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Now, I'm not sure if you can order it from the factory that way, or if he had a local shop redo the interior. I DO know the cloth in the 960 didn't look as nice as the stuff in my '94 Accord, and that's saying something.
And that is a great question -- RL's are just one super vehicle. They are a wonderful buy on the pre-owned market. They will run forever, no "brain damage" never see a service dept., super on fuel, quiet, great road cars, classy and --SAFE. A lot of bango for the bucko ... The TL's -- they run, and look after themselves.
All the vehicles you have listed are super ... there is some quirks on some, and some with little or none. The Q45 is a nice ride .. that's a vehicle that has to be driven first. A little boatish in the curves ..and soft in the corners and wet roads, because its a rwd. I35's .. well, perhaps a Maxima instead, less money, better re-sale.
Bimmers are great .. a little pricey at buy time -- a bunch pricey, at service time.
You have a great line up ... add a S70/S80 Volvo in there (greeeat vehicles), and you should be about complete.
The best way for him to find the vehicle ..that will do the most is: Take the time to drive em'. Not going around the block -- but grab each one and drive it for an hr or so .. his roads, his speeds, his habits -- only then, will he accomplish the proper vehicle for his want's and needs.
Keep us tuned ..... News at 11.
Terry.
'00 3.2TL with Nav, white, auto with sport-shift,
clean, windshield has a small chip, little scratches on bumper, carfax comes up clean (one-owner) 80kmi ... asking $17k.
thanks.
JP
02 Santa Fes with the V6 allloaded up, are doing around $20K or so, but that is with under 1,000 miles. Get to 7-8K and you're at $18K.
4cyls are around $16Kish with about 7-9Kmiles on 'em.
Bill
Many Honda Civic and Accord for sale since top selling new vehicles.
/California Voice
Yup. If it were yours.. Id say $22,000ish ona trade and to not take less than $24,000. Plus it has a warranty.... Does it have a Moonroof? I assume not... But its got NOmiles, is THE Color combo too.. and a Tip... Me likes it.
Step 1)
Grab Checkbook.
Step 2)
Buy car.
If in doubt, refer to Step 2.
Billy Boy
Hmm... the Audi... Cloth hurts it. Cloth bad. No Cloth in A4s... sigh... OK. Its Pearl White, I assume its clean... If youhave the old Wheels, bolt em back on and sell the old ones on eBay because they add OOGOTZ as Tony Soprano would say.Miles dont really help either.
Its a $7K-7,500 unit on trade...
On to the VW... Its got highish miles too... Hmm... OK. We got what we got then. Here in Orlando, its a $8,500-9K car on trade.
Retail? Dont let the Audi go for less than $9,200... and hold to $10,500 on the VW. Those be ROCK-BOTTOM too...
Whatcha buying? I know people all over town and can tell ya where and where not to go.
(Hint.. Royal on Lee Rd is the best for VWs)
Bill
(siren sounds... like a submarine diving)
Oh dear...
Still, its a $6K unit with 70K or so on it... And you werte offered $7,500? Yikes!
NADA, by the way, Must smoke many hallucinogenic substances when they print their books. I use them for finance advances only.
Bill
Cash the warranty in. You can tranfer it to a Private Buyer, but not via a dealer. So cash it in ASAP.
THat being said, its a $10Kish unit...
Bill
$16,000 in damage? What hit it? A 747-400?
And it has more miles than a 96 should have... damn. I personally would not want to go anywhere near this. Id have to drag it to the sale and announce unibody damage too. And I am sure it has paintwork all over. Plus 80K miles. Yeah, that'll go over REEEEEEal well
Terry is steppin uphere. I wouldbe $6,500-7K on it if it now looks new.
But I HATE SMashed cars.
Bill
=D
Some good choices there.
My 2 cents... An XJ8. If not big enough, an XJ8L. You KNOW how I say Hyundais should be bought used, right? Well the DUMBEST car to buy new is a Jaguar XJ8. Now, you know I love these little buggers, but they have the resale value of Beer.
If an XJ8 is too small, Look for an XJ9L with the 4.9" Stretch.
That being said, a BMW or an MB is always a really good buy. Q45s are stiff and tough to sell, (97+s..) and RLs, to me, are like Big Accords.
The Jag, MB and BMW are all "Special". Of the three, the Jaguar will be by far the most reliable, Followed by the Mercedes.
Bill
Put it inthe paper for $4,700 and grab $4,200 or so.
Bill
$500ish.. Maybe $750...
Sowwy...
Bill
So, what, they lived inTampan and Commuted to Naples every day? Oy...
Still... its a new-shape 3.2TL And its Pearl White.
$16K wholesale.. so $17K retailis a good price. Still, Strat em at $15,500.. you no asky you no getty...
Bill
Bill
Sore fingers...
I wonder If I can get a cloth Austin Martin .. :-)
Terry.
Steve
When I did work at Brentwood Volvo we had one... No Heated Seats either.
Why Volvo sent us that....????
Bill
Sehr Gut!
Let us know when ya get it home!
1.) It's cloth.
2.) It's an automatic.
3.) Mrs. Lance won't let me.
Guess which was the overriding reason...
Her response was, "I can't believe I married someone who's begging me to buy a Volvo wagon..."
:-)
LOL!
Check your e-mail. I sent you some answers and some new questions.
Thanks,
Bruce
Now help me decide which is the better bang for the buck:
- '97 Acura RL with 65kmi
- '00 Acura TL with 80kmi
both in similar condition and exactly the same price. Looks aside, the RL is cushier, quieter, roomier, but is a bit short on the performance side and has three years on the TL. The TL is a better performer but has megamiles. Oyvay!
JP
What is the trade-in value vs. selling myself, and what are the chances of my selling this car within a month or two?
Thanks.
Nate
It has been rear-ended once, very minor and I don't even know if it would even show up on carfax. Bumper was filled and repainted -- can't even tell.
Windshield has a few rock chips as does the hood but the rest is in good condition. Original tires and brakes, still in good condition.
What can I expect for trade and if I sold it myself?
Thanks,
Joel
can you give a trade in value/private sell value of my F150. It has 84.7k miles. Color:black. If you would like to see pics: pfitzpatrick1.tripod.com/truckframeset.htm
Other features: chroem running boards/custom chrome exhaust. Also larger Michelin tires.
Zip: 76039
Thanks
PF
Hey, that's a good lookin' rig -- who's that funny lookin' dude next to it ...? Texas boy ..? :-)
Seems like you have taken care of it, it's a little stiff in the miles dept -- but I have a hunch, it's been careful miles.
If it looks just like that, when you go trade it ... it will do a strong $10. On the veranda to the retail left, you can start it up at $12,950 and let some city boy come buy it, with $11,8/$12,2/$12,400 ...
Nice vehicle ... let us know.
Terry.
The TL's they are similar (great vehicles..!) ... with low miles should hit the deck at around that $22/$22,5 figure to the dealer -- Don't get all psyched out on the Nav .. they only bring $3/$400 Xtra, wholesale.
I'm thinkin a great deal for you should be -- your vehicle and "around" $12+ the taxes and the flee 's.
Let us know .. were just like Denny's -- open 24hrs/365 :-)
Terry.
BUT ---
$23,200 TL.
- $11,000 Accord
_______________
= $12,200
Plus any taxes and flee's
He He He .....!
That's the Strike Zone ..!
Now, let's give them a "Courtesy bump" ...
Tell them, you will do $11,900 plus the wax, the tax and roof racks --- and you will put it bed ... Right now!(if not, take the $12 diff)
Yep .. that's a deal.
Ok, next -- #156 where are you ..?
Terry. :-)
Thanks for help.
It is much appreciated.
Q
Ok .. that's 2, who's next ..?
I'm close to bonus .. .l..o..l....
Terry. :-)
Terry--personally I like the RL as well as it is the newst of the bunch. But, it's not for me! I'll pass along your thoughts on the car.
Bill--I think the XJ8 is the second best looking car on the road, after the M-B S- Class. I had no idea that the XJ8 was so reliable--even better than an E320? I guess I'm still thinking about the 1970's XJ6s. It is amazing how they lose half their value in a couple of years!
No takers on the Hyundai XG350?
Thanks for your help/advice
Silver w/ 42k miles, spoiler, fogs and automatic. Tires and brakes are the originals but still in good shape. I was rear-ended once but it just nicked up the bumper which was repaired and not noticeable. not sure it would show up on Carfax.
A few rock chips in windshield and paint in hood, but everything else is A-OK.
Let me know what you think.
Thanks,
JW
Terry.
A little cheese with your .. Whine ..? l..o..l...
Ok slick .. it's a 98 Civic EX, it's an auto -- there's some help, is it a 2 or a 4dr? Not much going on with those tires ..ugh.
A little leap frogging on the tail end .. no help there.
Bullets in the windshield .. hmmm, bad neighborhood ..? And we have new Rustoleom on the hood -- well, based on what your telling us .. it sounds a little on the rough side.
But it does have a spoiler and some frogs jumping around it.
Well, let me ponder this -- Ok, I'm done.
Soooo, it's probably worth around the ultra low $9's on a trade -- on the retail end, start it up at $11,9 and let someone go at $10,7/$10,9/$11,200.
Sorry for the delay, I had Lipo suction today, and Bill has lost his keys for the Edsel.
Terry :-)
I will be out there in a few weeks to take a shot at We-Ko-Pa, Thunderbirds and of course my favorite ... Wildfire.
but anyway -- what's up with this Saab ..? Golf clubs don't fit ..? l.o.l..
It's an 01, and it has 14klicks, it's the right color for AZ -- If it is like new, shows 02, drives 02 .. paint and interior is still 01, no dings, burn holes, no sand barrier kisses, then you should be driving a vehicle that will get "around" $20ish on a trade ...
Have fun ...
Terry.
As long as manufacturers make cars with problems, then handcuff and don't pay the service departments where they can't fix 'em right, I'll have a job.
1994 Lexus ES300 with sunroof, clean w/138K on the odo, in Boston MA.
Is it even worth trying to sell on my own, with so many recent used cars out there, or just take the hit on a low trade-in?
Nate
Anyway I was wondering if new tires, fixing the bullet holes in the windshield, and the fact that it is a 2 door make a difference in the values?
TIA,
JW
1) What's the real life value ? Car is a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, taupe frost, E package (cassette, air, basics), very clean inside and out, new tires, good maintenance, never wrecked, mileage 65K (mostly city miles)
2) Better to dump it at lease maturity and eat penalty or buy it and then sell it (thus avoiding mileage penalty) ?
Thanks for all replies.