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NADA gives a fair "asking price" on the retail end of their books .. but, their trade info as a rule, isn't even close to reality.
What kills you here .. is the handshaker, they hurt a lot of vehicles, drop it in a Wagon and they get cold .. real cold. At $17 they are being fair .. real fair. The miles are a BIG add, the handshaker is a BIG deduct .. they wipe each other out. --- I think you have a dealer that's working hard for your business, take the tax break on the trade (if it's in your area) .. and take the deal.
Terry.
Miles are low for the year, but no power stuff. -- These old Previa's had some problems with over heating and transmissions, but if all is well, looks clean, knee deep, runs like a top, air will keep it nice and cool and needs -0- .. then on a trade, in and around $3,5ish . On the retail side, an easy $5,9 in the paper .. let someone duct tape you, till you can't breath and make you scream $4,9/$5,5.
Terry.
Could you give me your opinion about post #7647? ('02 Camry?)
Thanks.
Thanks.
Dave
1999 Jetta GLS, new body style, Black, 5 spd, 40,500 miles, 2.0l 4 cyl engine, full power but no moonroof, no alloys or no leather. What do you think?
Not much going on this one .. dealer might have $11 in it, should be bought for $12,0 and a little change.
Terry.
You should be in and around the $18's ..
Terry.
Right color for the area .. and it's a Limited. I'm sure it's got all the stuff.. miles are fine. You "might" be thinkin' right, on the early fall deal. Right now, it's worth in and around $24ish .. and 4WD's are a little weak cause' of the summer, not cause' their bad.
I buy alot of 4WD's .. as an example, 99 ultra clean, ultra nice, AWD, V8, 29k Mountaineers were doing around the $15's 4wks ago, now they are doing less than the $13's. .. so, see what kind of deal you can work out. Excursions are a little different, larger more towing, etc. But, if you can see that $23/$24 figure you are fine.
Good luck ...
Terry.
They are doing the strong $13's+ at the block .. $12 is a steal, and $11 .. is GTA, and 3 to 5 in the Joint ... l.o.l....
Forget all that $3,000 stereo stuff . . it's worth $300 now.
Good luck .. and let us know.
Terry.
Can't get much for 2 grand anymore .. it may need a little this and that, but these are reliable vehicles.
The way I would look at is .. I spend $2/$300 on it in the next 24/36 months or so (if needed), and you can still sell it for $2,200 .. folks will still be lookin' for good transportation then ...
Terry.
Auto ...?
Stick ....?
Terry.
It might see $14 on the retail side.. these aren't burning down any bridges.
Doesn't sound like a deal too me ..
Terry.
Good luck ...
Terry.
In case you did. I'm looking at a 2000 Civic SI with 29,000 miles. 5-speed, sunroof, CD, power pack. It's the "electric blue pearl". Needs tires, it has aftermarket headlights, aftermarket intake, and it has been lowered. The interior is in great shape although there is a little cig. smoke lingering.
The other questions is on the 2000 SI that I currently have (it's black with 39,000 miles and the same options but NO aftermarket equipment and it's riding on new Michelins) what's should I price it at to move it quick? And is the newspaper or Autotrader better?
Both cars are in Atlanta.
One other question (sorry) Would a Honda dealer be interested in buying my black 2000? Could I take it to their used car manager and get an offer on it or would they lowball me and/or refuse to do it in the first place?
If you get a chance, could you let me know what you think about post 7637? I forgot to mention it's an automatic. I'm planning on trading it in tomorrow, and I'm not sure what is reasonable...
Thanks!
It's pretty clean, with a small dent and scrape on the bumper, a few very minor scratches, but no other damage. No mechanical problems ever. No leaks. Everything works well.
I'd really appreciate your input on what you think would be a fair trade-in value. Thanks very much.
It has leather, sport pack and it's a Quattro, most important, a 2.8 Quattro. .. it sounds like a nice one, the only thing that may hold it back in the big H is, the color and roof .. you should be in and around the low $19's.
I hope this helps ...
Terry.
110k .. and black, depending on where you live, you should be in and around $1/$1,5 maybe, on a trade if the air blows COLD. .. If you clean it up inside and out, make it look 98ish and it has new sneakers, than $3,9 in the paper .. and let $2/$2,5 or so take it home.
Maybe this helps ...
Terry.
Terry.
Anytime, you add all these "hinky" aftermarkets to a vehicle, just subtract what you put into it, you add $2,5 of lights and louvers .. Boom, it's worth $2,5 less. Remember, this stuff only appeals to the person that puts all that junk on it, same goes for stereo's ... we have had people put $2/$4/$6,0 into sound for their vehicle, then want that ..and more on a trade, we just send them home to put in, as close to the factory stuff into it, as possible -- that stuff just kills the re-sale value.
Ok, slick .. on to your vehicle .. it's black and it's in Atlanta and it's almost July, not a good thing (l.o.l.). But, yours would be a whole lot easier to sell than your buddies, it's clean, it's knee deep in rubber .. but, the miles are stiff -- but it's a Si, and if it's clean you should see $13 or so on a trade .. if you sell it on Retail Rd., in the paper for $15,9 and off the driveway for $14,8/$15,2.
I hope this helps ...
Terry.
It's a EX, but is it a auto or a stick ...? Let's assume it's a auto with 125k on it and it's just so so -- you should be in and around $2,5/$3 figure on a trade.
Are you happy now ..... ;-)
Terry.
Black Leather interior,
Power doors/windows,
ABS,
Traction Control,
Power Moonroof,
Single CD player w/equalizers,
4 cylinder engine,
38,000 miles. No damage. Very minor "wear and tear" on the car.
I've been offered two very different trade-in values from two dealers. Saturn offered $7,000 and the Ford offered $10,500. What is the dealer resale value for this car? How can they be so different? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Miles are low for the year .. and it does sound like a nice one -- But, it's a coupe, not a big seller, auto ..? -- $7 is ALL the money, I'm not saying a hundred here or there .. but these are guys so close, it's mute.
The dealer that's showing $10, is showing you a "over-allowance", he's cheating .. . l.o.l... I was at a Huge Saturn sale last week, I musta seen 150/200 of those little darlins' run, 01 SC2 3drs don't grab $10,5 .. I think you need to get back to the "up and up" dealer.
Terry
We got the soy sauce stain out of the carpet, but it turns out there was an ink stain underneath... oh well...
Just curious about what a 2001 BMW 530 with 31,000 miles and paintwork on the front end would be worth. It's black over black with the usual options (roof, leather) and it's an automatic.
Darren
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
Thanks!
Thanks -
Liz
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
White with silver lower body, tan guts, about 35K. Seemed loaded, but I was looking at it in the dark, so not sure if it was a premium (if they had one in '98).
Assuming it is knee deep and clean enough to eat off of, whats realistic for this trade/retail?
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Mileage is 11,400.
Automatic/Air/CD-Cass combo-factory
Power windows, power door locks, power driver's seat/keyless remote/cruise
No ABS
Color is "Platinum" (dark grey)/grey interior
No body damage/one pin-head size chip on hood.
Nice car/clean and was a local trade. There is a Carfax issue that is being checked. When car was inspected 6 mo. ago mileage was recorded at 70K. From condition of car I agree with salesman that this was an error and dealership is checking to verify this was an error and must prove it with a new Carfax. Car odometer reads 11,400.
Want a fair price to begin negotiations and idea what price limit to put on this car. (As another poster put it "don't want to be clubbed like a baby seal!") Also, should I be worried about the Carfax. I would not buy if the mileage can't be verified.
-Sandra
For the year, low miles -- for a Volvo, low, low, miles. l.o.l.. So, we have the slider, color is ok, if we are up north .. and from what you are telling us, it's clean. That means, few parking lot kisses, no Mcdonalds invasions and coooold air. You should be in and around $4,5ish on a trade ...
I hope this helps ...
Terry.
If it's the "real deal" .. an LE, cd combo, good color and the miles are right .. then the dealer probably has "around" $15 in it with the certified, service, pack, a little this .. and a little that.
So, you should be able to purchase this for $16,5 or less .. without being clubbed .. l.o.l...
Now you have my interest .. so let us know.
Terry.
If it's a straight up vehicle .. all there and a "baby doll" - plus it's the right color.. dealer had to pay at least $21 for it, so I would have to think he won't take less than $23/$24ish+ ..? Sounds like a "hard to find".
Who is this guy ..? I think I will bid on it myself .. l.o.l...
Terry.
Terry.
This is a tuff situation to hit .. Let's say, it was done by a "Certified builder" .. it looks 99ish inside and out, and a Benz dealer would never "flinch" at site. I will have to guess around $6/$7ish --
I really would have to know more about this puppy. Few of these get rebuilt with that few miles ... questions start flying here .. l.o.l...
Terry.
Terry.
Speaking of Bill, I should let him answer this question .. l.o.l...
Depending on the condition, service, color, etc. Your friend can be lookin' at 92/93/94's .. there is a boat load of folks that love to unload their XJ6's .. errrr, I mean would love to sell em'.
I'm sure there is a few folks on the board that might recommend a dealer in that part in NY. -- Me personally, I don't like to make enemies ... l...o...l....
Terry.
On the retail side .. $8,9 in the paper and let some nice school teacher take it home for $8,5 .. an easy sale.
Where in PA do you live ..? I go to Butler and Manheim quite a bit.
Terry.
Ok, I will give Ya a break ... let's assume it has 10/11k and nice and clean. If he bought via rental, then I'm sure he got it at the Baltimore/DC auction (what a mess that place is .. yuk!) .. and he paid a big Peso for it, in and around $31/$32ish, plus service and a this and a that, so he is priced right.
The $1,0 for the Certification is a joke .. kick that puppy, you can get a nice warranty program (if wanted or needed through Edmunds, or online somewhere). So hit him at $34 and enjoy your new vehicle .. those Volvo's are one of my very favorites ...
Have fun .... and let us know.
Terry.