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Re: Private party value - 2002 525i [woodyww] by tidester HOST
Jan 11, 2009 (11:37 am)
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Replying to: woodyww (Jan 11, 2009 10:08 am)

you need to be there like, yesterday, with a briefcase full of 114 $100 bills.
 
114 $100 bills will easily fit into a standard business enevelope. Save the briefcase for when you get that great deal on a yacht.
 
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Back again, need trade and retail on a Mazda and BMW... by roadburner
Jan 11, 2009 (2:25 pm)
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Like the title said, I'd like trade and retail values. Both cars are located in Louisville, KY
The Trade:
2007 Mazdaspeed3
Wagon
2.3 Turbo Four/Six Speed Manual
FWD
30,000 miles
Blue Gray Mica/Black
Grand Touring Package(Includes leather, xenons, Bose-yuck!-stereo w/six disc changer), Wheel locks
Excellent condition, no dings or chips Factory powertrain warranty to 60K miles.
Tires have only 5000 miles on them
Brakes 50% worn
Maintenance current(5K mile synthetic oil changes + all Mazda recommended service)
  
The Purchase:
2003 BMW 540i
4-Door Sedan
4.0 Liter V8/Six Speed Manual
RWD
75,000 miles
Topaz(medium) Blue Metallic /Gray Leather
Premium Package, Sport Package, Cold Weather Package(heated seats, headlamp washers, ski pass-through), xenons, aftermarket(Borbet- an excellent brand) wheels.
Exterior/Interior look almost perfect
Tires 25% worn
Brakes- wear unknown
All maintenance is current- I assume...
 
Thanks for any and all help!
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06 Honda Accord EX-L 4cyl by marys236
Jan 11, 2009 (5:42 pm)
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I would like to get the trade in value on a '06 Honda Accord Sdn, auto, EX-L 4cyl, gray/black, 45k, in OKC, Okla. Excellent condition. Tires are only 2 mos old, well maintained. TIA.
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Re: 2006 Porsche cayman S [bismarck] by geekay
Jan 12, 2009 (5:34 am)
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Replying to: bismarck (Jan 09, 2009 2:21 pm)

Thanks, I guess I will hold off and enjoy the coming summer in the Cayman, gk
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Re: Private party value - 2002 525i [woodyww] by ateixeira
Jan 12, 2009 (10:19 am)
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Replying to: woodyww (Jan 11, 2009 10:08 am)

Just be careful - it almost sounds too good to be true.
 
If you pass let people here know, maybe someone else will be interested.
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Re: 2006 Porsche cayman S [geekay] by longislander1
Jan 12, 2009 (11:39 am)
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Replying to: geekay (Jan 09, 2009 12:13 pm)

As an '05 Boxster S owner, I've been shocked by the abysmal resale value of some Porsche cars. There may be another factor at work here that goes beyond the weather and the economy. Some Porsche forums are buzzing about reports of low-mileage engine failures -- even among 987-series cars built from 2005 on. I've seen reports of failures as low as 6K miles and, from what I've read of those reports, owners whose cars are out of warranty can get stuck with engine replacement costs that can run from the teens to around $20K (sometimes as much as or more than the value of the car itself). One guy reported two engine failures on different Boxsters that he owned and chose not to go for a third. Some owners, such as myself, whose cars are nearing the end of the factory warranty, are trying to decide whether to buy an extended warranty that can cost several thousand dollars (beyond the already high original purchase prices for these cars). If all victims were appropriately compensated and other owners received a warranty extension, it might go a long way toward preserving resale value.
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Re: Private party value - 2002 525i [ateixeira] by woodyww
Jan 12, 2009 (12:21 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 12, 2009 10:19 am)

Just be careful - it almost sounds too good to be true.
 
Like, it's been in a $12K accident that didn't show up on carfax. Or one of those bmw paint damaged cars--I almost bought a '99 or 2000 e39 that turned out to be that. Or the OD was replaced.
 
Or the owner is clueless. Or e39 wagons not popular in AZ? (???)
 
I still like the briefcase idea tho--even if you had to fill it with $10's or $20's to fill it up.....
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press request by kirstie_h HOST
Jan 12, 2009 (12:31 pm)
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A reporter from a large national newspaper would like to talk to consumers about why they chose the vehicle they purchased. If you are interested in speaking to the reporter, please contact ctalatiedmunds.com no later than January 16, 2009.
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Re: Private party value - 2002 525i [woodyww] by kyfdx HOST
Jan 12, 2009 (1:10 pm)
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Replying to: woodyww (Jan 12, 2009 12:21 pm)

Not to step on anyone's toes who might feel differently.. but, the E39 525i wasn't all that popular.. With just 184 hp to push it around, it wasn't exactly a speed demon...
 
Not that it wouldn't be a great car, but I see why it's valued that way...
 
regards,
kyfdx
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Re: Private party value - 2002 525i [kyfdx] by qbrozen
Jan 12, 2009 (1:39 pm)
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Replying to: kyfdx (Jan 12, 2009 1:10 pm)

I was thinking the same thing. An underpowered grocery getter with a handshaker? Folks aren't beating this guy's door down, regardless of how the select few enthusiasts feel about it.

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