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2000 Acura 3.2TL. blue over tan (as if it matters). 169K. 1 (family) owner. runs real good now all tuned up! new alternator and battery. plenty of meat on the tires, and new front brakes. Overall, pretty good shape. Never any body of paint work, but paint is tired with plenty of scratches. interior is not too bad. Looks respectable after a good detail.
and not that I ever should (my daughter is pushing for this!) but we saw a private sale BMW. a 1997 Z3 1.9. AT. probably makes my Volvo look fast. Red over black. base level but nice alloys, new tires. 130K. needs some serious detail work (headlights, trim) but paint looks good. Brand new roof (probably expensive) Owner admits to needing an exhaust and motor mounts (has estimates for ~1K).
I know it is a silly thing to even think about, but what the heck is that worth? 3K? he wants 5, I figure 4 is probably all the $ and then some.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'97 1.9 auto with 130k? Hell, even a similar vintage Miata would run circles around it. It would have to be real nice for $3k, IMHO. With the work it needs, I wouldn't feel too comfortable over $2500. There is a lack of demand here. Nobody but a high school girl would want it, and few fathers would buy it for them.
The TL is an easier sell. I'd think you could still get $3k for that.
'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
2009 Lexus RX 350
44,000 miles
black with tan guts
base
AWD
Pretty good condition
2007 Honda Odyssey EX
Graphite with light gray interior
85,000 miles
Lived a hard life. Kids have trashed the inside but will spend some time cleaning it up. A few dents on the outside. At one point my wife got an estimate of 600 to fix it but not sure if we have added to the dent total since then.
In Pittsburgh, PA
Looking for a trade in number for both. Pretty good chance that they will both go to a Honda dealer.
'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
as to the TL, I was thinking 3K should be pretty easy. most likely the first person to see it would take it. If I tried for much more like 4K that might be a tough sell.
If we do dump it soon, might go with a CL ad @ $3,500 and see what happens.
probably will look to ditch my Integra soon regardless, and I know what to ask/take for that!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Only had 46K miles, though... :surprise:
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'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
I am looking at a 2009 Range Rover Supercharged Autobiography edition with 76,000 miles in good condition and normal wear.
Can you advise on the price of this SUV?
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
A black one in KY with 76k went through about 3 weeks ago and hit $37k.
If that's at a Land Rover dealer, I suspect they won't go under $41k. I'd have a hard time paying more than $40k for it.
(hell, who am I kidding? I wouldn't pay anywhere near that for a used Range Rover!)
'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
So, looking at an AWD Denali, they are going for about $40k with under 30k miles. None have had less than 20k, so it seems you found something here, as long as its clean and no black marks in its past.
'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 goods: 2010 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring / FWD / 47k miles / black-on-sweaty-black
Major Options: Sun roof, rear-view camera, Bose audio (no navi; no entertainment)
Condition: Interior is in decent condition - a little dusty, but nothing a little Armor All couldn't fix. Nothing broken or exceptionally worn, with exception of the two car seats we've had continually installed in the second row for the entire life of the lease (42 mos), so there may/probably will be indentations.
Tires are at the end of the life. All maintenance completed at Mazda dealership with records.
Exterior has two blemishes of note - a slight hair-line scratch on rear passenger door (about 3 inches long) and a small pea-sized dent on other rear passenger door (no paint loss), probably from a neighbor car door opening into it. There might be a couple other minor scratches if you look hard enough, but nothing that's really memorable.
Any chance I could get some recent auction prices for similar vehicles? Also, any other advice would be very much welcome.
Thanks!
Problem with selling to carmax is, I believe, there is tax to worry about (I'm unclear on this since I know the dealer would be reselling it, so there may be no tax, I'm not sure). So you may not get anything out of the deal, although you'd avoid the fees. Better bet is trade it in at the Buick dealer because you'd get the tax benefit.
'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
Well, you were spot-on with the auction prices - I took it into CarMax yesterday and they offered $19k even! Apparently I was a bit too critical on the condition as the guy said it looks and shows extremely well, especially coming from a 2-child household. I also specifically asked about taxes and they confirmed I would not have to pay since they're a dealership buying directly from the bank. However, I will absolutely take your advice and also take it into the Buick dealership this weekend to see what they offer on it. Worst case scenario, sell it to CarMax and get a ~$2700 bank draft.
Thanks again!
