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#43306 of 43826 qbrozen - right on the money by nyccarguy

Dec 04, 2012 (9:30 pm)

thanks qbrozen for your help! I was with my friend when she traded her 2003 GTI 1.8T w/ 80K & 5 speed stick last night. As I said, the car has been parked on the streets of brooklyn, queens, & manhattan pretty much all its life. Dented panels, scuffed bumpers, you get the picture. You pegged its value between $3000 & $3500. 3 days ago, her CEL came on (some $500 sensor). So between that and the significant reconditioning, we were offered $2500 & took it. The guy was upfront about her GTI in excellent shape at $3300.
 
So as usual, you were right on. I appreciate you help as always!

#43307 of 43826 Re: qbrozen - right on the money [nyccarguy] by qbrozen

Dec 05, 2012 (10:15 am)

Replying to: nyccarguy (Dec 04, 2012 9:30 pm)
Damn! I should have bought it. lol.
you are welcome, though.

#43308 of 43826 Re: qbrozen - right on the money [qbrozen] by nyccarguy

Dec 05, 2012 (1:36 pm)

Replying to: qbrozen (Dec 05, 2012 10:15 am)
You know what? Stickguy said the same thing, but I just don't trust the car, especially to a friend.

#43309 of 43826 For a friend- 2002 Z3 2.5 by roadburner

Dec 08, 2012 (2:24 pm)

A friend is selling his extremely clean 2002 Z3 2.5; the only flaw I
could find was a bit of wear on the left bolster of the drivers seat.
Here are the details:
 
Black exterior, Impala Brown interior, Dark Beige power top
Automatic
Differential lock 25%
43,000 miles
Falken Ziex all-seasons
unblemished cross spoke 29 wheels
Sports seats
M Sport Wheel
Harman-Kardon Audio Upgrade
Heated seats/mirrors
 
Pictures:
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc406/mcompact/IMG_0123.jpg
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc406/mcompact/IMG_0122.jpg
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc406/mcompact/IMG_0126.jpg
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc406/mcompact/IMG_0124.jpg
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc406/mcompact/IMG_0127.jpg

#43310 of 43826 Re: For a friend- 2002 Z3 2.5 [roadburner] by nyccarguy

Dec 08, 2012 (2:55 pm)

Replying to: roadburner (Dec 08, 2012 2:24 pm)
That's a sharp ride! Very pretty color combination & still looks showroom new!

#43311 of 43826 Re: For a friend- 2002 Z3 2.5 [roadburner] by stickguy

Dec 08, 2012 (4:33 pm)

Replying to: roadburner (Dec 08, 2012 2:24 pm)
I know I can't afford it. but I still want it.
 
can you find me one with 2x the miles and 50% more pedals and 1/2 the price?

#43312 of 43826 Re: 2011 Audi A5 Premium Plus [qbrozen] by 28firefighter

Dec 08, 2012 (4:56 pm)

Replying to: qbrozen (Dec 02, 2012 8:41 pm)
Just to follow up, the offers ranged on this from 29-30. Was traded today for $30,500 on a 2012 XC60 T6 AWD Premium Plus demo with 5000 miles. The high miles downright killed it and they told my parents as much.
 
MSRP on the XC60 was just over 46, they bought for $33,9 - full balance of the Safe and Secure warranty/maintenance. Ended up working out - still waiting on full details.

#43313 of 43826 Re: 2011 Audi A5 Premium Plus [28firefighter] by qbrozen

Dec 09, 2012 (2:01 pm)

Replying to: 28firefighter (Dec 08, 2012 4:56 pm)
thanks for the follow-up

#43314 of 43826 Re: For a friend- 2002 Z3 2.5 [roadburner] by qbrozen

Dec 09, 2012 (3:35 pm)

Replying to: roadburner (Dec 08, 2012 2:24 pm)
let's see... an above average green example with 37k sold in Atlanta for $8400, while an average green one in Philly with 58k fetched $6900, and an average silver car in Atlanta with 65k got $7600.
 
This car is in the northeast, right? Right color, wrong time of year. $6500 trade, methinks. Wait till April and it might get $500-$1k more at the right dealership.

#43315 of 43826 Re: For a friend- 2002 Z3 2.5 [qbrozen] by roadburner

Dec 09, 2012 (4:00 pm)

Replying to: qbrozen (Dec 09, 2012 3:35 pm)
Thanks, qbrozen; the car is in Louisville, KY- your numbers sound pretty much spot-on.

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