)

    I'd like to know what these bring for trade and at auction to better know what the dealer is in it for, as well as a fair dealer retail price. Would adding leather and a sunroof dramatically affect the value? Is a manual tranny worth less?

    Thanks!

    25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd

  • viper2viper2 Member Posts: 38
    Hi Terry,

    How are you? I have a 2003 White Acura TL Type-S (w/o Navi) with a little over 30,000 miles. At what price would this trade at auction in the 08724 zip code?

    My lease is up at the end of July and the residual is around $20 because I paid for 45,000 miles. I see low mileage Type-S cars offered on Autotrader.com anywhere from $21 to $24. I've heard that Honda Finance doesn't really negotiate their residuals, but I'd like to put in a respectable bid anyway.

    Thanks,

    Peter
  • racer63racer63 Member Posts: 83
    Hey Terry, here's a story, a price check, and a bit of a rant.....

    Remember the deal with me selling the sick parental unit's little old lady '04 Hyundai Accent, with a stick and no air? Well, my mother has made something of a miraculous recovery, and now wants wheels again. Guess I should be glad and thankful, but now me the dutiful son has to find her cheap reliable transporation.

    She would preferably like something small. Her ideal car has always been 4 cylinders, manual tranny, brakes and steering (!). After spending most of my Saturday scouring print ads, on-line ads, and various used car lots, there are simply no used 97-98 Escorts, Tracers, Saturn SL's, or Cavaliers with mileage in the 65-70k range to be had in North Jersey, certainly not under the $5k limit she is budgeting. Closest I came was at a Saturn dealer advertising a 97 SL1 with 98k for $4990, that they would go down to $4500 on. Yikes. I told them they had a $2k at best wholesale car, that real retail was under $4k; why would I pay more? They told well, most people just pay the asking price, but they couldn't disagree with me, saying they were having to give overallowance on trades to move new stock, and just trying to make it stick on the used side. This dealer also had a black on black 5 speed no air Ion masquerading as a peat moss pot in the showroom, as proof of their altered state of reality. I actually blurted out, "who was the rocket scientist that ordered that?" They did have a '98 with 78k that had just come in on trade, that still might be a possibility, but that is some strong money.

    Then there were the few private party sales I tire kicked. The ads looked so promising. One was a '96 Dodge Stratus w/ 65k, asking $3500, with new tires. Which was the only good thing about it. Dents in the hood and one of the doors, and an amazingly deep crease in the right side rocker. Faded interior. And when started, the unmistakable sound of a cylinder head to exhaust manifold leak. Pass.

    Anything at the used car only places I'm finding typically show getting whacked on the Carfax, or have stupid high mileage.

    Then there is the car I should have just gone and bought, but kept looking for something decent smaller. '98 Sable GS sedan, 68k, really clean-could pass for an '04, tan/brown, Michelin rubber in good shape, advertised for $3995 on the used car side of a Nissan dealer. Carfax came up clean. I think tomorrow I need to be there yesterday. Though, this would be mom's first automatic since the '58 Chrysler New Yorker she had when I was born.
  • allen13allen13 Member Posts: 1
    Hi Bill,

    I have a 2004 Subaru WRX wagon, black, 36k miles, sunroof, 5 speed, still under Subaru extended warranty. I live in Santa Cruz, CA. What's my car worth as a trade in?

    Thanks.

    --Allen
  • dade711dade711 Member Posts: 13
    Location: Memphis, TN
    Year/Make/Model: 2004 BMW 325i
    Body Style: 4DR
    Engine: [6 cylinder, auto]
    Driveline: [RWD]
    Mileage: 23,500
    Color: [black exterior, tan leatherette interior]
    Major Options:
    Premium Package
    BMW Assist
    Air Conditioning
    Power Steering
    Power Windows
    Power Locks
    Tilt Wheel
    Cruise Control
    AM/FM Stereo
    Compact Disc
    Dual Air Bags
    Power Driver Seat
    Leatherette
    Side Air Bags
    Alloy Wheels
    ABS (4 Wheel)
    Keyless Entry
    Heated Seats
    Sun Roof
    Power Memory Seats
    Auto Adjusting Mirror
    Auto Turn speed control Wipers

