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  • robbiegrobbieg Member Posts: 346
    Any thoughts on what I should be paying for a 2005 G35x with 38,000 miles in Pittsburgh, PA. It is an auto with premium sound and moonroof. The color is white. Dealer has it stickered for 18,900. How much do I have to play with?
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    Edmunds is pretty close. Can be anywhere from the high $13's to low $14's.
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    Probably have a couple grand to play with . Wholesale is in the $14-15k range.
  • mikefm58mikefm58 Member Posts: 2,882
    Edmunds is pretty close. Can be anywhere from the high $13's to low $14's.

    Thx Volvomax, much appreciated. Hmmm, I'm only a little bit upside down, maybe that Dodge Challenger R/T Hemi Orange isn't so out of reach after all.

    I know I know, I should wait. But when I was a young lad, that was the first car I tried out when I was car searching with my dad. I fell in love with it, but my dad's fatherly wisdom was right. I probably wouldn't be here right now if I bought one back then.
  • robbiegrobbieg Member Posts: 346
    Thanks for the info Volvomax.
  • jmonroejmonroe Member Posts: 8,989
    Location: Pittsburgh

    2006 Hyundai Sonata LX (no sun roof), 3.3 V6

    Miles: 12,800

    Color: Aquamarine

    Condition: As near perfect as you can get, inside and out, EXCEPT, the right mirror needs replaced (you know who did this so I ain’t going down over this. :mad: ). About 2 years ago the dealer price to replace it was $264. I would have had it replaced then but I thought the other driver needed more practice backing out of the garage so I waited. So now you know the tale about this.

    Tires: Front: brand new, (just replaced today). Rear: 12,800 miles will need replaced in about 5K miles.

    Over the phone I’ve been offered $9,400 max if dealer agrees it is as good as I say (yes, I told them about the mirror).

    So, what do you experts think about the offer? I think $9,600?

    Thanks,

    jmonroe

    '15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl

  • dougb10dougb10 Member Posts: 185
    I am not the one who has the expertise to comment on the car value. It sounds like you have a nice car that has been well cared for.

    How come the tires needed replacing after only 12,800 miles?

    This is the kind of car that normally isn't driven aggressively.

    Doug
  • bjssbjss Member Posts: 51
    Looking for Trade-in value:
    Dallas/TX
    02 VW Passat Wagon GLS
    1.8T
    Mileage - 68K
    Dark Blue/Tan Interior
    Good Condition - no accidents or major repairs
    New Tires/Brakes, Timing belt, Water pump
    Maintenance Records
  • jmonroejmonroe Member Posts: 8,989
    How come the tires needed replacing after only 12,800 miles?

    This is the kind of car that normally isn't driven aggressively.


    That’s what I was thinking also. So I’m going to blame this on Mrs. jmonroe. She must have been taking her beauty to the track without my knowledge while I’ve been working so I could pay for her habit. :surprise:

    Seriously, I was a little at fault here. They were worn on the edges because of under inflation. The center was just OK, would have passed PA state inspection but just barely. All the tire shops said that the front end seemed to be OK alignment wise. They were OEM Michelin’s and each of the five tire stores I went to said, “that’s about what you should expect from OEM tires”!! Although I’ve heard that before when I bought tires for my 05’ Hyundai XG 350 at the end of 07’. They lasted 22,000 miles, still not good but better. So, I think this is probably a standard line that tire shops pass out when you go in to buy replacement tires. One tire shop said, “if you had a Cobalt, you’d have been in here at 8,500 miles”. :cry:

    jmonroe

    '15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl

  • dougb10dougb10 Member Posts: 185
    I think you have identified the culprit. Underinflation is the #1 tire killer. IIt takes a sharp eye to tell when a radial tire is underinflated unless it is half-flat.
    I try to keep checking mine with a tire guage, but in our Canadian winters, it is a good day if you can keep your "brass ones" from freezing off....so a regular tire pressure check just may not get done.

    Doug
  • jmonroejmonroe Member Posts: 8,989
    Underinflation is the #1 tire killer. IIt takes a sharp eye to tell when a radial tire is underinflated unless it is half-flat.
    I try to keep checking mine with a tire guage...


    I used to be really good at checking the pressure. Used to do it almost every Saturday morning. Not so much anymore. I think I'm going to return to my old ways though. I learned my lesson. Those two tires cost me $300 OTH and the worst part is, I probably won't have that car in two weeks.

