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  • mikefm58mikefm58 Member Posts: 2,882
    You need to repost with a whole lot more information. Scroll down to the Orange wording and include that.
  • ncb81ncb81 Member Posts: 7
    HI guys, always get great advice here and suddenly I'm itching for a new and bigger car, so i'm curious as to the real world value of my Accord . Here are the details:

    Location: Annapolis MD
    2007 Accord SE V6 4 dr sedan
    Mileage: 18500
    Color: Red
    Condtion: Excellent no ding or scratches.
    Maintenance: did the Schedule B and the 15k maintenance.
  • sanjaysdcasanjaysdca Member Posts: 269
    After almost 13 years of driving I am getting bored of my G20 & would like to replace it. What do you guys think I can get if I sell it privately (or trade it in)

    Location: San Diego, CA
    1995 Infiniti G20
    4 Dr Sedan, 145000 mile
    Engine: 2 lit, Inline 4 cyl , (Nissan's SR20DE engine)
    Front Wheel Drive, Auro Transmission
    Color: Black Emerald (Almost black/extremely Dark green) with Beige Cloth interior
    Condition: Interior is good. Only driver seat shows age. Exterior paint still has original shine. Very minor dings associated with 13 year old car.
    Tires - Have about 15K miles on them (Replaced 1.5 years ago)
    Brakes - New (Replaced 3 months ago)
    Dealer maintained till 120000 miles. After that maintained by a trusted independent mechanic (All records available)
    Other: Passenger side front door power window motor doesnt work (Estimate to fix is $300). Currently window is closed "Permanently"
    AC compressor is new (replaced at 110000)
    Has been in two minor fendor bendors about 4 & 6 years ago
  • ez2beme00ez2beme00 Member Posts: 14
    I am thinking about leasing a new 4Runner and I don't know if I should trade mine in or sell it. What's it worth?

    Location; Northern Iowa
    99 Toyota 4Runner LTD 4x4
    Millineum Silver/tan leather
    3.4 V6
    116,000 miles
    All options
    locking rear diff.
    no rust but has some parking lot dings
    drivers seat shows some wear but not cracking
    interior is clean
    tires are 70% worn
    glass is good
    Have maintenance records
  • woodywwwoodyww Member Posts: 1,806
    Just curious, but I'll pass any feedback along:

    '95 200K mile bmw 540i, white, black int. Was rear-ended, major body work done at bmw dealer, drives great, looks great reportedly. Transmission, sorry, don't remember. Has apparently an "M package" of some sort (?).

    She was offered $8K by a mechanic at the bmw dlr. (!) I advised her to take the money, & run like a thief. Even w/o the body repairs, but with??? And those miles? I know Volvomax knows bmw's, or anyone, TIA.
  • british_roverbritish_rover Member Posts: 8,502
    Take the money and run before that guy comes back to his senses.
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,736
    good god. maybe the mechanic thinks its 100k? (although $8k would STILL be too much)
    man, it may be too late already. he may have sobered up.
    Even if real nice and no bad history, that's a $3k vehicle.

    '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

  • josheeljosheel Member Posts: 73
    location: Phoenix Az.
    yr/mk/model: 06,acura
    body style: MDX w nav/rear ent. system
    engine 6 cylinder
    drive line: awd
    mileage:57231
    color:pearl aspen white/tan leather
    major options : fender guards/chrome wheels( factory ) /chrome tube side step /roof rack/ spoiler .
    condition exterior one pea size chip in rear bumper and a couple door dings from people opening into. Interior surface dirt on leather carpet needs damp cloth in cargo area for some minor soda spills.
    Tires 10K miles on new set
    Brakes; front and brake just done by dealer
    Maintenance up to date all done by dealer
    I hope this is the right info this time. Again thanks for your help.
  • cccompsoncccompson Member Posts: 2,382
    No question - sell it yourself. It should bring between 8 and 9 (maybe more if it's nice and has records) on a private party sale. A '99 with a locking diff is very attractive to 4Runner fanatics.
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    Well, since the car is in"fair" condition at best, that is exactly the value you will get ;)

    Figure the car will trade for $6-7,000
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    Lotta miles on that rig.
    Figure @ $24,000 trade.
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    What does that mean? And is there still a fair trade value I can get for my car?

    Mattias beat me to it, but it seems like you haven't maintained the car.
    So, a "fair"(as opposed to a good) value is all you are likely to get.
  • woodywwwoodyww Member Posts: 1,806
    I agree with you & BR. I'll try to--pass along the consenus, altho I wasn't making any headway with advising to take the deal before. She's still madly in love with the car; is having some sort of separation anxiety (??).