Even better would be $18k at the dealer. You'd get $1700 equity PLUS save $1260 in tax on the new car (FL is 7%, right?).
I would bet if you work out a deal on the new car, and they come in below $18k on your trade, they'd be more than willing to come up to $18k just to keep you from becoming a "be-back" when you explain that you'll need to go sell your car to Carmax before signing for the new car.
'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
2007 Miata PRHT
Grand Touring 6AT
Dark Blue / Light Brown leather
21k miles
All options incl. HIDs
Looking for auction/trade in thoughts. Thanks!
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
Out of what is listed, there is only 1 that had miles that low, it was reported as above average condition, red, and automatic, and it brought $14,600. The next 2 were red, 26k, stick and a grey, 28k, stick, which went for $13,900 and $12,300, respectively.
'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
Thanks Q. Sounds like $14 wouldn't be totally unreasonable.
25 NX 450h+ / 24 Sienna Plat AWD / 23 Civic Type-R / 21 Boxster GTS 4.0 / 03 Montero Ltd
EX-L, automatic, 41,000 miles, black exterior, black interior, excellent condition
interior is spotless, I love Weathertech mats
Dayton, Ohio area
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
did you go back to them and buy the buick?
'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
'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
Gray Exterior/Tan Leather Interior
Air Suspension/Sunroof
56k miles
Condition: Clean, non-smoker
Tires: good
Brakes: good
maintenance: current
Recent accident with $10k repairs (body/paint). Not totaled but have not checked the car-smack report yet. Owner is very pleased with the quality of repairs but looking to trade for something new. She is second owner, has been diligent with VW dealer maintenance, and expenses have caused her to reconsider keeping an aging VW. Currently the car looks/drives like a magic carpet ride with no issues. She's asking for trade in value but hasn't decided on a new car yet. Thanks all.
2011 Porsche Boxster
Meteor Grey Metallic/Sand Beige Standard Leather (far from my 1st choice of color combination, but the contrast looks fantastic)/ Black Top
2.9L H6
RWD
2 Door Convertible
14K miles
PCM w/ Navigation, PDK, Hot Seats, Sound Pkg Plus, Wind Deflector, Auto Climate Control, XM Radio, PDK 3 Spoke Sport Wheel w/ Shift Paddle
Westchester County, NY
Tires are probably 50% worn (they are original)
Interior is 10/10
Exterior is a 9/10 (The car is hand washed weekly whether it needs it or not)
There is about to be some very minor paint work done. His wife backed into the left rear corner with her GL 450. It needs a heat gun and a very careful respray.
His lease is up in September and he wants to see if he has a few dollars in equity so maybe he can trade in (and avoid disposition fees) and pocket a few dollars.
Thanks as always for your help! The color wasn't even on his radar, but it was the cheapest Boxster at the time on leasetrader with the PDK.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
I'm interested in recent auction numbers for the following car:
2008 Passat
2.0T (2.0 liter turbocharged gas engine)
DSG transmission
approximately 96k miles
located in Houston, TX
I know the owner, this has been dealer serviced, never wrecked, and has nearly new Michelin tires. This has the newer model 2.0T with the timing chain, not the belt. I looked around online, and it would appear there is no expensive 100k service looming on the horizon, as happens with so many other makes and models.
In addition to the auction values, I would appreciate your (and others) opinions about what I should offer to a friend to buy this car outright.
Head gasket failure wasn't the worst thing on Northstars. The early ones ALL would develop what they call The Northstar Oil Leak. These engines would leak at the seal where the two halves of the block mated.
Fixing that required pulling the engine...a NASTY job and taking the engine apart. A buddy had an estimate of 4500.00 to fix his. He had the job scheduled when a delivery truck broadsided him the following week and totaled his Cadillac.
I've heard, they "fixed" the oil leak problem around the 2000 model year but I'm not sure if they really did.
No, they didn't all leak. I owned a 1998, for about 4 years, went from 30k miles up to 120k miles before the head gaskets failed and I junked it. Later on, I owned a 1999 for about 3 years, went from 60k miles up to 92k miles before it was totaled in an accident. Neither one ever leaked any oil.
I have talked to people who had the oil leak you describe, and I have read of others over in the Cadillac forums (not here on Edmunds). From what I have been told / read, the oil leak was never catastrophic. The worst I heard of was about one quart per thousand miles, which could make a small mess on your garage floor, but was absolutely not catastropic.
