Real-World Trade-In Values

zoomzoom79 · February 2002

graphicguy: Why not look for a 90-91 Honda Accord? You may have to go back another year or so further than the Saturn but it is a bigger car, better (smoother) engine, and you should be able to get one of those in under $3000 after negotiation. You might also want to look for a Mazda Protege or an older 626 5-speed (no automatic, major problems).

nectalover · February 2002

I am buying the A4 avant from a guy and I have him at 26K so i assume you are saying that is a great price to by a 2001 1.8T Audi wagon for. As you state if i took less then 26,500 I could go to my room lol

But I am the buyer so I think your saying jump on it right. Thanks again buddy. You guys should start a quote service and charge like 5 bucks a car. On the side you could make some good money. If you need help on a web site let me know a buddy of mine is great at it. OK just a half serious thought, but anyway Thanks again. Late

sonjaab · February 2002

Consider yourself LUCKY the dealer even wanted
it. I had a 99 3k miles stick a/c they
were hard pressed to even give me 3000.
And they still didn't want it on a new
chevy truck trade! Luckily I found someone
to take over the payments after it sat in
my yard for 11/2 years !

BTW: Before anybody laughs .....I cosigned
a loan for someone..thats how I got stuck
with it and had to make the payments while
it sat. I didn't want to ruin MY credit !
I will never co-sign a loan again !....Geo

im_brentwood · February 2002

Yeah..

It aint the one I saw. I agree with Terry. 36-37K will prolly buy it, but let us know what happens!

90-day unit? Its GOTTA go!

Bill

im_brentwood · February 2002

Without knowing how bad the dent is.. $700 may be light, but $1,000 may be the moon.

Also, these cars, depending upon your location, can be VERY tough to unload. I have seen 99s sell wholesale for under $2,000.

Retail? Ask $2,900.. take anything over $2,000.

Bill

im_brentwood · February 2002

Sorry we missed it! =O

Its been busy here lately.

Terry hit this right, I think its an 18K car. Cold Weather Package? All 98-00s have it.

Option on the new ones..

Bill

im_brentwood · February 2002

Hmm..

Whats he looking for? Practical?

Geo Prizm is tough to beat.

Bill

im_brentwood · February 2002

Hmm..

$1,500? $2K as a trade?

Retail? $3,900/bo in the paper methinks.

Bill

im_brentwood · February 2002

Good deal for you!

Yup, your checkbook should be open, locked and loaded.

Buy it and enjoy yer new ride!

Bill

teeej · February 2002

I have a 1998 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 4x4, 65k miles. Great shape, non-smoking, detailed on a regular basis, newer tires, shocks, brakes.

I am coming up on lease end and am wondering if it would be in my best interest to buy it or trade it in. How much do you think I can get on a trade for a similar vehicle?

rroyce10 · February 2002

..... This all depends on the condition .. If it's super nice and clean and it drives and looks like an 01 ... then you are in and around that $15ish figure ...

Whats your residual ..?

Terry.

rroyce10 · February 2002

...... Well the miles don't hurt this a bit. And the Pope is coming over for dinner later.

On a trade depending on the dealer, you might be in and around a $1,5/$2,000 figure ...

Since it has all the service records ready to roll, and this will stand tall as it sits. Then this is a good retail piece.

Throw it in the paper ... for $3,900 and let some nice Mormon come buy for $2,9/$3,1/$3,300 and let him cart it off to the Olympics ...

Terry.

pgill · February 2002

Thanks for the information regarding trade-in value of my 1999 BMW 740i. I checked with BMW Financial Services and it looks like the residual is too high for me to consider purchasing it ($41k). Unless BMW Financial Services substantially lowers the purchase price, I don't think it will be worthwhile (I'll lose ~$5k as soon as I sign on the dotted line). You have been very helpful. Thank you.

justblaze · February 2002

Hi Guys.. new here hope you can help me out!

