Real-World Trade-In Values

ab_jen · August 2002

Light green with ivory interior. FWD. 15K miles. Fully loaded except navigation. Excellent condition. I would like trade in and retail values for San Francisco Bay Area. Thanks.

kebbat · August 2002

Black w/ Gold Package. 68K miles. Sport package, tow package, all power except seats. Leather steering wheel, power moon/sun roof. Running boards.

Excellent condition mechanically. Paint chips (approx. 1/8 inch) on driver door and hood. Non-smoker.

North of Boston.

Dealer offered $15,000. Have seen varying amounts on different web sites.

Thanks

rroyce10 · August 2002

....... Might that be a 4 ...?

OR,

Might that be a 6 ...?

(foot tapping.!)

Terry.

rroyce10 · August 2002

....... Aaaaaah yes, no-sale green.

The miles are a little stiff and it's a 2WD -- but it's loaded up, and if it's a nice one, "clean to the Bone" .. then you should be in and "around" the $28ish figure on a trade.

If you go down the path to meet up with "Retail Rd." .. then $31,900 in the paper and $30,5/$31,5 is a good figure -- all you gotta do is find someone that likes green.

Terry :-)

96_i30_5sp · August 2002

The 2000 4WD SR5 all came with V6, but kebbat didn't mention the tranny.

corkyf16 · August 2002

Thanks for the response. I am just a bit discouraged as the TMV is $7450 for a trade-in. I am now worried as to what we might get selling it ourselves.

Joe

kebbat · August 2002

sorry about that ..... it's an automatic. And yes, they are all V6.

Thanks

rroyce10 · August 2002

.... Sorry, didn't see the - SR5 ..

But it's an auto, that's a good thing .. I can't tell where you are from, by the profile.

Area and miles on a vehicle like this, can make a big difference, the big killer here is the miles and if you live south with the color .. what area do you hang your hat .?

Terry.

rroyce10 · August 2002

...... Hmmmm , it's an 02 and it's an SE .. on a trade, in and around the ultra high $15's .. on a retail deal, maybe $17,9 and try to get the high $16's ---

Right now, with all the programs with Honda, you can buy a new one for about that .. you are kinda in a Limbo position.

Terry.

rroyce10 · August 2002

....... Unless there is something -really wrong- with this vehicle, it will do any easy $5,0++ at the block.

If it's as nice as you say it is .. service is right, interior is right, outside is right .. all is right with the world, etc. Then I would drop it in the paper for $7,900 .. and you should see $6,5/$7,5 ...

You have my interest now, so let us know.

Terry.

kebbat · August 2002

We live in a suburb north of Boston, near the NH border.

rroyce10 · August 2002

..... That's Yankee territory, that's for sure .l.o.l... so the color is right and that's a big area for 4X4's --

Hmmmm, $15,0 seems a little cheap, perhaps more towards the $16 range, but if it needs tires and $4/$500 of this and that, then they are probably right on -- the enemy here is the miles, it just kills it. If it had like, 20/30k, it would do $20,0 on a trade. ... sorry.

Try to retail it .. make it look new, have any service done. Then in the paper for $19,950 and you should see in the $19's...

Good luck ...

Terry.

kebbat · August 2002

Thanks for your input.

We just had the tires and brakes checked - more than half-life left.

Like I said, a few paint chips on the door and hood.

We added a remote starter for brutal heat (like a week or so ago) and bitter cold (only a few months away)

I knew that the dealer would give us a lower number that what we wanted, but I was really surprised to see 15k written down.

At this point I'm not sure if we will continue to shop it around or if we'll just stay with it.

Thanks again.

lgarner29 · August 2002

Hi, we're thinking of trading off our Windstar for an '02 Honda or Toyota minivan.

It's 3.8L V6, dark-med green, power locks, ABS, luggage rack, power windows, power mirrors. Cruise control, privacy glass, 2 built in child seats, dual air and rear defroster. It has 63,000 miles on it. It's in very clean condition, never wrecked, very few dings, interior is in good condition.

I live in SE Texas

Any value ideas? Thanks

rroyce10 · August 2002

......

GL .. Or .. LX ...?

