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Congrats, it's not everday someone gets a Super deal like that ... so enjoy it.
Terry :-)
I bought it not knowing what i was getting myself into, now i know!
Kelley's blue book says dealers will only give me around $6,500.
And Edmunds says i should get at least $8,796.
ANY SUGGESTIONS???
Thanks alot, in advance!
Shawna
sdaniel34c@yahoo.com
Which engine? transmission? What color? Where do you live? 2WD or 4WD? Also, is it clean? Are there any dings or dents? Has the truck ever been repainted? Had bodywork? Has it been smoked in? What shape is the interior in?
Typically, you'll be $1k+ ahead in the game if you sell it yourself, but that takes a little work. Good luck,
-Mathias
I can't see it, feel it or touch it, so it's hard for me to put a "hard" number on it. But it is 7 years old.
But what they are saying is true .. no dealer can put "excellent" money into ANY vehicle, unless it's a 02 SC430 with 3k, if you get my drift here.
I understand your frustration, but some of it may come from the Kelly book .. there is a old saying in this business - "live by the book, and you will die by the book" ..
I feel you guys are close enough to "play" another day. So If you can get somewhere "around" that $25ish figure .. that meaning around that $24,4/$25ish number then it's time to cut it from the herd. Kinda remember, the dealer is "thinkin' .. it's almost October, the weather will be changing in 2/3/4 wks and the Convert business is over - and I don't want to get hung in this puppy til' April or so - and if I transport it to a FL auction, I'm going to take a hit cuz' of the color.
I don't mean to play the devils advocate here, but I do understand their thinking .. And I'm not saying to fold your tent up and go home, but lets see what the next move is from the dealer, cuz' you guys are Sooooo close. You bend a little, they bend a little, and Bang it's a deal.
Now you got my interest, so keep us posted.
Terry.
Your saving grace here is the AWD .. if everything works well .. based on your description, somewhere in the mid to high $7's on a trade.
good luck ....
Terry.
Price seems fair, has at least $17 in it after the "this and that" ..
Terry.
I am considering buying 02 or 03 Accord 4Cyl Sedan with manual tranny, which I believe will be more fun than Auto...^^;
Can anyone advise me how much I can get for my 94L legend in buying 02or03 Accord? I am looking for the "Real World Trade-ins", yes!, if I can get the TMV trade-in value, that will be great!, But I think I need to be prepared emotionally...^^;
Car runs smooth and great!. Water pump, T-belt, all the hoses and belts are replaced about 5000 miles ago, Brake Master Cylinder and Radiator were replaced about 20k miles ago... Fuild changed regularly. Most of all, Head Gasker was replaced about 30k miles ago. No problem at all! Maintenance is alway done with Genuine Honda Parts...
A few problems :
1. the paint near Rear wheel well is getting rusted.. a small spot as most of honda's do..... hmmmmm...
2. I think it needs alignment....
Thank you
Automatic trans, 6 cyl
Color:Burgundy
Miles: 107,400
driver's airbag
Automatic restraint in front seatbelts
Great A/C
Cruise control
Alloy wheels
Power windows/locks/steering
Keypad entry, digital clock, center console,
AM&FM Radio/cassette player w/ presets- however, the light no longer works. One back speaker is a little crackly-sounding.
No dents or scratches
Slight stain on drivers' floor side.
4 tinted side windows- window tint mild to moderately wrinkly/bubbly
Gray Cloth Seats/interior in great condition.
Non-smoker. No accidents.
Tires: 1 pair has only been on the car for <4K miles, the other pair closer to 40K.
Had entire car repainted 11 months ago in same color (just for that newer, shinier look)
Basic theft-deterrent system
Rear window defroster, heated power mirrors
I have all maintenance records since 1995 when I bought the "program" car from a local dealer.
Thanks in advance!!
I offered 4500 but the people who own it won't come below 5000. They have no service/maintanence records whatsoever (of course they swear they maintained the car well) and haven't replaced the timing belt because "Timing belts don't ever break. That's just marketing".
Opinions?
Model: C1500 Extended Cab
Mileage: 68,700
Color: Black/Silver Two-Tone
Silverado Package
4.3L V6
5-spd manual trans.
Bucket Seats
Center Console
Bed Liner w/ soft tonneau top
Sliding Rear Window
New Tires
off topic if you dont mind
do you have a nation wide network of auto detailers you work with when you buy cars?
If you do who would you recommend in michigan?
also hopefully we have the same idea of what an good detail job is!!!!
(i.e got get those dealer installed swirls out of the paint, has to know what a rotary buffer is used for, etc......)
