Real-World Trade-In Values

jimbres · December 2010

Last yr you could get one in the CRV too (or maybe 06 was?)

It was 2006. I know this because I happen to own an '06 CR-V with the stick.

Kirstie_H · December 2010

In Missouri, you always pay at the DMV when you go to title/license your vehicle. Missouri seems to have different taxation levels depending on where you title your vehicle - they are a property tax state, so this also allows your local area to get a record of what vehicle you own for that purpose (and that tax definitely differs from county to county, city to city).

explorerx4 · December 2010

this a Canadian vehicle?

jmeasell · December 2010

Here we are approaching the last day of the month and I've settled on two 2008 Corollas. One is a CE just coming off lease with 6600 miles (that's no mistake!). It does have power windows and locks and a slight scratch on the right side. The other is an LE with 32K miles, fairly clean inside and out. Both are asking $11.9K,but both are willing to deal tomorrow, we'll see. Again, using Edmunds TMV, dealer retail for both is $11.4K - $11.6K. What would be a reasonable OTD price (estimately approx. $830 for taxes, tags, proc. fees, etc.)? Thanks.

jayrider · December 2010

Have you checked the prices of brand new 2010 elantras ? Full warranty for
5 years and well reviewed. Not much more than the used corollas -- take a test drive and check truecar.

crkyolfrt · December 2010

I would appreciate a price for both as a USA car or as a CDN car. If there are differences then I'd like to know what they are. (California emissions equipped , notwithstanding) i.e. It doesn't need to meet their standards, as i won't be selling it there. If anyone can help me with a price, the original post was #40351.

Let's leave taxes and property tax and other similar ramifications out of it, the thread took a turn that ended up not helping me. I just would appreciate a price from some who is knowledgeable in that area.

2011bill · December 2010

Like to get trade in value for 2006 Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD

Sunroof, Leather, Heated Seats, 3rd Row Seat, Alloys
good condition for its miles
Newish Tires
maintenance records
SF Bay Area - Volvos pretty popular here

stickguy · December 2010

what exactly would those miles be that it is in good condition for?

2011bill · December 2010

Sorry 80K miles on the XC90

blackcurrant · January 2011

Here's a challenge,

my 82 year old dad has a silver/grey 2005 subaru baja sport with 62k, no dings, good tread and clean, no surprises. he wants to trade even for a newish subaru outback wagon, auto, heated seats, 4 cyl. how new would a dealer go. don't dealers do wholesale trades with customers to move a plain jane unit for something interesting?

kyfdx · January 2011

So... He is the one that bought the Baja in 2005....

blackcurrant · January 2011

?

Kirstie_H · January 2011

Probably meaning, very few people did.

blackcurrant · January 2011

kinda wisea$$ comment coming from a host

tifighter · January 2011

Wow, it was just a joke...

sebring95 · January 2011

He can probably get into a similar mileage 2005 or maybe a 2006 Outback wagon. They're not going to do anything special on this type of deal. It's worth what it's worth and will be used to offset whatever sales price you negotiate on the "newish" vehicle. Vanilla outback wagon is just as marketable (maybe more....) than a Baja regardless of how interesting it is.

newdavidq · January 2011

Its difficult to imagine why a dealer or anyone else for that matter would want to trade a popular car like a Subie Outback Wagon for a Baja. Plus, it would be tough to find two cars of any kind which would be valued equally; one of the parties would have to add some cash to the deal.

Regards DQ

stickguy · January 2011

unless you trade for a "lesser" car (older, more miles) you will have to kick in some cash, since they will be starting the deal as the Baja at wholesale, and the new car at retail.

so theoretically, based on what they would offer you as a trade in, if you bought an identical used car from them, they would want 3K kicked into the deal.

isellhondas · January 2011

Those Baja's are kinda cool but they are VERY hard to sell. Few people wanted them as new cars and even fewer seem to want them used.

Still, there just might be a person who is looking and can't find one.

