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Color is important on these, so I'm gonna just "say" it's silver. The miles are stiff for the year, so you get no help there .. it's got all the tunes and wood trappings.
If it still looks new, no kisses, no paint, no "clowns" in the seats and carpets .. then you should be in and around that $29 figure maybe $30 on a push ...
I hope this helps ..
Terry.
Well anyway, the miles aren't that bad for the year .. the color is good, as long as this thing is still sharp lookin', paint is "all there", no hit's, skips or errors .. then you should be in and around that $3,5/$4,0 figure on a trade ..
May the Force be with you ....
Terry.
Thanks for the info about the trade-in value. What do you think about if I sold it privately?
Derek
I have a green 1993 Mazda MX6 4-cylinder automatic. Power windows, power locks, 6-Disc CD Changer, A/C working properly, sliding sunroof working properly, factory radio works well. Has 96,000 miles. Paint is peeling badly, and the body has numerous dints and dings on the side and door panels. Also, there is a 3"x3" rust spot where the paint has peeled off above the left rear wheel. Other than the horrible cosmetic appearence, the car runs well, has been kept up-to-date on service, and has decent tires. Thanks!!
markz2k Aug 12, 2002 1:15pm
An opinion would be appreciated.
Thanks!
1999 Chevy Prizm LSi gold w/dark interior 48,000 mi. options:alloy wheels, sunroof, cd player, p/w, side airbags, tilt wheel and either the 3spd. or 4spd. auto, not sure. No-ABS. Listed between $6000-6500 in 2 different ads.
1998 Olds Intrigue GL 54,297 mi. white w/tan leather interior. old school 3800 series II V6 engine. Only option is leather interior. Its been on the lot a while and they've dropped the price several times, it's now $6495. This lot sells used cars pretty quickly so I wonder why they haven't taken it to auction.
I know you guys like the Prizm and reliability is an issue but I sort of like the extra power & roominess of the Intrigue as well as the ABS. Any opinions on which is the better buy and what I should pay.
Location: Frederick, MD 21701
1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE
110,000 miles
Power windows, locks
Integrated child seats
Automatic V6
Rear AC
Cruise Control
Intermittent Wipers
Privacy glass
Although the van is still drivable and in good aesthetic condition, the transmission needs to be replaced. And my mechanic also thinks it is burning oil and will need a head job sometime soon. So instead of putting $3K into it to fix all of that I will probably get a new car. Wondering if I could get much at all on trade in or should I just sell it myself. Any opinions would be helpful.
SLT with 4WD
Dark green paint, shiny
Black Leather Interior(never smoked in), power seat driverside
73K Miles in Chicago/Michigan where salty bumpy roads are the norm
Well optioned (for 94)-
cruise, tilt, PW, PL, ABS, Rear wiper, cargo shade, swing-out spare, remote door lock fob(s),alarm (NOT factory), auto, 4.3 FI(Vortec) V6 , apperance package wheels (smokey gray).
NO SLIDER, nice hard roof with rack, no scratches -- probably never had a thing up top.
No trailer hitch.
Rubber is 10months/7K miles old.
Brakes serviced 2months ago.
Battery is 2months old.
Body is good, only small amount of blistery rust near wheel wells--would take alot of effort to totally eliminate, yet is only cosmetic (as opposed to say rust on tailgate or near glass which leads to leaks etc)
Seller is private party with maintence records. They want a newer more modern vehicle.
Thanks
Green, beige interior. 28k.
In phoenix.
Small ding on passenger door. Scratches on two rims.
perfect interior--no scratches, stains, tears, stretches, or other issues.
Options include:
4.0l v6
A/C,PS,PW,PL,PM,CC
tilt wheel
sliding rear window
alloy wheels
bucket seats
Added items are:
31" A/T tires
GPS stereo that is voice activated
overhead console from explorerthat displays n,s,e,w and temp
spray in bed liner
dual exhaust
carbon fiber dash trim
altezza euro tail lights
clear front lights
This is about a $6,0ish truck on a trade -- But, all in all, it sounds nice and this might do best on Retail Rd. Detail this puppy out, make it look like a diamond inside and out and through it in the biggest, baddest paper in your area with a nice 5 liner for $9,950 and you should see $8,5/$9,5 ..
Hey, good luck and let us know.
Terry.
If this dude is still clean, inside and out, deep in rubber and lookin' 03.. then you should be in and around $20,0 on a trade.
Thanks for stoppin' by ...
Terry.
Terry ;-))
Thanks!
-Mike
mikerez@mindspring.com
Came with all options, I just added cust chrome wheels and tires. My question:
Running the numbers shows a wide gap btw trade in and dealer resale: $40820 v $49385. What is the best course of action? Wait until 03s are out or sell now?
Looking at potentially purchasing a "certified" 2000 Toy 4Runner SR5 4x4. Here's the specs:
Desert Dune in color (where do they come up with these names?!)
39500 miles (Western PA)
Power Locks
Power Windows
am/fm cassette
cruise
tilt
a/c
alloy wheels
slider
roof rack
running boards
appearance is pretty good, but not completely spotless (small ding on door)
They are asking for around 27000
What should I offer? (other than arm, leg, and next born child)
Thanks in advance!!!