    Condition:
    Flawless interior, one small parking lot ding on rear drivers door not hardly visible unless hunting it down.
    Tires - good condition. still pretty much new
    Brakes - checked by BMW
    Maintenance - all maintenance covered and done by BMW
    Other: No damage

    :shades:
  • blacktalonblacktalon Member Posts: 203
    Hi Terry,

    I'd like to get your trade-in value estimate for my Prelude:

    - Location: Boston, MA
    - 2001 Honda Prelude
    - Base model
    - 2.2L VTEC I4 (200 HP)
    - FWD
    - 43,000 miles
    - Milano red
    - OEM spoiler
    - Racing Sparco wheels
    - Outstanding condition (reguarly cleaned by professional hand wash/detail service, people still ask me if it's new)
    - No scratches or dents
    - Bridgestone SO3 Pole Position summer tires (about 20K miles)
    - Michelin Arctic Alpin winter tires (about 15K miles)
    - Brakes in good condition
    - 30K scheduled maintenance done at dealer
    - Regular oil changes every 3K miles
    - New clutch at 40K miles

    Thanks for your help!

    - Brian
  • au1994au1994 Member Posts: 3,701
    Hi Terry,

    What say you:

    2004 4Runner SR5 V-6 4WD, white w/tan cloth, 11k miles, pwr windows, doors, ABS, pwr sun roof, double decker cargo system, am/fm singe CD.

    In Atlanta, GA

    Good condition, no scratches, a few blemishes inside, tires are good.

    thanks!!

    2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited Velvet Red over Wicker Beige
    2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
    2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha

  • 461clapton461clapton Member Posts: 4
    Racine, WI 53402 (Milwaukee Area)
    1998 Land Rover Discovery LE
    4.0 V8 Automatic
    66,000
    Gray
    Rear jump seats, Rear air, Running boards, Dual sunroofs. Leather
    Tires: 5 new (about 1000 miles)
    Brakes: Dealer replaced 8 months ago
    Dealer Serviced: 60k check up, Head Gasket, Front Cover Seal
    Clean spotless interior, Never off road. Paint is good
  • so_guyso_guy Member Posts: 3
    Walked out a negotiation this evening when the dealer offered $3200 for my S-10, when Edmunds says $4800. He later called me to offer $4000. I understand a few hundred dollars difference, but this seems like a large discrepency. The dealer showed me an auction guide with $3,200. Could you please give me a better idea of its value?

    Location: Northern NJ. Dealer is in Newton, NJ
    2000 Chevy S-10 LS
    2 dr, 2WD
    2.2 L 4 cylinder engine, automatic
    85,050 miles
    Color is bronze metallic
    Options: Air, cruise, CD player (no cassette), tilt steering wheel. Has a bench seat, with cloth.

    No scratches or dents. No interior damage. The steering column squeaks.

    2 tires are brand new
    2 tires are 80% new

    Brakes are new (within the last 4 months) including repairs to the ABS system. Recently replaced the serpentine belt and tensioning pulley. Tuned up within the last 4 months

    Only prior damage was that one of the mirrors was knocked off. We replaced the mirror with a new part, did not file an insurance claim, and there is no indication that it was damaged.

    Thanks!!
  • steine13steine13 Member Posts: 2,825
    I can't tell you accurately what its "real" value is, much less without seeing it.... but I can tell you that even if it were really nice, I would not go above $4,000 on a private purchase, and probably not that high.

    It's six years old and then some, it's the S10 of questionable quality, it's the 2.2l pushrod four, which has little to recommend it, and I'm assumingthat it's a regular cab... right?

    Seems like $3,200 is on the money, and the $4 is an overallowance. And no, you don't get any extra value for repairs... you just avoid the deduction for a busted ABS system.

