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Only @ $8000 from a dealer.
Prob $10-12000 easy private party.
The color is a drawback, but the miles are great.
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Location: Buffalo, NY
Year/Make/Model: 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX Limited
Body Style: 4 door
Engine: 4 cyl turbo, 5 speed manual
Driveline: AWD
Mileage: 7600
Color: Grey Metallic exterior, grey interior
Major Options: Leather, heated seats, sunroof, climate control, cruise, 6 disc CD, spoiler, 17" rims (factory)
Condition:
Interior and exterior are mint. No scratches, blemishes, dents, etc
Tires - 7500 miles on tires
Brakes
Maintenance: All scheduled maintenance done by dealer, receipts available
Other: No other prior problems, no accidents, etc.
The online calculators have given me trade in values from between 23,000 and 24,000. However, the dealers I have spoken to only want to offer between 18,500 and 20,000. I know the online sites aren't always totally accurate, but that seems to be a big discrepancy. I know a few things work against me too. First year depreciation is big, and Subaru released a new body style.
Thanks for your help!
can anyone pinpoint trade in values on the two cars below:
2004 Cadillac CTS-V
43,000 miles
black on black
no runs, hits, etc... good condition. new tires
2005 Infiniti G35
41,000 miles
black on black
automatic
leather, moonroof, NO premium package.
no runs, hits, etc. again, good condition. new tires
in Tennessee.
thanks.
However, some colors,like dark green, are pretty much sale proof these days.
If the car was white or beige, it would be far easier to sell.
the dollar amount is open to debate.
Soemtimes its a few hundred,sometimes its over a thousand.
Now, those were factory cars,probably sold on MSO's.
So, the range you are being quoted isn't unreasonable.
Figure $20-23,000 trade in
G35 between $18-19,000
I was doing some searches on auto trader, and the retail asking prices seem to be less than the online calculators too, which would reflect the lower $20K auction pricing.
Definitely not what I wanted to hear, but that's how it goes. Thanks a bunch!
sorry about the info on the CTS-V... its a clean car... they came in one flavor, fully loaded so all the options are present (nav, bose, etc...). has new tires, up to date on maintenance, etc.. no hits, damage, accident's, etc.. The V is rear wheel and has the 5.7L v-8 w/ 6 speed manual. based upon your response, I'll take it should be toward the upper-end of your range.
thanks on the G35.
And sometimes hard to sell.
Which is why the range is that big.
It is one of the best values out there as far as bang for the buck.
$10k should kill that car dead.
It's the old thing - when folks think they have an everyday something special....
I was the high bidder at $9200 and not even close. Oh, well, there's lots of used SUVs around and they don't seem to be moving right now around here.
3.0 liter V6, auto
4WD
112,000
Color = Bluestone
Air Conditioning, Cassette, Multi Compact Disc
Power Seat, Power Steering, Moon Roof
Power Windows, Premium Sound, Roof Rack
Power Door Locks, Dual Front Air Bags, Privacy Glass
Tilt Wheel, Front Side Air Bags, Towing Pkg
Cruise Control ABS (4-Wheel) Alloy Wheels
Leather
CONDITION = MINT
New tires (Michelin), New heated windshield, new brakes and rotors. Used synthetic Mobil 1 every 5,000, miles. Timing belt and all drive belts changed at 90,000, Spark plugs (iridium) changed at 100,000 (scheduled is 120,000).
Auto tran fluid changed at 50,000 and 100,000. Front and rear diff fluid changed at 50,000 and 100,000 using mobil 1 synthetic
Leather looks like new, exterior looks like new.
Original owner
Woodland Brown
61,000 miles
no accidents or dings,,,shiney paint
Leather heated pwr seats
6 disc CD with steering wheel audio controls
Off Road & towing pkg, hitch
remote start
10,000 miles on new tires
Thanks,
Harlan
I was wondering if you ever got this question answered, and am curious as to which car you chose? I am asking because i am looking at a 97 Infiniti I30 with 127k on it and am wondering if that would be a good purchase? Thank you.
Location: San Diego, CA
2006 BMW 325i 4dr sedan RWD
3.0liter 6 cyl w/ 6 spd manual transmission
Mileage is 20600
Black exterior/black interior with wood trim
The only option is the sport package (sport suspension, seats, 17" wheels) so the car is very lightly optioned. Car's original MSRP was $33,595 with destination.
The car is in perfect condition, with the exception that I will need 4 new tires by the end of the year.
Thanks in advance!
Location: Seattle, WA metropolitan area
Year/Make/Model: 2005 Lexus RX 330
Body Style: 4dr SUV
Engine: 3.3 liter, V6 cylinder, auto
Driveline: AWD
Mileage: 34,500
Color: Savannah Mist (beige)/Ivory
Major Options: Premium Plus Package, heated seats, tow prep
Condition:
a few small rock chips, otherwise exterior is good; interior clean and in good shape
Tires - new @ 33,000 miles
Brakes - original
Maintenance - owner oil & filter every 5000 miles, new air filter
Other: no prior damage/insurance claims, repaints, etc.
