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Now the other guys yeah that got screwed because they didn't put enough miles a year on the car so for them it was way over a dollar a mile. The LR3 was actually holding its value fairly well until about a year and a half ago. They are just not in demand as much anymore and the Range Rover Sport took their place as the best seller in the lineup.
'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
4 cylinder, automatic with cloth
39,200 miles Red
Sunroof and JBL
No dings or scratches Front fender repaired and repainted after deer.
Has Snow tires with about 2500 miles
Dealer maintained according to schedule.
Trading for 08 Toyota Sequoia SR 5 with MSRP of 43,705.
Dealer has offered me 15,300 in trade and will take 38,500 for the Sequoia
Looks like 650 or so less than invoice. This is an OTD price and I still get any special financing.
How does this sound? Any suggestions on how to do better?
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.
Thanks, in advance, for any help on this.
I have a line on one that's been used as a loaner by the dealer -- original list was a little over 42K -- he offered it to me for 32K + my 2000 Passat (4 cyl turbo w/ automatic, CD disc changer and 104K miles)> I said no and countered with my car and 30 K.
I've seen pricing all across the board on these vehicles. Just so i'm straight on this, I'd like to pinpoint the following b/c they seem to be the two most common flavors around:
let's say i have a base 545i w/ basic options, No Nav, no sport pack, etc.. does have heated seats.... 35k'ish miles. I'm assuming those are running thru auctions @ $24-25k a pop.
Now, let's say i have a 545i w/ Navigation, w/ sport pack. 35k ish miles, basically loaded. I'm assuming those are running thru $27-28k a pop. Correct?
Bake in $2k for certification, transpo and reconditioning... the rest is what keeps the lights on. would that be about right?
Basically roughly a $3k difference on the sales side between the two. Am I in the right train station?
What is the avg difference between 04 and 05 w/ similar miles? grand or two?
thanks in advance.
I'm considering trading in my 2000 Camry (LA area). It would probably rate "fair/poor" on KBB due to body work needed - crunched rear bumper, scrape down passenger side, driver door handle broken off, windshield crack, lots of dings/scratches. Does it make sense to get the work done before trading in or just go for what I can get?
Other details: 68k miles, auto, 4 cylinder, regular engine maintenance, good to excellent interior
Thanks for your help.
86k miles
In good shape but hit a curb once and had to get new suspension on a side and it was about 6k in repairs total.
It's a manual transmission w/o nav.
Grey w/Black Interior
Year/Make/Model: 2004/Acura TL
Body Style: 4 Door
Engine: /6 cylinder, manual
Driveline: FWD
Mileage: 86000
Color: Grey/Black
Condition:
Good Condition
Tires 10% worn
Brakes Good
Maintained per schedule
hit a curb once and had to get new suspension on a side and it was about 6k in repairs total.
I had been hoping to get some value on a trade in to put a little money down on my next car, and to avoid having to go through inspection/turn in. No one is budging, and no one will even touch NADA or KBB trade in value. They will only offer "auction" or "wholesale" pricing.
I learned my lesson on buying new vs. leasing when I lost 61% of my value on a Lincoln LS before this. Just not worth it to buy any more for me.
2008/Camry/SE
Sedan
3.5L 6cyl FWD
2900 (really)
Silver
all options except nav
Like new; no damage; traded in different new car.
What is this thing worth from a non-toyota, major car dealer?
Birmingham, AL
1998 BMW 323ic
Convertible
2.5L I6, 5 speed manual
RWD
Mileage: 77,112
Black exterior, black roof, and tan interior
Sports package, leather, dual zone climate control. I think it has everything.
The paint is ver good, but has a few minor dings that are mainly visible because its a black car. Top is excellent. Interior is excellent.
Tires are 90%. ZR Continentals on flawless 16" Z3 wheels
Brakes - good
Maintenance - good, new framework and motor for the convertible top
Squeaky clean carfax, no paintwork
Selling privately might be best......it's still a Toyota, with low miles, whatever the cosmetic flaws; once people here give you an idea of value, try craig's list. P.S. taking it to 2 or 3 dealers to get their price & reaction would be instructive, if depressing.....
It's prob a $10-12,000 car.
Only a couple of 08 Camry's have gone over the block.
Brought between $22-24,000
You should be able to do far better selling it privately.
Year/Make/Model: '05 Tundra DC (crew-cab) SR5 4x4
Body Style: 4-dr
Engine: 4.7 V8, auto
Driveline: 4WD
Mileage: 33,000
Color: Salsa Metallic (dark red) gray int.
