Did you recently take on (or consider) a loan of 84 months or longer on a car purchase?
A reporter would like to speak with you about your experience; please reach out to PR@Edmunds.com by 7/25 for details.
Options

Real-World Trade-In Values

1…7576788081…1100

Comments

  • bretfrazbretfraz Member Posts: 2,021
    The Springer show studio is in the same NBC building as Jenny Jones' show. The building is on Columbus St. in Chicago, a short walk to Navy Pier and Michigan Ave.

    When I lived in Chicago my bank was inside the NBC building. It was a short walk from my apt and there was always a line out the door with people wanting to be in the studio audience. Lemme tell ya, some interesting folks were wanting to get into Springer. Far cry from the Oprah crowd.

    There's a very nice Sheraton across the street. Take the wife to the new Van Gogh exhibit at the Art Institute. Have dinner at Rosebud or Gibson's or Iron Mike's Grille or Heaven on Seven or the Chicago Chop House. You'll have lots of fun.
  • SEVENPINSEVENPIN Member Posts: 10
    I bought me a 2000 Cadillac today!!The seller listed the car on ebay and had offers from as far away as California. I was the first to come up 21,500 cash. It sure rides nice. I am very pleased with the car. Thanks for your timely responses.The detail shop has the car now, courtesy of the seller. Do you think it would be wise to purchase an extended warranty? If so from whom? I plan on owning the car for 3 years and average about 10,000 miles per year.

    Again,many thanks:
    sevenpin
  • uclakavuclakav Member Posts: 7
    thanks for the help on the trade in value of my civic. my dad told me i would be lucky to get $4K...i'm gonna love showing him the residual value of hondas. (he only likes american cars)
  • rroyce10rroyce10 Member Posts: 9,332
    ........ Congrats on the new ride..!

    I'm sure you will enjoy it ... I would recommend a warranty -- there is some great info on this "Edmunds thingy bob stuff" for warranties..l.o.l.

    So have fun this weekend ... and let her rip..!

    Terry.
  • rroyce10rroyce10 Member Posts: 9,332
    ....... Your quite welcome, I don't have to worry about your dad tracking me down .. do I ..?

    Tell him I just bought a Ford, that will calm him down ..

    Terry.
  • rroyce10rroyce10 Member Posts: 9,332
    ........ I promise ----- I won't laugh.

    Terry.



    ha!
  • isellhondasisellhondas Member Posts: 20,342
    Bill...yeah, I hear ya.

    I have noticed that Saab buyers are always, well...different!
  • allroyallroy Member Posts: 58
    Do you get hit if you bring in a car that is dusty? I mean if the interior is prestine but the outside has a little dust...
  • rroyce10rroyce10 Member Posts: 9,332
    ........ Gee whiz ...!

    How many times do I have to tell you ....?

    Get it to a nice carwash, a church social, boyscouts... Topless dancers, whatever...

    Now go to your room ...!

    Terry.
  • im_brentwoodim_brentwood Member Posts: 4,883
    SEVENPIN:

    Good Job! For $21,500 I'd imagine people'd be ready to fly in from Cali. But I sell a ton of cars on eBay so you do tend to get people from all over.

    Isell and Terry: No kidding. But see above re: where to sell em. Terry, swipe me some more 900SEs :))

    Allroy: Clean it!

    Bill
  • zoomzoom79zoomzoom79 Member Posts: 272
    We (when I say we I mean the dealer I work for) just bought this car for $19,000. If it stays out for 14 days I can get it for the $19,000 + any recon fees. I really love the car. The black leather is incredible.

    Ahh...love.
  • im_brentwoodim_brentwood Member Posts: 4,883
    Thats cheap..

    Color hurts it a lot in FL though, but even so..

    Bill
  • handsfree1handsfree1 Member Posts: 37
    You were so helpful with our last deal (thank you!) that our neighbors are literally standing here, and wanting to know what you think about "their deal".

    They have a 99 Acura 3.2TL, white with black, nice car, all services, gets cleaned at least once a month, new tires 4,000 miles ago, scratch on the lower rear bumper area, about the size of a soup can top, a ding on the rear pass side dime size, and one on the lower driver side, with 45k. Whats it worth? I think it's worth more.
    The dealer offered them $16,500 on a new GS430.
    should they trade it, or sell it themselves.

