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I'm the guy who traded in his '98 RR for a 2000 528iT a few months ago--with your advice--thanks! (Miss the Rover occasionally but the E39 is great!)
Anyway, wanted your thoughts on my '88 M6, black/tan, mileage low 60's, pretty much mint except suspension needs some ($$$$$) work, probably new shocks, SLS work or replacement, etc. I know there there are a lot of these for sale now, but most with more miles--what do you think I could get for it?
However my real question is more, besides the $ value, what would you do, sell it or keep it? It's got that Bee-U-Ti-Ful Body, a true classic, but let's face it, not really up to current performance standards. And the heavy clutch, old TRX's, etc. etc. And I can really have only 2 cars at a time, so keeping the Sixer means forgoing all those other possibilities........(I had thought of a used XK-8, but then I'm back into the Brit car depreciation/ reliability issues, right?)
Thanks once again for any info/advice!
Woody
and that would be "kein" help here, not "nein" help.
A good one for all you finance managers out there would be what my 3-year-old says when she tries to do something and can't: "Geht ja nicht..."
Mit freundlichem Gruss,
-Mathias
East Lansing, MI
Quentin
The Sentra has 15,000 miles most of which are highway. What kind of trade-in value can I expect?
Thanks,
Becky
She has (and will need to sell) a:
1996 Maxima GXE, black/tan cloth, very clean (never hit)
PW/PL/CD (usual stuff)
automatic
87,000 miles (warranty til 91K)
at least shin deep, the FF invasion was stopped at the beach.
She wants to buy a:
2000 Pontiac Gran Prix GT
black/gray cloth
PW/PL/ABS (again, usual stuff)
no body work, very clean
27,000 miles
Automatic.
Whats a fair price for her to pay on the GT (her cousin inherited another car), and what should she be able to get for the Max, private sale.
Both cars are in southern NJ BTW.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Thanks
Sparty
Thank you for your help.
Stickguy, does the Max have a sunroof?
Sparty4, you don't mention condition of the car itself or the interior (and what does 'racing paint' mean? Is it all stickered up, three-tone, slammed, etc.)? Color could be important, too (if it has pink racing paint, the value will be a bit different than silver).
Sorry, Bill and Terry, I could_not_resist.
Does that mean, new tires, interior missed all the Mcdonalds fights, and you can still see the carpets ..and the exterior doesn't look like it was parked at the "Animal house" -- l.o.l...
You should see somewhere in and around .. $19ish, I think you will miss the $20ish mark with the miles.
I hope this helps ....
Terry.
Me ..? I would just keep it (but I also have a 6 car garage) .. the value won't be much different in 04.
If you sell it, you will probably see $7/$8 ..if it's a beauty. If you need the cash and don't want to spend a Visa card full -- say bye bye to it... I doubt, you will have any problem selling it.
Terry.
mike
We need someone around here to keep these peeps in line ...
Your new nickname: Ghulet the Gangster. ..l.o.l...
Terry.
Ok, what's this thing again ..? .. Oh Yeah, it's a Nissan Altima ----- #*&&@^+#..! -- It's a Altima what ............? Uuuugh. Is it a GXE, GLE, SE, does it have a slider, leather, wheels, auto, what color is it ???
*Ghulet*, send this guy to his room ...!
Terry.
If it's nice, inside and out... new tires etc. a quarter is a good price, $3 cause it's Mom.
Terry :-)
Is that like Doomkuff, that Mathias was talkin' about ..?
Terry.
Woody...
$7-8K? Terry.. a Mint M6 with 60K? tsk tsk tsk.
Run that sucker Juuust north of York, PA or Juust off the FL Turnpike at the 408 tollway... It'll do $10-12K. I just got $20K for an M6, but it had 30K miles on it. Retail. QUICKLY.
$8K? i think that car, if its NICE NICE NICE is worth at LEAST $12-13K retail. I could see it do more than that. I am thinking, that if it was advertised and prepped right, to the right Buyer, its a $15K+ car.
Bill
Who did we miss?
If its crucial... call me tomorrow... 407-765-4110 or re-post it.
Bill
If the vehicle is puuuuurfect, not needing $2,500 of suspension work .. and a little this and a little that. On these 6's, always run $100 just to get a look at .. so there goes another easy Nick .. the figures are based on on the potential work.
Jam up and puuurffect .. needing nothing .. I mean -0- .. You could ask $12/$13, what you ask, and what you get, is two different figures, the extra low miles do make a huge difference. The vehicle could pull all the money on Retail Rd.
Terry.
Additionally, the dealer company has two more 2001 Altimas on a toyota lot about 2 miles away. I checked carfax and everyone one of them was a rental in either florida or ny/nj.
What do you think is a good offer for the car? I see that you're not a fan of the altimas. Why? Should I look at something else? BTW, have any other ideas for a good used car that will transport me, carry all my crap, ski's, bikes, etc that is around $10-$13K? I use it mostly for short hauling to parks, work etc. Not much long haul driving as I can fly whenever i want as I work for an airline. What would you suggest for me if I am looking for a car like that. Yeah, I know about the Chevy (toyota) thing but have driven my friends Corrolla and I just didn't like it.
I really like the 2002 Altimas but I think its a little too big for me and expensive.
Anyway,
A friend of mine is looking to trade up, so of course I thought of you guys. This is all private sale (from a relative).
She has (and will need to sell) a:
1996 Maxima GXE, black/tan cloth, very clean (never hit)
PW/PL/CD (usual stuff)
automatic
87,000 miles (warranty til 91K)
at least shin deep, the FF invasion was stopped at the beach.
She wants to buy a:
2000 Pontiac Gran Prix GT 4-door
black/gray cloth
PW/PL/ABS (again, usual stuff)
no body work, very clean
27,000 miles
Automatic.
Whats a fair price for her to pay on the GT (her cousin inherited another car), and what should she be able to get for the Max, private sale.
Both cars are in southern NJ BTW.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
*1997 BMW 528i
*5 speed
*Silver on black leather
*55K
*Luxury package (roof, memory seat, dual zone climate ctrl)
*8K on Michelin XGTH4's
*Current on all service and just had a major going-thru incl new water pump, thermostat & housing (I guess these are weak areas on the 2.8L)
*New brakes with Brembo rotors and Pagid pads
*All fluids flushed and refilled
*Small scuff/scratch on lower side of rear bumper
*Car is beyond immaculate. Owner is a pro detailer and uses his car to test products. Not a hint of a swirl mark and wheelwells clean enough to eat off of.
*Car is in N. Arkansas
He is asking $24.5 for it. He needs to sell it outright as he has a VW 337 GTI on order (a ltd edition GTI) from an out-of-state dealer so a trade is too much of a hassle.
Wholesale and Retail on this baby, please? I can provide pics if you want them.
looking at on gm used lot: 2001 Nissan crew cab xe v6,handshaker, cd, alloys, all of the usual buttons 21k. white.
Thanks in advance
Bryan
it is loaded and in excellent condition
One dealer told me $500. Does that sound about right. I'm in central Ohio if that makes a difference.
Thanks
Yeah, that's it .. Itsy Bitsy print..!
If I read this right .. you have a family member trading with another right ..?
Sooooo, we have a black Max GXE with some tan gut's .. in NJ. With some Itsy Bitsy miles that add up to 87 klicks ..
If, it's nice all the way around, and it looks like it has 37k then the vehicle is worth maybe around $4,0 .. and on the retail end $5/$5,5 if needs -0-.
Now, buyer # 2. His vehicle is doing around the low $12's at the Tower. The miles are low for the year and it's the right color for NJ. (cloth right ..?) .. ---
So what's a fair deal ...? The Prix for $13,5.
Did I answer this right ...? l.o.l....
Terry.
Now, I'm not standing in front of it .. and I understand not all is working 100%. But, I have a feeling, if it still looks good, no rust and the interior is presentable. Even at TMU, that little MB will get detailed.. make it look sharp and do $2,000+ at the Columbus Auction...
$500 ...? not unless it's getting pulled by a black buggy.
Terry :-)
99 SL500 Benz, 19,217 miles, platinum and silver, 12 pack, Pan top, sport pack -- A "baby doll" (glows in the dark) from front to back.
1 flaw, a paint chip on the clear, left side pass hood area, about the size of half of an eraser top...
What do Ya think ...?
Terry.
The GXE is the base vehicle, CD, power windows, locks, cruise, tilt, mirrors.. usually just the Hcaps.
Miles are a little stiff for the year .. but these Altima's don't really get started til 100k++ .. $12,5 or so should put it in your driveway.
Terry.
V6 4WD
Green
47kmi
cloth seats
sunroof
upgraded wheels
cd changer
very clean condition but not cream puff
$15k in NoCal by original owner
I haven't seen it in person because it's about an hour's drive away ... but I think it's a good deal, no?
Thanks.
JP
Since you 'swear by' Volvos on the other board (I forget which), I'm going to check this one out tonight for the wife:
'98 S70 T5 (yes, she needs the HPT, she just doesn't realizes it yet ;-) )
Black on black leather
cd changer
cold weather pkg
70kmi
asking $14.5k
Is there something about these turbos that I need to be concerned about?
thanks.
JP
Just torque steer. :-)
So, it's a T5 .. (got some scoot power) .. and it has 71 King Kong Klicks .. hmmm, well that's really nothin' for that type of vehicle.
Your a left coaster .. so the color is fine for your area and the cold pack, will keep you toasty on those nice fall drives through Monterrey.
As long as all the service has been done .. and your deep in rubber on all four legs, you should do fine.
The price seems pretty good. He probably has like, 12/$12,5 in it with the service and some this and some that.
Fire him up at $13, get a reaction
(I'm sure you will) .. l.o.l.. I feel, he will cut it from the herd at $13,5ish.
Hey, let us know ....
Terry.
PS. On those Turbo's ... there is something to be concerned about. At 180 mph, they start to whine :-)
West Texas
4wd
White with neutral beige leather
no third seat
sun roof
cd 6 disk changer
newish tires (maybe 75% left) and chrome wheels
lighted running boards
rear air
very clean for the miles
no collisions or paint work
a ding or two here and there but nothing major
no mechanical problems except a once in a while
vibration in the steering when turning left
with no diagnosis to date
just the usual looseness from time and miles
What's a fair trade $ and resonable private sale $
thanks
Now we are on a Yota ... make up your mind...!
These 4 runners are stronger than a night in a Tijuana jail right now ..
This 97 has like - no miles. Slider, 4x4 V6 .. all the good stuff to have.
$15 ..? Man that's cheap -- if it's nice and only needs a little this and that. I have a partner, that just bought a black one with 50k at the FL auction last week .. and paid $16 for it -- you need to check that puppy out ..!
So, now what ..?
Terry.
Was this the blue light special at K-Mart or something ..? .. l.o.l.....
81k huh ..? Hmmm, out chasing the cows at night ..? No help there ...
Well anyway, it's the right color inside and out .. actually, this sounds like a pretty nice rig, slider, 4x4, and tunes to go with.
On the trade side .. $11, ... going down Retail rd. should start you up at $13,9 -- and some cute cowgirl should give up $12,5/$12,9/$13,2 ...
I hope this helps ...
Terry.
Me, I going to bed .. and count cars.
You probably count cows .. or is that sheep..?
Terry.
But if it's nice like you say it is ... you know the deal, all serviced up, deep in rubber, nice history, etc., they could have paid $3,0++. Is this a Volvo dealer or an "off street" dealer..?
This one, I will have to guess a little on. Let's say he bought it "as a package" and a few other vehicles from a Import dealer, so .. I might think, he paid a large $3+ for it .. had some service done to it, and is asking $5,900.
Now you have my interest .. so let me know.
Terry.
If it's in goodt shape other than the broken odo, sell it. What color is it? Interior, leather or tex? Did you replace the crummy Becker tape stereo with a Sony? Does the sunroof work OK?
I say, put it in the paper for $5k, take $4k or even $3500 and walk away a lot richer. Terry, shame on you for not telling Mistral to throw this one in da paper (-: