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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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Re: Please appraise our car [mherr05] by jayrider
Nov 08, 2009 (12:49 pm)
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Replying to: mherr05 (Nov 07, 2009 10:23 pm)

Your car is listed --asking price in the high teens on various sites. 16k trade seems right on. You can't swap cars in a year and not expect to get bombed in most instances. Gas is going up again -- the lower mpg vehicles are suspect again. You have fwd and cloth seats -- sun roof? Pretty basic -- I'm sure you liked it when you bought cpo. Enjoy it for a few more years. Otherwise, do like I did a few years ago and get killed on a quick turn around trade-in.
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Re: Please appraise our car [jayrider] by mherr05
Nov 09, 2009 (9:08 am)
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Replying to: jayrider (Nov 08, 2009 12:49 pm)

Thanks JayRider. I have not seen our model Highlander w/ features for under $23k. Where are you seeing this?
 
Not sure what you mean by "basic" but its has extra features that I listed in my original post. Its the middle model "Sport" not the base model. I just did a TMV pricing and it says $25k. We bought it certified used with $13k miles on it. Just wondering why a dealer would only be willing to pay $16k for it. It still seems extremely low.
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Re: Please appraise our car [mherr05] by qbrozen
Nov 09, 2009 (9:52 am)
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Replying to: mherr05 (Nov 09, 2009 9:08 am)

hmmmm... I just tried TMV and it says $22k trade-in. Edmunds is usually high, but not THAT high.
 
Has the car ever been in an accident?

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