    Thanks in advance.
    M.
  • facewestfacewest Member Posts: 4
    I have a 96 Sunfire SE 2dr with a manual transmission that I bought new in late 95 that just turned 101,000 miles. I've been real happy with it. 36 to 40 MPG.

    Only problems I've had were a hairline crack in the water pump at 34,000 that was replaced under warranty and the alternater at 92,000. I changed the front brake pads at 60,000, without turning the rotors and replaced the spark plugs at 98,000. They looked great but the gap was too big. My mileage started to drop (32 MPG) right before I changed them but jumped back to 37 MPG after that.

    There are no noises from anywhere, unless it's raining, then I get some road noise from the back wheel wells. I'm shooting for 200,000 and was thinking of getting another used one with low miles until I started reading the reports under Town Hall.
  • akanglakangl Member Posts: 3,282
    What's this worth? My mom thinks her car is still worth $3000, I disagree. Its a 1996 Chevy Cavalier, 2 dr, base model, no A/C or pwr anything, auto, am/fm cass, blue/dark gray cloth, it has a dent in one fender and a big time broken windshield, the paint is rather dull on it. Oh yeah and did I mention it has 140K on it??
  • cupholder1cupholder1 Member Posts: 231
    sounds like she'll be lucky if the dealer doesn't charge her to have it towed away.
  • akanglakangl Member Posts: 3,282
    Yeah, I know. She bought the car in 1997 used with 12,500 miles on it. Its been a great car and she will have it for a loooong time since she still owes $7500 on it (long story). She is convinced its still worth $3000 in trade. I am still amazed its run for so long with so few problems, I think she has put a starter and a fuel pump in it, along with brakes and tires, it still runs good and is her daily driver. She drives 120 miles every day for work.
  • im_brentwoodim_brentwood Member Posts: 4,883
    You sure you wanna know?

    $500-1,000.

    Sorry :(

    Bill
  • sdt2sdt2 Member Posts: 4
    New to this discussion. I have a 99 Camry that I want to trade. Actual miles 22,800. LE 4 cyl, CD, power drivers seat, sunroof, keyless entry - perfect condition. Problem - SPEEDometer didn't work correctly and dealer replaced ODOMETER to correct this (without my approval). Now the car's value has fallen drastically. Any advice? Do I have recourse through the dealer? through Toyota USA? The places I have tried to trade the vehicle state they must classify it as a "true miles unknown" even though I have all the documentation for the replacement. Doesn't seem fair!!!
  • thelthel Member Posts: 767
    I know that auto transmissions are easier to sell but does it really give you an advantage at resale time?

    If I buy a new Accord, I will pay about $800 more for an auto than a manual. But according to used TMV (I know, it's ONLY a guide) after one year, the auto Accord is worth only $631 more than a manual. Therefore, I am losing an additional $170 in depreciation when I look at overall costs.

    Sorry for all the figures but I thought an example might help make my point: Automatics are worth more on trade-in but since they also cost more to buy initially, you're actually better off going with a manual and save some money up front and in future depreciation (if you like maunuals of course).

    So does my case hold water?
  • rroyce10rroyce10 Member Posts: 9,332
    ....... Hey, all this time I thought Jerry was in NY ... Duh..!

    But I have been to the Chop House, and the food is great..

    I will be back in Chi-town in Jan, for some auctions..maybe, I can get on the show and see "I want to marry my dog", or whatever.. that show just breaks me up ..

    Thanks for the info ..

    Terry.
  • rroyce10rroyce10 Member Posts: 9,332
    ....... Good morning thel, how are you ..?

    It's not that manual trannys are bad things. It's what happens when you go to sell em' ..New or Used.

    The vast majority of the buying public .. just doesn't have a need, a want or a desire for em'.. .. The auto's of today, get as good gas mileage and obviously they run longer, they tow more, and as far as performance is concerned, they are neck and neck ...

    The biggest thing is: Convenience.
    Mom, doesn't want to shift and watch the kids at the same time. Dad had one 10 yrs ago and he loves his auto, he can go to work now, without the workout. Granny had one 30 yrs ago and now she can barely see, let alone shift between bingo games. The good lookin' blonde that works in the office, doesn't want to shift gears in her new outfits every day on the way to work ..... and the business guy, doesn't want to be shifting in his new Armani suite and talking on the cell ... etc.etc.

    I know I kid around about em' a lot ... but the reality is -- people just don't buy em'.

    Can you get the kid down the street to buy one...of course, it's his 1st vehicle. Can you get the guy going through his mid-life crisis to buy a 6 speed Vette or 540 Bimmer ...Yeah! -- But what happens when they go to trade it ... Where is that market ..? -- Can you duplicate that buyer ..? .. No.! ---- They sit.

    It's just that market has diminished to less than 7% ... look at the New Beatles .. 85% of those, are auto's. And these are vehicles that were "Aimed" at a "flower in you hair market" ... but that market today, wears $150 tennies.

    Now that I have bored you into a stupor ... what's the difference in price ..?

    Around a Gee Whiz ... and if it's like some of the others mentioned .. $1,500++

    I hope this makes sense ...

    Terry.
  • uclakavuclakav Member Posts: 7
    I agree with Terry...don't know too much about resale values, but i've been looking at the acura rsx and from what i hear, the only reason to buy it is for the 200HP 2.0 engine with 6speed manual. Only problem is i never learned to drive a stick and i don't wanna learn on a brand new car. also my dad, who only drove sticks when he was younger(trans-ams, camaros, bmws), is now an old man (his words, he's only 52) who loves automatics and said i was a fool for even thinking about getting a manual. he said the first time my cell phone rings and i have to put down my milkshake to answer it during rush hour traffic, i would regret not just buying an automatic...
  • suvshopper4suvshopper4 Member Posts: 1,110
    There will never be any 'new Beatles'.

    Rest in peace, George.
  • lancerfixerlancerfixer Member Posts: 1,284
    What the heck are you doing drinking a milkshake and talking on the phone while driving, anyway?
  • robr2robr2 Member Posts: 8,805
    Terry lists very valid points. I owned sticks for 15 years. 3 years ago I got an automatic for a number of reasons including:

    in-laws and parents visiting always had to rent a car because they can't drive a stick

    kids are enough of distraction in the back seat that adding a stick to mix makes it harder to fully concentrate on traffic

    traffic - I commute into Boston everyday - 'nuff said.

    I will admit I miss driving one and look forward to someday owning a toy vehicle with one for weekends and the such.
  • robr2robr2 Member Posts: 8,805
    I think everyone should learn how to drive a stick because someday you will need to know how when an emergency comes up. The person that drove to the party gets snookered and they are the only one that drives stick - not a fun walk home.

    Personally, one summer in college I worked for a landscaper. No one else on the crew could drive a stick so I got to drive all summer. Nothing better than driving all day for a 20 YO even if it was a 1 ton GM dump body.
  • bretfrazbretfraz Member Posts: 2,021
    Hey, let's beat this to death ;-)

    Value is more than just dollars and cents. It's about what something is "worth". What is something worth? Exactly what someone will pay for it.

    So who is gonna buy a Honda with a stick? Paper worth is one thing but if you go to sell it and the phone doesn't ring because buyers are afraid of a stick, was it "worth" it?

    Car dealers think the same thing: "Who in the hell is gonna want this thing?" Even if the car is the right color, right options, right condition, a stick automatically eliminates maybe 80% of the potential buyers. So, if you want to hold out for that 20%, fine. But realize that you are giving away all your marketing leverage. See, the stick buyers also know that no one buys a stick, so sellers are a bit more desperate. A stick buyer can hold out for their price if they want to. And they can always drive an automatic in the meantime.

    Stick buyers have a choice. Stick sellers don't.
  • tboner1965tboner1965 Member Posts: 647
    I traded my 99 Contour SE with an Automatic for a 98 SVT Contour (stick shift only) at a dealer no less.

    My 99SE had 14.5K and the 98 SVT had 35K. The deal was done for my 99 and $2700 cash.