    I'm not trying to make fun of you, I understand that you're new to this and are trying to learn something, and I applaud you for it. But the S10 is a dog in the market, and small reg cab pickups are simply not setting the world on fire...

    Good luck,
    -Mathias
  • racer63racer63 Member Posts: 83
    In Sussex County NJ he is also in Galves Book territory. He should consider himself lucky he didn't see $2k as a starting trade-in.
  • graphicguygraphicguy Member Posts: 14,120
    T-man....found a nice '05 Acura TL in Cincinnati, used....5K miles, navigation, automatic, certified, black on black at an Acura dealership.

    Drives nice. Got some swirlies in the paint (but, it's black and kind of expected....looks like it's been to a couple of $2 car washes). Inside is clean and they put that "shiny" stuff all over the inside and on the tires.

    No obvious body work.

    How much do you think the dealer has in this thing? What do you think would break it loose from their clutches?

    Thanks!
    2024 Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD Long Range
  • british_roverbritish_rover Member Posts: 8,502
    Yup he is in galves and according to straight galves they should have offered you $2,900 considering the equipment and miles.

    I am sure there is zero market for a 2wd pickup in NJ and the market is soft so they probably already over allowed 300 bucks for your right off the bat.
  • so_guyso_guy Member Posts: 3
    Thanks for the information, and no, I didn't assume you were making fun. It is an extended cab version, but I would be the first to admit that the 2.2l version of this truck is very uninspiring...partly why it's being traded in the first place. I guess it was worth walking out of the dealership to get the overallowance.
  • british_roverbritish_rover Member Posts: 8,502
    Oh extended cab that changes things by a few hundred dollars your way but not by much.

    You know all overallowing does is mean that they won't discount the car you are buying as much. I am not sure of NJ is a tax on the differance state or not but even if it is that is only a handful of dollars differance.
  • so_guyso_guy Member Posts: 3
    Right, I understand that the overallowance just moves money around. However, we'd already moved to a reasonably acceptable position on the vehicle we're buying, so this improves that deal, unless Edmunds is way off-base on that vehicle as well. The newer vehicle is a used truck that my son is considering. Specifics:

    2004 Ford Ranger XLT extended cab, 4x4, 30000 miles, 4.0L 6-cyl, auto, air, stero/cd (no cassette), power doors, windows and mirrors, bucket seats, towing package, bed liner, color Gold. Deal is contingent on the dealer being able to demonstrate either that the truck was not impacted by Ford's 2004 transmission fluid screwup, or that it's been remediated. Last dealer offer was $16,500. Edmunds says $16,900 or so in our area.
  • amshah97amshah97 Member Posts: 10
    Terry,

    Washington DC
    2004 Mazda 3s
    Hatchback/wagon
    2.3L 4cyl Auto
    FWD
    28k miles
    Blue/Black
    abs, side airbags, sunroof, changer, xenon headlights, tpms

    interior is clean. exterior has a few hard to notice scratches.
    original tires, 50-75% worn
    original brakes
    have all maintaince records/done on time

    A dealer offered $12k as trade-in, carmax offered $13k. I was planning on asking 15.5 to 16 in private party sale. What do you think? Thanks in advance for your help.
  • bdr127bdr127 Member Posts: 950
    Yeah, I'd have to think there wouldn't be a strong demand for a 2WD 4-cyl truck in the winter in the northeast. Sounds like a fairly base truck with even a bench seat. I wouldn't take the dealer's number as an insult by any means, and there certainly wasn't any reason to walk out at that number. Like others here have said, I'd be happy with the (now) $4k number and be even happier that it isn't lower.
  • caramo62caramo62 Member Posts: 7
    I forgot about the chrome wheels, which I think add a lot to the appearance. . . Thanks for the info. Unfortunately, two of the tires are pretty much out, so I'd understand a deduct for that. (But for the record, I kind of think that a stick on any kind of performance vehicle is at worst neutral. . . But I'm of the breed that believes autos in sports cars are a grievous offense to the vehicular gods.)

