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Anyway, looking to buy a new Acura TSX w/ nav. I can get great prices on the car, but no dealer seems to want to give me a fair trade on my 2001 Volvo S60 2.4T. With options added, here's some trade-in values:
Edmunds: 12,950
kbb: 11,715 (good condition)
nada: 14,200
Volvo has 62K miles, dark blue exterior, beige interior, fairly new tires, 60K service recently done.
All the standard equipment plus:
headlight cleaners
power moonroof
power front seats
heated seats
wood trim
leather
leather steer wheel
AM/FM/CASS/CD/CD changer
stability control
Overall, clean condition. A couple of dings and stratches, but nothing out of the norm for this age car. It cleans up nice.
Dealers are only offering around 10K and don't seem to want to budge...am I being unreasonable for wanting at least 11K?
Thanks!!!
options .......?
Location .......?
Terry.
L-O-C-A-T-I-O-N .....
Terry.
I guess it doesn't matter now, we went ahead and made the trade.
Dual Power Seats, AM/FM Stereo Radio, CD Changer/Stacker, Power Sunroof, Trip Odometer, Curtain Air Bags, Dual Air Bags, Side Impact Air Bags, Climate Control, Front Bucket Seats, Power Lumbar Seat(S), Leather Upholstery, Heated Seat(S), Seat Memory, Leather Wrap Steering Wheel, Passenger Climate Control, Radial Tires, Chrome Wheels, Rear Defroster, Auto Headlamp On/Off-Delay, Auto Rearview Mirror, Power Outside Mirrors, Map Lighting, Keyless Entry, Security System, Digital Compass Reading, Anti-Lock Braking System, Wood Trim Interior
black on black
rockville maryland
Hi Terry,
I wanted to make sure you didn't forget about me.
thanks
sluri
"Terry?
phila, pa
2000 Toyota 4runner SR5
SUV
6 cylinder
4WD
60000
RED/tan cloth
Sunroof, upgraded alarm, running boards, rear heater, roof rack, rear spoiler, ac, cd player, all auto, rear diff., basically all the options except leather interior....
all maintance done through dealer
2 month old tires
newer brakes
only thing on it is that on the chrome bumper i have a slight ding on the corner which prob. means replacing the entire bumper.
how much should i expect for trade in? around 12K sound right?
'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
thanks again
reg cab, 5sp, black, 4cyl. 10,000 miles.
In mid-MI (of course).
AC and not much else; cruise is standard (I think), but
crank windows and no remote locks. AM/FM radio, no CD.
Nice shape, clean, non-smoker, no smells, no grease spots.
What's it worth wholesale, how much to sell on the street?
Thanks in advance,
-Mathias
Now for the stuff that differentiates them:
'05 Black w/black, 12K miles, asking $25K
'05 Gold w/taupe, 5.6K miles, asking $26K
'06 Black w/black, 11 miles... I repeat 11 miles, asking $27K
I'm told the '06 is a "program" car whatever that means, with a new title. Although its warranty started ticking a few weeks ago when it was bought by the dealership. They actually have a bunch of the '06's all with under 15 miles... all priced at $27K with a manual or $28K with an auto... what gives???... could these be hurricane specials or something???
Thanks for any guidance you can provide.
~Jo
Not having the power pack and not having the auto I can understand ... but what's goin' to kill this puppy is the 4 banger ...... it's going to kill 70/80% of the buying market .. say goodbye to the roofer, electrician, the heating guy down the street, the guy who does lawns and the average guy (like me) that just goes to Home Depot to get a new Barbeque grill every other 3rd month ...... ya know you're in trouble when the blue hairs blow by ya in their 1996 Buick Century custom ~ this ain't no Viper ........... if it's a Z85 you might be lookin' at the super tall $7's low/mid $8's on the trade side .....
The funny part is ... I've seen dealers snatch these up and when they load them on the transport, then they find out it's a 4 banger
Terry.
"They" is "me", and I ain't asking anything yet. I'm trying to figure out whether I should buy it new for the wife's business. Or if I should leave it alone 'cuz I'll lose my shorts.
A truck like that would fill our needs pretty well, and with one thing and another, I can buy it new for very low $12s OTD.
