Real-World Trade-In Values

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• akangl Member Posts: 3,282

  November 2001

  Ok, everyone sees my nice Jeep and finds out the great deal I got.....now they want me to help them buy a car......grrr, the cycle begins!!!
  
  This guy I know wants to buy a Toyota Tacoma, he is looking at a 1998 Tacoma x-cab, 4WD, V-6, manual trans, SR5, pretty loaded with all the pwr stuff, its red/gray cloth, and now the kicker, the thing has 77K on it and has evidence of previous paint work and a new rear bumper. He has been quoted an out the door price of $16,238, the dealer was asking $17,138. I say its too much and more like $14,500 is reasonable. Soooo, what's it worth?? Thanks.

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• aawdwagonbob Member Posts: 8

  November 2001

  HI, would like trade in and private party price I might get for a 2k 9 3 conv. stick 185 hp turbo, leather, seat warmers. White blue top , grey interior 12 k miles perfect shape no dings etc 6stacker cd a/c bob northern california

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• rroyce10 Member Posts: 9,332

  November 2001

  ..... Ok, let's see ... We have a handshaker on this convert..oh, oh, - no help there.
  
  Well, no matter the area, it's the right color ...and it's got the heated seats along with, it has no miles ... it's a SE..right ..?
  
  Soooo, if it's nice and clean, without the "crash and ding" package ... you are going to be "in and around" the $21/$22 range ... (real money) --- and on the retail end, you should be around $24/$25ish ...
  
  I hope this helps ...
  
  Terry.

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• rroyce10 Member Posts: 9,332

  November 2001

  ...... Ok ... it's a high mileage SR5 extended cab -- with the probable indication that it's been in the "Moose Zone" ..Hmmmmm.
  
  It's a 4x4, that's a big help ....a V6, more help..Doooh..! it's a handshaker, oh well it gives you guys something to do, between 7-11's ---
  
  It's a $11ish vehicle on the auction side ... and on the retail side, it could be done "around" $13ish-- ya know, new rubber .. cleans like a 2000, etc..
  
  So in the Land of "Bullwinkle" a $14ish figure, seems to be right on ..!
  
  Terry.

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• sobers Member Posts: 496

  November 2001

  Please suggest what do you think about this one ?
  
  It is a 4 cyl Dark Green. Thanks in Advance !

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• rroyce10 Member Posts: 9,332

  November 2001

  .... How are you ...?
  
  01, with 21klicks --- is it nice and clean ...? Miles are a little stiff, but I guess it will sell..l..o..l..
  
  You know the routine ... needs nothing, new tires -- no invasion of the "parking lot gangsters" ... you are in and around the "tall" $15's ...(real money) --- and I guess around the $18's+ on the retail side ...
  
  Terry.

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• im_brentwood Member Posts: 4,883

  November 2001

  I'm with Terry on the Rover.
  
  Personally, I like what you're driving far better than anything else youre looking at. But thats just me. I personally LOVE Rovers.
  
  Ifn U ask me.. E320 Wagon willbe the strongest resale wise...
  
  Bill

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• tiredofmanual Member Posts: 338

  November 2001

  A guy I know is contemplating selling his 93 Explorer 4x4 and I may be interested. It's a 2 door, 5 speed manual, and has around 150,000 miles on it. I last saw the thing 2 years ago and it was in very good condition - he has a different vehicle he does his off-roading in.
  
  TMV and KBB both list $3000-3500 in private party value, but I think that sounds a bit high. What do you guys think it's trade-in and private party value should be?

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• allroy Member Posts: 58

  November 2001

  Ok, I gotta ask...$16500 for a Jetta trade in. What am I doing wrong? I have 15,000 miles on a fully loaded Jetta and I can only get $15,300!

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• rroyce10 Member Posts: 9,332

  November 2001

  ...... These folks are from the land of the "Midnight Sun" .....
  
  That market is a .."l i t t l e" different there, so don't get to excited ..l...o...l...
  
  Terry.

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• allroy Member Posts: 58

  November 2001

  Sorry! I am just about to go purchase my new car and I am still wondering...am I getting a good trade-in value? :P

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• rroyce10 Member Posts: 9,332

  November 2001

  ........ Re-run your trade vehicle again.....
  
  Terry.

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• slemke7 Member Posts: 6

  November 2001

  How about a 2000 Passat, 5 speed, leather and sunroof packages, white, 15K miles and in perfect condition?

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• timadams Member Posts: 294

  November 2001

  What are reasonable trade-in and private sale prices for a 2000 Beetle GLS, 16,000 miles, w/ sunroof, CD changer, alloy wheels, heated (cloth) seats, light blue? The car is in good to very good condition. Thanks.

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• allroy Member Posts: 58

  November 2001

  2001 Jetta 1.8T 5-speed manual. 15,000 miles. Leather seats, moonson stereo, 6 disc cd changer, sport-luxury package(heated seats, limited slip, sport suspension, leather steering wheel, alloy rims, etc.) in Miami, FL
  
  Thanks again!!