    The SVT was a "limited" production car. I told the sales rep that I know he could sell the 99 SE with an Automatic easier than the 98 SVT stick shift.

    The two cars stickered for about $4500 difference. (I don't know if new SVTs in 1998 sold at a discount, but SE's did) If miles are worth $0.15 each, that make the difference in value about $1500.

    Most other trade deals were in the neighborhood of $5000-$5500 difference.

    I think they realized they better grab the buyer willing to pay for a stick shift.

    Bill (brentwoodvolvo) said I stole the SVT last January. I wouldn't go that far, but I paid what I was willing to pay and it took all of about 60-90 minutes time over two days.

    It is a lot more fun to drive than the 99SE (V6 and automatic) but I've only put about 6000 miles on it as I usually only drive it on weekends.

    However, there are times when commuting with a stick is no fun.

    TB
  • rroyce10rroyce10 Member Posts: 9,332
    ....... Well based on the information you have given us ( and it's a lot ..thank you! ) -- It sounds like a nice vehicle ..

    All the service records .. 3 minor dings and a scratch, it's the right color, whether you are north or south, and new tires ...

    If the dealer has offered you $16,500 --- I think he musta' had a long weekend and looked at the wrong page --

    With the miles being a little stiff, it's still worth $19..in the dark.

    I might recommend you go to another Lexus dealer ..quick.! --- because I'm paying a whole lot more than $16,500 at the auctions for a nice TL, that's for sure ...

    Good luck..and let me know ....

    Terry.
  • im_brentwoodim_brentwood Member Posts: 4,883
    $16,500 for a 3.2TL?

    You sure its not a 98?

    Yeah, Im with Terry. Color combo is great, and even with high miles, that car is worth well more than $16500. I'm temted to be closer to $18,500-19K.. but even so..

    Theyre WAY off.

    Bill
  • im_brentwoodim_brentwood Member Posts: 4,883
    Yeahup.

    A solid $1,000 whack.

    Seems like even more on a Camry.

    Problem is tho.. even at that price theyre tough to sell.

    Bill
  • thelthel Member Posts: 767
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,345
    Fot the die hard stick drivers, the supply/demand curve isn't always in our favor. Some cars in stick are so hard to find, buyers don't have much of a choice, and some sellers know it.

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

  • lancerfixerlancerfixer Member Posts: 1,284
    I waited nearly a full year to find exactly what I wanted- A well-maintained, non-turbo Volvo 740 with a manual transmission. I almost caved a couple times when I found some really nice automatic 740s, and a couple other times by manual-equipped non-Volvos (most notably a Saab 9000) but in the end I'm glad I waited. I found a car that might as well have been sitting in storage for the past several years, so good was its condition.

    I am a diehard stick buyer. I simply will not, at this time, consider a car with an automatic (even with a young daughter in the back seat.)
  • markjennmarkjenn Member Posts: 1,142
    Hi Bill, enjoy this forum a great deal.

    I'm about to trade-in a 98 GS300 for a 2002 M3 in the Seattle area. The car is silver/black with the common options (everything except nak and nav), one-owner, dealer-maintained, low 23K miles, no dings, about as nice as they come. I'm anticpating an offer around $20K. I feel like privately it should get around $25K, and with the sales tax hit, an offer from the dealer of $23K would be about a wash. What do you think?

    If I am forced to sell privately, what would be your strategy? Local paper, Ebay, Autotrader, all of the above?

    Thanks,

    - Mark
  • rroyce10rroyce10 Member Posts: 9,332
    .... I will fill in for a moment, til' Bill get's back from the rest room ...

    Great color and No miles .. that's a treat, if it's nice as you are telling us .. it's gotta be worth at least in the "high" $22's ...

    What do you think Bill ...?

    Terry.
  • im_brentwoodim_brentwood Member Posts: 4,883
    If its clean.. No paintwork, no french fries between the seats (lol)... ashtrays and lighters look like they came right from the Lexus parts dept..

    I think youre both light here.

    Silver/Black... No miles.. Mint?