It cost roughly the same to fix the oil leak as it did to repair the head gaskets, due to the fact that pulling the engine was a necessary first step for either repair. And the flat rate to R&R the engine was about 40 hours.
My friend's DeVille that he loved dearly started leaking around the 80,000 mile mark and eventually it leaked so bad he had to be careful where he parked the car so he wouldn't mess up someone's driveway.
We also had a former Cadillac salesman come to work at our store and before making a bid on a northstar trade, they would insist on putting it on a rack to see if it had started to leak. I remember him saying that on an older Cadillac or one with a lot of miles. that fixing the oil leak or replacing the head gaskets could effectively total the car.
Now, when you say 40 hours to R&R the engine I assume that included removing the heads or splitting the block to fix the oil leak?
Wow...most shops are at least 100.00/hr. Add the price of parts to that and all of the misc stuff they are bound to find like soggy motor mounts etc...yep, that WOULD certainly exceed the value on a lot of those!
2011 Volvo C30 T5 HB
Silver
Black/Blonde T-Tec
12,000 miles
Premium
Cold Weather
Sirius
Dual Heated and Power Seats
Seattle, WA
Car is in great shape inside and out - I'd say a 9.5/10 all around. Serviced regularly and has the balance of Volvo Safe and Secure through 2015/60k miles.
Looking for trade value and possibly private party - not many cars floating around to go on - 2012/2013s listed for upwards of 24/25 and 2010s are advertised near 20.
Thanks!
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good luck with it, but I think you are nuts to sell it now.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Let's see...
Touareg: They should have totalled it. I can only take a WAG at about $8k now. A clean one would be around $11k-$11.5.
Boxster: Probably would get dinged pretty hard for the damage and tires. I'd guess they'll hit it around $33k.
Passat: I'm guessing sedan, not wagon, and not Komfort or Luxury models? In addition to the 40k DSG services, you'll also want to know about the history on the cam follower. If the car is clean, it'd be about $6k on a trade. If the DSG has been serviced accordingly and the cam follower has been replaced at least once and inspected by the dealer for any damage ... $8k would be fair. If either of the above has been neglected, run away!
Volvo: wouldn't premium be leather rather than t-tec? Well, I think sans leather, you'd be looking at $18k trade. PP? How much do you need and how long are you willing to hold out?
'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
Spot on with what I was expecting to here.
The dealers up my way don't seem to want to play ball, so I think the C30 lives to see another....week(ish)?
Thanks for the numbers, appreciated, and I hope your mother is doing better?
Yes, it is a sedan, and it has been dealer serviced, never wrecked, one owner, clean. I'm leaning towards buying it, I really enjoy driving that turbo. It feels a lot stronger than the 200 horsepower it's rated at.
I wouldn't just go by "dealer serviced" because there are many many reports of dealers not even knowing about the DSG service, and the cam follower is not a maintenance item, it is just a now known design flaw that can cause serious damage. VW did issue an extended warranty on the follower and any resulting damage, however. Still something you should have checked out if it is not part of the car's existing history. And, yes, it is a great engine. And it is underrated, in typical German fasion. According to my iPhone app (so take it for what its worth), my GTI was putting out 197 to the wheels bone stock, which would be more like 220-230 at the crank.
'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
Erstwhile lurker - dropped off about 6 years ago - just about when Terry did :-(
Any of you have info about auction numbers in the Toronto GTA area. I do believe there's a Mannheim auction somewhere around here...
Anyway, I'm looking to buy one of these 3 - in the Toronto area.
Thoughts. Any info about the model/years would also be appreciated.
Note: all mileage is in KMs, and asking prices are in CDN dollars.
2005 RX 330
Ultra prem - NAV/rear DVD
206K km's
light green (bamboo)/beige guts
Asking 11300. Needs tires. Brakes OK.
2007 RX 350
Ultra prem - NAV/rear DVD
180K km's
black/black guts
Asking 15600. Needs nothing (just safetied)
2008 RX 350
Ultra prem - NAV/rear DVD
160K km's
beige/tan guts
Asking 17500. Needs nothing (just safetied)
Please let me know your thoughts. IF you don't have canadian info, I guess Buffalo NY would be closest geographically as well as climate wise.
TIA.
