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  • ddeliseddelise Member Posts: 353
    Hello -

    In FL, I am looking for trade-in of a 2005 Sienna XLE Limited with 29,000 miles.

    Color is Pearl White with Grey Leather Interior. The only option package is the DVD Rear entertainment. Just about everything else was standard.

    It is in nice condition. Just a small scratch on the exterior at the bottom of the rear bumper. Interior is clean.

    All service is up to date, tires have about 20% remaining.

    Thanks.
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    Is it an XLE or is it a Limited?
  • ddeliseddelise Member Posts: 353
    Hi - It is an XLE limited, FWD.

    Location is in FL.

    Thanks Again - Damon
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    Well, an XLE is worth @ $17,000
    A Limited is worth @ $19,000
  • ddeliseddelise Member Posts: 353
    Thanks for the info. I'm 39 months into a 72 month loan, and the balance is $19k. Good to know I am not in a bad shape.

    I've received some crazy bonus offers from Ford in the past week, so I am crunching the numbers to see if in any way it makes sense to trade out of the Sienna and into something like a lease of a Taurus-X or Edge for my wife.

    Damon
  • joel0622joel0622 Member Posts: 3,299
    It's funny how dealers talk about the "hassle" a consumer goes through to sell privately but refuse to acknowledge what a "hassle" it is to buy from them!

    Thats a strange thing to say in a the middle of a thread that is filled with nothing but car guys taking the time to tell people what the ACV of there trade in is. :confuse:
  • cccompsoncccompson Member Posts: 2,382
    Perhaps we need a new thread entitled "Should I Trade or Sell Privately?"
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    How bout, no more asking me what high mile lumps are worth! :P
  • tifightertifighter Member Posts: 3,785
    Hey gang-

    Thinking about trading my Subaru in for something with more backseat. Here are the facts-

    Seattle, WA
    06 Forester X
    4 cyl NA / 5MT
    AWD
    22K miles
    Steel grey/grey interior
    Good condition save for one scratch in drivers door approx. 2 inches long. One [repaired] ding in windshield.
    Tires are very good, brakes at 90%, fully maintained by local Subie dealer with records.

    Subarus are pretty popular here, so I would think a dealer could move it pretty quickly. Anyone want to give me a trade estimate? :blush:

    25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd

  • tidestertidester Member Posts: 10,059
    Questions About Private Sale Transactions is probably close enough. :)

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    SUVs and Smart Shopper
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  • cccompsoncccompson Member Posts: 2,382
    LOL, sorry, they're hard to price!
  • jaserbjaserb Member Posts: 820
    Hi all-
    Need an idea what I'm likely to get from the insurance co for my current car, then an idea on a couple of pick-em-ups:

    I'm in Northern VA.

    My car:
    2002 Mazda Protege ES
    62k miles
    Green with grey guts
    5 Speed
    Standard ES options only - cruise, PW, PL, A/C, sport seats, CD, foglights, alloys
    No other options like roof, ABS, side airbags, etc.
    Was in great shape before I got caught in the middle of an 8 car pileup. :sick:

    Interested in one of these:
    2005 Frontier 4x4 SE Crew cab (4 door)
    Red/grey
    48k miles
    V6, 6 speed MANUAL
    PL PW Cruise CD Keyless Alloys

    or

    2007 Frontier 4x2 SE Crew cab (4 door)
    Black/grey
    11k miles
    V6, 6 speed MANUAL
    PL PW Cruise CD Keyless Alloys

    Any info on insurance payoff for the Protege, and what I'm likely to get the dealer to bite on for these trucks?

    Thanks,
    Jason
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    I'm thinking $12,500-13,000
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    Well, the Protege would be worth $4-5,000 on a trade.
    $6-7,000 retail.
  • jaserbjaserb Member Posts: 820
    Thanks. We'll see what the ins. co says on Monday...

    -Jason
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Do you like the 09 model? They stretched the wheelbase (and that back seat).

    I wonder if they will have the guaranteed trade-in allowance program that they had during the Impreza launch.

    People were getting unbelievable money for their trades. Someone got $17 grand for an 07 Impreza 2.5i that was used. You could buy a new one for that much at the time.

    I'm not holding my breath because the rumor is the insiders at Subaru don't think the 09 Forester will need the marketing help that the 08 Impreza got.
  • tifightertifighter Member Posts: 3,785
    The rumors around here are that the GTP won't happen for the Forester since they are pretty confident it will be a winner anyhow. With GTP, I'd give the '09 a long look. Without, well, those Pilot deals right now are awfully good...