The auction info I was able to get doesn't look quite THAT grim; "avg" condition 5speeds 4cyl reg cab:
03/09/06 NORTHSTR Regular $9,400 5,899 Avg GREY 4G 5 Yes
03/21/06 BALTWASH Lease $9,200 8,330 Avg RED 4G 5 Yes
03/07/06 BALTWASH Lease $9,400 9,185 Avg SILVER 4G 5 Yes
02/22/06 HRSNBURG Lease $10,000 9,413 Avg GOLD 4G 5 Yes
03/17/06 NEVADA Lease $10,200 12,121 Avg RED 4G 5 Yes
03/02/06 GTR PHNX Lease $10,800 13,387 Avg RED 4G 5 Yes
BUT none of these trucklets was anywhere near here, and they may be much better equipped.
This is a super-conservative market -- as you know -- and that is why I asked. It looks like I ought to make sure we *really* like it before I get one.
I thought the 4cyl did fine with this small truck, but then I also think a V6/5sp is a great combo for a Silverado...LOL... my fellow Michiganders disagree...
Thanks a bunch. Even though it's not what I wanted to hear. Hmmm. Back to the drawing board... I might lose my CCBA membership...
-Mathias
03/09/06 NORTHSTR Regular $9,400 5,899 Avg GREY 4G 5 Yes
03/21/06 BALTWASH Lease $9,200 8,330 Avg RED 4G 5 Yes
03/07/06 BALTWASH Lease $9,400 9,185 Avg SILVER 4G 5 Yes
02/22/06 HRSNBURG Lease $10,000 9,413 Avg GOLD 4G 5 Yes
03/17/06 NEVADA Lease $10,200 12,121 Avg RED 4G 5 Yes
03/02/06 GTR PHNX Lease $10,800 13,387 Avg RED 4G 5 Yes
they're few and far between ... so you can't average them by region or by mileage .. and like you said, maybe had more options - maybe ...
.. most dealers want to be "at least" $500 back of auction $$ ... ya can't count Vegas or Phoenix cuz' that market is "indigenous" to itself (l.o.l.. that's a fancy $10 word for they pay stupid $$ for just about anything, at least right now) and they're probably GMAC leases ....
Terry.
IMHO an extended cab truck is way easier to sell for real money, even a stripped down one but it needs the useable back seat. If you even think of needing to unload it before it is used up, why not get the extended cab version of the same?
I guess I'm over it now... shoulda kept that Nissan hardbody 4 years ago, eh?
I sometimes wonder if GM's business model is to sell cars to clueless people. And eventually, they're gonna run out of those, or rather, those people will run out of money.
GMAC just announced they will now finance 120% of MSRP. Now that's a step in the right direction!
Thanks again,
-Mathias
99 Impreza wagon 2.2l 100k 5sp $4,750
When I got there, it was black, it looked alright, but it had a little crinkle in the right rr door.
It had also sold, for the full asking price. Ouch.
Since it's on-topic, I thought I'd post it.
Subies bring nutso money.
-Mathias
reg cab, 5sp, black, 4cyl. 10,000 miles.
Maybe I missed it somewhere, but is this 2WD or 4WD?
That'll REALY get folks buried!
Just my 2 cents.....
*Or if I should leave it alone 'cuz I'll lose my shorts.*
* I also think a V6/5sp is a great combo for a Silverado*
I can fit it in the garage, but it's a 2-minute operation.
I'm not sure the missus could do it, plus it's not something you want to do every day.
We used to have a Nissan hardbody, which was a great little truck, at least pre-baby. But now we're post-baby, obviously, 7 years later...
The Nissan was $11 and we sold it for $6 five years later...that's what I consider a good deal. It also didn't cause any trouble during that time. I have little confidence that a Colorado would perform as well over the long haul, so I was interested in the short-term cost.
As far as the 5sp issue; I've never had a problem finding buyers for my stick shift cars. They still have their friends, and the cars are getting hard to find.
-Mathias
2006 Sebring Sedan
2.4 4cyl, Automatic
Midnight Blue, gray cloth
Power windows, locks, tilt, cruise, CD, keyless,
alloys, AC
The odometer reads 16,000 miles.
It is flawless in and out!
Thanks.
JH
Maybe $12k or so....
Ya really think so?
I don't... :surprise:
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The way I really said it, yeah I think so.
-Mathias
Well..at ZERO PERCENT perhaps....for those of us that manage our money well, that might have been a no-brainer....drop it in the bank, or a CD for 4 years and make interest on their money.
Oh well....
http://tinyurl.com/g9q4d
Location: Columbus, OH
Year/Make/Model: 2000/Honda/Civix EX
Body Style: 4 Dr.
