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The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
I will be selling my 2009 G8 GT – and I am looking for
the wisdom of the experts here, please.
I expect to sell to the dealer I bought it from.
Or my local CarMax.
Location: Just North of Atlanta, GA.
2009 Pontiac G8 GT
Engine = 6.0L V8
Six speed automatic
[ EDIT: RWD ]
Miles – will be approx. 45k
Silver with red\black leather seats
All 3 available Packages \ Options:
Premium, Sport & Moonroof
Condition:
Exterior condition, excellent.
Interior condition, excellent.
Tires: New [ and upgraded ] at 43,000
Brake Pads [ as of 1.5 months ago]:
fronts minimum = 8 mm [ standard = replace at 3 mm ]
rears minimum = 5 mm [ standard = replace at 2 mm ]
Sold and all service performed at same dealer.
One owner. One driver.
Details:
1 - no door dings - none
2 – Full sized \ same sized spare wheel and tire
3 – GMPP extended warrentee - $0 deductable,
to ~ 71,000 miles – and another ~ 1.5+ years -
transferable if you want it – to Aug. 2013.
Thanks,
- Ray
New BMW due in approx. 1.5 weeks.
RE: GMPP WTY transfer:
[ Q. What if I sell my vehicle before GM Protection Plan expires?
A. Your contract can be transferred to the new owner (for a small fee) upon sale of the vehicle, which may add to the resale value of your vehicle. Or, you may cancel the remainder of your contract (an administrative fee may apply). ]
http://www.gmppdirect.com/consumerdirect/webhome.action
Funny thing, when the kids were younger, my mother made the crack that "none of my kids will ever become a doctor", which I thought was nasty. Now that she's passed, all I can say is, Ma, you were wrong...one of my kids will become a doctor...of pharmacy! We're so proud of her!
The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
The extended warranty is worthless unless you are selling it privately.
Private sale with the warranty and you might get $23k for it.
'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
'The extended warranty is worthless unless you are selling it privately. '
Why is that?
The Dealer cannot transfer it to a new owner?
- Ray
Just curious...
The Dealer cannot transfer it to a new owner?
- Ray
Just curious...
The dealer is more interested in selling his own warranty.
Well, when you check back in I can't get up there this week due to multiple doctor things and two units of blood come tomorrow but if you and the Solara are still around by next week.....
Maybe this Wednesday I'll feel better and more up for such a drive but I'm being cautious at the moment.
Just drove from CT back to the DC area, you sure you want to deal with that congestion all the time?
Miserable place to drive, for the most part. :sick:
I had to bring mine back to the original selling dealer(Ford Warranty).
The other hitch could be if it was sold pre or post bankruptcy.
Trade between $19-20k.
If you're trading it the GMPP won't transfer.
Heck if nothing else get up here for lunch!
Oh yeah, it has trac.
What? You don't like our NJ Turnpike? :P There are better ways to do that trip...
And you went right by and didn't stop and say hello?
- Ray
Comfortable with those numbers...
Location: Providence RI
Year/Make/Model: 2009/Volvo/V50
Body Style: wagon
Engine: 2.5L 5-cyl. Turbo AWD 5-speed Automatic
Driveline: AWD
Mileage:45000
Color: silver/anthracite leather
Major Options: multi-CD/mp3, moon roof, heated seats, auto-dim rearview mirror, R-design
Condition: excellent
Details of interior and exterior, including dings, scratches etc.
Tires - 50 % worn
Brakes: not sure
Maintenance: up to date and serviced by volvo dealer
Other: no dents/dings/scratches, interior clean, w 2 sets floormats
Thanks.
BMW = 335iS, Euro Delivery - currently on a ship
and due at port next Monday.
- Ray
More details after [re-]delivery.......
I timed my trip badly and got traffic leaving the Jets game, I think.
Farther north, though, is almost always congested.
Trip report:
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.ef0a892/12207#MSG12207
and te following 2 posts...
Galves is pretty much the bible for trade-ins in the northeast, here in the NYC area it's all anyone uses. Unfortunately, it's not free to view online, but the sites that are tend to be highly inaccurate.
Oh, if it has Navi you'd be in the upper 16s... If it has paintwork or an accident indicator on the Carfax you could be much less.
So what did they put on it?
They gave me truecar.com price for the Durango (including holdback) and $23,100 for my Terrain
I was shocked at the trade in as they gave me near kbb excellent condition value based on the 2010 model as the 2011's are still not listed on KBB yet.
Edmunds has this trade in @ around $19k.
I'm extremely happy!
Did you have to buy the Trifecta Package (undercoating, paint sealant, pin striping) to make that deal?
Year/Make/Model:2010 Chevy Cobalt SS Turbo
Body Style: 2 Door
Engine: 2.0 Liter Turbo/ 5 speed manual
Driveline: FWD
Mileage:23000
Color: Red over Black
Major Options: Limited Slip Differential, plus all SS standards, including power moonroof
Condition:
Great shape-no dings, dents, scratches; only minor stone chips-miles are all highway
Tires - have 15K - had separate tires/rims on for winter
Brakes - original, rotors resurfaced once
Maintenance all performed at dealership
Other: No previous damage or paintwork.
Car also has dealer installed GM Stage One upgrade kit with full factory warranty coverage. Adult owned, never raced, and otherwise 100% stock.
Thanks in advance.
'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
They are a volume dealer, their other dealership across the street is the nation's #1 F-150 and #2 Ford volume dealer....
$23k?
Well done!
Upper 11s to $12k on a push. The performance package adds $0 in my opinion.