    25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd

  • explorerx4explorerx4 Member Posts: 20,723
    i think the number they give you includes sales tax, so you may want to ask that question, if they don't volunteer it.
    You should go to carmax to see what they are selling similar cars for. It will give you a pretty good counter argument, if you are not satisfied with their offer.

    sorry about your car.
    2024 Ford F-150 STX, 2023 Ford Explorer ST, 91 Mustang GT vert
  • jimk6615jimk6615 Member Posts: 6
    Hello, I am trying to se what bis a fair trade in value for a 2007 Expedition XLT, has 21000 miles. MSP listed at 32,880.00 when new is in perfect condition. Want to buy a new 2008 Expedition Eddie Bauer MSP of 37,750.00. Dealer is selling this car before trade for 29,817.00 plus taxes and dealer fees.
    Kelly values it at 21,350. Nada at 21,700 Edmonds at 19,660. Why the big differencw? Also what is the black book? it lists values lower than these.
    Thank you
    . JIm K
  • merlion0821merlion0821 Member Posts: 143
    Cincinnati, OH area
    '08 Honda Accord EX-L V-6
    Sedan
    3.5 liter V-6
    Front wheel drive
    125 miles (yes, 125)
    Alabaster Silver - black leather
    Moonroof, power/heated seats, satellite radio, climate control
    Condition - new
  • mikefm58mikefm58 Member Posts: 2,882
    OK, I have to ask, you probably just bought the thing, why are you trading?
  • kperesskperess Member Posts: 29
    Located in Sault Ste. Marie, MI
    2000 VW Passat
    4 dr sedan
    4 cyl turbo
    FWD
    103,000 miles
    Carbon Blue (very dark) exterior, black interior
    Major options: Alloy wheels, auto sport shift tranny, CD changer -- other standard items on GL model,
    Condition: Very Good to excellent, always garaged (I am original owner), almost always serviced at VW dealer (few oil changes at local tire place), tires are 1 yr Goodyear Eagle all-season with about 8K miles on them, one accident (front-end all OEM replacement parts -- no probs as the repair occurred 3 years ago. Only driven by adults.

    Looking to trade on Audi TT
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    2WD or 4WD?
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    Factory cars are going anywhere from $27-29,000

    Why ARE you trading??
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    Offhand, I'd say $3-3500, depending on the accident damage, and how well it was repaired.
    Was it on the Carfax?
  • jimk6615jimk6615 Member Posts: 6
    It is a 2wd. Thank you for your response
  • kperesskperess Member Posts: 29
    The repair was done exceptionally well -- as I mentioned it occurred over 3 years ago and I've not had any problems. In fact, I would think that as all of the parts were replaced with new OEM items, that would make the value of the car higher!
  • merlion0821merlion0821 Member Posts: 143
    Well, I also have an '07 Accord SE V-6 that I bought last April, and still only has 500 miles. I was going to give that car to my wife, and I was going to drive a new '08 Accord.

    So here's the deal, I went to the dealer and was originally interested in either an EX V-6 or an EX-L 4 cylinder. Both are pretty much the same price. I was aware of the VCM "issues" on the V-6's but wanted to see for myself. I test drove an EX V-6, and really couldn't see anything wrong with it, but mind you this is about a 25 mile test drive. I then took out an EX-L 4-banger. It seemed to have adequate power, and I did like the leather and other upgrades that come along with the EX-L package.

    Now it was decision time, and while I was trying to decide between the power of the V-6 and the leather of the EX-L 4-banger, the wife said I should just quit being a cheapskate and get the V-6 AND the leather. So I did. The problem is that I did not test drive the car I was actually going to purchase. I know, my mistake.

    Well, fast forward a couple of weeks and 75 miles of driving later, and I am disappointed with the VCM in my particular car. The part that bugs me is when it goes from 4 cylinder operation to 3 cylinder. And back and forth, and back and forth numerous times depending on road conditions, traffic, etc. I'm pretty anal about my cars, and I frankly just don't see myself being happy with this long term.

    I've monitored the VCM thread, and nobody seems to know why some of the V-6's seem to have this problem and some don't. Maybe it's the sensitivity, or lack thereof, of the individual drivers. Maybe it isn't. If it a problem with specific cars, it doesn't seem like Honda is really pursuing any type of a fix. the operation of the VCM system certainly isn't seamless, and "unnoticeable to the passengers", as the Honda advertising states.

    Anyway, sorry for being so long-winded, but this is the reason I'm wanting to get rid of the car. And the dealer who sold me the car DOES NOT give a rip.