First I've got to say, I've been to junk yards with better cars. Well at least the ones that appear to be littered around the place. Man, there is some junk left lying around that place.
The GSA cars don't seem too bad. Most are 2-4 years old and around 25K to 75K miles, with some exceptions, of course.
So we have a '99 Contour GL with I4, automatic, A/C, PW, PL, ABS and AM/FM 438xx ticks on the clock, the usual wear and tear.
Light Blue is the color, and the rubber is mid-calf, but not quite an anklet yet. AC blows cold, and no strange noises when you turn the wheel from side to side.
No strange noises when the engine runs, nor smells or smoke.
The big unknown is of course the tranny since you can't move 'em. They don't even want them outta park.
I thought I might show up tomorrow and see what this thing (and the other things) go for.
If I got a wild hair and wanted to bid, and I were spending your money, where should I stop?
TB
Louisville, Ky area
34k miles
4.6 v8
Dark Red exterior/ gray interior
xlt package
auto/power seat/tow package.
some small exterior scratches/ interior excellent
talked to original owner gave good recommendation
dealer asking $16,995.
Where should I be on this. THANKS
Hmmm, it's got ultra low miles .. tow pack, all the right stuff, plus it an Ecab. Probably had to pay at Least $12 or so to get it. So let's say, he paid $12,5 -- a this and a that, a little service, detail, some rubber, add the pack of, let's say $300 ..and Wango Tango he has like $13,3/$13,6 in it -- If he can't make at least $1,500 on it, he won't give it up, with it being new on the lot .. let's figure $14,7/$14,9/$15,2 or so, plus the TTL should take it home ...
Hey let us know, it's got my interest ..
Terry.
Good Luck ..
Terry.
ABS ..? special order, that's good. it's a GL ..? You mean a LX, or perhaps in fleet sales in 99, the still stamped em' a GL ... Hmmmm.
Well anyway, miles are ok for the year, if it's all there, I would think "double nickels" would be just about it .. IF, you had to, and you like it bunches and bunches, $6 grand would be the ETW (end of the world) .. I bet it does $6,5, though.
This I gotta know about ... !
Terry.
I called it a GL based on how it was equipped, since the 95-97 equipped like this were typically GL's. Not that those letters really mean much.
I might go watch, since I don't have a service call untill 2PM.
Just to see how you live your life. If it's a bargain and runs before I have to leave, I'll probably bid. Otherwise, I'll just watch the circus.
How long do you think it takes to run 95 cars? Worst case scenario, it's the last car.
TB
Who just loves to watch people sometimes.
TB
After the dust had settled, I paid 15k out the door. The salesman asked me if I play poker. I told him all of the time. He said I should start selling cars.
Thanks for all of your help, you guys are greatly appreciated.
Dave.......
It's a 2000 Ford Focus SE, 11,400 miles, black outside, grey cloth interior, in dash cd 6 player.?, auto, power windows, locks, cruise, tilt, power mirrors, every option except for a sunroof and leather, and she keeps in the garage and it has 20 coats of wax on it (I believe her) but it sure is clean and nice.
So she stopped off at the Subu dealer tonight and they were thinking around $7. So, before the weekend starts up, what say you? Hubby thinks $8,000.
As usual, Thank You very much.
M.
I will also be trading in my 96 Saturn SL2 4 door.
Power locks, keyless entry, air, ps, pb, cruise, am/fm cassette,new tires,it has 86,000mi what could I get for this as a trade in?
Thanks for your help,
Single Mom needing advice
The car was never garaged, so the exterior is just ok, but not terrible. The white roof is fairly gray. The car also took a hit last year and had a door and qp repainted to a high standard. No frame damage.
Interior shows some wear on leather. Mechanically, the car is in good condition.
So, high miles, ok appearance, I'm in Chicago. I want to trade it to a BMW/MINI dealer. What can I reasonably expect?
If you are looking to buy new all the domestics have improved their reliability, but with 4WD and much larger engines you would looking at much higher operating costs/maintence than your Saturn.
All of the SUVs you've listed are quite large, and offer seating for 7. If you just need space for passengers you may want to visit the threads that compare SUV to crossovers and/or vans.
Good luck!
Terry.
You have picked a great line-up .. but, you may prefer something different. Get your top 5/6, then go to a Dealer and drop your license and DRIVE, not demo the vehicles that you like .. take em' out for 1 or 2 hrs (without the salesman) .. drive on your streets, your hills, your Malls and you will find out a lot more than any one person can ever tell Ya ...
Have fun and good luck ...
Terry.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks..
$19,0 ..? I don't think so -- 36k, the miles are just ..ok. If it's a nice one, lookin' 02 and knee deep, then the Dealer probably has around $15ish and some change in it .. I would think, somewhere around the high $16's, low $17's or so should take it.
Volvo's are funny little critters (Great cars) .. but I feel that's a market they just can't quite conquer yet, there's nothing wrong with the vehicles, and once they hit a 2year old #, they seem just to hover over that number and really don't seem to depreciate much after that.
