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  • mazdax605mazdax605 Member Posts: 89
    Boston Area
    2001 Ford F150 Supercrew
    pickup 4 door
    4.6 litre V8 automatic
    RWD(if it can be found around here)
    100K miles
    doesn't matter what color,but lets say blue
    XLT package with AC,cruise,tilt,pwr wndws,door locks etc.
    Good shape,but not perfect(its a truck)
    good tires etc...

    I am just wondering if this sort of truck has depreciated enough to be in my price range through an auction.I want to replace my ram 1500 that I asked about the other day with something in the $5-6K range,and had completely forgot about these fords came out in 2001 with the 4 door.I am betting they are out of my price range,but it never hurts to ask.
  • sf_rx8sf_rx8 Member Posts: 2
    San Francisco area
    2005 Mazda RX-8
    6spd manual, RWD
    9100 miles
    Silver exterior, dark grey cloth interior
    Base model, cruise ctrl, single cd, pwd, pdr, alloy, alarm
    Excellent condition, small scratch on rear bumper
    Brakes and tires better than 80%
    All regular maintenance
    Lease ends in 3 months, $975 in payments left
    $350 security deposit
    Payoff is $15800 (security deposit already subtracted)
    What is the car worth and would I be better off buying the car and re-selling or just making my last payments and turning in? I need to end the lease early, so I would be paying the remaining amount and returning to a dealer.
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    According to Manheim, trucks like this are going thru between $7-8000.
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    RX-8's are going thru between $16-17000 on the West Coast.
    Does your payoff include tax?
    If not, you will have to pay that as well.
    You should be able to sell that car for what you owe, even paying the tax.
  • minnbillminnbill Member Posts: 28
    2003 MPV LX
    45,500 miles
    DVD system, rear A/C, heat, roof rack.
    Dark green exterior, tan interior. No body dents or damage, some scratches along doors (parking lot dings, etc).
    New tires at 30,000 (Yokohama Avid H4S)
    all other maintenance performed as per owners manual (have all receipts).
    Loan is paid off.
    If I was to sell myself, I'd ask $10,000 or so. Trade-in values vary widely according to several sites I've checked.
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    Wholesale is between $7-8000.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Values on those drop fast. I saw a base model 05 for $10,999 asking price. :sick:
  • mazdax605mazdax605 Member Posts: 89
    Hey Volovomax can you see if any truck like the one I listed has been through Manheims recently,or does it even show if they are 2wd/4wd?I ask because I think 2wd's are really rare around here.I want a 2wd,and have a friend of a friend of a friend that goes to Manheims from time to time(I drive by it all the time).Maybe I could get something like this.I was hoping maybe they would be in the $6-7K range,but still at $7k that isn't a bad deal.I have seen them online at dealers through autotrader going for around $8-9K.
  • buster6buster6 Member Posts: 134
    Hi everyone!

    My lease is ending and I wanted to see if I have any equity in the car or if I should just give it back to the dealer and pay for my overage in mileage (I think that this is going to be my only option)

    2006 Infiniti M45
    V8 engine, all standard things plus premium and sport packages- added factory chrome rims.

    Great condition, dark silver over light grey, 30% remaining on the tires, back brakes were done 15k miles ago and the fronts were done 5k ago.

    Payoff to Infiniti is around $41,000.00

    Thanks in advance for you help and insight into this transaction!
  • ghuletghulet Member Posts: 2,564
    I'm in line for a new job, for which I'll have to drive quite a bit (no more public trans--don't know whether to be happy or sad, what with gas prices going up again). In any case, my current car (a '95 Saturn SL2 with over 160k) isn't going to cut it any more....I'd really like an Accord four-cylinder, five-speed sedan. I've seen a few around, wondering which sounds best (I actually prefer the pre-06 for the taillights, but could be persuaded otherwise):

    03 EX-L, manual, black/tan leather, 88k but has 100k warranty, SUPER clean, one owner asking $127xx but it's been for sale a while (I like this one best aesthetically, but not crazy about 88k miles, Accord or not)

    03 EX, silver/charcoal cloth, ~70.5k miles, at a local SAAB dealer, asking $11,5 (just lowered $500), again, growing whiskers

    05 LX, charcoal, just under 60k miles, nice enough but boring compared to the EX (duh), $14k.

    Also saw a nice-but-with-101k '03 white/tan EX-L for $10,9, an '03 LX with a bit under 90k for $9995, yada yada.

