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Smart Shopper Pricing my used vehicle for private sale
649 messages, Last post on Nov 01, 2009 at 9:38 AM
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I've got to get my wife out of this and into a 4-cyl midsize sedan. The V6 and 4WD is sucking down the gas. Here's the info -Lexington, Kentucky --2006 Ford Escape -SUV --3.0L V6 -4WD --36,000 miles -Exterior: Dark Red Metallic / Interior: Dark Grey --1-touch programmable power sunroof, 6-disc CD changer, 6-way power driver's seat, tube-step rails, roof luggage rails -No dings on exterior defects, a few small stains in the interior, otherwise its in great shape --Still has factory tires which are in good shape just got new brakes installed -Never missed a maintenance check, has all oil changes and tire rotations, all factory maintenance inspections have been done --Vehicle has never been in for bodywork or been in an accident
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Replying to: brock2525 (May 28, 2008 6:46 am)
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Replying to: sebring95 (May 28, 2008 7:28 am) |
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I recently purchased a new car that I thought the family would like. Well the car is way too flashy and the family doesn't feel safe in the vehicle with the rash of car jacking incidents. I don't think I can take the car back to the dealership because it's past 7 days? One of the reasons I bought the car is because I got a great price for the car considering all of the BELLS, WHISTLES and MODIFICATIONS put on the car. I feel I could sell the car and maybe even make a profit since I negotiated a deal for a lower cost. What are your SUGGESTIONS on how I should approach this DILEMA? The car only has 91 miles on it and I have another vehicle I can drive while I figure out this situation? Help! Thanks in advance
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Replying to: perkdaddy (Jul 01, 2009 9:09 am) Most people that shop from private owners are looking for a deal, in other words significantly lower than what a dealer is offering. Personally, I would find the car that your family likes and see what a dealer will give you for trade first. Depending on what they offer would dictate whether I sold it on my own. |
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Replying to: dtownfb (Jul 01, 2009 9:38 am) |
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Replying to: perkdaddy (Jul 01, 2009 11:07 pm) Where do you live that your family is worried about you being car-jacked in a Dodge Charger?
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Replying to: perkdaddy (Jul 01, 2009 11:07 pm) I would love to see the numbers on this deal. I highly doubt they lost anything and probably laughed all the way to the bank. You bought a relatively low demand vehicle with a ton of add-on's that not many people would be interested in. I'm sure they marked up those add-on's to the moon and then gave you a huge discount. Unless you bought this thing for thousands under invoice and paid nothing extra for the gee-whiz stuff....you're gonna get hosed whether you trade it or private sale. More so on the trade-in but I have my doubts about seeing a private party deal quickly either. That's a tough sale IMHO. "Nobody expects the bling-bling Dodge Charger SXT......" Sorry, lame Monty Python reference...but seriously when you're talking car jacking I was expecting a Lexus or Bentley....I mean if they don't feel safe in it just take off the racing stripes and rims and you'll look like every other rental car out there. You'll be further ahead by far and I'm sure someone will trade you stock rims....maybe even throw in a $100 or something. Then you'll just have to worry about random car jacking which would apply if you were in a Cavalier.....
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Replying to: perkdaddy (Jul 01, 2009 11:07 pm) |
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Replying to: sebring95 (Jul 02, 2009 4:44 am) If I lived where ANY cars are being jacked I would keep the car and use it to drive to a new neighborhood. 
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