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So that's a long, no, it doesn't indicate that the car changed hands.
$34,995 is what the dealer is looking for and
$26,000 is what they offer for trade for my
99 XJ8. Well my insurance statement arrived today
with the Jaguar added and has snap me back to
reality. Well thanks for the info, a guess I'll
be force to live with my XJ8
#1: 1995 Ford Windstar GL, red ext, gray cloth int. Roof rack, keyless, ABS, cassette (no CD). Clean inside and out. Low miles (around 60K). Head gaskets replaced at 42K. Well maintained, have all service records from dealership. Good tires. No existing body damage, but LF fender, bumper and headlamp were replaced professionally in 1996 after accident. Known problems: Windshield washer doesn't work, hood latch tends to jam up, dime sized rust spot on front pass door.
#2: 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue base model, black ext, gray cloth int. CD, keyless, 3800 V6. About 50K miles. Clean in and out, never any body damage. Well maintained with dealer service records. Good tires, steering rack just replaced. Known problems: Several persistent rattles, front pass door sticks closed, left rear power window intermittently doesn't work.
-Andrew L
There is very few of these ... it will be a hard one for the Ins Co. to shop, that's for sure.
I would have to say, with the miles and all .."around" $88/$90. The last one I saw at auction got no-saled at $84 with 17k and that had a touched pass rear door.
What do you think Bill ...?
Terry.
Actually the miles are ok. for the year. It has a few nice little things going for it like the rack and the color.
A lost fender and bumper, well no help there ... and then there is the spot where the rust, raises its ugly head -- Oh well.
Door number 1 says: -- $2,5 and $3,000 on the push, for a trade. Door number 2 says: -- $5,900 in the paper with a wonderful and endearing AD. And perhaps some nice person will allow the vehicle to get cut from your Herd for $4,7/$4,9/$5,100 ..... and kiss it good-bye!
The Old's is a base model .. miles are still ok. for the year.. and it's the right color. So on a trade, it should pull a strong $6ish --- As long as it's clean, can still see the interior ..and it needs -0- .
Please call again ....
Terry.
PS- All kidding aside, your descriptions were wonderful, thank you.!
Terry.
Bill just bought another Porsche ... there goes your Jag ..l.o.l...
Terry.
Take the Vin to the Nissan store, get the service history. If that's Ok, then don't sweat it.
I have bought some, Really NICE vehicles from the auctions, that have come from up north .. or the other way around, with a few stops on the way -- if it checks out - I don't blink.
Terry.
Thanks for the info. $5000 on a private sale is actually a little better than I expected for the Windstar, considering their reputation. After all, we only got $2000 for the '87 Voyager SE [JUNK!] that we traded in when we bought the Windstar in 1994.
-Andrew L
Based on what you are telling us .. it's a 4dr..? 4x4 LS with 53,000 low miles. Keep in mind, this puppy better be clean ..inside and out.
If they are giving you $7,5 (real money) .. then these folks are trying hard for your business ..! Right now they are a Ghee Whiz ($1,000) over average book, so they are steppin'. If you feel uncomfortable .. go shop em'.
Good luck ... and let us know.
Terry.
95 Miata M Edition, 5 spd
Merlot Mica exterior, tan leather interior
CD
62,000 miles
60,000 mile service done (timing belt, battery, etc)
Hard top
75% left on rubber
Additional set of Blizzacs
All M Edition goodies (A/C, leather, PW, LSD, BBS 15" alloys)
Minimal wear and tear, immaculate interior
What to offer up to?
Mark
Slider ..? Limited Ed..? Miles are just kinda ok., but it's S.Cal and you Left Coasters will drive 50 miles for a lemonade. These are nice little vehicles ---- if it's clean, needs nothing except a new owner, then $10/$10,5 won't hurt you .. It's an easy $12,950 on the lot.
I hope this helps ...
Terry.
Man, these where HOT doggies when they came out with that Merlot. We used to get $5 large over MSRP - all .. day .. long..!
But today, if it's nice, clean, no parking lot kisses, that tan interior still looks new, and still shines and needs -0- .. then this will do a strong $6500+ at the block ..and on the retail side see if $7,8/$7,9 will snatch it, if not -- go to $8,5 and --- Quite..!
Hey.. let us know ..
Terry.
I am impatiently waiting to bring it home.
You have to understand, all the info I get is from hubby. As he shouts it across the room, I will put him in the basement for good, next time.
The Acura, BMW, Mystique are all autos. They are all in superb shape. The Acura is a TL 3.2 with a premium package.
