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#61 of 38945 So true! by blackcurrant Jul 16, 2000 (6:03 am)
and that's where i'm spoiled. I miss the easy deals, where the guy (dealer) knows what he wants and we usually agree on what wholesale is for that car for this week . and the bickering is over a few hundred and he cuts the check. No wife or parent to come in the last minute to squash the deal. Then waiting for the bank to come thru. OOOh, what about the insurance? Wholesale is so much easier. This guy just didn't have a clue. He was paying all the money (nada tradein) and his boss ripped him. That's just mickey mouse business. We had a deal! I don't think it's stupid money on a low mile Z this time of year, but, it's the SW man! They love their trucks! I hate that about this place. It's tough to peddle sportscars here. I keep thinking i ought to get it out to the east coast! ebay is an option but since it's been painted i'm hedging. It seems they don't pay good money unless the vehicle is flawless to feed the frenzy Great advice on the GC again. I sure hope people are paying attention here. WHat you said is what i discovered last year when i was shopping for them. BTW, i decided against the DC vans due to the rampant tranny woes. Thanks for your help. Good luck with the new job!
#62 of 38945 blackcurrant... by gcintender Jul 16, 2000 (6:00 pm)
...thanks again for your input. I am payong attention! I deceided to pass on the 2000s since I felt the upgrades to the 2001 (greatly improved headlights, iicreased horsepower and torque, and stiffer structure) were worth the wait sand extra expense. I haul a bit of weight in my business, and the beffed-up innards will come in very handy. Waiting for a lightly used 2001 is something I must cogittae on thoroughly, but when I buy a new car I want a NEW car, if you catch my drift. Another thing: since I'm likely to keep this van at least ten years, the massive depreciation becomes much less of an issue, at least in my view. Am I off-base with that? Plus, I have my doubts about the old bus lasting 6 more months!
#63 of 38945 Eye dunt spel tu gude... by gcintender Jul 16, 2000 (6:18 pm)
...on Sundays. Sorry!
#64 of 38945 "cogittae"???? what the heck is that?!?!? : ) by blackcurrant Jul 16, 2000 (9:07 pm)
I agree with you about the depreciation thing over ten years. I had a similar thought with my recent new purchase of a 99 olds silouette. that's why i bought new. with the gm subsidized financing and keeping it a long time, i figured it would be ok. Anyway, a 1 yr old town and country i feel is the best minivan buy if you like DC products. I would have gone that route (1 year old with around 20k miles) for around 20k instead of my silo for 25 but i couldn't convince myself i wouldn't regret it later with the notorious DC van tranny problems. but, otherwise, i think the the t&c is the better buy! Anyway, good luck!
#65 of 38945 re # 51 - thanks Bill by diamonddave2 Jul 17, 2000 (11:16 am)
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#66 of 38945 Bill, price request... by markz2k Jul 17, 2000 (3:26 pm)
Hi Bill, Great service you're providing here. Got one for you. My sister's got a '93 Ford Thunderbird, LX. All options, plus powered moonroof (Dealer installed when she bought it.) 3.8V6. Auto. Trans replaced/rebuilt this year. Mileage is about 95,000. Color is Silver, interior gray leather. Overall very good condition. Drivers seat has some wear. She has service records, all service done at Ford dealer. (Sunset Ford) What's it worth as a trade and as a private sale? (This is in Huntington Beach, CA)
#67 of 38945 Mark by im_brentwood Jul 18, 2000 (12:41 am)
I'd think that that car ought to be worth $2800-3200 or so on Trade, and I'd bet tha if you sold it yourself that you should be able to get about $5,000 for it if it's nice. It's the right color too! Bill
#68 of 38945 To All Concerned! by im_brentwood Jul 18, 2000 (12:42 am)
Hey, I'm glad that I can help! However, I'll be out of town for about a week or so, so please post, but it'll be a little while befoire I can get to ya... Bill
#69 of 38945 depreciation by audia8q Jul 18, 2000 (2:45 pm)
a while back on one of the board one of the regualr posters, i dont remember who, thought it might be good if a car maker was more responsible for rapid depreciation or poor resale value... Well forget cars, how about computers?....I dont see HP jumping up to help me buy a new computer...lets see $2500 6 months ago, open market value now is $300. if i find a "sucker" mmmmmmm. even GM diesels and Audi 5000's never depreciated like that. Rich
#70 of 38945 rich by ccotenj Jul 18, 2000 (4:47 pm)
lol... good luck on that one... if you figure out how to get away with it, i've got an old 80286 sitting in my den doing nothing that i'm afraid to admit how much i paid for... -Chris

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