    Ya want $20K as a trade-in? I'll give ya $22K ;-)

    Seriously, I think that car is easily worth $23,500 blindfolded. I could see $24K on it easily also.

    eBay for a 22K mile car? Nah. eBay is where ya put the Green 80K miler you pick up for $16,000 or so and ya get $18K for it there.

    Put that car in the paper for $26,900/bo. Write it like this:

    1998 GS300 Silver/Black Leather. Moonroof, CD only 23K miles, original owner, as clean as they get. No excuses here. Ordered new car,must sell! Only $26,900

    See what happens.

    From what I know.. youre gonna be at full pop on an M3.. so shop the trade. Youre prolly gonna be ordering the M3 too so you have some time to sell it on your own.

    Good Luck!

    Bill
  • im_brentwoodim_brentwood Member Posts: 4,883
    sdt..

    Sheesh.

    TMU Kills that car..

    See if there's a way they can maybe reprogram your speedo head unit for the right miles?

    I dunno what your recourse might be. My guess is against Toyota,INC.

    That sucks tho :(

    Bill
  • uclakavuclakav Member Posts: 7
    the milkshake comment was my dad being facetious.

    but it's true that i should probably actually learn to drive a stick. the comment made by robr2 is funny cuz i've been in that exact situation. My roommate is tanked and i have to get us home (no, not nearly as intoxicated). i don't know how, but i was able to get that piece of crap jetta home so in a pinch, can get by, but commuting to work...nah.
  • soberssobers Member Posts: 496
    My frined is almost into the final talks to buy this car...the car is in immaculate condition superclan with only 9500 miles color black (gray interior) & original in-service date is August 2000. i.e. 2 years of warranty left !

    Bill/Terry please get back on this one
  • im_brentwoodim_brentwood Member Posts: 4,883
    Geez,

    You buy a Honda store yet? :)

    Wholesale is about $17,500 or so.. so what can ya get it for?

    Bill
  • rroyce10rroyce10 Member Posts: 9,332
    ....... I forget where you are from ...

    But, If you are up above the Mason/Dixon line, that black, 9500 mile, EX V6 is worth a little more than $17,500, Bill goes .. NaNa every once in a while...l.o.l.

    I will bet the dealer has at least $18/$18,500 in it ....

    But the question is, what's he want ...?

    Terry.
  • cupholder1cupholder1 Member Posts: 231
    You can tell who the automatic drivers are at the stoplight. The bozos just keep creeping foward like they want to run the redlight at 3mph. What knuckleheads. Clueless and totally out of control.
  • im_brentwoodim_brentwood Member Posts: 4,883
    You missed the GS300 tho =P

    lolol

    Yeah.. I got that "Black Cars suck" mindset down here...

    :)

    Bill
  • strausystrausy Member Posts: 4
    Hi,

    Could you give me an idea on the trade in value or private party sale for this truck. I'm located in Southern PA.

    98 Toyota Tacoma V6 4x4 SR5
    Automatic
    Extended cab with TRD Offroad PKG
    55,000 miles
    Green
    All power options with ABS
    New tires
    Alloy wheels
    Has a couple of small dings and a some surface scratches

    Thanks,
    Tony
    tjstrausy@yahoo.com
  • soberssobers Member Posts: 496
    Asking price for 2000 EX V6 is 19500 & it is pretty much non-negotiable !! With 9,000 miles it is as goodas new & it is from a private seller & not the dealer......

    My friend is pretty much psyched for the car !!
  • salsarevsalsarev Member Posts: 8
    Any idea as to what my truck is worth? Bought new 9/4/01...has 6200 miles; SLE pkg; bed liner; heavy duty suspension;privacy glass; white with graphite cloth interior; perfect condition. I live in north Louisiana.
  • im_brentwoodim_brentwood Member Posts: 4,883
    I'll defer the trucks to Terry (I have no idea about pickups or their worth.. About all I know about em is when I need one I rent one from U-Haul).

    Sobers, $19,500 for the Honda? Buy it.

    Bill
  • seahawksseahawks Member Posts: 2
    Does anyone know what Galves has listed for '97-'01 Porsche Boxster with avg. miles, Good condition, and other standard equipment?

    Thanks,
    Dave
Sign In or Register to comment.

Helpful Tools

Most popular vehicles