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Replying to: karens2008 (Apr 30, 2008 5:49 pm) You might find that putting $1,000 into the car might get you $3,000 extra resale on it to an independant buyer. It all comes down to what your time and effort are worth. As far as the RX350, it's dated and due to be replaced at the end of the year. It has much poorer handling, acceleration and interior utility than the MDX. It gets 17/22 MPG compared to the 15/20 that the MDX is. That might amount to $100-$500 a year in gas savings depending on how much driving you do.
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Replying to: jmpage2 (Apr 30, 2008 6:57 pm) k |
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Replying to: karens2008 (Apr 30, 2008 5:49 pm) A base '05 MDX in "rough" condition in my zip code has a trade-in value of around $13,000. If you get it detailed and can get it up to Average condition, then you could push $15,000 for a trade-in. Add another couple of thousand for selling it yourself. Bump it up a bit more if you have the Touring or some options. You can play with values using our Used Car Appraiser |
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Replying to: steve_ (Apr 30, 2008 8:38 pm) Got these additional options/features: the window visors, the moonroof visor, a large luggage holder for the roof rack, an interior bike rack, fancy rubber/heavy duty mats - and I think that may be it --had custom sheepskins made for the car as well. So yeah, I think I have the higher end vehicle. But I also think that I have alot of cosmetic damage issues such as the paint/body defects --some gashes on the bumper from hitting something backing up (even with the camera on the Nav! and some dings and dents/scratches on the body. I have a nice green gray color -forget the name Cypress? and gray interior. New tires from Michelin - and now have maintenance costs of about 700.00 that need to be performed. Average wear and tear for all the miles I put on the car (not my choosing, I promise you). any additional advice/comments? I don't mind selling it privately myself but not if I won't come out with more than this dealer has offered. (12,000). k |
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Replying to: steve_ (Apr 30, 2008 8:38 pm) k
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Replying to: karens2008 (Apr 30, 2008 9:06 pm) If there's a CarMax in your area, it would be interesting to see what they offer. I did plug 128k in the mileage box when I figured TMV. And options generally don't have much of a pay back - they help the car sell faster but the depreciation hit on options is usually pretty high. So, if your '05 really isn't in that rough of a condition, then I'll go along with Jmpage2's suggestion that the dealer is low-balling you. Relax about the dilemma - rest assured that the dealer will be getting in another truckload of new Acuras next week ... and the week after. 
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Black Book Chicago - Milwaukee area, 4/1/08, lists the 2005 MDX Touring even in ROUGH condition at $19,525 plus $200 for the Ent and $600 for the Nav systems. As for replacing it, dealers like to sell what is on their lots and will tell you anything to that end. I walked from two dealers offers until I found a third who was willing to secure the color and equipment I wanted at the price I wanted to pay 3 years ago. The economy was good then. It is in the tank now.
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Replying to: 10sfan (May 01, 2008 7:18 am) I don't know about the Black Book, but if it's like Kelley, they list dealer asking prices. (link) TMV reflects the price consumers are actually getting. Trade-in for rough one in Milwaukee (53201) is $15,872. |
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Replying to: steve_ (Apr 30, 2008 9:18 pm) Today i went out of my way to quickly drive a 2009 Lexus 350 and although it is antiquated now, and will soon be replaced (in a year) - it rode fairly nice, and smooth. I've heard the gas mileage is almost the same (?) and noticed less road noise which because of all my driving is a concern to me. I also wanted to know - The INVOICE amount--- ANYONE? -if you can divulge this information, where can I can find it -the "invoice" price is on a new car. I have been told by the dealer that this information is "readily available online" but i can only find the MSRP, not the invoice amount. I suppose one would have to pay a fee for this information. He said -and I may be off by a bit because he was hard to understand (accent): that his MDX with the added option of Power Rear Gate has an invoice of $40,500 or 40,900 (had trouble, and he wasn't thrilled about discussing it --- "when i buy a new suit no one asks what the cost was to make it!") I am wondering what their cost is, and although I am entitled to find out - not sure where -- I was told the Lexus - including Navi had invoice of $ of 41,000+.and they would take 42,400 approx.for their car Again - I have a car to sell and that will change it up. What kind of offers does Carmax give, are they always generally higher than the dealer's? Thank you, K ps. I have to fix my car's Front Engine Mount (the sides are just loose, the front engine mount broken). They also recommended a brake replacement for the front (4mil or 85%) and backs soon as well. Aside from changing the brake fluid (brake fluid flush) I thought I should hold off on everything until I decide what to do ----would you just go ahead fix the engine mount in the meantime --- you're sorry you answered me now - huh? LOL.... |
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You can get invoice and MSRP on all cars both here at edmunds.com as well as at consumer guide (here http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/)
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