Question: Hi

I’ve narrowed down to 2 cars:

Year: 2004
Make: Audi
Model: 2WD or 4WD, 1.8T or 3.0, Auto
Trim: convertible
Mileage: ~40,000
VIN:
Buying or Selling? Buying
From Private Party or From A Dealership? Dealership

I’ve seen prices ranging from $18K to $27K

Year: 2004
Make: BMW
Model: 2WD, Auto or Manual
Trim: convertible
Mileage: ~50,000
VIN:
Buying or Selling? Buying
From Private Party or From A Dealership? Dealership

Thanks very much for your time.

Queen of the Road: Hello there. For the Audi, what is model is it? A4, A6, A8, S4 or TT?
Same with the BMW, which model?

For the fastest response, leave your chosen models in the comment box and I’ll do my best to to get you an answer by the end of the day.

Question: You are a true saint to your fellow man for the help you provide here.
I’m looking at this possible car now-

Year: 2004
Make: Audi
Model: A4 1.8 TURBO 4D sedan
Trim: silver with very little extra
Mileage: 52,889
VIN: WAUJC68E14A115508
Buying or Selling? Buying
From Private Party or From A Dealership?: Dealership. If it helps they told me they got it from an auction.

Their price for it is $12,900 at the moment and the zip is 22046.

Queen of the Road: Who me? Aww Shucks! Thank you for your kind words. It’s always a pleasure to help save someone time and money.

For a 2004 Audi A4 Sedan 1.8T with 52,900 miles, prices range from $13,000 (being in above average condition) to $11,700 (being in average condition) and $10,400 (being in below average condition). Keep in mind that the numbers above are the wholesale prices. A dealership will usually aim to sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $11.7k to $14.5k.

What condition would you say the car is in? I can’t determine if $12.9k is good yet unless I know the car’s condition. I was unable to find the auction results for the car. Have you done a CarFax yet?

Question From Harold: I am looking to get a nice S4 with a spotless history and less than 40K miles. Dealers are asking in the $28K - $32K range, if not more. I even saw a price increase on these cars since last December. What should I really be paying?

Queen of the Road: Hi, Harold! Welcome to AutoBragBlog, where we do your car price researching for you. Which S4 did you want: Cabriolet Quattro, Sedan 4.2 Quattro or the Wagin 4.2L Avant Quattro?

Follow Up Comment: I am looking for the 2004 Audi S4 Sedan, preferably automatic.

Queen of the Road: For a 2004 Audi S4 Sedan 4.2L Quattro with 40,000 miles, prices range from $24,200 (being in above average condition) to $21,700 (being in average condition) and $19,200 (being in below average condition). Keep in mind that the numbers above are the wholesale prices.

After a dealership buys used car from auction, they’ll usually flip it for an extra +12%-14% more than wholesale. So, estimated when it comes time to sell your car, their retail prices can range from $21.2k - $26.6k. So there’s your range. Let us know if you need any help selling/trading in or buying. Keep us posted!

Question:
Year: 2007 / 2008
Make: Honda
Model: Odyssey EX-L - Auto Transmission
Trim: Standard
Mileage: New

Want to trade in or sell.
Year: 2004
Make: Cadillac
Model: Escalade ESV Vortec 6.0 V8 345HP, 4 SPD automatic
Color: Exterior White Diamond
Interior: Shale Leather
Trim: Standard
Optional Trim: Select Edition Package include; Express Sunroof, Chrome Wheels, Integrated Navagation, Rear Seat DVD, White Diamond Exterior Color.
If it’s not to much trouble could you quote the 2wd and 4wd.
Mileage: 36,159

When trading in a car should you fix and detail the car as much as possible? Do you think that it would help the trade in value?

I have a friend as well that are interested in buying cars as well.

Could you get me the info for the following:

Year: 2004
Make: Audi
Model: A4 1.8 Turbo 2wd Automatic
Trim: Standard / with Bose System
Color: Dolphin Grey
Mileage: 81,000

Want to trade in for.
Year: 2007 / 2008
Make: Infiniti
Model: G37 Coupe Journey
Trim: Standard

Mileage: New

Year: 2007 / 2008
Make: Honda
Model: Ridge Line RTL - Automatic
Trim: Full Option with Satalite Link Nav

Thank you very much!

Queen of the Road: Hi there!

For the 2008 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A),

The Lowest Internet Price: $31,776.00
MSRP: $32,845.00
ePrice: $31,776.00
Savings: $1,069.00
% OFF MSRP: 3.25 %

For the 2007 Honda Odyssey EX-L 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A),

The Lowest Internet Price: $28,815.00
MSRP: $31,730.00
ePrice: $28,815.00
Savings: $2,915.00
% OFF MSRP: 9.19 %

The 2007 model has a Cash Back Incentive of $2,000. This incentive is being offered to the Dealership upon purchase. Expires: 1/2/2008 This means you need to mention the incentive and be sure that $2000 goes into YOUR pocket, not there’s.

For the 2004 Cadillac Escalade 2WD with 36,159 miles, prices range from $22,900 (being in above average condition) to $20,600 (average condition) to $18,200 (being

in below average condition). Keep in mind that these are average wholesale prices.

For the 2004 Cadillac Escalade 4WD, prices range from $24,300 (being in above average condition) to $22,600 (average condition) to $20,900 (being in below average condition).

In my opinion, I wouldn’t bother trading in the car. It doesn’t hurt to fix and detail the car as much as possible, but when trading in a vehicle a dealership will more often pay you less than the wholesale price. Fixing the car is better than detailing, although washing it is a smart idea. Consider that if you are buying a new car from them they will give you abetter price on the trade-in. They still may give you the worst price on the new car. In some states, a trade-in lowers the price of new cars and taxes are charged on the new car minus the trade-in value.

Now for your amigos…

For the 2004 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro with 81,000 miles, prices range from $13,400 (being in above average condition) to $12,100 (average condition) to $10,800 (being in below average condition). Again, these are wholesale prices.

For the 2008 Infiniti G37 Journey 2dr Coupe (3.7L 6cyl 5A),

The Lowest Internet Price: $40,525.00
MSRP: $41,025.00
ePrice: $40,525.00
Savings: $500.00
% OFF MSRP: 1.22 %

For the 2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL 4dr Crew Cab AWD SB w/Navi (3.5L 6cyl 5A),

The Lowest Internet Price: $32,202.00
MSRP: $35,725.00
ePrice: $32,202.00
Savings: $3,523.00
% OFF MSRP: 9.86 %
Yay! This one has Cash Back Incentive of $1,500 is being offered to the Dealership upon purchase. Expires: 1/2/2008 !Get that $1500!