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Replying to: isellhondas (Apr 08, 2009 1:55 pm) But, for me, I think what I'm asking for the Tahoe is fair. Apparently, I'm way out of touch with the market for these. However, I'm sticking to my number, for now. As it stands, on a trade, both the Acura and Hyundai dealer are about $4,000 off on a trade number. That's a pretty big delta. What I don't know is what it will bring if I sell it outright. That's what I'm trying to find out now. It's parked at a Marina on the River currently. Nice day today. I've already had two calls on it this a.m. That means there are more boaters down there tending to their slips. I gave a number and the particulars to one caller. He said he'd get back to me (sure, I'll wait by the phone). The other one wants to drive it tonight. I hope he shows because that's a 45 minute trip for me.....one way. Fact is, no matter how soft the market appears to be on big SUVs, I'm trying to put it in a place where the people who could use one can see it. It is a very nice ride. But, just like the last sale I did for my parents Grand Marquis, if I can't get close to my number, I'll keep it. I'm getting a little taste of what all of you sales people have complained about recently. Yeah, the market is down. You don't have to tell me that. This vehicle should sell in the low $30s in more normal conditions. I've backed of on those numbers. In my mind, mid $20s is fair on a trade....even with current market conditions. $26.5K will buy it in a straight sale. If I'm that wrong on my number, so be it. A new one, equipped the same exact way, with no differences from my '07 MY is listed at $56K and change on Edmunds TMV.
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My wife got a new 2009 Fusion a couple weeks ago. She got a great deal. She says the best way to get a good deal on a new car is to sleep with the Finance Manager, it works every time.  Wish I would have been in town that week. 
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Replying to: graphicguy (Apr 09, 2009 7:51 am) I always liked to see a number (price) on any car I was looking at. Usually the cars without a price were the ones where the owner was asking too much, and I wouldn't call. Also, you wouldn't have to take calls from those who were just curious. Wouldn't hurt to print out an Edmunds TMV price and tape it on the front windshield, along with your asking price. They could see the mileage, condition and see what a good bargain it would be. Price it at $27,750. Good luck.
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Replying to: graphicguy (Apr 09, 2009 7:51 am) If 2 dealers hit the Tahoe about the same, they may be off what you want, but not the market. When I evaluate a trade, I check the Manhiem auction results, then call 3-4 dealers for buy bids. That will tell me what the real market is for the car. It has absolutely nothing to do with TMV, KBB, etc. which are guides.
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Replying to: lrguy44 (Apr 09, 2009 8:34 am) A trade is only worth what we can get for it. Last summer whan gas was over 4.00 a gallon, NOBODY wanted the gas hogs. A Ford dealer gave us a buy bid on an Expedition that was 4000.00 back of book and he only did that as a favor. He really didn't want it at ANY price!
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Replying to: richard64 (Apr 09, 2009 6:56 am) You mean they actually had books back then????
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Replying to: richard64 (Apr 09, 2009 6:56 am)
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Replying to: jb_turner (Apr 08, 2009 5:40 pm) Right. But the snakecharmer who sells the magnetic bracelet will also thump his chest and say you don't need health insurance if you have the bracelet. So what is the consumers choice? The plot thickens when the health insurance also confirms the fact and all of us make a mad rush to buy the bracelets. Then one day, there is an epidemic and most of us are infected and need medical attention and hospitalization. Do we simply wave the magnetic bracelet at the hospitals' staff and wish them away? I guess the smart ones will sell those magnetic bracelets to the hospital cashier such that she can take it to the bank and she can withdaw as much money as needed?
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