Engine: 1.6 liter, 4 cylinder, auto
Driveline: FWD
Mileage: 45,574
Color: Gold/Tan
Major Options: Moonroof
Condition:
Looks clean in and out
Tires - 60% remaining
And this one....
Asking price is $11,500, haven't received a reply yet. Seems low.
http://tinyurl.com/e9zrw
Location: Nelsonville, OH near Athens, about 40 miles from Columbus
Year/Make/Model: 2001/ Honda/ Accord EX V6
Body Style: 4dr
Engine: 3.0 liter, 6 cylinder, auto
Driveline: FWD
Mileage: 75,288
Color: Black/Gray
Major Options: alloys, moon roof
Condition:
Haven't looked at it yet
I looked at a 2002 Black/Gray Accord EX v6 with 93k miles today. $12k asking price, but the exterior was pretty rough.
Thanks Terry,
Q
And how do the Civics transmissions perform? Does one actually feel the shifts or are they a bit more seamless? I must say that for a 6 year old car, that Civic looks pretty flawless!
The Sandman
For $10, it better be flawless, and do your taxes, too!
Count me out.
-Mathias
Q
Will have to start looking around sometime near the end of May to get a feel.
The Sandman
R-U-S-T
never
sleeps
My buddy with the used-car lot has a 5sp '01 LX Coupe with <60k that he'd let go for $8 or so... or a 71k 01 Accord LX for ~ the same money.
In a Civic, I'll trade time for miles any day, so long as the car has been taken care of. Honda rustproofing isn't all that hot. Their engines hold up better than their bodies and chassis, IMO.
-Mathias
Can't use a coupe...the Accord is a bit more interesting, closer to my original budget.
brakes, tires, timing belt and lord know what else.
When you can buy a used current year Ford, GM, Mopar
sedan with factory warranty and 75,000 LESS miles
on it???????????? :confuse:
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It's black and it's in Mary type land .......
The miles are waaay low and the color is good for the area ...... ~if~ the history is clean, the rubber is deep, the service is 100% and it hasn't been run thru every $2 car wash between Baltimore and Boynton Beach .... then the dealer probably dropped the super mid/tall $18's in it, maybe even the low low $19's in this bad boy if it's a winner ...
So ya figure a little service here and there - $250, maybe some skins - $250, and then put a little CPO action in this lovely driver - $1,200 .. and it's probably going to hit the table at in and around the $21ish figure ......... $22,500.? .. I doubt the dealer is getting golf lessons from the David Leadbetter Golf Academy for that kind of $$ ... if it's a nice one, he's only movin' a unit .....
Terry :shades:
2006 Sebring Sedan
2.4 4cyl, Automatic
Midnight Blue, gray cloth
Power windows, locks, tilt, cruise, CD, keyless,
alloys, AC
The odometer reads 16,000 miles.
It is flawless in and out!
Thanks.
JH ..**
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2006 with 16,000 miles and you say it's flawless...?
..... what day is your Lasik surgery scheduled this week...?
l-o-c-a-t-i-o-n
Terry.
99 Impreza wagon 2.2l 100k 5sp $4,750
When I got there, it was black, it looked alright, but it had a little crinkle in the right rr door.
It had also sold, for the full asking price. Ouch.
Since it's on-topic, I thought I'd post it.
Subies bring nutso money.
-Mathias
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You musta just dreamed that .... cuz' over at "news and blues", they've discovered these don't do any money and they've already found 27 different ways to change the company .... forget the guy(s) that will fly in from Albuquerque or Albany NY to buy a 100k+++ Subu, they're just a mirage ...l.o.l....
Terry.
PS: 120%..?
I'm surprised it's even a discussion .. except for maybe the Mom & Pop Credit Unions, lenders have been doing 120% for yeeeears - including GMAC ..... or perhaps, this is just another consipracy theory thought out by Charlie Sheen ..l.o.l.... :P
Yr/Make/Model: 2000 - Toyota Solara SE
Body Style: Coupe
Engine: 3.0 liter, 6 cylinder, auto trans.
Mileage: 88,000 miles
Color: Red Exterior and Ivory Interior
Major Options: Upgraded Alloy Wheels, Powered Moon Roof, Upgraded Premium JBL Auto System and Speakers w/CD Player & Cassette Player & AM-FM Radio w/6 or 8 Speakers, Powered Driver Seat w/lumbar controls, Powered Mirrors, Upgraded Engine w/OverDrive, Floor Mats & Trunk Mat, Powered Windows & Door Locks, Anti-Lock Brakes, Security, Side Air Bags also.