Thanks!
better than having a chipped windshield?
why would that detract from "mint" condition?
comparing people to cars is rediculous.
Have you seen my car? - NO
The vehicle IS mint condition, if you didn't look at the odometer, people ask is this a new car? Leather is immaculate, and smells like new
Also, there is no need for name calling.
The seals done by a window shop or dealer can't possibly be as good as factory.
That plus it raises eyebrows about whether any other damage occured, at least to a buyer.
My wife went through 3 on her 626 so I'm all too familiar with windshield replacement.
being in its original, unused condition
unused or appearing to be newly made and never used
I guess in theory a high mile car could appear to be new, but it's definitely quite a stretch, especially the "never used" part.
No matter how nice it may look,it still has twice the miles it should have.
A Highlander with average miles for that year probably trades for $15,000
Yours is prob a $10-11,000 car.
Mint? I wonder what it would be like to try and buy this truck from him. lol.
DQ
I've not been here for ages - since the days of Bill and Terry... the good 'ol days... But I can see the good work been continued here by others... Kudos to you all for the great service you offer the rest of us.
Can I trouble you good dealers and smarter car buyers/sellers out there with a transaction I have on the table.
Buying:
2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid
Magnetic Gray/ash
Nav, Leather, Moonroof, heated seats & mirror, and floor mats
MSRP = $31.1K + TTL
Deal = $27.9K + TTL ($30,556 OTD)
Located in So Cal/Orange County
Trade-in: (not yet included in the TCH offer)
2003 Toyota Matrix XR
69K miles
White/charcoal
Auto, air, moonroof, AM/FM/CD, Fogs, Karr security
New-ish tires (rated to 70K miles, has about 10K miles on it currently) and brakes
Not so hot....
a rear passenger side ding
a small rust on the hatch
a small crack in the bottom of windshield
That's it. Thinking b/w $7-8K on the trade.... I'll take care of the ding and scratch but wondering if worth it to pay for a new windshield...
What do you guys think of the trade-in and the TCH price.
Thanks for your comments....
I think that's the bigger point here.
If I read an ad that said that I would probably skip over it, because you would automatically know the owner would want too much for it.
When was the last time you browsed For Sale ads looking for the highest priced/most perfect sample of anything?
The other thing is if it really was perfect, why not keep it? :confuse:
Ins should cover the windshield, if you have glass coverage.
Well, we all have the privilege of exercising our First Amendment Rights when describing our cars.
The BUYER will ultimately judge what is "mint", not the seller.
When I hear "mint", I think "just as it rolled out of the factory."
That means underneath, too, with no dirt, no surface rust on the tailpipes, no tire wear, no swirls in the paint, etc.
But really "mint" and "runs like new" are all acceptable hyperbole and not legal terms. It's harmless enough and an old, old, car selling tradition.
Puff it up! :P
2001 Mazda ES
4Dr Sedan
2.3 Liter 4 Cyl
FWD
51,000
Beige (Dark Interior Cloth)
Spoiler & Moonroof
Exterior has some scratches on front and back bumper
Interior is in great condition
1 Tire is iffy and the other 3 show another 50% left until need changing
Not sure on the brakes but they seem fine
Just had Full Tuneup including Transmission
No accidents
I was hoping for $5,000 - 5,500 on a trade or $6,500 private....what should I realistically target for both....thanks.
I'm in the Chicago area (I know, I know, great market to get rid of a convertible in winter...lol).
Am trying to figure out what would be a good price for trading the car in, or selling it this time of year. The condition is good and just about all of the rating services are putting the trade in value at 17k +. It does have 24K on it. It does have the Grand Touring Package. I took it to carmax the other night and they quoted 13k to purchase it, yet handed me a thing for kbb showing the trade in at over 15k, and that was on a base model. What gives??? Any suggestions would be appreciated and if I hold off getting rid of it til closer to spring, what month should I be looking at getting rid of it for the best return? Thanks one and all.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The timing isn't quite right for me, but I might be interested in a Miata like yours in a year or so.
The wife is next in line to get a new car, probably early Spring. So mine would have to come after that.
If I were actively shopping right now, assuming it's in good condition, let's see...
$17k - I would pass, that's just too close to a new car price
$15k - I would probably go take a look at it
$13k - I would race to your house cash in hand.
Ask for $15.9k private sale and count on getting about $15k. I'd pay about that much for it.
Too bad about the timing. Plus I'm on the east coast anyway.
Best of luck. :shades:
2006 Jeep Commander Limited 2WD
4.7L V8
13,XXX miles
South Carolina
Black with tan leather
Typical loaded "Limited" package (sunroof, rear sensor, adjustable pedals, automatic lights, wipers, dimmers, etc)
NO NAVI
Average condition, a few scrapes on rear bumper
What's the trade-in -- auction values?
Thanks