    Where are these people that want to pay double or triple what a car is worth when I'm selling my own used cars? :confuse:
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    I'm thinking $16-17,000
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    Its a $500 car if you trade it.
    Get the window fixed, put it on craigslist.
    Should bring $2-3000 easy.
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    agree w/ BR, that is WAYYYYY beyond all the money.
  • british_roverbritish_rover Member Posts: 8,502
    Last week we had someone in here who paid 62,000 dollars for a 2004 Range Rover with 60,000 miles on it.

    :surprise:

    We were speechless.
  • sanjaysdcasanjaysdca Member Posts: 269
    thanks volvomax
    Sanjay
  • erics6erics6 Member Posts: 684
    Looking for a trade value and a private party estimate. Thanks.

    Portland, Oregon 97214
    98 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4x4
    5 speed manual
    124k
    Olive green exterior/gray cloth interior
    Good condition, new tires, some scratches, good mechanical condition, no accidents
  • josheeljosheel Member Posts: 73
    Thank you for answering
  • butchbr73butchbr73 Member Posts: 325
    Good morning,
    was toying around w/ purchasing an 04 to 05 bmw 545i... hard to get your finger on these, pricing is all over the board. So, what are these things flying thru the auctions at?

    Found one at a local BMW dealership here in Tn...
    05 bmw 545i, 36k miles. Darker silver w/ grey interior. seems to be in good typical shape for a 3 yr old car. drives nice during test drive. I'm assuming basic options w/ NO nav...does have heated seats. guy stressed how slow its been multiple times... what would one like this be flipping thru auctions at? They have marked at $33,9 w/ no certification.
    What is price difference between 04 and 05's w/ 30k'ish miles?

    they actually have the 530i's marked higher than the 545i's... mentioned he can move this car cheaper than the 530's.

    thanks in advance.
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    Prob looking @ $3-4,000 on a trade.
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    Not surprising. V8 powered lux sedans have taken a beating recently.

    A typical 545i is going over the block between $24-28,000 depending on equipment.
    a 530i isn't much less.
    FWIW, I wouldn't buy this car w/out the CPO warranty.
    You should have some room to negotiate that in.
  • bigoxbigox Member Posts: 12
    Any help would be appreciated:

    Baltimore County Maryland, 21030
    2006 Jetta GLI

    Turbo 6-Speed Manual
    24,800 miles
    Color: Platinum Gray, black cloth
    Extras: 18'' VW Rims, Package #1 sunroof and XM, spoiler

    Condition:
    Showroom condition, 1 very small ding
    Tires - Brand new <2000 miles, Bridgestone (just spent $800)
    Brakes- fine
    Maintenance- all oil changes at dealer

    Other: The car was backed into in a parking lot resulting in a new front right fender and new VW rim, all genuine parts, no aftermarket. Car had only 6000 miles when hit so the paint match is great, udetectable to most. (btw I did get $1800 in diminished value just be writing a letter to the insurance company of the guy that hit me)

    I am trading this in this week on an Acura RDX
  • british_roverbritish_rover Member Posts: 8,502
    and to add to that IMO the 530i is the better car to have.

    Much better gas mileage then the V8 for very little performance penalty and will be more reliable too.
  • culrichculrich Member Posts: 3
    Thank you for all your help!!
  • 07997turbo07997turbo Member Posts: 31
    That musta been a typo... maybe they meant 6,500?.... I hope?
  • british_roverbritish_rover Member Posts: 8,502
    No, not a typo we were talking to them face to face they just got royally shafted.
  • lemmerlemmer Member Posts: 2,689
    What was a reasonable price for it?
  • british_roverbritish_rover Member Posts: 8,502
    Retail less then 25,000.

    Wholesale less then 20,000.
  • lemmerlemmer Member Posts: 2,689
    How is it humanly possible to take advantage of someone to that extent? I always though KBB excellent retail was the "pie in the sky" that represented the upper limit of how badly you could take advantage of a buyer. Where do you even start to pull up a number like that?
  • bigoxbigox Member Posts: 12
    GOING TO THE DEALERSHIP IN 1 HOUR, quick advice would be great, thanks!

    Baltimore County Maryland, 21030
    2006 Jetta GLI

    Turbo 6-Speed Manual
    24,800 miles
    Color: Platinum Gray, black cloth
    Extras: 18'' VW Rims, Package #1 sunroof and XM, spoiler

    Condition:
    Showroom condition, 1 very small ding
    Tires - Brand new <2000 miles, Bridgestone (just spent $800) Brakes- fine Maintenance- all oil changes at dealer Other: The car was backed into in a parking lot resulting in a new front right fender and new VW rim, all genuine parts, no aftermarket. Car had only 6000 miles when hit so the paint match is great, udetectable to most. (btw I did get $1800 in diminished value just be writing a letter to the insurance company of the guy that hit me) I am trading this in this week on an Acura RDX
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,736
    Its about $15k trade-in without the damage history.
    I'm no good at figuring that into the equation.
    Sorry.

