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#36466 of 38947 About to trade - replace tires first? by squirreljam Nov 03, 2008 (1:48 pm)
Hi gang - I'm looking for advice from the used-car-value experts here. I'm about to trade an 04 Acura TSX handshaker. Car is in St Louis, 50K miles, good condition overall but with one big scratch across trunk lid, no nav. Car needs tires pretty bad, within a micron or so of the wear bars - however, it just passed inspection and I can get by until I trade. Let's assume new tires will cost me $600.   So - two questions:   One - Obviously, the car with new tires is worth more than with the old sneakers - but is it enough to offset the cost (in other words, would I likely get the $600 back)?   Two - what about the trunk lid - should I have it sprayed or trade with scratch?   Both these questions are about the "cost vs reward" of fixing up a car before trading it. Any overall thoughts about that? Replies to this message: zoomzoomdlr (Nov 03, 2008 4:03 pm) explorerx4 (Nov 03, 2008 4:26 pm) cccompson (Nov 03, 2008 4:48 pm)
#36467 of 38947 Re: 2004 Toyota Tacoma xtra cab [brad30] by volvomax Nov 03, 2008 (2:25 pm)
Replying to: brad30 (Nov 03, 2008 12:18 pm) Truck would probably bring $12,000 or so on a trade. Miles are stupid low, but the trade in add for low miles is limited. Might want to sell that truck privately.
#36468 of 38947 Re: 05 Subaru Legacy GT Non Limited Sdn [euzar] by zoomzoomdlr Nov 03, 2008 (3:54 pm)
Replying to: euzar (Nov 03, 2008 3:46 am) I am a dealer and have access to up to the minute auction reports for a true today's market value on cars, the nearest match sold recently to yours is a automatic car with 82k that ran for 7700. so figuring for the stick and additional miles, sounds like you have a 6500 vehicle. If anyone else would like an auction report value, please write me through my profile... Replies to this message: dbt (Nov 04, 2008 8:19 am)
#36469 of 38947 Re: About to trade - replace tires first? [squirreljam] by zoomzoomdlr Nov 03, 2008 (4:03 pm)
Replying to: squirreljam (Nov 03, 2008 1:48 pm) There are very few 6speed RSX that year showing on auciton report, the nearest to 50k miles show an average condition car bringin 11800 and an excellent car bringing 14000. As with most things auto related, you won't hardly ever get your money back. The exception in your case would be to find a dealer that isn't afraid of having the stick car in stock, and as an appraiser of cars, we certainly look differently on a car that comes in spotless with near new rubber standing tall versus one that doesn't look like it's been cleaned often with bald tires... If I were you, I'd look for a set of take-off tires and try to do some touch up myself to the scratch. Looking for bang for the buck here, like try a sharpie on the scratch... Replies to this message: explorerx4 (Nov 03, 2008 4:26 pm)
#36470 of 38947 Re: About to trade - replace tires first? [zoomzoomdlr] by explorerx4 Nov 03, 2008 (4:26 pm)
Replying to: zoomzoomdlr (Nov 03, 2008 4:03 pm) tell me about how the sharpie is going to help. just interested.
#36471 of 38947 Re: About to trade - replace tires first? [squirreljam] by cccompson Nov 03, 2008 (4:48 pm)
Replying to: squirreljam (Nov 03, 2008 1:48 pm) It's not worth doing either if you're going to trade. However, if you want to take a shot at a private sale, then it's the other way around.
#36472 of 38947 Re: 2002 Accord Coupe V6 [volvomax] by explorerx4 Nov 03, 2008 (5:51 pm)
Replying to: volvomax (Nov 03, 2008 9:43 am) depending where 'doc is moving to in ny, the car could look like it was hit by more than some hail in a few months. one of my russian buddies at work said when he used to live in ny(nyc area), his blazer was good for MAKING parking spaces.
#36473 of 38947 Re: 2006 LS 430 [volvomax] by houdini1 Nov 03, 2008 (7:24 pm)
Replying to: volvomax (Nov 03, 2008 9:58 am) Thanks VM. Since they gave me $9,000. for my trade in, 2002 Acura RL with 94,000 miles, I went ahead and did the deal for $34,500. I thought that was a good deal for both of us.
#36474 of 38947 Trade In Value - 2005 Pilot EXL by beniman Nov 03, 2008 (8:49 pm)
South Western PA 16,300 miles Silver - Good condition - Tires 60% worn no accidents Only Inspections and Oil Changes since new did replace my exhaust since someone tried to steal my cat conv   Thank You Replies to this message: volvomax (Nov 05, 2008 11:25 am)
#36475 of 38947 Another one- 2004 BMW 325xi by 28firefighter Nov 04, 2008 (7:42 am)
Sorry guys..came across another potential Taurus replacement- this seems like a good deal but just wanted some feedback...   2004 BMW 325xi 5spd Silver Exterior Black Interior 56,000 Miles Leatherette Interior H/K Sound Heated seats (so I'm assuming that means Cold Weather Pack) Xenon Headlights   I don't believe it has the sport pack. Car looks clean, has a clean carfax and has no paintwork on it. Car drives tight and frankly was a blast.   Guy is asking 14,900 for it. To me that sounds like a screaming deal but I'm just curious to see what you guys think.   This is also in the Philadelphia area.   Thanks! Replies to this message: volvomax (Nov 05, 2008 11:23 am)

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