They are around $40+ new .. so a nice 2/3 year old one is a great buy.
Terry.
A 98 with 34k is worth a lot more to a dealer, than 00 with 50k.
So enjoy ..!
Terry.
What ..? Is that junky Bimmer in the way of the Ferrari Modena Spider and the 02 Porsche 911GT2 ..? l.o.l...
Kick it out the door for the mid to high $39's on a trade.... Retail Rd., $44,9 in the paper $44 is what it would take.
Terry ;-))
JXI with the miles ...? probably around $2,5, maybe a tinge more, if you are lucky ...
Terry.
The Contour got all the $$$ and then some, $5,850
About 2 hours, they moved fast.
Note to readers, don't buy any Mopar Cloud cars (Stratus, Breeze) 98-00 units with 30K to 100K went from $3K to $5K. Ouch, talk about drop in value. Of course these were all 4cyl/AT models with A/C and AM/FM. I think most had full power as well.
And as you may have read here before, you got all of 60 seconds in most cases to make a decision and bid, because they go fast.
Some 98 Crown Vic police models were No Saled by the GSA rep at around $4K. All under 50K miles, but I'm sure they were hard miles.
Trucks and SUVs were the big draw.
I'll post some more numbers as I wrote 'em down as the sale went on. I think I stayed for about 85 of the cars with about 7 to go after some were pulled for whatever reasons.
What a riot!
TB
Off to work now
I do that about 4/6 times a month .. but, at auctions with 3/5/6,000 vehicles running through 15/19/23 lanes at a time ... no hearing aid needed here .. l.o.l...
Yep, it did all the jingle ...
Terry.
Personally I like the Intrigues .. it's the right engine and the miles aren't bad for the year .. hey, have both checked out and purchase the one you like, the "price is right" ..l.o.l..
Terry.
But, if it's a nice one, still is "showroom", no kisses, no paintwork, no little critters growing in the interior .. and no "Happy Meal" bags hanging from the mirrors .. then you should be in and around the $17's on a trade..
Terry.
See, I need something I can put some golf clubs and some drivers (people who drive the vehicles back ..l.o.l.) in for the auctions.
So yours is a 02 with 7k .. well if this puppy is like new inside and out .. I mean "jam up" perfect, then you should be in and around that $38ish figure on a trade. Right now, these vehicles are stronger than a F16 in a dog fight, if you decide to go down Retail Rd, try $44,9 and let the English teacher down the street take it home for $43ish -- the other figures you have, aren't going to help ya much.
With a proper "fat Daddy" add in local paper, I would try to kick it now .. and see what happens.
I hope this helps you out ...
Terry.
If this little deal, is as super clean as you think it is, she has kept it 110% inside and out with the 20 coats of wax, then it must glow in the dark -- I agree with hubby at $8,0 and if it's a "baby doll", Ya know, stone cold puuuuurfect, then $8,2/$8,4 it may see ...
Hey let us know ...!
Terry.
What could I get (both trade and private sale) for this:
2000 Honda Accord EXV6 (Sedan)
Color:Signet Silver (Grey/Dark Silver)
Miles:15,500
Location:Orange County, CA (So Cal)
All the usual EXV6 features. (Leather, power everything, Auto A/C, roof, alloys, CD, etc...)
10 mos. warranty left
Looks like an '02. One minor (barely visible) door ding, and one paint chip on the hood. (Bought the Honda full nose mask after that, and haven't got any more) I'll probably get the door ding fixed if I can do it cheap. I'm guessing I'd get more for it after all the '02's that are selling below invoice are gone and the '03's are out. (Which is what I want)
Thanks for the great service both of you provide!
These buggers are super popular .. and like Denali's, keep heep big "Wig Wam" values ..l.o.l.
BUT -- (V6 right ..?) .. $27 .....?
I don't think so ... aaahhh, no, no, no .. too much Jingle, what does this thing have.? the gold embroidered 18karat grille with the diamond bumpers ..?
Well anyway .. the miles are a little stiff for the year, but it has all the "right stuff" ... I gotta think the dealer fell down and hit his head, woke up and paid too much at $22 (since it's not perfect).
Then let the "Jesse James" Service dept slap him silly, with a $1,000 bill to change the oil and filter. Then his wife wanted a new Coach bag, so let's add $300 there, then his bookie stopped by and that was another Nick, then on a drunken stupor, he lost $300 on the way home.
Soooo, that put's us at $24,100 the most you should want to pay for this one is like .. $25,5 -- and I'm being generous with your money ..l.o.l...
Terry :-)
Thanks in advance
Could you please give the Trade in value for 8449 & 8453 ???
Thats my 98 Ford Explorer..
It's the right color, just about anywhere .. including S Cal, my aunt lives in San Clemente, perhaps you guys are neighbors...
The miles are low for the year, es[ecially for S Cal. Soooo, if it's a Nice car, clean inside and out it will do $23 at Riverside or any other auction. Based on what you are saying, it's a nice one ...!
Terry.