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Syracuse, NY
2004 Chevy Colorado LS
Crew Cab
3.5L 5cylinder engine, auto transmission
Z71 4x4 Offroad package
52,000 miles (highway)
Sunburst Orange exterior, dark grey cloth interior
Alloy wheels, power sunroof, premiere sound system, Chrome Tubular sidesteps, bed liner, tonneau cover, keyless entry, power windows, power locks
Condition:
Excellent - a few minor chips from road rocks, not very noticable unless you get up close. No rust on body, very few spots of surface rust starting on undercarriage. Interior has no tears and only a few minor surface scratches near door handles.
Tires are new Goodyear Fortera Silent Armor tires, 70,000 mile treadlife. Have been on the truck for 6 months, about 9,000 miles.
Brakes are in good condition. Almost all miles are on highway
Oil changed every 3000 miles, tires rotated every 6,000 miles. Fuel filter recently changed. Never needed any other maintenance or repairs.
Only owner, no accidents, repairs or body work done to this vehicle. Extended warranty through Warranty Direct covers vehicle to 148,000 miles and is transferrable to new owner.
Looking at the auctions, they are probably pretty close to the money on this.
What were you thinking its worth?
Syracuse, NY
2004 Chevy Colorado LS
Crew Cab
3.5L 5cylinder engine, auto transmission
Z71 4x4 Offroad package
52,000 miles (highway)
Sunburst Orange exterior, dark grey cloth interior
Alloy wheels, power sunroof, premiere sound system, Chrome Tubular sidesteps, bed liner, tonneau cover, keyless entry, power windows, power locks
Condition:
Excellent - a few minor chips from road rocks, not very noticeable unless you get up close. No rust on body, very few spots of surface rust starting on undercarriage. Interior has no tears and only a few minor surface scratches near door handles.
Tires are new Goodyear Fortera Silent Armor tires, 70,000 mile treadlife. Have been on the truck for 6 months, about 9,000 miles.
Brakes are in good condition. Almost all miles are on highway
Oil changed every 3000 miles, tires rotated every 6,000 miles. Fuel filter recently changed. Never needed any other maintenance or repairs.
Only owner, no accidents, repairs or body work done to this vehicle. Extended warranty through Warranty Direct covers vehicle to 148,000 miles and is transferable to new owner..**
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Sounds like it might be a nice one ..... it's an 04 Colorado LS Crew Cab 4x4 with some Z71 action ... the miles are tall, but the color is right, we got the slider and some tubes, we got the cover and the liner - but no hydes, we got some new round things and you say it's been serviced with no paint by numbers ...... if so, then trade side .. in and around the low/mid $14's ..... $14 "seems" a little low, but it's got 50k and it's the middle of June in Nu Yawk ......
Good luck and let me know ....
PS: the warranty isn't any good to the dealer -- call warranty co because you probably have a refund if it's never been used.
Terry :surprise:
Anything over 15,000 is just an over allowance on the dealers part but it is the differance that matters so if you just want to think your car is worth more go right ahead.
1999 Ford Ranger XLT 4WD 4 Door
Columbus, Ohio
Automatic transmission
6 Cyl 3.0L FlexFuel
117,500 Miles
Red exterior - gray interior
Off Road Package
AM/FM CD Player
AC works well
Sliding rear window.
No power windows, power locks, or cruise control.
I hit a deer last fall, but it was repaired properly. Did not even knock the deer down, but did <$1500 in damage to driver's side front fender, headlight assembly, and the door had to be repainted, but not replaced. Well maintained, tires 50%, front brakes 50%, rear brakes are new, alternator is new, plugs and wires just replaced. It cleans up nice for its age.
They're asking high teens, low 20's, not selling for that amount.
I'm sure that an overallowance in the neighborhood can be shown, but thats the only way you will see that number from a dealer.
As for the age of the vehicle you are shopping, yes the dealer wants to get rid of it, but not at the expense of burying themselves in your trade. They would just be exchanging one problem for another, not good business.
91 BMW 325 ci convertible
RWD 5 speed
98k miles
White with tan leather
Sports package, premium wheels, premium audio and 6 disk CD, heated seats
Cosmetics are flawless in and out, new tires and brakes.
Motors for convertible top replaced 4 yrs ago. 2nd owner, always garaged.
Looking for private party sales value for both perfect mechanics as well as needing some work ($1500 approx). We are debating selling as is or doing the work and then selling.
Thanks in advance.
L.A. area
2006/Honda Odyssey/EX-L with DVD
Automatic
Mileage: Approx. 200 miles
Midnight Blue exterior/grey leather interior
In pristine new condition
Would so much rather have a Honda Pilot now that I see the 2WD option gets fairly decent gas milage and is so much more my style. Am too embarrassed to call the dealer that sold it to me to negotiate a trade-in for a Pilot and title and registration haven't even gone through.