Major Options: 17" alloys, side curtains, tow pkg, lsd, roll-up bed cover
Condition:
Typical for miles, some stone chips. One ding with 4" deep scratch in front fender
Tires - newer, 80%
Brakes- original, about 40% remain
Maintenance- all up to date, documented
MSRP is $31k+. My research shows a NEW '08 SE with similar equipment selling for $26k to $27k, rebate included. I have offered $23.9. Not a bad discount for 2,000 miles. We will see.
I don't think you could find one private party or dealer in this condition for less than $10K. I already have an offer at $10.5K, but I can't find anything I like as well to replace it at that price.
Newport, Kentucky area
V6
FWD
White
sun roof
chrome wheels
auto headlights
heated seats
leather seats
no dings
clean inside and out but not perfect
Tires 85% +
Good brakes
Well-maintained
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Old cars like that are never going to bring all the money on a trade.
Dealers just don't know what recon they need or how long it will take to sell.
It's a perfect car for a private party sale.
Hey, can I borrow that rig to drive to Hilton Head in June?
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2006 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD with DVD system
4 door SUV
V6
4wd/AWD
28706 miles
dark blue/gray
alloys, sun roof, electric driver seat
good condition outside (few minor dings and scratches), excellent inside
Good tires and brakes
all maintenance done on schedule at dealership
no accidents
2006 Saturn Vue AWD V6
26k miles
Color is Red
Sunroof
Scrape on left rear bumper. Nothing major.
tires 70%
Thanks!
Ian
Do you have a suggested price for this Pacifica?
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Year/Make/Model: 2006 Honda Odyssey Touring, was $42k otd from Tracy Honda
Body Style: Mini Van
Engine: 3.5 liter, VCM 6 cylinder, 5spd automatic
Driveline: FWD
Mileage: 42,000
Color: dark met. green ext., gray leather int.
Major Options: Loaded Touring model w/ DVD entertainment with remote and headset (never used), Navi, parking sensor, back up camera, remote tail gate (love this feature) XM 3yrs prepaid, Complete Tow package (not just a hitch, transmission radiator, brake ducting, rear wiring harness all dealer installed, $1600), fender trim, rubber mats, rear cargo mat when back seats are upright, exterior and interior protective treatment when new, Honda 2 bike roof rack, door edge protector, full front end 3M Clear Bra protective covering ($1100), tinted from driver and passenger window 35% tint, 3rd row window shades 5/100k ext. Honda Care warranty, new PAX tires @ 39k mi (from SF Honda $1150ish installed w/ 4-wheel alignment), all dealer serviced, full reciepts
Condition:
Minor knicks inside on soft rear plastic, middle captian seat removed and never used so like new, same with mid row center console and floor mats since I got rubber mats
Tires - new @ 39k
Brakes - good cond.
Maintenance - all dealer service according to maintenance minder
Other: one cracked fog light, new part on hand but not installed
Is that suggested retail or trade-in?
It's all paid off, and I have no real reason to sell it, but just not excited about where gas prices are going. Also interested in the 09 Fit due in the fall.
Newport, Kentucky area
V6
FWD
White
Miles: 77000 miles
sun roof
chrome wheels
auto headlights
heated seats
leather seats
no dings
clean inside and out but not perfect
Tires 85% +
Good brakes
Well-maintained
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Man, an '04 Pac with FWD and 77k big miles. I hope you are sitting down when vmax provides the number.
'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
Original owner
Location: Reno, NV
Model: 2000 GS400 Platinum Series, V8 Sedan Auto FWD
Miles: 50,000 Color: Millennium Silver Metallic ext./ black int.
Options: Nakamichi audio system w/6 disks changer, HID headlights, rear tail, fully loaded- sunroof, heated front seats, rain sensor, 3-settings memory front seats, leather int.">
condition: excellent condition, small scrape on the left rear bumper
Thank you very much.
is RWD...
Tks
Here's the trade:
2007 Mazdaspeed3
Wagon
2.3 Turbo Four/Six Speed Manual
FWD
16,500 miles
Blue Gray Mica/Black
Grand Touring Package(Includes leather, xenons, Bose-yuck!-stereo w/six disc changer), Wheel locks
Excellent condition, no dings or chips
Tires 50% worn
Brakes 25% worn
Maintenance current(5K mile synthetic oil changes + all Mazda recommended service)
The Purchase:
2005 BMW 325Ci BMW Certified Pre-Owned
Coupe
2.5 Six/Five Speed Manual
RWD
49,500 miles
Silver Gray Metallic/Black
Premium Package, Sport Package, xenons, heated front seats
Exterior/Interior look perfect
New Tires
Brakes less than 50% worn
All maintenance is current
Clean Carfax, FWIW(I know, not much...)
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I can see you wanting to return ... but to a 325??
'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