Thanks for the info.
and if you have to take the turnpike around game time, at least take the eastern (lincoln tunnel) spur.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Location: Long Island, NY (Medford)
Year/Make/Model: 2009
Body Style: 4 door
Engine: 2.0T 4 Cyl
Driveline: FWD
Mileage: 31300
Color: Galaxy Grey/Black Leather
Major Options: CC Luxury Package -- Navigation with hard drive, sunroof, leather, satellite radio, iPod connector, alloy wheels, Homelink
Condition:
Very good condition. Minor scratches on hood and trunk which can be compounded out. No dents, minor dings on hood from rocks on the expressway, brand new windshield. Interior is immaculate, with only the driver side floor mat showing signs of wear.
Tires - 1 newer tire with 90% tread, other 3 with 60%
Brakes - Original, recently inspected by VW with no problems and minor wear.
Maintenance - All performed at VW dealership (10K, 20K, 30K services). No other issues with car ever.
Other: Cracked windshield which was replaced 3 months ago.
Looking for some reliable numbers on my baby. I'm thinking about trading her in for a 2012 Regal GS.
Location: DFW metroplex, TX
Year/Make/Model: 2006 Dodge Charger R/T Daytona (1 of 2000)
Body Style: 4 door
Engine: 5.7L Hemi V8, 5-speed automatic transmission
Driveline: RWD
Mileage: 32,000
Color: TorRed with black Daytona graphics for the exterior. Interior is graphite
with red baseball stitching.
Major Options: Car is loaded. Sunroof. Spoiler. 6-disc CD/Mp3/Cassette/Satellite radio.
Daytona 18" wheels. Both front seats are power and heated. Power
windows and locks. Has everything except rear DVD player and
navigation.
Condition:
Car is absolutely immaculate. No road rash on the wheels. Never been in an accident. No door dings whatsoever.
Tires are 6 month old Falkens.
Brakes are original with good life left. No rotor warping.
She's had the oil changed every 3 months (about 1200 miles with my limited driving). I've kept a logbook recording every single service she's ever had.
Other: N/A
Black/Black Leather
12,000 miles
SL Package
Heated Seats
Moonroof
Upgraded Stereo
1 Owner
Friend is having it checked out by a dealer this week, but at an upscale used car lot here in Pittsburgh.
Dealer is asking 23,900 for it, but so far friend has negotiated down to 22,500 and the dealer says its the lowest he will go. This seems insanely high to me, but then again, so are used car prices right now.
What should she be looking at?
Thanks.
Dodge - this one is probably beyond my capabilities with what I have on hand. My WAG is that you might be looking at $16k. Definitely need Bill on this one.
Rogue - number is still a little high. Dealer might have $19,500 or so in it. It would have to go south of $22k for me to bite, personally.
'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
Right now it's probably a $20k trade-in car. That's now, not March. You'll also have to pay sales tax on the residual, and find a private buyer for a $20k++ car, that's not always that easy, and people who do buy such cars generally want to steal em.
See, on a car like this you'll be up against CPO ones for $23-24,995... with new tires, and the warranty, etc.
And nobody knows what the market will be like in 4 months, check back then and we shall see...
If it's Black on Black (Good color combo) with leather and roof it could pull close to $21k at the sale, if not more.
$22,500 is quite reasonable for it. I've sold several 08s like it recently with miles in the 30s for around $20k without much trouble at all.
Although... come to think of it, I guess because nobody ever paid tax on that residual ...?? But I'm certain I've gotten the credit in the past. Maybe a mistake on the dealer's part? They've never asked me to come back and fix the error.
'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
Since sales tax was only collected on the sum of the payments, not the residual there's no sales tax credit when you trade in a leased vehicle.
If you trade in a car that you own on a leased vehicle, you can get a sales tax credit in NJ.
The only way the OP would get a tax credit is if they bought out the car, paid sales tax on the residual, titled it in their name and then traded it in, but that's usually counterproductive.
Might also try to bring it to an Audi dealer as I'm looking to get into a new or used A4. That might give me some leverage on negotiating the buyout of the CC.
A while back I inquired as to the value of my 2007 Highlander Hybrid Limited FWD w/34.6K miles and all options. You provided a range of 19.5K up to a possible 21K and to shop it around based on it's condition & options. I had been checking what Carmax was getting for similar vehicles as well. Based on that info I went to a dealer to purchase a loaded 2011 Toyota Venza V6 FWD. MSRP was 37,954 and I offered 34K for their car and wanted 21K for mine. The sales mgr said my car was worth only 17K and it would be hard for them to sell it due to it only being FWD - this was in Richmond, VA. They did offer the Venza to me at 33K (not including the 1K rebate) which I thought was a good price. Anyway, he suggested I take my car up to Carmax (2miles away) and see what they would offer. I did just that and they offered me 22K!!! An hour or so of my time and I got an extra 5K for my car - not bad!! I took their offer, signed over the title and the salesman came and picked me up and I went back with the bank draft and bought their car. All in all I think I did good on getting a very generous amount for my HH, and a very good price on the new Venza. I've checked online and Carmax already sold the HH after less than a week being listed. I just hope I didn't go from the frying pan into the fire since the HH was rock solid and w/o any issues. I hope the Venza will be at least 90% as good although it is a much nicer car in many ways.
Thanks so much for providing me with insight as to what my car might be worth. It is always better to have more information than not enough!
Best regards - M. J. McCloskey
Carmax gave ya $22k? Holy idontwannasayitbecauseidgetbanned!
$17k is real low, and you'd think a Toyota dealer would be strong on their product too.
I was thinking $21k on a push, so you did well. The Venza is a nice truck, people I know that have em love em.
Not sure if an Audi dealer is going to be super strong on a VW but ya never know...