Any suggestions?
I currently have a lease on an 03 Pilot EX that ends in August. The vehicle is in great condition. My buyout at lease end is $17,800. KBB values this vehicle at a little over $21K assuming "good" condition if I were to sell it to a private party. I have seen others asking even more.
I am tossing around the idea of buying it and selling it myself if there is a profit to be made. I am looking for some opinions on this idea?
Thanks.
However, if you want to pay for your "style," go ahead and talk to the dealer (who will not be bothered by your embarassment in the least). Better yet, though, since Odysseys can be bought new for less than invoice (though some do not know this), put it in the paper - you may be able to come close to recouping your cost.
The deciding factor here is probably whether CA allows sales tax credit on a new vehicle trade.
I was fortunate to pay less than invoice so I think you're right to think about posting in the paper....CA does not have the trade-in tax break (of course, CA is a horrible tax state), so selling to a private party I think is more beneficial.
Thanks again for your thoughts...now I have to decide whether to give it time to grow on me or post in the paper to sell.
For all that, an '86 Chevy fullsize van (SWB) is smaller than the current generation Sienna or Odyssey... a touch wider, but definitely much shorter (180"). Doesn't feel that way when you're driving it, though.. slab sides make anything feel big.
Oh yeah, and anyone who defines how sexy they are by what they drive needs a new philosophy... but I'm in the minority on that, I know...
-Mathias
Not currently driving a minivan, but had plenty of 'em...
Should I expect to have to lower my price precipitously, or is TMV and KBB just off for private party sales?
Thanks.
(Yes, I know this is the trade-in forum. But there doesn't seem to be a better place to ask.)
2003 VW Beetle turbo S FWD 2 door
lives in CT - West Hartford
red with black moocow gut
handshaker (as you like to call it)
had rear bumper replaced when it was just a baby
looks nice now, a few minor scratches and chips - what you expect on a 3 yr old car.
killer is 80k miles
roof
no cd
tires were changed recently (within the last 10-15k miles)
i believe she kept up with the maintenance so everything should be all set. she's looking to sell private party so she can downgrade to a car she can just pay cash for and not have payments. im posting this as a service to her!
thanks terry!
You can ask whatever you want. What you get can be very different.
Probably retail it for $10-11,000, if its really clean.
Every time one of the kids has to scramble into the wayback of the Pilot, or throws open the door and dents the car in the next parking space, or you have to juggle kids, keys and groceries to open the door you'll wish you still had those power sliders.
-Jason
terry, any ideas in the national market what this might go for?
thanks!!!
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
80,000 miles are a real killer - IMHO grab anything north of 10K if it's offered.
The car has a full aero package on it but the front left spoiler was scraped. car has 55,000 miles tires are in good shape as well. 1 dealer offered me $12,000 another 13,500 on a purchase of the same type of car.
the $12,000 I know is sending it to auction and the 13,500 has a lot to sell trades. I'm sure i could get more selling on my own but i'm looking for approx values.
Thanks!
I know you are busy but I promise not to ask again for at least a few years
2005 Honda Pilot EXL AWD
Minnesota
25K
Silver/Grey Leather
Pretty good condition inside and out
Tires 9/32 left
Maintenance is done regularly.
What can I expect on a trade in?
Thank you in advance,
cynic
You'll get much better money from a private party sale. Otherwise you're not likely to decrease your payment by trading in your truck to a dealer...
The car is what it is, and it's right under their nose... if they can't tell, it's gotta be just fine.
When asked questions, of course, you have to answer truthfully. And equally of course, they'll see the body work and will adjust their figure accordingly.
-Mathias
The exterior is in good condition, it has 83K miles, 2.0 4 spd auto, what would should I ask as a trade in??
I just learned on the Jeep GC that I want to lease, the holdback is $2400. I'm getting a great deal on the jeep, so they should be able to give me more then $1600 for t he car as my down payment.
Tony :shades:
They may not go for it, since the only incentive they'll have at that point is the fact that it would be bad for your credit to stop making payments. They can't hold the threat of repossession over your head after you sell the car. However, they will have a bunch of money in hand, and there's a lot to be said for paying off 80% of your loan in one lump sum.
In any case, it can't hurt to ask.
In general, the trade-in value is less than the retail value as the dealer is going to have to recondition the car for resale or will have to bear the costs of sending it to the Mannheim auctions.
Personally, I have avoided Ford Contours as a buyer because they have been a pretty expensive car to maintain as compared with the Escort.
