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Volvos Re: For volvomax [jayrider]
by rayainsw
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Oct 07, 2009 (2:43 am)
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Replying to: jayrider (Oct 06, 2009 2:12 pm)
I’ve bought 4 Volvos over the past million years or so that I’ve been driving [ none new ] and started with a PV544. Now that had character. And clutch problems. A 122S with very hard, but very supportive seats. A 144S with temperamental twin SU sidedraft carbs. And just before I left the military, a 164E – with [ woo hoo ] fuel injection and 6 cylinders [ ! ] a [ relatively ] short throw 4-speed manual trans and electrically engaged overdrive.
Drove that 164E many, many miles.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rayainsw/Volvo164E1972Photo_2005_5_27_12_- 58_.jpg
- Ray
A bit less character appreciation now . . .?
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- #38595 of 38902
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Trade in Value for 2005 Mercury Mariner
by counselor4444
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Oct 07, 2009 (3:09 am)
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We are trying to figure out realistically what we will get at trade-in versus private party sale for our vehicle.
2005 Mercury Mariner
Limited Trim, FWD V6
w/ Power Seat, Privacy Glass, Roof Rack, and dealership installed MP3.
87,000 mi
Never been in a collision. I cleaned the seats myself and they look great. Outside is in good shape- small scratches/small chips in paint but no dents. Clean carpet throughout.
What do you think? How much can I get for trade in? How much if I sell it myself?
TIA!
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Re: Volvos Re: For volvomax [rayainsw]
by jayrider
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Oct 07, 2009 (5:49 am)
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Replying to: rayainsw (Oct 07, 2009 2:43 am)
Don't remember if my dad's 122 had firm seats -- I was 19 at the time. Do remember that it was solid and the dash set up had red/green/blue back lighting on some of the monitoring buttons. Very cool -- nothing like anything domestic. My 142 was more like a chevelle in a big rectangular box. Nothing endearing--just a noisy ride.
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- #38597 of 38902
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Re: For volvomax [jayrider]
by volvomax
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Oct 07, 2009 (9:02 am)
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Replying to: jayrider (Oct 06, 2009 2:12 pm)
Don't see too many of the antiques anymore. We do have a couple of P1800's and 1800 ES' that come in for service.
My first Volvo was a 79 242 w/ 150,000 miles on the clock. Tough old car.
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Re: Trade in Value for 2005 Mercury Mariner [counselor4444]
by volvomax
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Oct 07, 2009 (9:11 am)
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Replying to: counselor4444 (Oct 07, 2009 3:09 am)
Figure $5-6,000 on a trade. $1-2,000 more private party.
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Re: Trade in Value for 2005 Mercury Mariner [counselor4444]
by ateixeira
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Oct 07, 2009 (10:16 am)
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Replying to: counselor4444 (Oct 07, 2009 3:09 am)
High miles and no AWD gotta hurt the value.
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Re: 2007 Mazda 3s trade-in, did I get low-balled? [jayrider]
by ECorneta
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Oct 07, 2009 (6:45 pm)
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Replying to: jayrider (Oct 05, 2009 7:47 am)
Well, I DID improve my net and the presumably "reputable" dealer I originally went to may have been blowing smoke up my a$$ (this is not a desirable car ..., most people expect urealistic offers ...). I have just been offered over $1500 more for my Mazda3 trade-in than the $8500 that originally prompted me to start this thread, can this really be explained by a two-day variability in the market? I have my doubts.
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Re: 2007 Mazda 3s trade-in, did I get low-balled? [ECorneta]
by jayrider
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Oct 07, 2009 (7:48 pm)
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Replying to: ECorneta (Oct 07, 2009 6:45 pm)
Your mazda is an used car with a trade in value that will vary from dealer to dealer and from week to week. One dealer is expressing a disinterest in your trade by offering you less while the other wants it and offers you more. Good for you that you found the one that gives you more.
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Re: 2007 Mazda 3s trade-in, did I get low-balled? [jayrider]
by ECorneta
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Oct 08, 2009 (6:02 am)
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Replying to: jayrider (Oct 07, 2009 7:48 pm)
I understand that dealers may appraise cars differently, and I would expect possibly a higher offer from a Mazda dealer. But I went to two different VW dealers wthin 30 miles of each other. I am just surprised at the arbitrariness and variability of the process, that's all. I am happy that everything is finally settled and I won't have to deal with this any longer; I hate shopping for a car ...
Thank you for your insights and responses.
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Re: 2006 Volvo XC90, 35k...what should I pay? [phdj73]
by phdj73
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Oct 08, 2009 (9:21 am)
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Replying to: phdj73 (Sep 17, 2009 11:45 am)
Hi Volvomax,
As it pertains to this situation:
My wife spoke with the leasing company, and before she could make an offer, they said they would not negotiate the price, that they could make money buying this car. Is this possible? Everything I've read online indicates wholesale for this car is around 18,500 (galves had it for about 18,700), so I'm stuck. I cant imagine they ar eplaying chicken with me with 3 weeks left on the lease? Is my price at 21,800 that good?
I appreciate your feedback, or anyone else who has any suggestions.
Thanks
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