    Bottom line, what kind of hit did I take for driving the car off the lot two weeks ago?
  • gooddeal2gooddeal2 Member Posts: 750
    In fact, I would think that as all of the parts were replaced with new OEM items, that would make the value of the car higher!

    Sorry, I've never heard of having an accident will bring the value to higher unless we're talking about a beat-up car v. a repaired car. ;)
  • gooddeal2gooddeal2 Member Posts: 750
    Bottom line, what kind of hit did I take for driving the car off the lot two weeks ago?

    For a 27-29K car, I guess it might be around 3 to 4K assuming you will trade for another Hondas? :P
  • gerry_odeagerry_odea Member Posts: 1
    I have a 2003 Silver Lexus LS430 with navigation, Levison audio, moon roof, with 55,300 miles. It's in great condition. I'm in the Hartford, CT area. I want to try and figure out the trade-in value. I looked at NAS, KBB, and Edmunds but the dealers are only offering me from $18-20K for it. I feel like I'm being ripped off. All of the dealers say that KBB doesn't matter because it's the market price, but yet I look at their used car inventory and see almost the exact same cars listed for $29K for retail. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Gerry
  • merlion0821merlion0821 Member Posts: 143
    I can tell you it would NOT be another Honda. And if were to be a Honda, it certainly wouldn't be from the dealer I bought my last two from.
  • gooddeal2gooddeal2 Member Posts: 750
    IMO, you should drive for another 8 months and trade in for an '09 and you probably lose about the same amount of money.
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    I would think that as all of the parts were replaced with new OEM items, that would make the value of the car higher!

    Well, that made me chuckle this morning :D
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    Kelly, NADA and Edmunds are just someone's opinion of what a car is worth.

    Looking at what cars are going over the block for, I think you car is worth @ $18-19000
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    If you really believe there is a problem with your car, you should take it up w/ Honda Motor.
    Either they fix it, or Lemon the car.
    Trading the car and taking it in the shorts doesn't sound like a reasonable option to me.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I should buy that car for my wife. Her in-laws are in CT.

    Lemme know what you end up doing. It's not really what we're looking for, but I think she'd go nuts for one of those.

    Funny thing is she wants a compact AWD crossover. Lexus LS is close enough! :D
  • tidestertidester Member Posts: 10,059
    just someone's opinion of what a car is worth

    There is opinion and then there is considered opinion :P

    tidester, host
    SUVs and Smart Shopper
  • dbtdbt Member Posts: 298
    If she takes this one, you can hold out for the Forester diesel! (and all of those other things that will magically appear on the car one week after you bought one)

    :)
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    So true!
  • achenatorachenator Member Posts: 128
    2007 335i coupe
    silver/ black guts
    6 spd man.
    9k miles
    nav, keyless go premium pk
    located in Sarasota FL on a Benz dealers lot
    asking 42k. what sayeth the gods??
  • explorerx4explorerx4 Member Posts: 20,723
    lexus are very expensive to maintain. just think about that for a bit. if you still like it, go for it!
    2024 Ford F-150 STX, 2023 Ford Explorer ST, 91 Mustang GT vert
  • dardson1dardson1 Member Posts: 696
    Lubbock, Texas
    Accord LX sedan
    4cyl
    automatic
    8400 miles (yes, not 84,000)
    metalic gold with tan cloth
    Belonged to my deceased 84 yr. old mom who clearly did very little driving.
    no paint and a couple of minor dings on the rear bumper
    interior is bland but very clean
    everything works perfectly
    tires are original but plenty of tread
    I've been driving it this week. It's surprisingly quick and sorta fun to drive
    I see why these cars keep their value. Drives like new. :D
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    There is opinion and then there is considered opinion

    Yup, Kelly and Edmunds are just opinions.

    Mine is a considered opinion :P :P
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    Price isn't that bad.
    Avg auction price is $37,500
    I doubt you'd get much discount.
    Couple grand at most.
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    Private party, its prob a $9-10,000 car.

    You'd think it be worth more, but it's still an 02.
    Harder to finance, and there are newer Accords out there for not much more money.
  • tidestertidester Member Posts: 10,059
    Mine is a considered opinion

    I hadn't considered that! :P :P :P

    tidester, host
    SUVs and Smart Shopper
  • newdavidqnewdavidq Member Posts: 146
    Am interested in buying an Audi A6 with 35 to 50k and was wondering what they were going over the blocks for these days. I've seen a wide range of asking prices and am having a hard time getting a good idea what one is worth.
    Thanks in advance, DQ
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    what they are going over the block for,and what they will sell to the public for are 2 different things.

    Auction prices are anywhere from $20-25000

    Good luck!
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