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What will really decide what the value could be is: what color the tie, Rush is wearing and what end of the dial he's barking through ..
Hmmmmm, I'm thinkin somewhere in and around $2 maybe $16 if the barometric pressure is correct and on Tuesday's could hit $29,000 if the Magnolia's are getting ready to blossom.
I'm sure this will help .. :-))
Terry.
This is a A6 Quattro ..?
No slider ..? No Leather ..?
Hmmmmm, let me ponder this one .. Ok, I'm done -- I have never seen one without leather .. and certainly not without a slider...
Hmmm, Gheeez ... well, here's a guess ( I just called 2 Audi dealers I know, one in Denver, the other in Richmond) They never have seen one either. Ok, their thinkin' $20/$21 even with the ultra low klicks ...
Bill, Sober up and tell us what you think ..
Now, the Trans Am has like --- Nooo miles, certainly the right color for the area .. and all loaded up, tops, chromes. If, this thing is a baby doll, showroom condition as in puuurrrffect, it will bring all the pesos.
This puppy should ring the bell at the right dealership. Ultra $14's are written all over the place..
Maybe this helps ....
Terry.
An A6, A Quattro. NO Cowskin? No hole in roof for you to throw cigarette butts and beer cans out of?
What has this world come to?
I know! You are gonna look at the car, on the 31st day, of the 36 (or 39th) month, and sing the following:
"So Long, Fare Well, its off to auction hell"
Geez. I mean, no miles, nice shape, totally wrong equipment. Methinks this is, with real-world equipment (lots of little buttons to push, sunroof, CD, Leather, Radio, Air Conditioning, steering wheel, you know.. the basics..) a $23-24K car if its "all there" and does look new.
Now, your car is gonna get smacked. (Pulls out Bullwhip).
(Proceeds to bullwhip car to the tune of $3,500)
(Vodka is wearing off... Bill starts to Sober up)
It is, as Terry said, a $20,000 car. On a push. See, nice as it may be, I think you have a car here that anyone who sees it is gonna lowball. I dont see anyone stepping up on it.
So you are sending it back in, right? Dont buy it out... awful awful idea. Seriously.
Bill
Interior: Gray cloth, overall very clean but does have 3 cig burns from previous owner. Rear power windows hang up a bit (common for this model), but they do work.
Exterior: No major problems, paint is pretty good, minor door dings but sheet metal is nice and straight, front bumper is pushed in about 3/4”, the shiny vinyl/plastic covering has come off one of the rear center door pillars.
Mechanical: Motor runs great, so far so good on rebuilt AT, needs PS leak repair. OK, I could play dumb on the leak, but really it needs a new rack. Dammit.
I’ve been to every car pricing site and guide I can find, and they are all on crack (except maybe the Black Book), giving an average trade-in value well over $2000, even with the miles! Black Book says the bank loan amount minus the mileage deduction is still $1700. I don’t *even* believe this.
So, maybe a few bucks at trade, try for private sale, keep as second vehicle?
Great board here, thanks for any input you can provide.
What's your estimated trade-in (and retail) value of a 1990 Mercedes 190E 2.6, white w/ navy blue MB-Tex, A/C not working (but may be small fix, periodically has needed freon), 165,000 miles, all records, Mid-Atlantic (MD/VA). Thanks.
Say the scratches can be airbrushed for, say, $300... otherwise clean, good rubber, no accidents... Still, its Black in the tropics and its a ZX2...
$5,000ish is where I think we at. I.E. $4,700-5300...
Bill
Coupes are OK... but its a sticky-shiftee and the miles are a tinge stiff.
Oh dear. Still we are gonna be $5,500ish to perhaps $6K if its just bangedup.com like new.
Bill
See, as a trade its' worth 1,000-1,500 MAYBE.
But why not pop it in the local paper for $2,950, write the ad well, and grab the first $2700 you see?
Bill
tsk tsk tsk
Bill
Trade? $3Kish.
Retail? Should be worth $4,500.
I just sold its twin, retail (Yeah I let it go cheap..but...) in White/Grey that was just MINT for $5K with 134K
Bill
It's a 6 cyl., LXi, AM/FM/Cass.
Thanks for replying!
A scenario for your evaluation: I go to my Austin, Texas Nissan dealer with the 94 Maxima as a trade-in, maybe $1500 or so cash to put down, and a blank check (pre-approved up to $15000).
I'd like to get into a 98-00 Max GXE. What sort of sticker price and what sort of deal am I looking to make here? How much would a dealer come off a $17000-18000 sticker on a vehicle with 30-40K? And what are "normal" dealer fees (doc, prep, whatever) to expect to pay here?
Thanks again for any input you can provide.
1996 Chevrolet Lumina STD Sedan
Automatic Transmission
AM/FM Tape
Power Doors, Windows, Driver's Seat
Good Running Shape, Northeast Car (Meaning Salt, small amount of rust starting on bottom of doors, I took this and the AC into account when I did a kbb.com value check, was almost equal to the TMV trade-in value, also was a smoker's car for a time, took this into account too)
Needs New AC Compressor
Here's the kicker; by the time it would be traded it will have around 195,000 miles (best guess).
I am at the age (pretty young still) where I have seen plenty of friends sell their cars and the miles have be believing it may take some work to sell this, and even if I do, I'm not sure if the difference between what I would get and what I would get from the dealer is worth it.
So I know I may be looking at wholesale value for this, but what do you think is a realistic estimate of what I would be offered for this as a trade-in?
Thanks again for all of your help.
'00 Camaro SS, white with black leather, t-tops, auto, power everything, Monsoon CD.
12,000 miles, cleans up like an '02, tires are in good condition. Located in metro NY.
Thinking about trading for a C5. What am I looking at? Thanks in advance.
$3,500-4K if its as nice as you say.
Wait, why not pop it in the paper for $6,500/bo and let someone beat you with a switch until you say OK to $5,700-5800?
If its super perfect with miles that lw, should be doable.
Bill
Bill
98 GXE? Should be able to buy that for $12K-12,500ish with 40K on it.
99s with 35K? $13,500ish.
00s with 30K? $16,500ish.
Bill
THat would be a real tough private sale. As a trade though.. $1,000 on a good day I am afraid. No AC and astronomical miles...
Bill
Low $19Ks I think... if its that nice. Maybe $19,500.
Bill
Thanks Bill!
Write it like this:
1995 Chrysler Cirrus LXi. Loaded. Immaculate condition, No accidents, only 41K carefully maintained miles. A must see! Priced to sell at $6,500/bo
Try that... Accentuate the positives as they say.
Bill
Real Money? $15,500-16K on your car. Ordinarially more.. but Midnight Blue isnt a great color for those. Yes, I think it looks nice, but Black, White, Smoke and Brilliant Silvers will all do more $$.
Retail? If you can get $23K I have a job for you! Reality is, there isnt that kind of spread, as a rule, in cars like these. But on a Merc with ultra-low miles, you can be a tad greedy.
Ask $19,900 and take $18,500 or ideally better. I think you can get $19K out of it. Seriously.
That $23K asking price was nutto.
Bill
Terry.
I say my first one today, seen enough in the car pages.. cute little buggers. l.o.l...
Terry.
Thanks, Bill. I'll let you know what happens with the Cirrus.
I guess one question always leads to another...so here it is!
In the edmunds.com article "auto trade in value" (http://www.edmunds.com/advice/buying/articles/48934/article.html) the terms "buying right" and "to buy the car right" are used several times.
Perhaps I didn't "buy right" with my '95 Cirrus. With $35,000 to $40,000 to spend on a new 4-door sedan, can you give me some suggestions about the 4 or 5 most "right" buys I could make for that money. I need something with good leg room in the rear seats.
Thanks again for your help.
Good Skippy
Bill
Prolly like... $22,500-23K. I saw one at the last Jag sale at Central do closer to $24K. There's been a TON of em at Ocoee.. all $22-23K.
Bill
First,
Look used. You got a HUGE pile o Cash to spend. I think you should lookused, say, 2000-2001 low miles.
Here's what you can swing:
2000 Jaguar XJ8L maybe even a Vanden Plas... yeah. a Vanden Plas too for $40K.
2000 Mercedes E320 maybe a 99-00 E430
etc...
What do you LIKE first? We'll do resale later.
Bill
Okay, since you asked what I like, I'll throw out a few ideas. BMW 540...maybe 740???, Merc E320/430 would be fine. Audi A8?????
How about new? Anthing that'll really hold its value in my price range? The thing that started all this is that I was looking at the Infiniti G35.
Thanks for your replies---
Personally, for that money, I would LOVE a 740iL ($40k will likely buy, what Bill, about a '98, maybe a '99?).
(1) 740i Sport
(2) E430
(3) XJR
Guy down the street is looking to get it out of his garage to settle the estate. He said he won't take less than $1200 for it. Is that too much?
Please advise on trade in value on 96 Mazda Protege LX, auto, pw, p.locks, am/fm cassette, michelin tires w/7,000miles, "sparkle green mica", AZ car (NO RUST) clean car, had some minor body work (RF fender replaced..paint matches) interior clean, non smoking car, glass was tinted in AZ, I understand that front door glass needs to be UNtinted in MI??? 46,000 miles being traded-in in Detroit area on a new 2002 (or 1 year old) Protege LX. Also realistic purchase price on 2001 LX auto 1.6L no moonnroof or alloy wheels, 13,000 miles, seabreeze (light green?). THANKS!
Your reply:
If it's as nice as you say it is, then this is a $3,500 vehicle, could creep to $3,7/$3,8 if it's perfect. (if not, start deducting)
We traded the 96 for a new 2002 LX, got $4500 for the 96 against $100 over invoice PLUS $2000 in rebates on the new one. Thanks for the great service guys!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Has not been wrecked.
It has heated seats, cd changer, alloy wheels, moonroof... I think all options except leather and quattro. It has 36,500 miles, and is green with a tan interior. I would say that it is in excellent condition, very clean in and out. What can I expect for this car in trade? Will I get more if I trade it at one type of dealer versus another?
Depending on where you live -- No Quattro .. no ticky, no washy, no help. The Quattro's are what the folks want -- unless your waaay down south. Your biggest savior here is .. it's a Avant, wagons are back in full stride.
You should see around the mid $15's or so on this puppy, if it was a Quattro .. you would be on the right side of the $18's.
Unless you are dealing with Jethro Motors .. a GOOD dealer will know some outlets to drop this vehicle, it sounds nice.
Good luck .. and let us know.
Terry.
You are lookin' in and around the $7's, maybe the short $8's on a push. .. sorry.
Terry.