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27 years old and out of it...(well, I was never really in it...)
Dave
TB
Old, but relatively plugged in.
They did say they would give me a loaner (from Enterprise) when I brought it in for service.
Steve
We'll need a lot more info here!
Just like what Lancer said....
Bill
I think you are about, oh..... perhaps something like...
$9,000 off the mark here. That's a $21-22K car as a trade, and the X-Type? $2K off list is doable.
Call Tampa or Miami...
Bill
They did say they would give me a loaner (from Enterprise) when I brought it in for service.
Steve
I have an opportunity to finance it for 72 months, so my payments will be low - what do you think the value of that car will be at the end of the 6 years? If I put between 10 & 12,000 miles a year on it. I guess what I really need to know is can I trade it in for a meaningful deal? And do these cars last over 100,000 miles? Thanks
Possible big non-warranted repairs
+ Still making payments on said vehicle
+ Bad resale, when vehicle will be ~ten years old and have ~100k miles
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Big-Time Poverty maker
If you can't afford the payments on a 99 Windstar ($16,900 is too much for a 99 anyway), get something older, cheaper or smaller (don't ask me what, though).
Do you have a trade? Any $ for down?
OK... Rule #1: Do NOT Finance a car for six freaking years! You should be sent to your room on that alone! Tsk tsk... burial time!
Now, the Windstar... First, $15K is the ceiling of what you should be paying. At $16,999 you are hovering above the roof. It's too much for it. You can do better.
Also, I would not recommend a Windstar. Like Robert Goulet (lol) said up there, they are about as reliable as a Kia. Pass. Besides, SE's use that nasty, evil, head-gasket blowing 3.8 engine.
Resale? Wholesale on a clean '95 with, say, 120K miles (Assume ya drive 15K/year) is $2K on a great day.
Now, ya got some cash to spend... Here's what I WOULD buy. I'd look for a 1999 Sienna CE 5-Door with about 40K miles on it. Much nicer Van, MUCH MUCH MUCH more reliable (Well, unless you NEVER change the oil). They don't break, they're safe and nice to drive. $16K is plenty to buy one like that.
Do you NEED a Minivan? Maybe a nice 98 Volvo V70 wagon for $15-16K would fit the bill?
You got options...
As far as financing, do this. How's your credit? Go to www.myfico.com and check your beacon score. If you're in the 700s (720ish up) and have no previous deliquencies and previous car credit, go to www.peoplefirst.com and get them for 5.5% or whatever. Dont go past 60 months.
Hope this helps!
Bill
You may very well win the "Worst deal of the month" and it's only the 5th...
XJ8 is worth 21-22K as a trade if it's nice, X-Type? $2K off list. Black/Black is the resale kiss of death in FL. Get a light color interior at least!
Bill
Hey you guys didn't forget about my SUVs did ya?? lol
Karz
I am seeking advice for the value of a trade in for a 2001 BMW 325xi with all wheel drive, premium package, heated seats, Harmon Kardon sound, gray exterior / black interior, moon roof with 25000 miles.
Ultimately, I would like to trade it in for a Honda Accord Coupe.
Also, are dealers willing to take a trade-in where the value of the trade-in is higher than the value of the car being purchase ?
Thank you,
I welcome any and all advice
John
2000 3.8 Liter V6 Mustang Convertible
- Sport Package
- 20,500 Miles
- Silver Exterior
- Dark Charcol Leather Interior
- Dual Air Bags
- Air Conditioning
- Mach 460 Stereo Package
- Power Windows & Locks
- Rear Window Defroster
- Leather Bucket Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- SecuriLock Anti-Theft System
- Power Decklid Release
- Cruise Control
- 3.8L V6
- Manual Transmission
- Dual Power Mirrors
- Power Convertible Top
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Rear Spoiler
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- 16" Alloy Bright Wheels
- Traction Control
Add ons:
- GT fog lights with Origanal GT Switch
- GT Hood Scoop
- GT Dual Exhaust
- GT Rear Facia (Bumper)
- H-pipe for Exhaust Conversion
- Hood Strip
- Lowering Springs (1" drop)
- Steeda Short Throw Shifter
- Car Cover
- Bullitt Pedals
- Bullitt Shifter Trim Ring
- Leather Shift Knob
- 35th Anniversary Guage Cluster (Silver to match car)
- Ford Rubber Floor mats
- K&N Air Filter
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
I am in Central New Jersey and looking for a trade-in for either a Mazda MPV or Honda CR-V. I would also like to know if I would get a similar value from both New and Used car dealers.