    Wish I had the time and patience for retail, but I can't afford to be without a vehicle for any length of time, nor do I ever want to walk into a dealership when I HAVE to buy a car RIGHT NOW. Bad for my bargaining.

    Soonest I'll be stopping by Infiniti is March 10, possibly later. Will check back and let you know. Thanks again.
  • andre1969andre1969 Member Posts: 26,023
    but I'm ready for the truth. I have a good friend who currently drives a '98 Tracker soft-top with about 133,000 miles on it. He wants to get an '06 Xterra in May. Any opinions on what he should expect?

    I priced out his Tracker with Edmund's TMV, and for "average" they come back with around $765, for "clean" they come up with around $1280. I know the "outstanding" category is a mythical tradein, so I didn't even bother. Anyway, it's just RWD, automatic tranny, alloy wheels (came with some package that had a few decals here and there...I think it was called the "Expressions"?), AM/FM/single CD stereo, power steering/brakes. Does that sound like a reasonable price to expect...somewhere between $765-1280. I had originally guessed about $1000, which is right in the middle.

    As for the Xterra, he wants an "S" model, 4wd with automatic tranny. IIRC the ones he was looking at stickered for around $25.5-26K, with shipping. Checking on Edmunds TMV, they're saying around $24.3K. Are these figures realistic? Or would they be willing to come down more on an Xterra?

    As for me, I'm trying to go as long as I can without a car payment, so in the meantime I guess I have to live vicariously through my friends! :shades:
  • agcagc Member Posts: 7
    Hello to all,

    I am new to this board but have been reading for quite a while already. I have a question regarding a 2000 Toyota 4Runner Limited, auto, 50k; what is this suv worth wholesale/trade in
  • aaron_taaron_t Member Posts: 301
    I suggest you use the form below with complete information to provide the most accurate value assessment. 2wd vs. 4wd is 2-3k depending on where you are which you also don't list.

    Suggested Information for posting trade-in values:
    Location: [city/state or nearest metropolitan area]
    Year/Make/Model:
    Body Style: [2dr/4dr/wagon]
    Engine: [3.5 liter, 4/6 cylinder, auto/manual]
    Driveline: [FWD/RWD/AWD/4WD]
    Mileage:
    Color: [exterior/interior]
    Major Options: [alloys, sun roof, etc.]
    Condition:
    Details of interior and exterior, including dings, scratches etc.
    Tires - new or % worn
    Brakes
    Maintenance
    Other: Indicate prior damage/insurance claims, repaints, etc
  • agcagc Member Posts: 7
    Sorry about that, I didn't see the form

    Location: NJ
    Year/Make/Model: 2000 Toyota 4Runner
    Body Style: 4dr SUV
    Engine: 6 cylinder, auto
    Driveline: 4WD
    Mileage: 50k
    Color: Green/Beige
    Major Options: Limited
    Condition: Execellent/Good
  • dade711dade711 Member Posts: 13
    Thank you in advance for this kind help. I need this to figure out what direction I would like to take with my vehicle. Thank you so much!

    Location: Memphis, TN
    Year/Make/Model: 2004 BMW 325i
    Body Style: 4DR
    Engine: [6 cylinder, auto]
    Driveline: [RWD]
    Mileage: 23,500
    Color: [black exterior, tan leatherette interior]
    Major Options:
    Premium Package
    BMW Assist
    Air Conditioning
    Power Steering
    Power Windows
    Power Locks
    Tilt Wheel
    Cruise Control
    AM/FM Stereo
    Compact Disc
    Dual Air Bags
    Power Driver Seat
    Leatherette
    Side Air Bags
    Alloy Wheels
    ABS (4 Wheel)
    Keyless Entry
    Heated Seats
    Sun Roof
    Power Memory Seats
    Auto Adjusting Mirror
    Auto Turn speed control Wipers

    Condition:
    Flawless interior, one small parking lot ding on rear drivers door not hardly visible unless hunting it down.
    Tires - good condition. still pretty much new
    Brakes - checked by BMW
    Maintenance - all maintenance covered and done by BMW
    Other: No damage
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,344
    Sell the tracker privately. The market for 1K cars is pretty slim, so if it is reasonably clean, you should get a decent price from some kid. If it was me, I might take a flyer at $2995 after spending a few hours outside getting it all cleaned up.

    Not sure about Xterras now, but first check for incentives, and might as well start with invoice and see what happens.

    You're in maryland, land of Fitzmall. Do they have Nissan? I don't recall, but if so, that will give you a good baseline to shoot for.

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • dekesterdekester Member Posts: 322
    Figured this is the best place to post this....

    Looking for an 05 Grand Marquis and am wondering if shopping the Mercury dealer is better than, say, the Ford store. I'd guess the Merc dealer since this is where the cars were leased from and returned to. The elderly owners most likely had all the service done at the dealer, so the history is available to me, Mr. potential buyer.

    Would the Mercury shop price them more than the Ford place? I guessed that if Ford has a Merc, it was a trade-in or bought at auction and the history is cloudy, at best.

    Once I start shopping, prepare for examples and help with pricing, along with a TIV request for my 98 Olds Intrigue (hoping to get maybe 4.5 for it - details later).

    Thanks for any help!

    Deke
  • rniccagerniccage Member Posts: 2
    Location: Long Island, NY
    Year/Make/Model: 2004 Nissan Sentra 1.8S
    Body Style: 4dr
    Engine: 1.8 liter, 4 cylinder, auto
    Driveline: FWD
    Mileage: 42,000
    Color: silver/sage
    Major Options: All standard equipment
    Condition:
    Ding on left rear bumber (paint scratched off slightly) and two dents on front left side of hood about 1-2cm wide each and a couple of millimeters deep (the paint did not chip). Stain on passenger seat, not TOO noticable.
    Tires - unsure, however original tires rotated whenever recommended
    Brakes - unsure
    Maintenance - scheduled maintenence always done with records, only unscheduled maintenance was a recall that replaced the catalytic convertor at about 37K miles.
    Other: Not sure if this is important, but trading it in for a 2006 Scion tC - high demand car (2 month wait), so not sure how much trade in value will be negotiable.

    Thanks for the help!

    Jennifer
  • tsx24tsx24 Member Posts: 85
    I'm seeking a private party and trade in value for:
    Location: San Diego, CA
    2003 Sentra SE-R
    25k miles
    2.5 L 4 cylinder 165 hp / 175 lb-ft
    4-door Silver ext / Gray int
    Auto, Moonroof
    Exterior pretty much flawless, Interior has a few stains, but otherwise in good condition. Needs 4 new tires.
    No accidents, no bodywork, 2nd owner, have records from 9000 miles on.
    The books put me at 10k. Is this accurate? Thanks.
  • jaserbjaserb Member Posts: 820
    A local dealer has this on the lot and my brother's interested, but it seems a bit steep. What should he shoot for on this?

    Salt Lake City, UT
    2005 Subaru Legacy GT Limited Wagon
    2.5L Turbo 5-speed manual
    AWD
    8k miles
    Blue w/ grey interior
    All the limited stuff
    Looks nice - I don't think it's ever been hit, minimal wear and tear.

    Asking price is 25,5k. I was thinking more in the 22-23k range. Is that doable? I'd think the handshaker would kill this one.

    -Jason
  • dardson1dardson1 Member Posts: 696
    Lubbock TX
    04 RX330
    FWD
    14k miles
    White
    Ivory interior
    options:
    Premium Package (base)
    Leather seats
    Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column
    Illuminated entry
    moonroof
    Six-disc changer
    18-in alloy wheels
    Towing prep package
    Rain-sensing wipers
    Cargo mat
    Wheel locks
    Exterior is perfect (not even a rock chip)
    Interior has scratches here and there
    like it mighta been driven a year
    still smells new
    Maintained by the dealer per the book
    No paint, no dents, no dings

    Trade vs. private sale thanks
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