01 Olds Aurora 3.5
kinda green/blue, but more blue color (Marine?)
natural leather interior in great condition
power roof
dual power heated seats
dual climate control
no chrome wheels
CD/cassette
I don't think OnStar
drum roll....almost 127500 miles (not a typo, I'm not lying, I was in the car yesterday and gawked at the odo, he's a national salesman, naturally)
I guess I'm asking: is it better to keep this car to its death? When is it best to trade in a super-miley car?
00 Suzuki Vitara (not 'Grand')
black, gray cloth
4x4, 5-speed (ouch)
4 doors
~20k miles
power windows/locks/stereo I can't remember if CD or cassette
in good condition overall, in Chicago
he hates it, wants out
(fortunately, he paid ~$12k for it new, not the ~$17k sticker)
We went to the dealer where we got our truck from to test the Windstars and asked about trade on the truck. We told our saleman (same one who sold us the truck)the truck would be fixed, but to give us prices on both a current and fixed basis. He came back with 8k and 9,5 fixed.
Since we had financed the Explorer thruugh Ford Credit and we buying a new Windstar, the dealership told us they'd take the truck our insurance check (less deductable) as well.
So, on paper we ended up getting 9,3 as a trade (8200, got them to up it 200, + 1100 check), but in reality, 10,3 once we add in our 1000 deductable.
We paid $199 over invoice for the Windstar, which puts it a $53 over TMV, with the trade and 0% financing, we feel we got a good deal. Best part, it was a quick, easy and no pressure sale.
Peeter
Smoked Silver Metallic Paint
Automatic 5-Speed Transmission
Power Steering, Brakes, Windows, Door Locks, Seats, Mirrors, & Moon Roof
Leather Interior with Heated Front Seats
ABS & Traction Control
AM/FM Cassette w/ 6 CD Changer
Air Conditioning w/ Climate Control
Front & Side Impact Air Bags
Integrated Cellular Phone w/ In-Dash Hands Free Speakerphone
Keyless Entry w/ Factory Alarm & Anti-Theft System
Aluminum Alloy Wheels, Cruise Control, Heated Auto Dimming Mirrors, Fog Lamps, Intermittent Wipers, & Rear Window Defroster
Always Maintained by Certified Mercedes Benz Dealership
Very (very) good condition, accident free, will need rubber shortly. Bad time to be selling a luxury sedan, as I can't seem to give it away, so I might have to face the harsh reality of trading in.
Thanks in advance ...
I'm glad things worked out ...
Terry :-)
I don't have to tell ya, the miles will hold you back, waaay back.
On a trade, a Benz dealer will be in and around the $10/$11ish range ... I have a feeling - since you are trying to sell it, and you aren't getting any action on it that you may be asking too much.
If you are going by KBB or the others, it probably shows around $19ish on the retail side, that dog just won't hunt ..
If you want to "turn and burn" that puppy dog, then you need to be advertised at $15,9 and let some nice Air Force recruiter take it off your hands for $14,0/$15,5 ...
Hey, good luck ...
Terry.
Don't Ya just love it, when a plan comes together ..?
Terry.
It has 23,200 miles, beige/gold color, automatic, sunroof, leather, power seats, alloy wheels, Bose radio with single CD+cassette, and FWIW it's certified preowned. I didn't see any major dings. Car is in South Florida. Dealer is asking $17900.
Many thanks....
But, the miles are extremely low, that's a good thing, plus it has all the options and it's the right color for Florida.. this would be a hard vehicle to shop, I would think $16,5/$16,9 or so should make the deal ..
Try it and see what happens ...
Terry.
Thanks.
... if you don't mind. :^)
I realize new rubber can make/break a private sale, but will it make a difference should I take the hit and trade-in (I'm thisclose to throwing in the towel)?
I've been in "turn and burn" mode since August (been advertising it for $15K, originally asking $17K mid-summer) thus the glum outlook.
Again, many thanks ...
Current car:
Red 93 Corsica with 47k miles on it, owned for just over a year, swapped tires and a couple of minor electrical repairs (turn signal switch, power window switch), and the A/C just sprung a leak. Cosmetically would class as clean/good.
Possible new(er) car (flyer at wife's work):
1997 Mazda Protege ES 4 DR
Excellent condition
Metallic Brown with Tan cloth interior
Automatic tranny
Power Win/Locks/Steer/Braks
Cruise
AM/FM/Cassette
Lo Jack
New Front Brakes
New Rear Tires
From picture, no moonroof
Located in Central/North Jersey, looking at $6,400 obo, which is close to kbb and Edmunds numbers.