Ok it has 69k miles, leather, CD, moonroof, auto, all the stuff you know comes with the EX. Interior is in good shape just normal wear of leather, no tears. Exterior has 2 very small dings from I guess a shopping cart, and there is some small paint chips on the very bottom of the front bumper from road debris. But just a few not noticable unless you look for it. Thanks!

sobers · February 2002

One 99 EX Auto Dark Green 34,000 miles CLEAN

99 Accord Black EX V6 44,000 miles clean (new tires)

& 99 Civic Silver EX with 27,000 miles
All are Automatic trans. Thanks in Advance

BTW Terry my portfolio now includes used 4 CR-Vs too !!

jaimesuarez · February 2002

hello, i'd like to see if you can provide a trade in value for my car.
1994 toyota corolla dx sedan, grey, power:windows, lock, steering, brakes
tilt, alarm, 4 cyl., am fm cassette,
186,000 miles, dual airbags, never been in accident, small grocery store (dings), interior is good.

Thanks!

jaime s.

xerium · February 2002

have 97 jeep grand cherokee with every option
offered. white with agate interior(leather, of course). has 116,000 miles and is in good condition. no dents, always detailed twice a year.
aoto located in mass. i am interested in trade-in value, most likely for a 2002 sebring lxi conv.

philliplc · February 2002

Given the atrocious depreciation of other Kia/Hundai models, any clues yet on how the Sedona might hold up short or long term? Is any amount of popularity or improvement in quality control and safety sufficient to overcome the Kia stigma anytime soon? The Optima and Sonata seem like nice, much-improved products from these manufacturers over previous offerings, but apparently still have resale as ugly as ever. Wondering if the Sedona will be in the same boat.

Thanks,

Phil

maq4463 · February 2002

Please enlighten me on my car's value.

90 Accord LX 5spd, 4dr, Charcoal in Dallas/Ftworth
180K mile. Super clean interior/ ext/ non smoker.
Few paint chips on hood, super clean paint/body/ all original/ garage kept by original owner till 120K (when I bought it)
Complete, yes I mean complete records from the day car was bought.
All major work by dealer (new clutch/pressure/fly wheel seals etc. Timing belt, whole deal done 5 months back by Honda dealer).
Engine super clean/sound like 80K. No crackling etc noise, small oil leak from oil pan seal that it. Oil changed every 3K.

I think this would be enough info. for you to reach a dealer tradein on a 2k2 Nissan Maxima. Plus sould I try to sell it myself?? I am realistic and don't have very high figure in my mind. I am thinking around $25-2700 dealer tradein or $32-3400 to private party. Am I wrong??Thanks

rroyce10 · February 2002

...... There is no doubt about it, Kia and Hyundai have greatly improved by leaps and bounds.

As far as the long term goes ..(4/5/6 years 100,000+ miles) ... Nobody can answer that question with a straight face.

All vehicles have gone through this "trial by fire", so to speak.

Volvo's, for many years were laughed at, sneered at.. kinda the joke of the industry. Then the first couple of hundred hit 100,000 miles, then the next 5,000 then hit 200,000+ miles. Then the rest is history, one of the foremost, safest, reliable name plates to hit the pavement.

In my stupid humble opinion, Hyundai probably has a lot more consumer building than Kia does.

Kia in 95/96 was replacing transmissions and engines, left and right with ..a phone call. The Kia dealers never really got the run around, that the Hyundai dealers had to endure. If a door handle fell off in a Kia, it was replaced. If a starter failed outside of warranty, Kia replaced it. If the torque converter failed because of consumer abuse .. it got replaced.

It was, and still is, a hill to climb for Kia. But, I feel Kia has certainly done more on a unit to unit, and a consumer to consumer basis than Hyundai ever tried to do.

Now it's a new Ball game ... all new corporate entity's, all new designs, all new market approach ---- Will this all change for the buyer, for the good ...?

No one can answer that right now. Car and driver talks about improvements, Road and Track gives some nice stories --- but only time, and a bunch on the road with lot's of extended miles will prove it. That's the bottom line.

Terry.

rroyce10 · February 2002

..... Well it's nice to see a very positive thinker.

But, I feel on a trade you are lookin' more towards a $1,500 (maybe, depending on the dealer) figure on a trade. It has 180 big klicks, and last but not least -- it's a Handshaker. (no help there) ..

So if you are trying to get the most dollar for the vehicle, I would retail it. Have it detailed, throw it in your largest paper and ask
$2950, and let some nice person come over and buy it for $2,1/$2,3/$2,500 ... Then go buy your new Maxima. :-)

I hope this helps ...

Terry.

rroyce10 · February 2002

........ Ok, I give up ... is it a Laredo or a TSi .. or is it a Limited, or maybe a Orvis. Does it have 2wd ..or 4wd. Does it have a sunroof ..?