Terry.

lgarner29 · August 2002

Oops, sorry I forgot to say it it a GL

gumby10 · August 2002

We are thinking about getting a new van and are having a hard time coming up with the true trade in value of our vehicle. We live in the central Florida area and we have a 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan ES with the following options...
Second Sliding Door, Cruise Control, Quad Seating, Infinity AM/FM CD Cassette and EQ., Dual AC (Driver/Passenger Control), Rear AC, Power Steering, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Tilt Wheel, Power Drivers Seat, ABS, Dual Front Air Bags, Towing Pkg, V6 3.8L Automatic,Privacy Glass, Roof Rack. (about the only thing it does not have is Leather Seats and a sun roof). It is a one owner, no-smoking vehicle in good condition. Down side is it is one of the first '97s to roll off the line so it is a considered high mileage vehicle at 98,000.
Any thoughts on what a realistic Trade in value might be?

rroyce10 · August 2002

..... Great description, thank you .!

Right options, right engine .. all the stuff and a "Partridge in a pear tree" ---

Oooooh, those miles are the bad option here ... ouch. On a trade, in and around $3,0

Might do a little better down Retail Rd, clean it up make it look like a 99 inside and out, drop it in the Orlando Sent for $5,995 and you should see $4,7/$5,500.

I hope this helps ...

Terry.

rroyce10 · August 2002

.... All my Ex's live in Texas ...

Another good description .. Thanx.

In your case, the miles are a ultra big help .. If, it's knee deep in rubber and lookin' 99ish, no parking lot kisses and no Mcdonald invasions, then you should be in and around that $3,5/$4ish figure.

I'm not standing next to it, but if it's a nice one, this would definatly sell well on the retail side, cuz it has No miles for the year. .. $6,900 in the paper and $5,5/$6,5 should send it down the road.

Terry.

karz10 · August 2002

i know you're tired of my navigator questions, but maybe i found one??

00 2wd
blk/tan
44k mi
tv/vcr
cd stacker

aluminum/not chrome
no slider
no ac seats

but minus one small area on the rear bumper, the rest of the paint is perfect, much better than any other i've seen, the interior is prob the cleanest i've seen, the tv comes up out of the rear of the front center consol w/ full remote control, two wireless headsets, brand new michelins (prob saw the recall comin), new front brakes, the only thing i found wrong w/ it was the rt front fog light had some condensation in it, figured that'd be under warranty (5k left)

so, the dlr is asking $26,700+$200 doc fee, non negotiable

i wanted a few less miles, but the condition is pretty good so i guess i wanted to run it by you guys, since he wasn't giving me any additional incentive to buy it yesterday and I would have to come back anyway
survey says???

karz

siteexperts1 · August 2002

I am curious as to your thoughts on the value of a '94 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 (in Washington State)

4x4 5.2L V8
Black Exterior/ Tan interior
~56K Miles
All Options for '94
-"Luxury" Leather
-Tow Hitch package
-ABS
-Infinity CD Stereo
Cargo Mat/ Chains/ Newer tires

Exterior in good shape for a '94
Interior is extremely clean

Thanks

dlholly · August 2002

My 5 speed Camry has minor cosmetic problems, has a spoiler, moon roof, ABS, cruise control, power locks, windows, mirrors, AM/Fm stereo radio/cassette is emerald green, but has 100,200 miles, the AC only blows tepid air (in Texas!), needs a brake job and just failed the required emissions test on one of the three measured gases. Any sense of what I can expect on a trade in?

Thanks

sankri · August 2002

I am planning to buy a 2000 toyota celica. I am talking to wholesale used car dealers. When I talk to them about edmunds TMV they are saying that edmunds prices are only for canada(not for us), they ask me to refer KBB..

these are the sample quotes I got:

2000 Toyota GTS 47000 miles, manual, no-additional-options - 14500$

2000 Toyota GT 17800 miles, manual, no-additional-options - 13000$

I live in bay area, CA.

please advise if these are fair prices.

sankri

karz10 · August 2002

something tells me sankri might be posting in 'inconsiderate sales people' pretty soon, i don't know aything about the values of those cars, although now i'm interested....but edmunds TMV only good in Canada...WTH???? I never heard that one before...lol, yeah only good in Canada, that's why I have to put my US Zip code in before it gives me a custom price. Edmunds may not be perfect, but not restricted to Canada, and I've never met a dlr yet who didn't want you to use KBB when they're SELLING you a car.

karz

rroyce10 · August 2002

..... What is a "wholesale used car dealer" ..?

Well anyway, that stuff about Edmunds is not true .. They are also good in India and some area's of the Faulklands -- l.o.l... just kidding.