    '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

  • bigoxbigox Member Posts: 12
    I just took it to Carmax first, they offered me $15,000 and they picked up that the fender was replaced due to the "caulk" unser the hood on the seam.

    I am headed to Acura now to see what they say, thanks.
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    If you got $15,00, thats prob all the money.
  • bigbutrbigbutr Member Posts: 111
    Got an internet offer for loaded Lexus, ($39,533 w/ navigation and RES) but will be trading in our van.

    2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L w/NAV & RES
    32800 miles
    Dark Green w/ gray interior
    minor dent on passenger sliding door where wife scraped cement pole coming out of bank drive-thru. Taking it to body shop to see what it would cost to fix.
    Tires are original, but are in good shape. Will replace if necessary.
    All service work done at dealership.
    Will be replacing floor mats due to melted crayons. Other than that, everything is in pretty good shape.
    Our current lease payoff is around $24,600. I know I won't get that, or probably come close, but our lease (45,000 miler, so we're good for that) does run out in November, so we may run it until the end if we have to.
    Any thoughts?

    Thanks, :cry::cry:
    Steve
    Panama City, FL
  • bigoxbigox Member Posts: 12
    The Acura dealer started out at $14,500 and then moved to $15,000. I also bought the RDX for very close to invoice.

    I made a good deal today.

    Thanks
  • beargator56beargator56 Member Posts: 35
    Hello... Looking to trade in my truck... KBB says just over $31k for it. Interested to hear other opinions.

    Newnan, GA 30265 (Atlanta, GA area)

    2005 Land Rover LR3 HSE
    4 DR
    V-8
    AWD
    26,600 miles
    Silver w/ black leather interior
    Sun roof, nav, Harmon Kardon, 3rd row seat (fully loaded w/ all options)
    Front tires worn, but rear tires are fairly new
    brakes are good
    kept up with maintenance at regular intervals
    paint and interior are clean and excellent condition
  • butchbr73butchbr73 Member Posts: 325
    thanks guys.. gives me a decent feel. Appears they have a bit of room on the 545i on their lot.

    british rover... I would agree w/ you on gas mileage... but if I were ranking what I want in car, speed and performance come before gas mileage... just as so the gas mileage isn't horrible. I've currently got a G35 and it appears the v8 is roughly on par w/ it. I do not think i would be happy taking a step back in the perceived "performance" department into a 530. I could talk myself into it, but a month down the road I think I would regret... I know, would like the gas mileage, but like i said, performance ranks a little higher personally.

    thanks again.
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,330
    Private sale number needed (I am looking to buy)

    1998 Contour SE. White, auto tranny, 4 cyl. 89,000 miles.

    Looked very clean outside. Has the alloy wheels.

    Spoke to owner, who said it had been in the family, and just had new tires/brakes/AC refresh/tensioner and belts (might be something else too). Basically lots of the wear and maintenance done.

    Never smoked in and no accidents/paintwork (that part I believe).

    Overall, looks nice and clean.

    Assuming drives right, what is fair private #? asking price is $2,900, TMV is ~$2,500

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

  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    Unmolested, its probably a $21,000 truck.
    So, deduct for the door.

    Since you are upside down, i'd just wait.
    There's gonna be deals in Nov when your lease is up.
  • british_roverbritish_rover Member Posts: 8,502
    I put 29,000 real money on a 2006 LR3 HSE with 15,000 miles on earlier in the month and about 21,000 for a 2005 LR3 with 43,000 miles on it. I figure your car splits the difference at about 25,000.
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    Well, britishrover is the guy to give you a real number.
    To me, it looks like KBB is smoking crack.
    Your truck is bringing mid $20's at the auction.
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    Ahh, you just beat me to it. :D
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,736
    ok, BR, what did that '05 loaded LR3 sell for when new?

    '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

  • british_roverbritish_rover Member Posts: 8,502
    Yeah saw that one yesterday and forgot about it till now.
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  • british_roverbritish_rover Member Posts: 8,502
    That particular car I actually sold new and it was sold for 54,000 USD. I think MSRP at the time was around 55,000. That car did have every single option though including the rare heavy duty package with locking rear diff.
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,736
    Sooooo... that's more than $1 depreciation per mile. OUCH!

    '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

  • woodywwwoodyww Member Posts: 1,806
    That is sobering--losing $25K on a low mileage $54K car in 2 years or less........but some people have "the dough to blow". (My frugal mind instantly starts thinking about the new or used cars one could buy outright just for the depreciation amount on that vehicle.....just glad it wasn't my money.....)......
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