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Replying to: ny14337 (Oct 15, 2008 5:15 am) If they aren't going to retail it, they have to have a wholesale buyer. If they don't, they aren't going to stick their neck out especially on an older SUV. They probably feel "safe" at $6500.
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Like Max said, you have to look at all the factors. Overall sales at dealers are in the tank. SUVs are still getting the brunt of it. The dealership probably already has a large supply of this type of vehicle, and doesn't need more. Same with the wholesalers. And while 88K isn't a tremendous amount of miles for a 2001, it certainly isnt a low mile car. So they have to factor in rehab costs. I don't remember what you were looking at (or who lowballed you), but if they aren't planning to put it on their own lot, they are at the mercy of the wholesalers. And they probably aren't offering much. So, while you may not like it, going the private sale route is probably your best bet. Sounds nice, so it shouldn't be too hard to sell. Try the for sale sign in front of the house and work first. Cuts down on the flakes you get off the internet! Oh, and IMO many of those dealer list prices are fantasy. They can list it at whatever they want, but do you seem them moving off the lot very fast? To me, if I saw your car local listed for a quick sale at 10/11Kish, I would be very interested in checking it out. But not at 15/16K.
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Replying to: volvomax (Oct 15, 2008 7:45 am) My guess is the used car market will slow just as the new car market has. |
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philly area car, private sale. Assuming it is clean with no accidents, etc., what would be a realistic price to offer on this? This is a 2WD Automatic 6 Cylinder BMW. The automatic unit permits manual gear changes. Shiny black exterior with gray Leather seats. Has no major dents, dings or scratches. Has steering wheel controls and sunroof. Runs and handles great. Want to sell to buy an SUV. Has 69,000 miles. Looks like a premium package car, non-sport. |
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Replying to: stickguy (Oct 15, 2008 8:27 am) I'm going to sell it myself. I put it on the internet for $12,500. Got one call on it so far. I have until February before I have to sell it so I have some time. It really is a nice car, the mileage is pretty good and it has factory navigation. I think I only saw one other RX300 in my area that had navigation but it had over 100,000 miles. Hopefully I'll be able to get what I need from it and move on to my next vehicle. |
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Replying to: skylab (Sep 24, 2008 10:02 am) Meanwhile, my wife has her eye on an '06 9-5 (latest iteration w/ the 260hp HOT) auto with 28K miles. Options are the rain sensing wipers and Parktronic, or whatever Saab calls it. Factory warranty to mid-2010, clean Carfax, looks new and drives well. Any thoughts on a ballpark fair value there?
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Replying to: skylab (Oct 16, 2008 3:58 am) figure a couple grand for the CPO warranty and recon, so you should be able to pick that car up under $20 grand.
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Replying to: volvomax (Oct 16, 2008 7:28 am)
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Hello, I'm eyeballing an 2003 Maxima SE. So I've decided to possibly trade in my Sentra. Northern VA/DC Metro 2008 Nissan Sentra Base 2.0 4 cylinder, automatic FWD Sonoma sunset exterior Grey interior Pretty basic 7000 miles Also, what would a person who had an 2003 SE Maxima (majestic blue, blonde interior) with 65000 got for their trade in? Good condition, alloys, sun roof, leather, Bose, HIDs. Thanks for your time.
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Replying to: shaggyvideo (Oct 16, 2008 8:15 pm) |
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