Just punch in your zip like Karz said, and you will be fine .. they may not be the most accurate but at least you can get a pretty good idea of what's going on, far more than any KBB.

These Celica's are funny little ducks .. either you have a buyer or you don't. These are Not, Toyota's most popular .. so the market is small if you are on the selling end.

In your case, these prices "seem" to be on the Xtra low side. I would run a Carfax on both before any decisions....

I hope this helps ...

Terry.

rroyce10 · August 2002

..... Speaking of odd ducks .. a V6 with a handshaker.. uuugh.

Hmmmmm, let's see how to approach this .. the vehicle, believe it or not, is worth some Jingle.

You won't get any help from the handshaker .. and "all in all" the miles are not too bad for the year. On a trade, you should be in and around $2,0/$2,5 figure on a trade depending on the condition.

Terry.

rroyce10 · August 2002

...... Wow for the year, it has like nooo miles .. and 4WD territory is right where you live.

Right color (for the area) , right options, V8, tow pack .. If it's a clean one, no "click, click" on the 4WD, no bears livin' in the back seat and lookin' 98ish .. you should see the high $5,0's on a trade -- this would probably sell FAST on the retail side ...

Give it some thought ...

Terry.

rroyce10 · August 2002

.... So how many creases are there in the rear drivers side seat ...? -- l.o.l...

Sounds like, you looked this one over Big Time .. which is a good thing.

Survey Says:

If I was takin' this on trade (based on what you have told us) .. it's a 00, it's 2WD, 44k ( a little large) .. no chromes, no slider, no butt warmers. But, all and all a pretty nice Driver ...

I would hit the vehicle at $23,5 .. service $200, detail $100 , a this and a that $150, pack $300. Soooo, I would be into the vehicle for around $24,250 , gotta make $1,500.

SO, $25,750 .. so figure $26 + the $200, that's fair for both.

You guys are right on top of each other ..

Terry.

helpmehonda · August 2002

Hi- I have a 2000 honda accord ex-l, automatic 29000 miles, leather, sunroof, clean inside 2 minor door dings. I am negotioting the price to buy this off lease and want to know what the car would bring at auction, in the dallas texas area. Any additional thought on price would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

karz10 · August 2002

I appreciate the evaluation. That's what I was thinking, but I really don't think the price is negotiable anymore, it was advertised at $27,900, I came from out of town to look at several of these, this guy emailed me the pics before hand and told me if I came down and liked it he'd do the $26,7, I took this to mean it was still a negotiable price but he was putting me in a better ballpark to get me in, but apparently it is not a negotiable price because when I got there, I was running late and had been talking to him on the way down w/ an ETA, he informed me that he had an critical appt he (the VP) couldn't miss, but he would introduce me to his partner (the CEO) and have the car ready for me. I get there, meet the VP, he shows me the car, I pull it out front in the sun start my 15 minute critique exterior/interior, take my 15 minute drive, go back meet the ceo, talk to him for 5 minutes, so 10 minute on the front end, 15, 15, 5, 45 minutes has gone buy, only 5 of which is with the ceo whom i'm with now, he says what do you want to do (already after closing now), I say well I think we can do something here although my sources indicated we might be able to come to some agreement on the price, I'm thinking if he wants to play alittle, I'll say on the safe side it's worth $25, but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and just say $25,5; and be willing to go 26, but he's all like the price is the price and there's a $200 doc fee.....I appreciate where you're coming from, but we've priced this agressively, we will sell it, we deal in these high end bmw/mercs we took this on a trade and figured one of our customers would pick this up as a second car no questions asked yadda yadda yadda

Anyway, hence the non-negotiable and no incentive to me to wrap the deal up that day, it sounded just a tad on the high side and I was surprised we couldn't do a better deal that day, considering I came from a distance etc., and it was already late and I didn't feel very sharp about making a decision that wasn't a no-brainer.

So I guess I gotta decide if I want to keep looking or meet his price, thanks for the feedback!!!

Karz

96_i30_5sp · August 2002

It's a rare red color, limited edition, 55kmi, fully loaded (leather, power options, Bose, sunroof, alloys), 5 speed, located in MA. What is it worth on the trade-in and retail side? Thanks in advance!

akangl · August 2002

How ya been?? Got a question for you. I'm still driving that nice little 98 Jeep, but we are at a crossroads. We aren't sure if we should pay it off and keep it, or if we should use that money and pay cash for a minivan. Since I was so neg in the Jetta some of that got rolled into the Jeep, so I owe quite a bit on it. Here's the delema.....do I take the $16,000 I have and pay the Jeep off or use it to buy a minivan.

Here goes, its a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo SE, light driftwood satin glow/gray, 73K, 6-cyl, auto, infinity gold system am/fm cass, steering wheel audio controls, fog lights, dual pwr seats, ice cold a/c, pwr windows, locks, heated mirrors, auto dimming rear view mirror, overhead console with trip computer, knee deep in rubber and it looks like an '01. Soooo, what's it worth trade and retail?

Also, what are 30K chrysler awd minivans doing on the block? Thanks bud.

rroyce10 · August 2002

..... W O W, (that's mom, spelled upside down) .. that's some kind of story line .. l.o.l...

All I can say is, every dealer "hit's" a vehicle a little different, then the next guy .. plus, every dealer has a "certain" profit margin they are going to hit or close to.

I'm not defending them, but everyday is a "different" day than the one before .. who knows, maybe this was a customer that has bought 5/6 vehicles from them and they dumped an Xtra $500/$800/$1,000 into the trade -- you never know sometimes.

I got a call from a HUGE Ford Dealer last Tuesday at 9 PM, he was trying to put a deal together on a Excursion and wanted me to put a figure on a 01 SVT Lightning red Pickup w/5k on it -- I certainly don't have a want or need for one of those right now .. l..o..l.. So, I hit it at $22k, next thing Ya know, I'm an owner. But, I had it sold the next day.

Every store is a world all it's own ..

Terry.

rroyce10 · August 2002

..... Heeey long time, no hear ..!

Hows things in Moose country ..?

Gheeez, dumping another one. Huh.?

Lets see here, you say it's clean and it's knee deep -- it's the right color, if there is such a thing in Alaska .. it has all the toys and all the stuff (ice cold air, hahaha) .. its the 6, better if it was the 8, but it will sell with the 4X4, that's for sure. Miles are stiff, but for your area just about average, or so I'm thinkin'.

These things right now, are kinda all over the place (here) .. I'm guessing the high 8's, low $9's on a trade.

Now, if you go down Retail Rd. in Alaska, that's going to be a whole different story .. how about $21,900 .. nope too much ..? ..l.o.l...

I'm guessing, based on what you have told me in the past, and this one has "eyes" - $13,9 and I would guess $12,8/$13,5 .. what do you think ..?

The 02 AWD TC LXI's are doing "around" $25 at the block with 2/5/8k ... So, now what. l.o.l..?

Always good to hear from you ...!

Terry.

akangl · August 2002

Its a loooonnnngggg story, maybe sometime I'll fill ya in if I ever see ya on aol again. I hate to get rid of it, but well.....anyway. Hubby is still in love with the 02 Ram V10 has almost 9K on it now and not a problem.

I think that wasting $16K paying it off is kinda silly especially with the miles on it, in less than a year it will be over 100K. Then again I'm rather attached to it, gonna have to think about this one.

Soooo, how much of a minivan can I buy for $16K, what's a good one for the money?? I kinda want awd and less than 30K on it (ya know....warranty).

karz10 · August 2002

i am gonna ask him again what the doc fee is supposed to be for, let's see i'm paying cash (he can't touch the rate), i'm comin back to carolina to deal w/ the tags and tax, other than a bill of sale/receipt what docs are we dealin w/ here???

i dunno if he budges a dime, i'm ready to get this over with, but only on a clean one like this, we'll see

karz

rroyce10 · August 2002

.... Yeah, I familiar with these .. I have bought a few, but none with a handshaker .l.o.l..

The miles are a little stiff .. but, if it has new sneakers, little or few kisses - and it's clean inside and out, you should be around the high $11's, might see $12 if it is like new.

good luck ..

Terry.

rroyce10 · August 2002

..... The miles are just ..ok. You got all the stuff, leather, slider.

So if it's a clean one .. around the high $13's ...

Terry.

96_i30_5sp · August 2002

What about a 2000 Maxima SE, dark green loaded with tan leather, Bose, sunroof, climate control, CD changer, 20.5kmi, 5 spd, paintwork on one door but otherwise perfect? Thanks again!

jpmiller99 · August 2002

Terry and Bill,

Long time-listener, first-timer post. First I want to thank you both for all the great info you have provided. Pricing used cars is very hard for us amateurs.

My mother-in-law is looking at a 2000 Chrysler 300M. It has full power, silver, 18K miles, located in Dover, DE. (Leather, chrome wheels, power slider, etc.) The dealer is asking $23,900. However, Edmunds listing wholesale/private party/retail as $16.5K/$18K/$20K, respectively.

Could you please let me know both the wholesale, and a good retail price for this car?

Thanks for your help.

Jim

dtwleungnyc · August 2002

I could be wrong, but I remember seeing one similarly equipped 300M in NYC with slightly higher miles listed for around 19K.

robr2 · August 2002

I always come across these at the worst time...do I really need a new car??

00 BMW 323I Sport Wagon
Silver/Gray Leather
27K miles
Slider
Manu-matic
Some minor scratches - no dents/dings
2 new matching Continental tires on rear
Front tires look ok.
Tracton control and heated power seats.
Asking almost $28K.
At a Honda dealer north of Boston - this dealer is the "Honda Giant" and sells everything from Kias to Porsches - even has a Vespa dealership.

anonymousposts · August 2002

On July 28th of this year I became the proud owner of a white 2002 Honda Civic SI. Tonight I became the proud owner of a smashed white 2002 Honda Civic SI. I was heading east on a 4 lane highway and the other driver was making a left hand turn coming west bound. I had the green light and was going about 40-50MPH when she turned out in front of me. The front end of my car is smashed and the passenger side of her car is smashed.

It damaged my radiator, hood, bumper, the passenger front wheel was pushed into the fender, in this car the intake is located near the front of the car so that was damaged, if you look under the car you can see that the exhaust pipe is bent, my airbags deployed, and there are other misc. electricals that were probably damaged (ABS system, AC system, etc.). If for some reason this car is NOT totalled what is a fair diminished value claim? What would it be worth perfect vs. the kind of repairs it's going to need. The car is located in Atlanta and had less than 1600 miles on it.

akangl · August 2002

Hubby wants to know what his truck is worth.

Its a 2002 Dodge Ram V10, quad cab, long bed, 4X4, ST, white/gray, spray in bedliner, 8500 miles, no a/c, am/fm cass, no pwr anything, its pretty basic. Its perfect inside and out, still smells new. What's this bad boy worth on both sides?? Thanks.

mpyne · August 2002

hey i know this doesnt exactly fit the format but i figure who better to ask then the experts here.

i have some ideas:

geo prizm-found a 1995 with 54k for 2000 dollars!!!!! (my girl friends car probably is going to die soon, so offered to buy it for her and i but now its gone because she didnt think we should call on it and now its too late)

so if you had 2k burning a hole in your pocket and wanted something reliable what would you buy????

rroyce10 · August 2002

..... Even if it had some dent's, burn holes, needed tires, handshaker and no air, you missed-out, on quit a deal.

Terry.

rroyce10 · August 2002

....... It has no miles, it's a V10 4x4 and it's an Ecab .. .. so in and around the $21/$22 figure on a trade ..

Terry.

rroyce10 · August 2002

....... I hope all is well and eveyone is OK ...

What is the amount of damage that was claimed on the vehicle.?

Any frame damage .?

Terry.

rroyce10 · August 2002

...... Wagons are Extremely popular .. again.

But not that popular .. l.o.l...$28 .??

These Bimmers have a "big" retail book .. these are similar to the Land Rovers, big book - small trade-in.

Let's go absolutely goofy nut's here ... Aaaaah, they put $23 into it, "certified" it $800, service $200, detail $100, stuff $150, pack $500 .. if they went nuts, they couldn't have $25,000 into it .. $26,5 would be ALL the money on this puppy, I mean all of it ...

I'm thinkin' more of a figure of between $25 and $26, plus ttl is more in the "real world".

Hey, let us know ...

PS. I do love those little Vespa's ..

Terry.

jpmiller99 · August 2002

My mother-in-law is looking at a 2000 Chrysler 300M. It has full power, silver, 18K miles, located in Dover, DE. (Leather, chrome wheels, power slider, etc.) The dealer is asking $23,900. However, Edmunds listing wholesale/private party/retail as $16.5K/$18K/$20K, respectively.

Could you please let me know both the wholesale, and a good retail price for this car?

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