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• bretfraz Member Posts: 2,021

  November 2001

  OK, I gotta know how buried I still am in my car, so if you gentlemen would be so kind as to provide latest wholesale prices:
  
  - 2000 SAAB 9-5 SE sedan
  - 10K miles
  - Dark green on tan leather
  - Auto, roof, CD, heated seats, all the goodies
  - Perfect in every way; tires look new, paint is showroom, just had 10K service done by dealer.
  - In Atlanta area.
  
  As always, thanks a million.
  
  - - Bret - -

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• markz2k Member Posts: 112

  November 2001

  Just curious what I could get for my Accord.
  
  It's a 2000 EXV6 in "Signet Silver" All the standard stuff on the EXV6, plus a front nose mask. 10K miles. Excellent condition. One paint chip, now under the nose mask. In So. Cal. (Orange County)
  
  Please give both trade and retail prices.
  
  Thanks!

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• im_brentwood Member Posts: 4,883

  November 2001

  Is that 6 or a 4?
  
  Is it a GLX if its a 6? 4motion?
  
  Bill

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• rbrenton88 Member Posts: 186

  November 2001

  Somebody has a white Vanden Plas up for bid. I think it was a 99 with about 19k miles. The deal is to take over his payments of $895/mo for the rest of the contract - about 12 more months, pay him a fee of $5k, and then buy out the lease at the end for a balance of $30k. The total was $43 according to those terms, or $45k if you wanted him to get you the title right away (by buying out the lease early).
  
  Is this a wacky deal?

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• im_brentwood Member Posts: 4,883

  November 2001

  Wacky? Yup!
  
  Bill

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• im_brentwood Member Posts: 4,883

  November 2001

  I'm thinking a solid $13,500+... I like that Vapor Blue on those myself..
  
  Soo.. retail upper 15s?
  
  Bill

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• im_brentwood Member Posts: 4,883

  November 2001

  OK. tough cars to hit sometimes but with leather,roof,Auto miles and color are good.
  
  I think $16,500-17K.
  
  Bill

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• im_brentwood Member Posts: 4,883

  November 2001

  Youre buried.
  
  $20K methinks..
  
  Bill

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• ckrll Member Posts: 19

  November 2001

  White, stock except for CD. New tires. Lovingly cared for -- nary a blemish or ding. 26,500 miles.
  
  What would the wholesale be? I'm getting all kinds of answers locally, from high 14's to high 15's.
  
  Thanks,
  
  John

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• im_brentwood Member Posts: 4,883

  November 2001

  Good color, good car.
  
  Solid $17,500-18K all day long.
  
  Retail? $20K

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• im_brentwood Member Posts: 4,883

  November 2001

  Well,
  
  I think its' about a $14,800 car to me.. So closer to $15K ought to be real Money (I think the miles are a tad stiff)
  
  So.. upper 15s? Youre doing well.
  
  Bill

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• qbrozen Member Posts: 33,736

  November 2001

  another "welcome back" to you, Bill.

  '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

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• allroy Member Posts: 58

  November 2001

  Bill can you give me a quote on msg#3668. Thanks!!

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• clpurnell Member Posts: 1,083

  November 2001

  01 Chrys 300M
  Silver w black lthr
  All Std equip plus wood wheel and trip comp.
  Looks new 7500 miles Chicago Area
  
  I'm thinking 20-21 wholesale 23.5 in the trib. Am I on target

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• im_brentwood Member Posts: 4,883

  November 2001

  $15,500-16K all day long I think...
  
  Depends on the color in Miami tho. If its Black vs Silver... Towards the low end of my price range of that. Especially for Dark Red, Dark Green, Indigo..etc..
  
  Bill

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• im_brentwood Member Posts: 4,883

  November 2001

  If it looks new.. And the miles sure are right, and the color is good,
  
  I think you're on target. Without Chrome 17"s and a roof though, (And Terry correct me if I am wrong) Youd be about $20K wholesale/22-23K retail.
  
  I think another Grand solid for those two options.
  
  Bill

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• mcfreitas Member Posts: 5

  November 2001

  We are looking to trade in our Subaru, but have been getting all kinds of different trade-in values, any where from 14.5K - 18K.
  
  2000 Subaru Legacy GT Wagon
  Dual Sun-roof
  Auto
  6-CD changer
  23K
  
  Any Ideas?

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• rayh3 Member Posts: 38

  November 2001

  Here's one for you, 96 XJ6 Topaz, Cashmere, avg condition 158k miles. He wants to trade on a 98 XJ8L, what kind of number would you put on a 96 with that many miles.
  
  Dean

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• rroyce10 Member Posts: 9,332

  November 2001

  ........ Well --- let's see, it's the wrong color..yuk ---- and it's got a ton of miles, what is this guy ...? A Mailman..?
  
  $4,500/$5,000 ... Ok, Bill.. knock yourself out, what do you think ---- you probably have a home for it ..l..o..l...
  
  Terry.

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• rroyce10 Member Posts: 9,332

  November 2001

  ....... The miles are right, that's for sure ... it's not topaz is it ..? l..o..l..
  
  Dual roofs, very slick..and hard to find ...its a GT with all the toys, nice vehicle.
  
  If this little bullet has stayed away from all the parking lot gangsters, its clean..and needs -0- ... its going to do "in and around" the high $16's ..and because of the "rarity" of this little deal, maybe low $17's ..
  
  On the retail end, you are in the high $19's ..
  
  I hope this helps...
  
  Terry.

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• rayh3 Member Posts: 38

  November 2001

  I was real generous, overallowed and offered him 6500, the customer flipped out and left in a huff......he wanted no less than 12k for it.

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• black01coupev6 Member Posts: 195

  November 2001

  but those are the funniest posts.

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• rroyce10 Member Posts: 9,332

  November 2001

  ...... The color is the deal breaker on this one .... where do you hang your hat..?
  
  Terry.

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• rroyce10 Member Posts: 9,332

  November 2001

  ..... Did I say that ..?
  
  Terry.

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• rroyce10 Member Posts: 9,332

  November 2001

  ....... Ok, I will correct you --- But, your not wrong ...
  
  Terry.

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• black01coupev6 Member Posts: 195

  November 2001

  lol Terry, you shoulda learned not to type out loud a long time ago

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• rroyce10 Member Posts: 9,332

  November 2001

  ....... Well I can't spell either ---
  
  Terry.

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• cupholder1 Member Posts: 231

  November 2001

  I have a 1999 BMW M3 with 120k miles, no sunroof, 15 inch wheels, a green cloth interior and a burgandy exterior. in perfect condition except for the torn back seat and cracked windshield. how much should I expect for this gem?

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• black01coupev6 Member Posts: 195

  November 2001

  cupholder: I'm thinking no less than $50,000. As long as it doesn't have a "handshaker" and no "parking lot kisses" and it's "knee deep in rubber". Did I cover everything?

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• rroyce10 Member Posts: 9,332

  November 2001

  ....... Now how is that spelled again... ? ceck, chuck, cheek.... got it, CHECK... Oh happy days.
  
  
  
  What..? another Mailman ..?
  
  Don't you have any buses, taxi's, friends, cell phones where you live ..?
  
  It's a 99 with ---- 120 Klicks...gheez, and along with it, it's has no slider...What-- did you win this little darlin' in a divorce..?
  
  It has a St Patty's interior...and a Mad dog 20/20 exterior...yeow!
  
  Hmmmmm, I'm thinkin' $10/$11ish ..maybe..
  
  Terry.

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• timadams Member Posts: 294

  November 2001

  Thanks for your help regarding my 2000 Beetle, Bill. Your numbers seem pretty reasonable ($13.5 trade / $15.8 sell). I checked the online guides. Edmunds was low at $12.5/$13.8 and carprices.com was high at $15.0/$19.3. $19,300?!? We only paid $20,200 for it brand new. If I only lose $900 in value in two years, I'll be bragging about VW's low depreciation for a long time.
  
  BTW, Dealers indicating asking prices online for used Bugs are asking about $16 to $18k for similar cars.

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• im_brentwood Member Posts: 4,883

  November 2001

  158,000?
  
  LOLOLOLOL!!!!
  
  The poor [non-permissible content removed]!
  
  It is Topaz psst.. Terry... Wake up! Topaz is that light champagne!
  
  Car is worth, at best, probably half of current market on an average miler I suppose.. $6K is probably all the money. $12K as a trade-In?
  
  I'm sorry.. I didnt see where you said 158K mile 1997 XK8 Convertible..
  
  Heck, Ray you have my #.. tell the guy to call me if he wants. And tell him I just saw a VERY nice 1996 Ice Blue XJ6 with 70K or so on it do $10,800...
  
  So what's his car worth?
  
  Personally, if you called me for a bid.. I'd be around $5,000 and I'd drag it out to the auction and hope for the best.
  
  Bill

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• im_brentwood Member Posts: 4,883

  November 2001

  Glad to help!
  
  Bill

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• allroy Member Posts: 58

  November 2001

  Dark Blue with black leather in Miami, Fl

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• tompo2 Member Posts: 10

  November 2001

  Anyway I can get a value on this one?
  
  1995 Supercharged Previa LE 2WD
  90500 miles
  Evergreen Pearl with Oak factory Leather
  Has Avalon XLS Alloys w/ NEW (last week) Dunlop A/S tires
  10 Speaker AM/FM/CD/Cass Radio
  Dual Sunroofs with rear spoiler
  Recent Toyota performed services include-
  Tune Up
  New Cat Converter
  Front Brakes w/ rotors
  Supercharger oil changed
  
  1 small dent above drivers door by antenna
  2 surface scratches behind drivers door
  
  This is a Northeast Florida van - very well kept
  (I'm the 2nd owner)
  Wife wants a RAV4
  
  What can I expect @ a dealer for trade in...?
  Kelly & Edmunds shows 8500-9500
  thanks
  TP

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