I would advertise it and sell it on his own before shopping for a replacement.

steine13 · January 2011

"kinda wisea$$ comment coming from a host "

Agreed.
I think it's funny, and I'll take my laughs where I can get them.

HNY -Mathias

explorerx4 · January 2011

I agree it is a low volume vehicle, but the question is what is it worth?

roadburner · January 2011

kinda wisea$$ comment coming from a host

No kidding- I'm pretty sure Subaru sold at least 10 to 20 of them.

ateixeira · January 2011

What everyone here is missing is Subaru's Guaranteed Trade-in Value Program.

Just ask your dealer about it. Subaru offers above-market trade-in values. Here are the details:

http://www.subaru.com/finance-center/guaranteed-trade-in-program/trade-in-value.- - html

2005 subaru baja sport with 62k

Touchdown! Yours may be eligible (miles under 75k).

Baja did sell very poorly, but it also won JD Powers APEAL study for its class, most appealing compact pickup truck. So the few people that got them, loved them.

sebring95 · January 2011

Only applies to buying a NEW Subaru. Don't think you'll find a new Outback Wagon regardless of what this guaranteed trade-in unless it's substantially beyond real-world trade-in value. And by substantially I mean a mythical number well in excess of reality.

jayrider · January 2011

Check out ebay -- there are a few for sale. Also check out the completed listings to see what actually sold.

kyfdx · January 2011

My apologies if I offended you...

This may not be the first time my comments have been characterized that way, though...

regards,
kyfdx

ateixeira · January 2011

Good point, he wanted an even swap.

Well, if a new purchase is a possibility, this is certainly an incentive to do so.

The economy needs it. LOL

vagabondchef · January 2011

What is a 2010 Chevy HHR LS with Auto in Gray worth for dealer trade-in with 6500 miles in excellent condition?

Any help would be great!!

Thanks!!

qbrozen · January 2011

location?

blackcurrant · January 2011

It wouldn't have phased me in the least coming from anyone other than a host. It just wasn't very helpful.

vagabondchef · January 2011

Chicago!!

qbrozen · January 2011

forgot to ask if this was panel van or wagon. But, in any case, I'll assume it is the 4-door wagon since that is far more popular.

Take this for what it is worth in Chi-town, but here in the northeast, you'd be looking at $10k.

Kirstie_H · January 2011

Hosts are people too.
Sometimes we wander outside of the discussions that we host, and there, we're just "normal"(?) people... members just like you.

robr2 · January 2011

Baja did sell very poorly, but it also won JD Powers APEAL study for its class, most appealing compact pickup truck. So the few people that got them, loved them.

C'mon juice - you're stretching!! The most appealing compact pickup truck - vs the Ranger!!

ateixeira · January 2011

No competition...

Actually, that class includes the Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier, Chevy Colorado and its GMC twin.

isellhondas · January 2011

That Baja was near worthless as a truck with that tiny bed!

ateixeira · January 2011

The ST-X concept had a mid-gate, Avalanche style, and a bed extender. Not to mention a supercharger.

Subaru launched the Baja sans mid-gate (instead it got a tiny pass through), and the 165hp model only, with only 4 seats. They made leather and moonroof standard to force high pricing, $25k range. IIRC payload was something like 8-900 lbs, a joke for a pickup.

Later they added a turbo and brought prices back down to earth, but it was too late, and the mid-gate never arrived.

Good concept, poor execution.

blackcurrant · January 2011

Isn't there anyone qualified to give a real world answer?

crkyolfrt · January 2011

My guess is that they're are all too scared to reply to you..
I say that cuz of your 40368.
40365 was pretty darn funny, and it even had the 'wink' emotorcon. A very innocent, humorous post that you inappropriately got all up in arms about.

qbrozen · January 2011

I can only tell you that Galves hits the Baja at $11k-$12k. A dealer would probably be at the low end of that, if not lower, thanks to the unpopularity of the car.