Since I'm out now, one more for you. It's a 96 Chevy Caprice CL, auto, V8 LT1, has 26k, leather, cd, limt slip, tow pack, it's like new. Our neighbor is going to trade it, I think. I don't know why, its like new and he never drives it, just washes it and puts it back in the garage.
Did I miss anything this time? I hate going to my room.
Again, thanks in advance.
Thanks
Steven
Zues, maybe I can help.. contact me offline.
Bill
Terry.
This will really depend on "how much" real frame damage is done.
Most of these types frames can be fixed to factory specs, how much quality and how close .. is a whole different story.
If you give us some more info on the vehicle, we can give you a good figure to work with.
Auto ..? LX, ES ..? -- options, miles, slider ...? etc.
Terry.
Thanks.
Well, we didn't .. !
It's a 96 with cloth ..? hmmm, well you learn something new everyday, I have never seen one like that.
Anyway, it's the right color, the miles are stiff for the year, but it's a Volvo ..and you probably only have about 150k left ..l.o.l..
If it's just about clean .. not super clean, but clean. Then this dealer has "maybe" $11 in it ..and I think that's a push.
Aahh, $14,900 without a negotiation ...? Naaah. I'm thinkin' $12,5/$13 should take it, $13,5 is the EOW. ...
Let us know ..
Terry.
Thanks.
The Acura is worth "around" $16/$16,5 if it's just Jam-up perfect, that particular style is a little cold, a wonderful vehicle. But it kind of compete's against itself in the 99.
The Bimmer, that's a little on the edge, with the fender stuff.. and how well they did to it. Without actually seeing it, I would say $20/$20,5, the miles will stand up for this vehicle.
Whooo, this a strange bird -- it's a Caprice CL with 26k (no miles), it has the Vette. 5.7 motor, leather, and the L. Slip, and all the toy's that go with. Hmmm, basically this is a SS, without the trim and the decals. Me personally .. If this thing is just puuurffect, I wouldn't trade this puppy in. I would retail it in the paper -- a big 5 liner, for $10,900 and let someone come over and punish me for $10/10,3. On a trade, if they knew what they were lookin' at .. maybe $7,5/$8ish.(has he towed with this ..?)
Terry.
2001 A4 1.8T w/Quattro 17k miles
Silver ext with black leatherette interior
Automatic/Tip, heated seats, sunroof, Bose, alloy wheels, homelink, I think also auto dimming mirrors as well. Original dealer asking price was 25,9, currently offer is 23,9. Is this a fair price or should I go lower. Car is in good shape inside and out. Its also certified.
Hope I didn't leave anything out.
Thanks,
sfrat
Steve
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(time for a quick digression:)
Tsk tsk tsk... PEOPLE!!! Arrgh! Here's stuff I need to know:
Color combo
Geographical location
Tranny
Doors
2WD? 4WD?
Previous accident damage? (Get graphic here.. I want details on what happened to it. Didja paint the back bumper BC ya bumped someon in a parking lot or did you park it too close to the edge of the Grand Canyon?)
tsk tsk tsk...
/rant
'99 VW Golf GLS: 2.0L engine, 4-door, auto trans, moonroof, AC, PW, PL, ABS, 15" alloys, Silver w/black cloth interior, 6-CD changer, 51,000 miles. Very good condition except for a couple of small scratches on back bumper.
No accident damage to either. Both located in Orlando, FL
Did have an accident, rear ended someone on Vail Pass in a blizzard going about 20, all fixed by insurance, 3k worth of damage.
I wasn't looking for someone here to tell me what its worth (though it sounds like that is what you're offering, so please, go ahead). I was simply confused as to why the NADA website says one thing and the book another.
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Thanks, guys.
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-Adam Sandler as Toll Booth Willie
Terry. :-)
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Let's see, it's white .. got some help there, it has 49 klicks, low in miles.
And from what you are telling us .. it's "front line ready' --- that means, it's knee deep in rubber, doesn't need w/shield blades, oil and filter is fresh, all the books and keys, all past service is done .. no paint work to be done .. stands tall and needs -0- and it looks 01 -- right ..?
IF -- it's as nice as you say it is .. then it hit the line at $8,4/$9 ..and it's for sale at "around" $10,900 ...
So what's the question ..? is this a trade, or a purchase.
Terry.
Terry. :-)
I have a 2000 Mustang, standard coupe, 36,045 miles, automatic, red (dark grey inside), power driv. seat and normal stuff (windows, locks, keyless entry), mach stereo system, premium wheels, and live in the Midwest. Edumunds list trade in at 10.2K, TMV of 13.8k (other sites have trade in ranging from 10k to 11.3k).
However, can I expect the dealer to give me a higher trade in as my Ford extended warranty is transferable? It was the premium (i.e. best) and for 5 yrs/ 100,000 miles?
I still owe almost 14k on this thing, so I need to minimize my losses.
Information: Car located in Chicago Illinois
1998 Honda Accord EX-L - Black Currant (purple)
80,200 miles
4 - door
PS, PB, PW, PDL, power drivers seat, drivers lumbar support,
Gray Leather interior
Wood trim
Leather steering wheel
Leather shift knob
remote keyless entry
remote trunk release
manufacturer alarm system
floor mats
moon-roof
10k miles left on tires
slight door ding on drivers side back door and drivers side front fender
no rust
no scratches
all maintenance records
garaged
Also, this car was broadsided in it's second year of life with about $16,000 damage. It was about $1,000 from being totalled figuring 70% of value at the time. It was put back together nicely but I know Brentwood can tell from a mile away.
Mark
The 01's, loaded up that are super clean with 12/14k, are doing in the ultra high $16's low $17's .. the 02's are hovering around $20 ..
I hope this helps ...
Terry.
As well, the dealer didn't sound too enthused about dealing. It's a 960 in cloth fer cryin' out loud!
$16 grand ....? gheeeeez, was anybody hurt ..?
I would have to think a blind man could spot this one ... the door jams alone, will sing like drunken sailors.
I don't know on this one .. miles are out of control and you have been hit by a meteorite ---- I really would have to see this gem .. I'm thinkin' $7/$8 maybe on a trade ...?
Bill, put your crash helmet on -- and take a look at this one.
$16 grand ..? American money ..?
Terry.
Thanks for the info. I'll pass it on to my friend. M.
So what kind of price was the dealer thinkin'...? He can't be that stuck ...
Terry.
I'll give you as much info as i can this time. It is a 2002 honda civic LX, 2-door, black. It has power wndw/lks/mir/ CD player and its an automatic. It has exactly 5900 miles on it. The repair work was done very well, I will still have them buff out the paintlines, they did one but did not finish the other. The left front fender has alot of trash in the paint so I will have it repainted also. No mechanical damage. The upper tie bar was replaced, the right front rail was repaired and the apron was repaired. All parts are Honda OEM. My insurance company gave me 730$ for diminished value. I was expecting between 12-2000. I will have it appraised tomorrow and hopefully that figure will be higher. I had it appraised at Carmax and they offered me 10,200, without knowing about the frame damage. So, that leaves me with 6k on my loan, oh well, life is life. I appreciate the help. And I live in Georgia, and if you want to know also, the hood, both fenders, front bumper, imapct reinforcer, and the right front headlight are new. The wreck occured at an angle, my right front section collided with his right rear wheel well. The impact itself probably occured at 15-20 mph. The airbags did not go off.
Thanks
Steven
I don't think they'll buy my story that I'm just reading used car prices on the internet!!
Terry, you're killin' me!!!!
I know a guy with a couple of kids--a third may not be out of the question a couple years from now--and he's looking for a sedan. He wants a "nice" car--and he's looking to spend in the $30k range. Would like to keep it around 27 or 28, but may go to about 32 for the right car. He also wants the car to last a while in case they do have another kid, he doesn't want to have to trade it in a couple of years, in other words. He has his eye on a 1999 Acura RL for about $27,000. There is an Infiniti dealer nearby with a 1998 M-B E320 for 30. Just looking around I think one can get about a 1998 XJ8, LS400, 528i or a 1999 Q45 all in the range he's looking. Being a fan of buying new instead, I suggested a Hyundai XG350. Just kidding. Seriously, I see new Infiniti I35s for around $26,000--and I know a new Avalon would hit the price range as well. The 528i and I35--plus an Acura TL--may be a little too small in the back seat, though.
So, what would you suggest? I kind of like the RL as Hondas will generally run forever--plus it's the newest in the group. Thanks for your input.
Clean overall with a few dings but no frame/paintwork
It has the rear spoiler and the factory center console extension.
What can I expect in trade? And do you think it would be an easy private owner sale here in the Atlanta area?
Terry. :-)
1990 Buick Century Custom
3.3L V6
Power windows and locks
CD Player
110k miles
This car has definitely seen it's better days. It needs a paint job pretty badly and the it's about time for some new tires. But, the engine runs great and the AC is ice cold.
Thanks for the help!