Considering I'll be running in the neighborhood of 30k miles a year in highway commutes, no children yet (soon though), is this a good deal on this other car? Will this car keep me on the road relatively hassle free, assuming it's been maintained?
I'm expecting I'll only get about $2k in trade for my car, or maybe get $2.5k if I can find a private buyer, am I being rational?
I strongly dislike my current car and would like a move on efficiency, reliability and miles eating ability, but tight budget makes that questionable.
Thoughts? (will likely cross-post to Help Me Choose)
KF
Terry.
Based on your description it sounds nice and clean, it's the right color and all the stuff .. no lumps, no bumps, no Mcdonald invasions -- just a bunch of miles.
Are you advertising this "big time" in the paper or in something else ..?
Also Dtwleungnyc is right on this tire thing .. Pep Boys, Sears, etc. Folks hate to spend even $5,000 when they know they have to grab new rubber .. they always think $6/$800 just for starters.
Terry.
You are lookin' at an ES, so you have the 1.8 .. great gas mileage and just a tuff little dude, in the land of the sub compacts (don't tell a Yota salesman, they hate the competition) ..l.o.l..
The miles are low for the year .. so if all is A1, then $6,4 is fair, but $5,5/$5,9 sounds better.
What motor is in the Chevy, 4 or 6 ..?
Terry.
Electricals on this thing seem a little shoddy, with having replaced some switches already, and both oil pressure and temp sending units acting flaky, biggest reason I want out of it. Chevy known for this kind of problem?
This Protege, if I can look at it, like it and make an offer that makes it a great deal for me, I might. Otherwise I'll just limp through til spring and flip the Corsica when it comes time for AC.
Then if it's a nice one, you could get $2,9+ on the retail end - the miles and it being a V6 is the saviour here.
Terry.
If it's clean, deep in rubber, no invasions, no drive by's and it looks like a 99 in body and soul (l.o.l.) .. on a trade, in and around $4ish .. if it needs a this and a that and you haven't seen your back seat since 98, then start deducting.
Terry.
You don't ask, you don't get ...
good luck and let us know ...
Terry.
Uuuuuh, a re-paint huh .? that puts a whole different avenue to travel on .. the miles are fine for the year and Import buyers aren't afraid of 100k on a good vehicle that's been well maintained.
Is the job done by a pro ..? does it look like a new vehicle, runs, drips .? anytime the paint goes on, the value goes out.
I would have to see this one ... I'm gonna guess somewhere around $1,5 and maybe some change on a trade. Down Retail RD. .. $3,900 in the paper and see what happens.
Terry :-)
Even though there is no real toys here and the miles are stiff .. $4,0 ..? Aaaaah, I don't think so .. unless it's been used as target practice by the Taliban, and your mother-in-law uses the back seat to cook her favorite dishes in. If it's on the rough side, it's gotta be worth at least $6,0 ...
Am I missing something here ..?
Ok, on the truck .. you have a ECab with a 6, a handshaker and some miles.
The 6 and the handshaker will kill ya here .. probably around the $7's on a trade ..
Terry.
Terry.
The vehicle is probably worth around $7/$8ish .. if it's running like a top, needs -0- and still looks like it has 25k, I would just keep it .. what can you buy today for that kind of money.
For Xmas you need to get him some bus passes ....
Terry.
A reporter is doing a story on how being "upside down" is quite common these days, and is looking to connect with consumers willing to talk about it over the phone on the record (including names, locations, dollar amounts, etc.).
He's looking for consumers who are comfortable with being upside down and those who aren't.
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Review your vehicle
Current car:
1997 Mazda 626 LX-V6
handshaker (I know, I know...)
Green outside, tan inside
72,500 miles
Good tires
Original brakes
A/C blows cold
well maintained, records available
power locks
AM/FM CD
No rips, no stains
Outside very good paint, a ding or two from parking lots, no paint work
New Car:
2002 Nissan Maxima SE
Auto
Dark blue / tan cloth
12,564 miles
no roof
AM/FM CD (not sure if it's Bose or not)
This is in the Washington DC area...
What should I shoot for as a difference?
Thanks, Terry
Heading out tonight to shop for tires.
Thanks to both of you for listening and advice.
---Shawn
The biggest enemy here is gonna be those darn miles, cuz' it's got new sneakers ..
Terry.
Ok, now that we got that .. let's see how this might work.
No roof on an SE .?
I'm thinkin' around the tall $16's, low $17's on the difference figure ..
Let me know ...
Terry.