2005:
06/18/13 NEWENGLD Regular $9,800 109,089 Avg SILVER 6G A Yes
05/31/13 PA Regular $12,000 112,504 Avg WHITE 6G A Yes
05/22/13 KC Regular $10,700 113,500 Avg GRAY 6G A Yes
05/30/13 DARLNTON Regular $13,000 113,852 Avg SILVER 6G A Yes
06/04/13 NEWENGLD Regular $12,700 117,976 Avg WHITE 6G A Yes
06/06/13 PA Regular $10,800 119,308 Avg BLUE 6G A Yes
06/05/13 HRSNBURG Lease $9,200 123,103 Below TAN 6G A Yes
06/13/13 NORTHSTR Regular $10,500 124,122 Avg GOLD 6G A Yes
05/29/13 CEN FLA Regular $10,350 125,523 Avg WHITE 6G A Yes
06/18/13 NEWENGLD Lease $10,500 125,554 Avg DK BLUE 6G A Yes
06/11/13 NYMETSKY Regular $9,900 126,360 Avg GOLD 6G A Yes
06/18/13 NEWENGLD Regular $11,000 126,626 Avg WHITE 6G A Yes
06/11/13 BALTWASH Regular $11,000 128,563 Avg WHITE 6G A Yes
05/29/13 NJ Regular $10,400 130,009 Avg WHT 6G A Yes
06/06/13 FRDKBURG Regular $8,550 130,458 Below SILVER 6G No
05/23/13 CINCINNA Regular $10,400 130,677 Avg TAN 6G A Yes
2007:
06/05/13 NJ Regular $15,500 95,587 Avg GRAY 6G A Yes
05/30/13 CHICAGO Regular $15,500 97,844 Avg LT BLUE 6G A Yes
06/13/13 NORTHSTR Regular $13,900 100,472 Avg BLACK 6G A Yes
05/28/13 ORLANDO Regular $14,200 101,958 Avg WHITE 6G A Yes
05/29/13 NY Regular $15,000 104,873 Avg Gray 6CY A Yes
06/13/13 NYMETSKY Regular $13,000 106,544 Below SLV 6G A Yes
06/19/13 DALLAS Lease $12,400 106,668 Below BLACK 6G No
05/31/13 PA Regular $13,100 106,785 Below BLUE 6G A Yes
06/04/13 ST LOUIS Regular $14,300 109,383 Avg BLUGREEN 6G A Yes
05/23/13 ATLANTA Regular $13,500 110,366 Avg BLACK 6G A Yes
06/13/13 NORTHSTR Regular $13,600 110,930 Avg BLACK 6G A Yes
05/22/13 NJ Regular $12,600 115,103 Below GRAY 6G A Yes
06/12/13 NJ Regular $13,700 115,988 Avg BLUE 6G A Yes
06/18/13 ST LOUIS Regular $12,500 117,219 Below SILVER 6G A Yes
06/13/13 CINCINNA Regular $13,900 117,563 Avg WHITE 6G A Yes
2008:
05/22/13 NJ Regular $15,065 98,026 Avg GREY 6G A Yes
06/20/13 CHICAGO Regular $14,700 99,580 Avg TAN 6G A Yes
06/05/13 NY Regular $14,300 100,216 Avg TAN 6G A Yes
06/14/13 FT LAUD Regular $14,600 103,530 Avg BLACK 6G A Yes
06/17/13 PA Lease $13,800 103,720 Below BLUE 6G A Yes
06/20/13 CHICAGO Regular $14,600 105,705 Avg GRAY 6G A Yes
05/31/13 PA Regular $14,500 105,846 Avg RED 6G A Yes
05/22/13 SEATTLE Regular $15,300 106,723 Avg GOLD 6G A Yes
05/29/13 NJ Regular $14,500 107,544 Avg GRAY 6G A Yes
06/05/13 PITTSBGH Regular $14,300 110,812 Avg GREY 6G A Yes
05/23/13 NYMETSKY Regular $15,600 113,454 Avg GRAY 6G Yes
'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
Seems like Eastern US prices are very much in line with prices here in torontoland.
Seems incredible - when you consider the Ultra Prem RX listed for 62K + TTL when new - a good 20% more so than in the US.
Thanks again!!
Thanks Q, my friend is still keeping options open on trade-in but she's been wondering why they didn't just total it. Oh well, now it's time to decide whether to keep it until something really expensive (and uninsured) happens. Thanks again. :shades: