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Re: General question on trades [stkntraffic] by mikefm58
Nov 02, 2009 (7:41 pm)
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Replying to: stkntraffic (Nov 02, 2009 4:37 pm)

Well, you're paying a portion of the sales tax every month as part of your lease.
 
Heeeeere's your sign. Did you even read the entire thread?
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'03 MINI Cooper S by sugarbelly
Nov 05, 2009 (9:26 am)
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Hello, all:
 
I'm looking for true private party & wholesale values for her. Don't need to sell her quickly, as she's resting in a garage, but would like to move her before winter sets in.
 
MINI Cooper S
JCW upgrade
91k miles
Dark Silver/Black top
Anthracite/Chrome Line interior
All major options: Xenons; full leather; MINI 6-cd; Multi-Function Steering Wheel; Premium; Sport Plus & Cold Weather Pkgs-- No NAV
 
Dings:
tiny ball-point dent/scratch (have touch-up paint)
1/2" faded scratch by door handle
Brakes: 55% worn (have new to offer/install); Rotors 15% worn
 
3 Tire/wheel sets:
35% worn snows on 15" OEM wheels
35% worn summer treads on 17" OEM wheels (rare-- sport pkg Cabrio)
100% new 15" White OEM wheels with all seasons
 
1-owner, all maintenance records, no accidents, repainted hood when JCW Aero Kit front bumper cover was installed (3 months ago)
 
always garaged & non-smoking
Milwaukee/WI
 
Thanks in advance
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Re: General question on trades [mikefm58] by jayrider
Nov 05, 2009 (2:00 pm)
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Replying to: mikefm58 (Nov 02, 2009 7:41 pm)

Whenever I've traded in cars, I've always had the complete service record with receipts. The dealer could care less. I guess it has no value unless you sell it yourself -- correct?
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Re: General question on trades [jayrider] by gooddeal2
Nov 05, 2009 (2:06 pm)
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Replying to: jayrider (Nov 05, 2009 2:00 pm)

I trade in so many cars and not even a dealer asks me about service records. They only care if the car has physical damages or been in an accident.
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Re: General question on trades [jayrider] by lrguy44
Nov 05, 2009 (2:22 pm)
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Replying to: jayrider (Nov 05, 2009 2:00 pm)

Service records really do add value to a high end car. Not much on a Chevy, Ford Dodge, etc.
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2008 VW Jetta by sebring95
Nov 05, 2009 (6:16 pm)
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Looking at buying this one, wondering what the dealer might have in it. At a Chevy dealer, don't know much about it yet but the asking price got my attention ($13.5).
 
2008 VW Jetta S, manual, no options
20k miles
Black/Gray
Ohio
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Re: 2008 VW Jetta [sebring95] by jayrider
Nov 06, 2009 (5:47 am)
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Replying to: sebring95 (Nov 05, 2009 6:16 pm)

sebring95 --- I can't believe your still shopping. To evaluate that jetta as a buy -- check out the 09 - 10 new jettas on the vw lot. If a base stick is ok, I think for a few grand more - maybe less- you can get a new one with free maintenance and warranty for 36k miles. 09 -17k 2010 18k. Heck -- for a few grand more I might sell you my jeep liberty.
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Re: 2008 VW Jetta [jayrider] by sebring95
Nov 06, 2009 (7:11 am)
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Replying to: jayrider (Nov 06, 2009 5:47 am)

I'm always shopping. Similar new base Jetta S w/ hand shaker is about $18k. So I save $5k (minimum) on a car with a good carfax, one private owner, & maintenance records. I'm not following the value of that new car?? Free maintenance doesn't interest me, I'll lose more money driving an hour each way to get to the dealer. I think you should keep that Jeep
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2007 Eclipse Spyder GT by krwest1
Nov 06, 2009 (10:28 am)
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This one is at a Kia dealer in Charleston, SC:
 
2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT
V6, auto trans
33k miles
Dark red over black leather
Sport Premium package (leather, auto climate control, heated seats)
Condition looks good from the pictures. Haven't seen it in person, so I don't know about tires and maintenance.
 
What do you think they have in it and what is a fair offer?
 
Thanks in advance.
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Please appraise our car by mherr05
Nov 07, 2009 (10:23 pm)
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Location: Omaha, NE
2008 Toyota Highlander Sport
V6/Auto
2WD -Front
27000
Pearl White Out/Light Gray Cloth In
Options: MP3 Multi-Compact Disc/JBL Premium Sound/Bluetooth Wireless/Sun Roof/Rear Air/Third Row/Alloys/Roof rack/Privacy Glass
Interior/Exterior: No flaws, still looks fairly new
Tires - 40% worn
Maintenance: bought car as Certified Used just over 1yr ago. Has had normal maintenance performed on time (oil changes/inspections)
 
We are looking to trade this. I am appalled at the offer we've received. $16k!! Seems very low to me so wanted to get an opinion here. I am seeing this type of car for retail around $26k. I'm confused.
 
Thanks

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