    Accord prices are pretty static: more miles and/or less stuff (DX/LX)=lower price, there aren't too many screaming bargains, but prices on earlier 'current' Accords have at least gone down enough to justify possibly buying used. That said, anything over ~$15k, and I feel like I should just buy something new (not necessarily an Accord); I almost feel that way like even at $12k, rather than something four or five years old with 70k+ miles, not that $12k is a lot of money. But I want something I actually like if I'm going to make payments...understand, I'm almost 38, have lived in the city my entire adult life, and have never had a car that cost over $4000, so this is a 'big deal' to me. I'd like something nicer than a tin can, something my mom wouldn't mind riding around in, y'know?

    Any thoughts?
  • samir1010samir1010 Member Posts: 13
    Hello, Need some help on trying to figure out what kind of price can I expect if I trade in my car.

    Location: Dallas

    2003/Lexus/ES300

    51500 miles

    Exterior color is a kind of eggplant or a deep purple.

    Interior leather is beige and in really good condition.

    Has alloys, sunroof, rear shade etc.

    Exterior has quite a few minor scratches, no dings.
    Tires need to be replaced within a couple of thousand miles.
    New Brakes and has been serviced at Lexus. No accidents or damage. Car is in overall really good condition. Thanks

    Samir
  • thenebeanthenebean Member Posts: 1,124
    how many miles on the M? whoever gives you a value is going to need to know how many miles! ;)

    -thene :)
  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 11,270
    How much will you be driving? If it's not more than 12-15k a year, there are usually some attractive 36-month lease deals on the Accord.
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,733
    i second corvette's motion.

    Accords typically aren't worth buying used until you get into the 7-8 year old models. You are much better off buying or leasing new.

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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 265,440
    Ditto.. the Honda Accord, while being a great car, is about the worst used-car value going...

    A lease is the best way to go, if you like the Accord..

    Otherwise, I bet we can come up with around 50-100 suggestions in the $8K-$13K dollar range for a used car.. ;)

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  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    There were a couple of trucks like that and they went thru for the prices that I quoted.
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    Does the payoff include tax? Only matters for private sale

    Assuming that the miles are low, the M's are going thru auction @ $39,000
    So, you don't have any trade equity.
    Private sale would be dicy too.
    You might make a little bit, but I don't know that it is worth it.
  • time2changetime2change Member Posts: 4
    hi there

    I am looking to trade-in my Jag. Been a while since I was in the market for a car - would love to hear some feedback on what to expect and any thoughts on the best way to sell via private party (and is it worth the hassle?). Here's are the fun facts:

    Location: Bay Area
    Jag 2000 S-type 3.0L
    Mileage: 87K
    Color: Black Exterior/Black Interior (harder to find a black/black combo)
    Options: Moonroof, Sports pack, Navigation, Rear Sensors, Premium Sound, 6-CD changer, Memory Seats, Power everything
    Condition: Good. Couple of visible dings on the sides. Just got a new transmission. Single owner - all records.
    Extended Warranty: another 5K miles/1 year
    Accidents: 3 major ones in the last 7 years. only outer body damage - (it is the Bay Area afterall and hard to escape the mad driving on 101 ;) ).

    Thanks!
  • jlawrence01jlawrence01 Member Posts: 1,757
    Ditto.. the Honda Accord, while being a great car, is about the worst used-car value going...

    Well, I saw a '98 Toyota Camry on Sunday for $6,995 ... and 248k miles.

    Had to wonder if they were trying to sell it or if it was a marketing prop.
  • ghuletghulet Member Posts: 2,564
    I know they're not the best value per se; the problem is, there isn't much else available in a mid-size with a manual transmission (I can't name a domestic with one, and don't want European hassles/expense). If I wanted an automatic, I could live with a Taurus/Impala/Malibu for half the price, which I may end up doing anyway. The only other mid-sized manuals out there are Camry (rare, and priced like Accords: I saw an '02 Camry, probably sans ABS or side airbags, claimed only 50k miles, but $11k) and Mazda6 (which I like, but aren't exactly cheap, either). I could go smaller (Corolla, Civic) but they're not really what I want, and are just as overpriced as their big brothers.

    As for leasing, I dunno, if I could write it off, that'd be fine, but if I plan on keeping it over three years, it seems insane to throw probably $9k away and then finance it after that. Maybe I'll just see what this job pays and buy brand-new.

    Any other suggestions?
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    If you want a manual transmission, look at the Mazda6, Nissan Altima, and Subaru Legacy.

    You can get manuals even with the upgraded engines on all 3 of those. Accords only came with a V6/manual starting very recently. Camrys haven't offered those for a while, IIRC.
  • ghuletghulet Member Posts: 2,564
    yeah, that's nuts (nine years old, 248k and $6995, I mean). At that price, I'd DEFINITELY find myself an '01-ish Taurus.
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 265,440
    Those are good choices, but good luck finding a Legacy for a decent price.. It seems they are in Accord territory..