An Outback wagon of the same vintage and mileage is very very close in wholesale value to the Baja. SOOO... an even trade for a "newish" one? Not a chance.

blackcurrant · January 2011

here's a quote from one of your better hosts explaining the nuance of humor:

Well, the acceptability of jokes depends on the context and the "tone". Some are good natured, and some are designed to aggravate others and instigate fights. So the host has to call each one based upon what he or she sees going on and the likely outcome. Trolls are smacked down asap, but some fun with a pun might be welcome if it is done in a friendly, teashing kind of way, with the proper emoticons perhaps

Frnstance, if it is an Aztek discussion, started for the purpose of sharing info among owners, then silly jokes about the car are NOT appropriate. Same for Mustang, Camaro, BWM topics whatever. But if it is a general discussion say about "problems with Vans" or "Ugly vehicles", it might be okay as long as it wasn't patently offensive or crude.

poking fun at sales numbers is exactly the same. i was looking for info, not a weak joke. the better hosts don't do that.

Kirstie_H · January 2011

Your disagreement with the host's post has been noted. Please move on. All of the hosts have different personalities and styles, and a host that is on your "better hosts" list is definitely on someone else's "worst hosts" list. That's just the way it is - members & hosts alike have different preferences, tolerances, and personalities.

One single remark that you've chosen to focus on doesn't discount all of the other comments and help provided by that host. FWIW, I believe that ALL of our hosts are quality, each with his/her own areas of strong expertise.

blackcurrant · January 2011

Newish meaning 05 and newer. should have been clearer i suppose. the dealers all offer the galves number, just wondering if the dealer would step up to the baja since they're rare. the comments here are largely negative, but, when i read customer reviews they are positive. besides, the outbacks are plentiful. if the wholesale is the same. why not add the baja to inventory as a niche vehicle and peddle the rareness. just a thought.

thanks for the info, btw

Kirstie_H · January 2011

"Rare" doesn't always mean desirable, BUT... IMO, your best bet on this would be to call or visit some Subaru dealerships without any Bajas on the lot. You never know - they may have a buyer looking for a Baja, which might get you a better swap deal.

blackcurrant · January 2011

my focus was limited to your response, i've already moved ...

qbrozen · January 2011

All you can do is go to a dealer and try. You never know. Odds are, they will want SOME kind of money. I mean, even if just fees and a $500 kicker or something. It is possible, just not probable.

isellhondas · January 2011

I'm not sure what Galves is since it isn't used in my neck of the woods.

Dealers rely on actual auction results more than they do the "books".

They aren't going to pay more for a car than they can buy them for at the auction.

Sometimes the books can be way off as the market can change so quickly.

You might want to check with your local Subaru dealer. As rare as those Bajas are, it's just possible they have a customer who has been waiting for one to show up.

crkyolfrt · January 2011

in Hershey PA

- 05 CRV EX
- 4 cyl
- 5 speed manual tran
- AWD
- 51000 miles
- sand beige i think its called - in and out
- alloys (5)
- loaded -all usual EX options, 6 airbags, electronic stability control, A/C, steering wheel mounted audio, AM/FM 6 disc CD/cassette, heated mirrors, cruise, tilt/tele, keyless entry etc
- needs nothing
- non smoker, very very clean inside and out
- has two 1/8" dia marks on passenger side, not dings
- new brakes, tires 80% left
- no hood paint chips, has hood protector since new
- all service and maintenance records
- no accidents or fender benders

thanks

qbrozen · January 2011

I thought we've discussed this, isell.(?)

Anyhoo, Galves is a northeast thing. 95% of the dealers here rely on it completely and without question. Kind of odd, but true. And, in my admittedly limited experience, it does follow auction values very tightly, so its not a typical book.

qbrozen · January 2011

You could get a manual EX? Huh.
And what about the moonroof? You didn't mention it, but that's standard on EX, right?

Just as we're discussing Galves... I think it fails on this particular car. It doesn't show a deduct for manual trans. I know that's not right. Usually you are talking AT LEAST a $500 hit.

So I'm going to go "off book," and say you are looking at $10,500-$11k.

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