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Real-World Trade-In Values

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#43383 of 43819 Re: 2005 Honda Civic LX SE [kyfdx] by stickguy

Dec 29, 2012 (9:50 am)

Replying to: kyfdx (Dec 29, 2012 9:42 am)
If the SE includes a moonroof, I would have been all over it if I saw the ad on CL (and I had not just bought a cheap car and was in CInci!).
 
My non-expert opinion though is you will never see 6K real money on a trade.

#43384 of 43819 Re: 2005 Honda Civic LX SE [stickguy] by kyfdx HOST

Dec 29, 2012 (9:52 am)

Replying to: stickguy (Dec 29, 2012 9:50 am)
My non-expert opinion though is you will never see 6K real money on a trade.
 
I agree with that.... Private sale could probably bring it, though.. (and, I am in the Cincinnati area)..

#43385 of 43819 Re: 2005 Honda Civic LX SE [stickguy] by clm8

Dec 29, 2012 (10:57 am)

Replying to: stickguy (Dec 29, 2012 9:50 am)
The SE (I think) includes better wheels and a better radio/multi CD player, there is no moonroof.
  
I have been considering selling it myself if the trade is too low. If not 6K, what is reasonable, 5K?

#43386 of 43819 Re: 2005 Honda Civic LX SE [clm8] by kyfdx HOST

Dec 29, 2012 (1:29 pm)

Replying to: clm8 (Dec 29, 2012 10:57 am)
You mean alloy wheels, instead of plastic wheel covers? That's a nice upgrade...
 
qbrozen will come along soon, I bet, and give us a number...
 
Whatever the number is, I'd guess you can beat it by $1500, just by putting it on Craigslist... That car would go quickly, I think..

#43387 of 43819 Re: 2005 Honda Civic LX SE [clm8] by nyccarguy

Dec 29, 2012 (1:48 pm)

Replying to: clm8 (Dec 29, 2012 9:32 am)
I'm going to guess they offer you $4K for the car initially & depending on how willing you are to walk out & how bad they need to move a unit, maybe give you $4500 (they'll say stick + over 100K will make it a tough sell/straight to auction car).
 
I'd almost hold on to the car until spring if you can. You should definitely get $6K from the right CL buyer. It's a perfect 1st car for a HS kid with a spring birthday.
 
Let's wait to see what qbrozen says though. He's the expert!

#43388 of 43819 Re: 2005 Honda Civic LX SE [nyccarguy] by stickguy

Dec 29, 2012 (3:12 pm)

Replying to: nyccarguy (Dec 29, 2012 1:48 pm)
I could easily see a dealer at 3K if they are dealing with real wholesale, not an overallowance. Miles, stick, cheaper car. Maybe if it glowed after recon a dealer might put it on the lot at $6,995? so they won't want to be in much more than 3-3.5.
 
Agreed though that it should go quick if it is in really nice shape, with records, for an easy $4,500-5K on CL.

#43389 of 43819 Re: 07 Honda Civic Hybrid [koctailz] by qbrozen

Dec 29, 2012 (7:14 pm)

Replying to: koctailz (Dec 26, 2012 4:48 pm)
Not really. Problem is, if selling private party, it is a barrier that creates a smaller market. But, speaking strictly of value, it doesn't make a difference.
 
Here is a sample to consider.
 
12/28/12 DFW Regular $6,800 90,503 Avg GREY 4H A
12/13/12 ATLANTA Regular $7,000 97,196 Avg BLUE 4H A
12/06/12 TX HOBBY Regular $6,850 100,118 Avg BLUE 4H A
12/28/12 DALLAS Regular $7,700 103,934 Avg WHITE 4H A

#43390 of 43819 Re: 2005 Honda Civic LX SE [clm8] by qbrozen

Dec 29, 2012 (7:17 pm)

Replying to: clm8 (Dec 29, 2012 9:32 am)
I have just about no data to go on, but about 3 months ago, one with 95k sold for 5700. So figure, at best, that's $5k trade-in. Given the time that has passed and the extra miles on yours, you'd probably get a $4k offer and maybe possibly push it to 4500. Looks like NYcarguy wins the raffle.

#43391 of 43819 Re: 2005 Honda Civic LX SE [qbrozen] by clm8

Dec 29, 2012 (8:30 pm)

Replying to: qbrozen (Dec 29, 2012 7:17 pm)
Thank you all very much. I think I'll hold onto it and try to sell it myself.

#43392 of 43819 Re: 2005 Honda Civic LX SE [clm8] by nyccarguy

Dec 29, 2012 (9:45 pm)

Replying to: clm8 (Dec 29, 2012 8:30 pm)
Either way, let us know how it works out.
 
Hey q. We should open up our own car buying consulting business;)

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