    My Son was at the junk yard two days ago getting rims for his car so he could swap tires to take it to a 12 turn track in a few weeks. So he calls and says, "they have 2 used tires here for $50 for your car (225 x 50 x 17), would you be interested. The guy can bring them over so I can look at them"? I said, "yeah, take a look at them and if they are OK get them"! Guess what? They weren't. They were the reverse of the ones I had. They suffered from over inflation. Is there a way to weld those things together? :confuse:

    I thought for a minute there I could save a buck. Yeah, right. :mad:

    jmonroe

    '15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl

  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Condition is very important for a Miata - it's a sign that the car may have been neglected in other ways, also.

    When I sold mine I washed it just before each time I showed it to a potential buyer.

    I ended up getting $2700 for a 1993 C package with 78k miles, but it needed shocks and the top I replaced about 5 years ago had a couple of small cracks, so it's got 2-3 years left in it at most, which is surprising for a Robbins top. I did patch the cracks with automotive epoxy and showed the flaws to the buyer.

    I figured I wasn't going to install another top myself again, too much work, so that's $1100 for the top. The shocks installed would push that bill total up to $2000. That was more than I was willing to spend, plus I had my eye on a power retractable hardtop.

    Used PRHT models go fast. Ignore blue book, they're gone the day they're put for sale. I had my eye on 2 of them and one warm weekend and both sold. Soft tops are a dime a dozen.

    I figure that will help me on resale, if I ever sell it.
  • houdini1houdini1 Member Posts: 8,327
    You must have a bead on that new Genesis. $9400. for your Sonata sounds like a pretty good deal to me. Wait and see what VM has to say and then go for it.

    2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460

  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    I think you are all over it at $9400.
    If you can get another couple hundred great.
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    I'd figure @ $5000
  • jmonroejmonroe Member Posts: 8,989
    I think you are all over it at $9400.
    If you can get another couple hundred great.


    Thanks for the reply VM. I'll try to get a little more. Afterall, we've learned if you don't ask you don't get. You car biz guys taught us that.

    It's a great car and when I told Mrs. jmonroe if we bought another car I would be trading in her Sonata. She said, "why, if you want a car and that car is for you, why don't you trade your car I like my car just fine"? You have to know her (how could you, I don't :confuse: ) but what she means is she doesn't want to get used to another car.

    That Sonata is a very nice, very clean car but it's the one that will go if I can make the deal I want on the Genesis.

    It's not like my car (05' XG 350) is a piece of crap, you know. :(

    Wish me luck, thanks again.

    jmonroe

    '15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl

  • steine13steine13 Member Posts: 2,818
    She said, "why, if you want a car and that car is for you, why don't you trade your car I like my car just fine"? You have to know her [..] but what she means is she doesn't want to get used to another car.


    I feel your pain. Some women, they just don't understand. Getting my wife to switch vehicles is like pulling teeth.

    It is important not to let little details like that get in your way. The upside is that this type of person cares so little that once the new car is there, they won't worry about it anymore. Trust me on this ;->

    I would strongly suggest you try putting the car on craigslist for private sale for $10,900... if there's any interest at all, you should come to an agreement.. it'll be good for you ($1k extra) and the new owner will get one heck of a deal. Maybe sales tax rules in your state will mess it up, but I'd try it.

    Good luck,
    -Mathias
  • lilelvislilelvis Member Posts: 82
    Thanks for the help:

    Wash DC area

    2002 Ford Explorer XLT V8 4wd
    82K
    Blue/Grey cloth
    power seats/3rd row/rear ac
    No accidents, body good except the "Explorer Crack" on the rear liftgate plastic (cosmetic).
    Tires Premium at 75%
    Brakes are new
    A/C compressor leaks

    The car has never left me stranded but I am getting tired of fixing all the "typical" explorer problems - time for a 4runner.

    Thanks!
  • delthekingdeltheking Member Posts: 1,152
    My guess would be 2500,,specially in the DC area.
  • erics6erics6 Member Posts: 684
    Funny to see the differences in prices. 1st gen. Miata prices are higher in the NW. I think mainly because of more limited availability. They're a dime a dozen in CA.

    I think I'm going to hold onto mine for a while. Going to upgrade the brakes. Maybe even paint it at some point.
  • lilelvislilelvis Member Posts: 82
    Thanks for the reply. I was hoping to get 3000+ but wouldn't be suprised by any number.

    Vmax, do you have a guesstimate?
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    Thanks for the reply. I was hoping to get 3000+ but wouldn't be suprised by any number.