Thank you kindly,
-Hari
Sand mica exterior with biege interior.
Auto trans.
neither moonroof nor alloys :-(
-Hari
My example, Caddy dealer has a
'99 Navigator
4x4
45k mi.
White/Tan Lthr
CD Changer
decent rubber
Seems clean to me and drives very well
Asking price after test drive: $28k, told him I needed to ck some numbers, it was time for them to close, he tossed me the keys and said take it home, come back and see me in the morning, I told him about my buying process up front, that I would determine the wholesale and retail value of the car before making an offer, I knew what a 2000 should go for, but wanted to ck w/ some people before I made an offer, but off the top of my head $28 sounded high, but if he wanted me to take it home I would, he said yes, but he didn't think they'd come off the price much. I wanted the oppty to really drive one and figured if he knew my process and still wanted me to take it, I was being fair about it, and it might work out. I thank the experts for their prompt reply in advance
Here's another copy of cd's post..
#8294 of 8331 80K miles Lincoln Nav. by cdsakdol Aug 03, 2002 (05:10 pm)
I'm looking at a very clean 1999 Lincoln Nav. It has 80K miles on it which is mostly highway miles. It comes with 3 TV's, Playstation II, upgraded wood trim inside, computer chip for extra power, dual exhaust, nice 20" rims and more. Where would you place the value for purchase? If maintained good, how many miles can I expect out of this engine?
Bill responded about a 27k mi 2wd 99 Nav w/ 23" rims(models worth about $3-5k new), 3 tvs, 3 woofer sound system etc., he labled it at around $27.5, as he said hard to label 'extra mods' and such, and this one was very low mi.
Then Terry also posted about another 99 Nav, but the one he mentioned was more standard, and he references a 4wd, but only gives I think a wholesale/auction/trade-in kind of price... here is a reduced version of that post
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#8088 of 8119 Karz .. by rroyce10 Jul 19, 2002 (06:35 am)
........But, I can tell what a clean 99 with let's say, 30/35k, chromes, slider, 4WD might be worth .. might have $22/$23 in it, plus the stuff. .......
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I still wouldn't mind a specific peg on the above referenced '99 Nav a post back, but wanted to let you know I am keeping the info you share, trying to minimize the bother to you...thanks
Karz
Did they show the Mary Kay pink one .. that's a big seller too .. l.o.l..
Black is a great color - "up North". That Jag in S.Fran, Denver, Chi-town, Lexington, Philly, NYC, etc. will pull an extra $500/$1,000+ .. drop it in Atlanta, Houston, N.Orleans and "Bam" it's bad news, drop it in Miami, Tampa, Orlando, etc, and it drops like a Bad Habit .. the value drops by $1,0/$2,000+ depending on the vehicle and the time of the year -- I'm sure that the Dealer would love to loose that puppy.!
Rare, that's one word for it .l.o.l. -- Cuz, like Bill said .. it's the "kiss of death" down South ...
I hope this helps ...
Terry.
I wonder w/ a navigator, maybe someone is taking advantage of the weight tax laws, and therefore registered commercial, or could this be a bad thing?
Or is it likely they have less invested in this vehicle if it was a business person who traded in on new Escalade??
Gotta go back there in a few hours, any info is appreciated. I don't know how to figure out what type of organization registered it.
Karz
John
I have been out playing the last couple of days .. so I mighta' missed some of your posts.
I wouldn't worry much about commercial stuff, it doesn't mean much -- it can be lease's structured. via Corp's, it can be lease's via private owners .. back to themselves, it can be vehicles bought by "ABC Lease Co." then leased to their own customer, etc. etc. I buys lot's of em', if it's clean and nice, don't give it a second thought.