Condition: Interior is in Great Condition and the Exterior has a crease on the bottom front wheelwell fender on the passengers side. Paint is excellent (always garage parking at work & at home). Tires are less then one year old. The mileage is mainly Highway Milage - I do not fly so this car has been driven yearly to Minnesota along with trips to New Mexico, Utah and Colorado. So the majority of miles has been Highway, NOT this stop and go freeway milage like most cars get! This car has only had Mobile One Synthetic Oil used in it (Top of the Line Oil). Toyota Brand Brake Pads and Rotors were replaced less then a year ago. Battery is relitively new.
No prior damage, repaints or insurance claims have ever been done or applies to this car. I believe that if you take good care of your car it takes good care of you. This car has been an Excellent Car and I am getting a new one exactly like it - a Toyota Solara SE 2006 has been ordered for me so I need to sell or trade it. This is why I am asking for the values of this car. Thank you for your time and help.
But, those are just nutso prices for cars of that age and mileage.. I've always said the only Honda purchase that makes sense... is a new Honda..
I'd look at Nissans, Mazdas, etc.. I love Honda/Acura.. I've had eight of them.. But, those prices are crazy..
and... Mathias?
GM may go broke from pension payouts, but they will never run out of idiots with more money than sense...
regards,
kyfdx
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I like the concepts of "run forever", & "good/great resale" together in the same vehicle. Then again, you probably shouldn't do anything I would do.....
One thing I don't understand. Some of the mid sized cars seem to get just as good or even better than alot of economy cars, my Sentra is a good example. The Accord & Camry both probaly do a bit better with a larger 4 banger and I'll wager that that Sebring with its 6 cylinder wasn't to far behind!
The Sandman :confuse:
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Looking to buy a new Acura TSX w/ nav. I can get great prices on the car, but no dealer seems to want to give me a fair trade on my 2001 Volvo S60 2.4T. With options added, here's some trade-in values:
Edmunds: 12,950
kbb: 11,715 (good condition)
nada: 14,200
Volvo has 62K miles, dark blue exterior, beige interior, fairly new tires, 60K service recently done.
All the standard equipment plus:
headlight cleaners
power moonroof
power front seats
heated seats
wood trim
leather
leather steer wheel
AM/FM/CASS/CD/CD changer
stability control
Overall, clean condition. A couple of dings and stratches, but nothing out of the norm for this age car. It cleans up nice.
Dealers are only offering around 10K and don't seem to want to budge...am I being unreasonable for wanting at least 11K?
Thanks!!!
I just saw an 04 Lincoln Towncar Ultimate that I'm considering. It would be nice to know what to expect...
Trade -in price please?
Location: Land of the Kennedy's Hyannis, MA
Year/Make/Model: 05 Scion tC (purchased 9/04)
Body Style: 2dr
Engine: 2.4 liter auto
Driveline: FWD
Mileage: 14400
Color: [exterior - Azure Pearl/interior - Black leather]
Major Options: Katzkin black leather, all-weather mats, mudgaurds, wheel locks.
Condition:
Couple of small scratches from who knows where.. Interior is clean. No bumper cars or gummie bears.
Tires - rotated at 10K. They seem 20%? worn. But, not sure how long these puppies last.
Brakes - good
Maintenance - all maintenance on time at dealer.
Wishing to buy:
Location: Hyannis, MA
Year/Make/Model: 04 Lincoln Towncar Ultimate
Body Style: 4dr
Engine: 8 cylinder, auto
Driveline: RWD
Mileage: 17,000
Color: cashmere?
Major Options: climate controled seats, chrome wheels, 6 CD mach audio. Orig MSRP 47K.
Condition:
dealer did a great conditioning on this one. Looks fab.
Tires - 30% worn?
Brakes - good
Maintenance - should be up to date.
Price: $21,999
Thanks in advance.
Scion TC coupe to big behemoth Lincoln Town car????
I drove a towncar a couple years ago and thought it drove smoothly. It was very comfortable. (I've owned a few big cars previously).
The deal may not be feasible. But, If I don't ask, I'll never know.
My sixty-something year old uncle has owned Cadillacs (Eldos, Sevilles, and Devilles) and recently owned a Town Car. He traded it for an F-150 Supercrew because he found the Town Car was too boring, even though he has a motorcycle in the garage to have some fun with!