    Any reason you have to have a mid-size? I like the Mazda Protege.. You can find an '02-'03 completely loaded ES model with stick for $9K-$11K... and, it will have a lot less mileage than your Accord examples..

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  • Kirstie_HKirstie_H Administrator Posts: 11,242
    IIRC, ghulet is a former Protege owner!

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  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    Protege is an excellent car.
    One that was really underrated.
    It is easily the equal of the Civic, w/ better handling and a lower price tag.
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    Well,in unmolested condition trade in is probably going to be in the $7-8,000 range.
    W/ the accidents, maye $5-6,000.
    It depends on how bad they were, the quality of the repairs and what the Carfax says.
  • zodiac2004zodiac2004 Member Posts: 458
    I know they're not the best value per se; the problem is, there isn't much else available in a mid-size with a manual transmission


    Don't forget the Maxima.
    Pick any year from 95 or later depending on budget.
    The SE's came with leather, roof etc and quite a few 5-speeds would be available as well.
  • ghuletghulet Member Posts: 2,564
    ...forgot about the Altima. Those are pretty nice, though the interiors, IMO, don't compare to Accord's; I'll check prices. I'm not too keen on Maximas, don't really want or need six cylinders, and I want stellar gas mileage (other family car is a Jeep Wrangler, which uses $20 in gas about every half hour); though, just for the record, how are Maxima's repair records?

    I may end up with another Protege, I LOVE them (I had a '90, first year built, that was my favorite car ever). My ex-neighbor had a recent version ('02 DX 2.0), that thing is so fun to drive. They are a lot more fun than a Civic or Corolla, for sure.

    Yeah, I don't really need a mid-size; I'm basically single (well, no kids), not a 'huge' guy, live in the city (have a garage, though). This car, for all intents, will be a grocery-getter/commuter. I may check out some Proteges, or even Protege5s.
  • thenebeanthenebean Member Posts: 1,124
    the GLE's came with leather - the SE's could be had with cloth.

    either way, i agree that the Maxima is a great choice! i had a 92 maxima and I loved loved loved that car!

    my two cents...

    -thene :)
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 265,440
    The Protege ES has basically all the options of the P5.. including 16" alloys... I like the P5 also, but they are a little more pricy, and much more likely to be automatic..

    I always thought that the last generation Protege was exceptionally roomy for that size class..

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  • time2changetime2change Member Posts: 4
    thats super helpful. thanks!
  • stkntrafficstkntraffic Member Posts: 172
    I had an 02 Maxima with the 6-speed stick. It was an awesome car... surprised a few "posers" (including a sissy in a Boxter), and the gas mileage was great... I regularly pulled 30+ mpg on highway-only trips, on regular gas.

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  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,330
    A little used car lot near my recently had a stick Camry. NOt sure of th emodel, but it was an '05, 5 speed, 4 cyl (almost positive), with a moonroof and cloth. Other than the leather, a competitor for my accord EX-L!

    Very rare bird.

    Oh, and thanks for the encouragement about the resale on mine (silver/black '05 EX-L 5 speed, only 12K miles). Wonderful news for a CCB'er!

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

  • jlawrence01jlawrence01 Member Posts: 1,757
    ...forgot about the Altima. Those are pretty nice, though the interiors, IMO, don't compare to Accord's;

    I ahve seen several ads in the NW Suburbs for 06 Altimas for $13k. I have NOT checked any of them out as that is larger than I am looking for.

    I almost bought an 02 626 but the engine required premium AND teh check engine light went on.
  • corvettecorvette Member Posts: 11,270
    Check the Edmunds vehicle comparison function--I think the Altima is comparable in size to the Accord and Camry. I'm not fond of the facelift they did in 2004 or 05.
  • kamdogkamdog Member Posts: 28
    You are on the right track here. I have an 03 Accord LX with a 5 Speed and 45,000 miles that I'm trading in on a 530i this week. I would look for something like that, and try to stay away from the 80,000 mile ones. My car is in great shape, and I expect it will go to 150,000 with little problem, like my other Accords did. My circumstances changed and I can get a 530i, but I would take the 4cyl, 5speed Accord over any of those other cars in the thread. The ride, durability, economy (32 mpg hiway, 28 mixed), reliability are all great. Of course, this is my own opinion, but you will have to live with that car for a while, and the Accord ages much better than the Maxima, and is more comfortable than the smaller ones while being almost as efficient.
  • cdnpinheadcdnpinhead Member Posts: 5,617
    Kudos for holding out for a manual.

    There are getting to be fewer & fewer of us.
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  • traindrivertraindriver Member Posts: 328
    I think a manual is great for a sporty car. However, for stop and go big city commuting, I would think a manual would be the last thing I would want. I had a manual 89 Accord LXi many moons ago that was a fun to drive and super reliable. The manual was "fun" if I was in the mood to deal with it. But, I never leave the house without a glass of iced tea and, in the days before cupholders, often presented a major problem trying to shift gears and not spill anything. I think manuals are nice for Sunday afternoon cars but are way too impractical for daily drivers, especially in city traffic.
  • ghuletghulet Member Posts: 2,564
    thanx, everyone, for the opinions, suggestions, etc.

    I don't mind manual transmissions, even in the city, honestly (the Jeep has one, I like that it 'forces' me to pay attention, among other things). I find (and this may be 'my' problem, more than anything else) that I tend to space out when driving automatics, or that I'm just bored and/or not involved (blame Adult ADD, I guess), even in urban traffic. I just prefer the involvement, and that most people can't borrow it because they aren't able to drive. Silly, I know.

    Still, I may go for another Protege instead, IF I can find one reasonably priced (prices are all over the map) and equipped the way I want (not tan, green or white, with manual and at least in LX, preferably ES, trim).
  • godeacsgodeacs Member Posts: 481
    Really? I assume you relied on board computer which most Max owners know is at least 3-4 mpg too generous. I've had a 2002 Max for over 5 yrs and have never gotten anywhere near 30 mpg - on board "maxed out" at 29 so figure 25-26 mpg at the most. Still, not bad for a 265 HP car but not anywhere near 30.
  • stkntrafficstkntraffic Member Posts: 172
    The on-board trip computer seemed accurate to me... I double-checked it a number of times. You don't say if you have the manual or automatic... I noticed when I put it in 6th it was practically idling.
  • zeuspilotzeuspilot Member Posts: 18
    1999 Camry LE
    Good condition: a few spots need paint touchup; a few stained spots inside by coke
    68000 miles
    Power seat driver side
    ABS
    Rear spoiler
    Gold Pack
    Etched code on Glass
    maintained at 60k, all belts new
    Need new tires

    Mid-west region.

    How much would be the real-world trade-in value range?

    Thanks!
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    4 cyl or V6?
  • zeuspilotzeuspilot Member Posts: 18
    sorry forgot ...

    4 cylinder 2.2l engine
    and
    Radio/CD/Cassette Audio components
    premium speakers

    Thanks!
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    Trade in between $5-6,000
  • buster6buster6 Member Posts: 134
    Sorry about forgetting the miles, it has 45,000 on the clock. Looks like it is pretty upside down. I will just give it back to infiniti. Thanks for the info!
  • nferra2nferra2 Member Posts: 4
    Location: Baton Rouge, LA
    Year/Make/Model: 2006 Scion tC
    Body Style: 2dr
    Engine: 2.4L 4cyl- 5sp man
    Driveline: FWD
    Mileage: 5500
    Color: Flint Mica (dark grey) paint, graphite interior
    Major Options: Alloys,Sunroof is standard, only option is the factory lip spoiler
    Condition: Car is really like new, garage kept, waxed every 5-6 months.
    Details of interior and exterior, including dings, scratches etc. one rock chip on hood, not noticible after the dealer used a touch up pen on it.
    Tires - Look new, even wear, rotated at 5k, no curb rash
    Brakes- better be good at 5500 miles
    Maintenance- oil changed at dealership at 5k
    Other: No damage, never wrecked

    I really like this car, the only reason I am getting rid of it is becuase I have a baby on the way in July, and a two door car will not cut it. I would like to know real world values, hint posting on this forum. I think KBB is kind of high, but I also think edmunds is kind of low. I know this car can be retailed at the dealership (I plan on getting a Toyota) so that should work in my favor. I would be suprised if it ended up at auction.

    Thanks,

    Nick
  • zeuspilotzeuspilot Member Posts: 18
    Thanks!

    The dealer gave me 4k firm... while I was thinking 5k the minimum.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Nick - wait until the new xB arrives, then you'll have the same powertrain in a bigger, 5 door vehicle with room for the kid. :shades:
  • nferra2nferra2 Member Posts: 4
    I was thinking more along the lines of a Crewmax Tundra, I miss having a truck. We are looking at the xB for the wife along with the Camry, Rav4, and Highlander (All use the 2.4, great little motor). She really doesn't need a new car, she has a 2003 4 door vehicle that is paid off, and will only be working 20 hours a week when the baby is born, but if we get a good deal, we will get her a car.
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