Come-on work with us here ...! My Crystal ball got broke by my upstairs maid.

Terry.

rroyce10 · February 2002

.... Your welcome. How about a nice, clean low mileage Vauxensloppin ..? Bill has one for sale.

Terry.

hungrywhale · February 2002

How much is my 1993 Excel worth? It's kind of a dirty brown (poo) color and has 191k on it (but they're all highway miles, man). I just put some kickin rims and tires on it, tho (they were $4k for rims and tires).

I tried to trade it in on a new Jag XK8 (just came into some cash recently) but the dealer said he didn't even want my car! That POS! It's at least worth $5,000, don't you think? I figure $1,000 for the car and $4,000 for the rims and tires (hey, that's what they cost!).

What do you think?

Maybe I just need to go down to the local Caddie dealer. I'm sure they'll give me the $5k for my trade and Cadillac is the only company with any style left anyway. You can't even get a fake convertible roof on anything else today!

ghulet · February 2002

hyperion1 · February 2002

Bill

Is this guy for real?

I'm sure Collier will allow him $5k on the Excel....against $4000 over MSRP on the XK8. High gross always prevails!

I'll call you today...I've been incognito.

Ted

im_brentwood · February 2002

LOLOL...

Seriously, its a $100-200 car, without the wheels.

Gimme a call.. Im at the store. Up for Tuesday night amusement again? haha!

Bill
who is wondering what the 95 Tacoma 4x4 with 437K on it is worth...

im_brentwood · February 2002

The 99 34K EXA 4cyl? Mid-upper $13Ks across the block easioly if its that nice.

The 99 V6? Upper $14Ks all day long. Easily.

The 99 Civic? I will ASSUME that it is a 4-door, Since you DID NOT SAY!

If its got Quattro Portes... $mid-upper $10Ks.

Now, oiff to your room!

Bill

rushfield · February 2002

Looking for trade -in value
Bonneville SE(37,000 miles)Black with grey Leather bucket seats,power windows with motorized sunroof,am-fm cd-with cassette,spoiler ,drivers 6 way power seats,passenger power reclining seat.

Thankyou.

wldman · February 2002

Hi there,
I'm hoping to get a trade-in value for my 99 Toyota Celica GT Convertible. I plan on buying an Xterra XE Supercharged and will be trading in my Celica on it. My Celica is black with a black leather interior and has 28,800 miles. It has AM/FM/CD, leather steering wheel, power windows/doors, ABS, pretty much loaded and is in Primo condition (both interior and exterior). I even still have the convertible boot for the vehicle. I bought the car originally in Florida, but will be trading in on a purchase in Phoenix AZ. I hope this will be enough info for an accurate assessment. Thanx for any help you can provide.

rroyce10 · February 2002

...... You don't see many of these around ... I don't think the black is gonna help ya too much. But, spring hasn't sprung yet ...

The miles are great ..and based on what you are telling us, it's like new ..

Depending on the condition, it should fetch the low $14's on a trade.

Camel back has some great Golf courses ..

Terry.

rroyce10 · February 2002

..... In this case, the miles are not going to help you ..

If it's nice and clean, you are going to be in the ultra high 10's, super low 11's.

Good luck ..

Terry.

jamesmurray · February 2002

Hi there. I'm going to be looking to trade in my
truck which has the following:

Dark Green 99 Toyota Tacoma 4x2 with 22,500 miles, V6, extra cab, TRD off road package Power locks and windows, 6 disk in dash CD, flip up moon roof, alarm, and black running boards.

It has about a 1 Centimeter long scratch on the front of the hood where a pebble got kicked up on the freeway and some minor "scuffing" (not scrathced, but not glossy is the best way to describe it) marks where i guess people have brushed the side of it while in the parking lot.

(My lease is almost up and I'm tired of getting 15 MPG and hi Insurance Premiums. -I'm seriously thinking about a Toyota Prius)
Thanks for your time
James

sherry6354 · February 2002

I have a 94 camaro with t-tops power everything alloy wheels am fm 5 disc cd with 55,100 miles very good conditons looking to trade in on a beetle. Could you tell me what you think trade in a value maybe?

sho3 · February 2002

Retail value of 99 XJ8 30,000 miles roof,Cd,phone
traction, heated seats etc.

im_brentwood · February 2002

I'd rather let Terryhit this one... but...

Is this truckLeased? If so, you sound like you shouldnt get hit at lease-end...

And I DOUBT you willhave much equity if any in it...

Youplanning ontrading it? or?

Bill

im_brentwood · February 2002

Sherry:

What engine??

Sho: I deal in a TON of these. So I need more info.

Where is it? And What color combo?

Bill

dkevorkian · February 2002

20,000 miles, good condition, paid $18,150
is this worth $13,000?

fnky24 · February 2002

I have a 99 GS300. It is fully loaded in Excellent cond., it has only 29,000 miles. I 'm trying to sell it, but I might trade it in. One dealer offered me $25,900. Kelley blue book says that my trade-in value is $28,500. I'm asking $34,300 from private party. It has 18inch custom wheels with every option possible on the car except for heated seats. Can you tell me what to expect from a dealer and was the first offer I received going to be as good as it gets.

rroyce10 · February 2002

...... If you say it's in excellent shape, than I will take your word for it ..

This would mean new sneakers (with 18's Ya do. .l.o.l.), not more than 1 maybe 2 dings down the sides. No Scratches no dings on the fascias. The interior looks 02 ..

The miles are right (what color..?) ... No Nack.No heated seats. No spoiler .. Right ..?

At $26, the dealer is trying to earn your biz., there might be a few hundred or so, here or there but I know they want your Biz at that figure.

If, the Kelley book is what your using for figures, then don't hold your breath because they are waaaaay off, as usual.

If you truly want to sell it ... list it at $29,950 and you will see, the ultra high $28's or the low $29's. At $34, you will see -0- ...

Good luck ..and let us know.

Terry.

rroyce10 · February 2002

..... This is kinda an odd little puppy, A V6, a 4x4 and a long bed. Hmmmmm.... auto ..?

Well let's just say it's clean .. the bed looks new, the tires are still good for another 7k all the way around. Let's say, the interior is lookin' almost new, miles are right. Depending on what part of the country your from, then $13 is an easy figure to hit.

Hope this helps ....

Terry.

rroyce10 · February 2002

..... This pup has no miles, it's a V6 and X tended, (lotsa help there) .. and it has all the stuff.

Sounds like a nice truck. Let's whack a Nick off, for the "damage" so to speak. --- I would say the this little darlin' will do all of the low $14's...

Maybe this helps ...

Terry.

rroyce10 · February 2002

..... What ...? Is this one of those "Sunday go to meetin'" vehicles ..l.o.l..

Well the miles are super low, the T tops ..that's a take it or leave it deal. Let's just assume its a very clean 94, with low miles that ... hopefully looks like a 99. It's about a $4 grand or so vehicle plus or minus a few, depending on the area of the country.

Terry.

dsps · February 2002

98 Dodge Intrepid, Green. Clean interior (non-smoker), exterior no rust or dents, cloth seats, AM/FM stereo, Cruise, power windows/locks, 98K miles.

What is a realistic trade-in value

tomsr · February 2002

I would like a real world trade in price for this car.64000 miles,a few minor door dings,new tires,
premium model with leather,moonroof,cd,auto trans,
interior is almost perfect,drivers seat is showing wear,dark blue,still runs like new,KBB says 10.5K but a Ford dealer where my son works said 11.5K, maybe cause he wanted my business.
Location San Diego.

billiam70 · February 2002

What would a realistic trade-in be for my Accord:

2001 V6 EX Coupe
Black
7400 miles
All standard features plus spoiler

Front bumper was replaced due to minor damage when shipping cross country. I moved to WA from NJ. Car was detailed and looks showroom new.

Thanks.

rroyce10 · February 2002

........ Gheeez, another low, low, mile vehicle --- If it's all there, then it's gotta do the mid $18's easy ..(real money)

Terry.

rroyce10 · February 2002

...... I agree with your son, it's gotta do $11,500. The miles are ok for the year, it's knee deep in rubber --- and it has, let's say $300 in "No can does" as far as the body .. right ..?

Terry.

billiam70 · February 2002

Thanks for the quick reply. I have another question about trade-ins.

Does it make a difference on how much a dealer is willing to give you on a trade if they are going to resell it on their lot over selling it to a wholesaler?

rroyce10 · February 2002

..... Based on what you are telling us, it's a base, not a ES.

No slider, no leather, no Infinity ...with 98klicks ...ouch!

It's maybe a $3,500 vehicle ...

Terry.

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