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13K retial for an '06 Altima? :confuse:
I think it might have a fine print "assume 3 or 4K cash down...etc." or the mileage may be high?
It does not look good for me when I want to trade in my '05 later on this year.
Year/Make/Model: 2002 VW Jetta
Body Style: 4dr
Engine: 1.8L Turbo automatic
Driveline: fwd
Mileage: 63000
Color: black with grey interior
Major Options: alloy wheels, power moonroof, monsoon audio/cd
Condition:
good condition inside and out, no major flaws
Tires - oldest 2 tires have 15,000 miles on them, others changed more recently due to flats incurred while driving
Brakes: great shape
Maintenance: per dealership maintenance schedule every 5 - 10,000 miles
Other: No damage... not wrecked
Just curious as to what the real world trade in value would be on this vehicle... I have seen this car (same color, trim and mileage) retailing for anywhere between 12,000 and 15,000 on Autotrader. Carmax has a few at around 13,000. Kbb and Edmunds both have it at less than 9,000. Seems low considering the retails. Any ideas? Thanks in advance!!
Most Jetta Turbo's w/ 60k on them are going thru between $7500-8000.
Location: Denver
Body Style: 4dr
Engine: 4 cylinder, 5-Speed
Driveline: FWD
Mileage: 79800
Color: Silver\Gray
Major Options: sun roof, power d/w/l, CD
Condition: Good, runs strong, blows cold
Clean interior, no dings, few scratches
Tires - 60% worn
Brakes - original
Maintenance - all scheduled done at dealer
Bloomington, IL
2001 Buick LeSabre Custom
75000 miles
Light Brown
Normal wear on body with a few paint chips on rear bumper.
Tires are in good condition.
2001 Taurus SEL
4-door
3.0L DOHC Duratec Engine
FWD
52,000 Miles
Black Exterior
Tan Leather Interior
Rear Spoiler, Moonroof, Mach Audio, Center Console Shift
Does have strobe lights installed in front turn signals and rear tail lights, however I have replacement assemblies for all of them if/when I decide to sell the car. Also has an aftermarket Sirius Satellite Radio installed professionally with nothing visible except the cradle.
Interior and Exterior are clean with wear expected with a car thats almost 7 years old- No runs, hits, or errors.
Tires are brand new (less then 1500 miles on them), brakes are good, and I have dealer service records since I bought it in 2004- Oil has been changed every 3 months/3000 miles and all dealer recommended service has been done.
I know these things depreciate like its their job, I was just curious what trade-in and private party would be.
Thanks,
Alex
Vehicle: Ford Ranger XL, std cab, sportside bed, 2WD
Mileage: 81000
Engine: 2.3L 4 cyl, 5 sp manual trans
Color: Red with dk grey cloth interior
Options: A/C, CD player, that's about it, a basic little truck
Condition: Very good, no accidents or paintwork, newish tires, chrome wheels, paint and interior well kept up, usual dings and scratches for age and mileage.
Thanks!!
Here ya go:
03/15/07 LAFAYTTE Regular $1,500 64,340 Avg RED 4G 5 Yes
03/01/07 DFW Regular $2,600 87,582 Avg BLACK 4G 5 Yes
03/08/07 GTR TMPA Regular $3,600 101,392 Above BLACK 4G 5 Yes
03/01/07 DET METR Lease $2,400 102,371 Avg BLACK 4G 5 Yes
03/20/07 BISHOP B Lease $2,200 120,825 Avg WHITE 4G 5 Yes
What I really think is try $4,800 on the street and be ready to drop your price quickly if it don't sell... with a truck that age, and such a plain Jane model, it's all in the condition, and who in your neck of the woods happens to be looking for a stick.
The XLTs are bringing $1,000 to $1,500 more than yours.
I suspect yours is nice, so don't be too shy; it's income tax return season, and the $5k and under market is doing brisk business.
Good luck,
-Mathias
Does this mean you are baaaaack!!!!
I only paid about 8000 for it including the extended warranty, so I guess thats not too bad.
2004 Lexus ES 330
13,955 mi.
Exterior deep blue, looks black unless in sun.
Interior beige.
Excellent condition, minor scratches, all scheduled maintenance done.
On lease ending in July, need to know whether if I purchase and resell, I'll benefit. Or should I just turn the car in?
Am considering buying a new Lexus or, more likely, a hybrid Camry or Prius.
You could probably get your money back, maybe even turn a few hundred profit if the Warranty is transferable to the next owner. If you trade it make sure you cancel the warranty and get your refund back.
I'm not sure what I wanna do with it at this point, but lately its been having some issues that are starting to add up cost wise....aside from that I love the car.
Thanks for the advice.
Thanks for the Ranger valuation. Your retail prices are about in line with what I see locally. If I can sell it for $4200-4500ish, I'll be happy.
Thanks again!!
Vehicle Details:
Location: Columbia, SC
Yr/Make/Model: 2004 4Runner 4WD Sport Ed.
Ext: Black - Int: Grey
50k miles
Very clean, garage kept, normal wear, and all service done at dealership.
Please share your thoughts and thank you.
2001 GMC Envoy SLT (Red)
90,000 miles
Every option except NAV (dont know if they offered it)
No problems inside/outside.
Private party prob @ $25000 or so.
2002 Chevy S-10 Base
Black
2WD/Regular Cab
4.3L V-6
5 Speed Manual
Bedliner, Daytime Running Lights
65000 miles
St. Louis, Missouri
Good condition/not excellent (minor scratches and such-runs perfect)
Thanks in advance
Chicago
2004 Acura TSX
Automatic
35,100 miles
Silver w/ gray interior
No navigation
Great condition, very clean, just a couple of dings on drivers side door
thanks
Location: Baltimore, MD
1997 Nissan Sentra GXE
4dr
1.6L 4cyl MANUAL transmission
Front Wheel Drive
~146,000 miles
Black exterior/Grey interior
No options
Added Pioneer single CD player and 4 Panasonic 4-way speakers - have receipts
paint looks 10 years old, but no rust
very small dents low on the passenger side door
panel dented near gas cap
small chip in front windshield
Driver door and front panel look new - replaced within the past year because of damage in parking lot (they left notes... WOW:)
Tires more than 50% worn
Front pads and rotors new as of Jan 07
Rear brakes unknown, but "ok" last time mechanic saw them
CLEAN CARFAX
Changed oil regularly, but no proof (no receipts)
I have some receipts for major maintenance (should I bring these to the trade?)
I do plan to get it professionally washed before I turn it in, but not detailed - that seems excessive for this car.
Again, thanks!
Loki74
2004 Lexus ES330
45K miles
Silver on black leather
Navi
Mark Levinson sound
rear sunshade
new Michelins
new brake job
fresh dealer service
car looks like new.... literally
owned by an OCD Lexus lover.... always detailed to perfection, paint is showroom perfect, interior looks like no one has ever touched it, even the door seals have been frequently protected to maintain their suppleness.
Only flaw is a 6" chin scrape low on the front spoiler where the owner hit a curb (and almost committed harikari on the spot)
In Atlanta (garaged, locked, alarmed and guarded by two small, barky dogs)
Actually, I am looking for a first car for my son, and this is exactly the type I would be excited to find for sale locally. For say $1,200ish?
trade in? $500 sound about right?
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Few dealers would want that car - too many miles.
I would need selling advice, since I would be a FIRST TIME seller. Where can I get this kind of advice?
Thanks for helping me reconsider.
Loki
Meet potential buyers in a public place.
Insist on some ID.
Only take a cashiers check.
Good Luck
Private party a couple grand more.
In the price range you're looking at (& it's the same I usually deal with for my driven-into-the-ground vehicles), cash money is what works. Get your title signed (or whatever your state requires) & figure out where there's a notary on the weekend, and you're good to go.
Good luck.
I have found that the old wad of cash is an effective negotiating tool. Get some guy asking $1,500, and pull out 12 Benjamines, and watch the eyes get wide!
If you were near me, and the car was as clean as you described, I would peel of $1,200 in cash tomorrow for it.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The Good:
It has WORKING cruise control
It does NOT leak oil
The BAD:
It needs one CV Boot
The gas gauge is flaky
It does leak coolant, but VERY slowly (example: I refilled the tank 2 months ago, and it hasn't needed any since)
I plan to provide a report from my mechanic reflecting this.
...and a CarFax copy.
I also have questions about how to work the titling/registration/insurance until the car gets sold. Where can I ask those questions?
These forums are great! Thanks so much for the advice!
Loki
Title & registration are state-specific. I only know the drill in Arizona, but someone else on here may live in your state. There's usually a notary involved, though, so it's good to know where to find one nearby on the weekend or in the evening.
Insurance is no big deal. As soon as the registration/title is signed over, go home & call your agent to have the insurance cancelled. Normally what I do is sell my old car after I've bought a new one, so the daily-driver insurance has already been transferred to the new vehicle. I then get a 30- or 60-day rider for the car I'm selling -- it's usually really reasonable, since the car won't be driven except for test drives, or if it is, the new one isn't, so the exposure's the same.
Once again, good luck. This is definitely the way to go with high-mileage vehicles.
Thank you!