Did I read something about Escalades and Tahoe's ..?
Terry :-)
but my main concern is pegging a value for this nav i'm driving overnight about to return or make and offer on
details a couple posts back 99 4x4 white 45k mi these come pretty loaded so only true options i see is the changer it has rear air and climate control, but think this is standard, IOW no slider/tv etc
also provided info on condition and dlr asking price etc, and what you pegged general numbers for random 99 w/ less mi at in a previous post, but wanted you to peg this one if possible
karz
Pretty nice vehicle all the way around .. right ..?
I can't see the dealer having much more than $24 in it unless he fell down and hit his head .. to me, $23 is the figure .. and $25 takes it home on the push ..
Check the Vin# through the dealer network at Lincoln or a Ford dealer, that will give any service history .. and previous owner.
Terry.
Good idea on the service, I'll ck that angle out. I'm learning, slowly but surely.
karz
If the air will blow you out, the tires are deep, it looks and runs like a 98 and it needs -0- .. then you are in and around that $2ish figure on a trade ...
Sounds like one heck of a deal on the "G" ..!
Terry.
I'm thinking about buying in the next couple of weeks. Also, I will be making up the difference after trade in with cash. Is there anything I should be careful of or any advice on that matter?
So unless you want to make yourself pyschotic, and run from dealer to dealer, have anxiety attacks, stay up nights with the "cold sweats" and have bowel problems .. I would take it... l.o.l...
No muss, No fuss ..
Terry.
John
Also, trying to decide to either trade in my Jeep or sell it on my own.
Black/Grey Int. 1991 Jeep Wrangler 4x4 STD 61K miles, orig owner, orig alloy wheels (5), tilt steering wheel, 180 HP 4.0 HO 6 cyl., am/fm, recl, fron seats, rear seat, 5-sp, no air (it is a REAL jeep), 5 new Goodyear Wrangler GS-A tires (OEM size), new clutch, overall nice shape, runns like a top
I am selling it becasue I am tired of no a/c and getting my kidneys shaken out on these New Orleans streets...and I am not 20 yrs. old anymore.
What do you think I could get from dealer vs. on my own?
Yes, this will get whipped a bit... Miles are way high I am afraid... Crack in windsheild, bad radio...jeez...
This is, I am afraid, a $7,500-8K truck..
X-Plan? Take the deal. No hassle, upfront, cheap.
Bill
25K is pretty steep. Against a Honda? Uhh...why??
This is a solid $25,500 car. Maybe $26K... Miles hurt it a bit, but it's still good merchandise.
I bet ya could pop it in the paper for $29,900 and see $29K tho! (Although you do get a tax credit...)
Bill
Bill
Denver is certainly the place to sell them! (I would be looking on eBay for one in Florida or Texas...)
Up there they are strong. Every bit of $14K and then some across the block if it is mint.
So I am sure they are asking $17,995 for them. I'd say they got $15Kish in them soaking wet, and $16,500-17,000 should buy you a super nice one, but $16,500 should be your target.. that oughta get it done.
Bill
This car is worth what it is worth.. You may find an independent who can retail the car to be a tiny bit more agressive than a franchise guy, but it is worth what it is worth.
In this case, low $7Ks...
Hope this helps!
Bill
I am in Orlando too!
That car is worth a lot less with Black/Black color combo here. It';s just too hot! You uhh.. you been outside today yet?
Bill
That's not bad...recently I've been heaping much grief on a buddy of mine with a (leased!) '99 Passat with 96k...he is so going to get bent over the desk when his lease is up in December...
Yeah he's gonna get bent over without grease... but.. WHO drove the car 33K a year? Hmm?
Auburn: The thing is, a lot of those calculators cant really adjust for really high miles. Go re-do your car, now with 325K miles and see what happens...
I mean, you could see $8,5000, but that's a bit of a stretch. Car will do mid 8s to maybe $9K across the block I think, (It is Wedgewood...) but then they gotta get it cleaned, dragged out there..etc.
I'd sign off on it at $8K, $8,200 if you started hollering...
Sorry man...
Bill
Hence the grief I give him... :-)