Year/Make/Model:2003 Infiniti FX35
Body Style: [2dr/4dr/wagon] Wagon
Engine: [3.5 liter, 4/6 cylinder, auto/manual] 3.5VQ Auto
Driveline: [FWD/RWD/AWD/4WD] RWD
Mileage: 68000
Color: [exterior/interior] Black/Brick
Major Options: [alloys, sun roof, etc.] All the toys.. Nav, Bose, DVD, iCruise, roof
Condition: Very Clean, Still loks new after a bath. Second Set of tires have plenty tread and all service is up to date. Brakes done at (R)35 and (F)45k Other: one sid has a lil paint from a pole in the garage. Professionally done by infniti suggested body shop.
Should close a deal this weekend on it Terry.. What do you think this gem is worth..
75k miles
VERY carefully maintained (excessive perhaps?) with records
Lunar Mist metallic (grey)
Dark grey interior
Power moonroof
Traction Control
Front Side Airbags
6 CD changer
Recent new tires
Overall very-good to excellent condition throughout.
Thank you!
Forget the "excellent" condition, that's incompatible with that kind of miles, at least to a car dealer... also, any '03 is now a solid 4 (four) years old, June or no June... OTOH it sounds like a nice, cared-for vehicle that a fellow would like to own (leather?)... so I'm guessing $15,900 asking ... wait a week and if nobody shows up, try again a grand lower and cut it loose for $14 or preferably a little over.
It all depends; this isn't a high-volume vehicle... just TRY and find a nice one if you want it... that's why I'd start asking the moon... you never know.
IOW, if you want to keep it, don't pay over $15 for it -- you know exactly the shape it's in, so it might be worth that much to you -- and try to get it for less than $14. Toyota Financial won't see more than $12 at the auction, and they know it.
Good luck, and let us know what happens,
-Mathias
[who thought the car would be worth more, but to all intents and purposes, its useful life is 1/2 gone...]
The reason I'm fishing for a price is because my lease is up in 2 months and I have the option to purchase at $14k. I want to know if I have any room to negotiate with CHASE for a better price, and how I would go about doing that.
Thank you,
Briefly, about six to four weeks before lease end is the right timing, that's when they would be interested.
Speak with a decision maker; regional manager or some such. Not the nice boy or girl who answers the phone when you dial 1-800.
Unfortunately, they're getting pretty good at it; $14 is about right... at which point it only makes sense if you want to keep it... the issue being the 75k miles... you may have to pay a mileage penalty, so figure that in... in that case, you should probably buy, and were I they, I wouldn't budge.
Don't forget sales tax is due on the purchase price also. It ain't "your" car after all, it's theirs.
Good luck,
-Mathias
Like we said 15,000 real money was all the money in the world for that truck but it does make business sense to give up 1,500 or 2,000 dollars in order to thousands of dollars in bonus money.
Am I crazy to think I can get between $5k-$5500 for my Jeep?
Here are the stats:
Location: Central Jersey
Year/Make/Model: '00 Jeep Cherokee Classic
Body Style: 4dr
Engine: 6 cylinder, auto
Driveline: 4wd
Mileage: 87700
Color: Burgundy w/tan cloth interior
major options: all power, overhead console, power driver seat
Brakes and tires were replaced 1.5 years ago.
Maintenance: done regularly
Clear history, only a few minor scratches (normal wear/tear)
Thanks!
Amy
would he? If its him he just traded his Falcon
for a new Gulfstream Jet. I saw it in Savannah Ga.
when new. (My sister works for them).
Its now parked in Syracuse with "HUGH" printed on the
tail! :P
Looking to trade up to the A6, will be trading in--
2003 A4 1.8T quattro auto/tiptronic
Dolphin Gray/platinum interior
cold weather/sunroof/leather/16" wheels
Tires only a few months old
32,000K
in North Carolina
one quarter size door ding on pasenger side (no paint damage)
Fully maintained/never wrecked or raced/single owner
Thanks for your advice
Mike
Trading in a:
2004 Ford Explorer 4-door XLS 4x4
4.0L V6, 5A, 41.5K miles
Dark green/light tan cloth
No options
(CD, all power, A/C, cruise standard)
"Above average" condition (no mechanical problems or major cosmetic blemishes)
Tires have maybe 20% left, brakes are original but still OK
All maintenance done including full synthetic oil changes
One owner, no accidents, clean CarFax
Payoff is $11,552.52, they are willing to "allow" this amount
Looking at a:
NEW 2006 Accord LX "SE" (2.4L, 5M)
Black/tan cloth
Only options on this are pinstripes and mudguards
(SE comes with alloys, carbon-look interior inserts, 120W 6-disc in-dash, body colored mirrors, etc.)
MSRP $21,275 incl. dest.
NOW THE POTENTIAL DEAL:
Trade difference of $8,437.50
+240 taxes
+275 Dealer Over Charge (DOC)
+payoff of 11,552.52
Financing $20,505
SO, I would be out the door for well under MSRP, but aren't these critters going for less than that these days?
What does everyone here think of this deal? (my goal is fair to both parties)