    Vmax, do you have a guesstimate?


    I'd say $3-3500.
  • lilelvislilelvis Member Posts: 82
    Thanks for the "good" news . . . relatively speaking. ;)
  • jmonroejmonroe Member Posts: 8,989
    I think you are all over it at $9400.

    I have a confession to make. I was wrong when I said $9,400, I must have been thinking that’s what I WANTED because when I looked at my notes, there it was as plain as my hand writing would allow, $9,000 even was the dealers offer. That car was worth way more than that and when I got to the dealer, we did some talking. Not much but enough.

    If you can get another couple hundred great.

    I bumped him up to $9,600 even. Like I said over in SFTSFL, he must have really wanted that beauty for his used car lot.

    That V8 Genny is some machine alright. I think I’m going to like it.

    Thanks again VM. I just needed to know I wasn’t dreaming about the value of the 06’ Sonata LX.

    jmonroe

    '15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl

  • bjssbjss Member Posts: 51
    Looking for Trade-in Value

    05 Chrysler Town & Country Touring Minivan
    DVD, Leather, Stow-n-Go. Rear AC
    3.8 liter, FWD
    Mileage - 46K
    Dark Blue/Grey Interior
    Good Condition - no accidents or major repairs
    New Tires/Brakes
    Maintenance Records
  • anonymouspostsanonymousposts Member Posts: 3,802
    2004 Honda Accord EX-L
    82,000 miles (I know - we used to live 40 miles one-way from work)
    5-speed manual transmission (I know - but it's more fun)
    Burgundy exterior/gray interior
    Leather, 6-disc changer, sunroof, alloy wheels, front and rear spoiler, fog lights
    Exterior is in average to above average - some light scratches on the rear bumper. Minor nicks from a couple of door dings.
    Interior is spotless. No wear marks, no stains, no rips, non-smoker.
    Mechanically in excellent shape. All oil changes done at dealer. New brakes. Tires have about 20k left on them.
    I am the only owner- the rear bunper was replaced 3 years ago because someone bumped into me. No major damage. Receipt from dealer repair shop was $800 in damage.
  • delthekingdeltheking Member Posts: 1,152
    Hi,This is a follow up post regarding my vehicle purchase for which I had requested info here.

    I traded in a :

    2003 Dodge Durango-SXT- 2WD SUV - 4.7L V8 engine [Texas]
    67k miles[ Just did 60k mile service at dealer,cost me $700]
    Blue exterior with black cloth interior
    Good condition
    New tires with 90% tread left
    Options: ABS,Cruise,Keyless entry,tow package

    The minivan I bought was :

    2004 Nissan Quest SL model [minivan] -3.5l,auto,FWD
    59 k miles
    Red exterior with gray cloth interior
    Good condition
    Tires 70% tread left
    Options: ABS,cruise,Keyless entry,trip computer,power sliding door and hatch

    The autocheck and carfax reports were clear.

    Volvomax had suggested 3k to 3.5k as a OTD offer.
    I started at 2k and then 2.5k and finally we agreed to a OTD price of $3000 including ttl.
    I am very happy with the deal.Transaction took less than 20 minutes.Very nice pleasant independent used car dealer.
    The Quest is much better than Durango- more space,7 seater,stylish,better fuel economy,more bells and whistles.
    Plus there was still 1000 miles left of factory B2B warranty as Nissan extended the B2B warranty on the 04 Quest to 5yr/60k.
    Thanks Volvomax and all u other folks for your help.
    I
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    Figure somewhere in the $7-8,000 range.
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  • bjssbjss Member Posts: 51
    Thanks Volvomax
  • songbird54songbird54 Member Posts: 41
    Looking to trade up to a bigger car or suv
    location central new jersey
    2006 Elantra GLS
    4 doors- blue
    4 cy auto
    32,000 miles
    2 new tires and new battery
    some door dings and scratches from city parking
    a few dents from other cars hitting it while parking!
    maintenance up to date- no claims or repainting

    thanks!
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    Figure @ $6000
  • chickenbreastchickenbreast Member Posts: 4
    2008 Honda CR-V AWD EX
    14000 miles
    Tango Red Pearl exterior / grey interior
    Excellent condition
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    Should trade in the $18-19k range.
  • songbird54songbird54 Member Posts: 41
    thanks volvomax!
  • chickenbreastchickenbreast Member Posts: 4
    Thank you volvomax!!
  • murnmurn Member Posts: 3
    Kinda scared to ask, but here goes:

    Atlanta, GA
    2002 Porsche Boxster S
    3.2L RWD, 6-Speed Manual
    55,000 miles
    Seal Gray/Black Top/Black Interior (has what Porsche calls "Partial Leather")
    17" Sport Classic wheels (BBS-style, honeycomb pattern)
    Sport Touring Package (in-dash CD, remote 6 CD changer, Bose sound, alarm, cruise, wind stop, on-board trip computer)
    Power Seat Package (electrically adjustable seats, with driver side memory function and passenger side mirror control when reverse is engaged)
    Colored Crest Wheel Caps
    Added Dansk (OEM manufacturer) aftermarket sport exhaust last year

    Exterior Condition - no dings; front bumper has very small scratches at tip and a small vertical crease
    Tires - Goodyear F-1's, about 30% worn, still good condition
    Brakes - Serviced at 50,000 miles (pads and rotors replaced, brakes flushed)
    Maintenance - Major services at dealer; have records for other repairs through non-dealer Porsche specialist

    Thanks for any insight. Shawn
  • tj11119tj11119 Guest, Member Posts: 136
    San Diego, CA
    2008 VW GTI 4DR HB
    DSG Automatic/Manual Trans.
    Sunroof.
    16,700 miles
    United Gray Metallic /Charcoal Interior
    Excellent Condition in/out. Dealer serviced with all records.

    Thanks! :)
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    Low mile car,which helps.
    I'd say trade in the $14-15k range.
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    figure $15-16k
  • remysmy1remysmy1 Member Posts: 2
    Any thoughts on trade value in Maine for:
    99 Subaru Forester L
    5 speed manual
    79,500 miles
    cruise control
    keyless entry
    good/excellent condition
    new tires
    all scheduled maintenance completed

    I'm feeling a little lazy about selling this myself but don't want to leave huge $ on the table.

    Thanks for your help!
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    Sell the car yourself. Car's only worth $2-3,000 to a dealer.
    Could bring $5-6,000 privately.
  • clm8clm8 Member Posts: 56
    Would like to get a trade in value for a 2007 Honda Civic EX Coupe
    Automatic
    11,000 miles
    Gray inside and out
    clean, no stains no scratches or dings
    Indianapolis area

    Thank you.
  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,334
    Am trying to find a Ford Mustang GT convertible, in a manual...but really have no idea what they are actually selling for or what to offer for one. Dealers seem to be all over the place. So here is what I am looking for...a rough number would be very helpful.

    2006/2007 Mustang GT Convertible
    Manual
    Color: Red, Black or Silver Preferably
    Under 50,000 miles
    Options really don't matter...most of them come optioned pretty similarly.
    Philadelphia Area

    Thanks so much in advance
    2022 Tesla Model Y Performance, 2018 BMW M240i Convertible
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 32,891
    For an '06 with ~40k miles, $18k should get the deal done. (I imagine asking prices should be right around $20k on these)

    Bout $1500-$2k more for an '07 with ~30k.

    Knock off $500 if no leather.

    '11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S

  • mdcruiser78mdcruiser78 Member Posts: 2
    I have a 2006 Mazda6i Sport, 60,300 miles, extended warranty until 100k miles, sunroof, OEM factory remote start, 6CD, iPod adapter. I have also added a cold-air intake, sport exhaust, 18" alloy wheels, HID headlamps, LED tail lamps, and some other things to the car. All the mods are Mazdaspeed accessories and not aftermarket. I know they don't add value though. :(

    I am wondering what this car is worth in Baltimore, MD 21229. Also, will it make a difference if I cancel the extended warranty before I trade the car and get my money back for it? It's a Mazda ESP warranty, not an aftermarket one.

    Thanks!
  • 28firefighter28firefighter Member Posts: 9,334
    You are right on with asking prices...anywhere from 20-24k asking prices on the 2006's...higher for the 2007's.

    Thanks for the reply.
    2022 Tesla Model Y Performance, 2018 BMW M240i Convertible
  • remysmy1remysmy1 Member Posts: 2
    Thanks volvomax. You confirmed what I'd been thinking - as lazy as I am it's worth the effort to sell it myself.
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    I'm thinking $12-13,000
  • volvomaxvolvomax Member Posts: 5,238
    Having an extended warranty adds no value to the trade in.
    So,cancel the warranty if you trade the car. You don't have to do it beforehand.

    Sadly, 60k is a TON of miles in just 3 yrs. Also, your mods don't add any value.
    I think the car is a $6-8,000 car.
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