Question From Jeffrey: I have a 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS500 with 38,000 miles on it. Extremely clean with a clean carfax. Black?Black with Sport package. What are the wholesale numbers and what should I try to sell for if I do so on my own? Thanks!

Queen of the Road: Hi there. Welcome to AutoBragBlog, the car price authority!!

2006 Mercedes-Benz Coupe CLS500 prices with 20,000 miles, wholesale prices range from $32,000 (being in above average condition) to $29,000 (being in average condition) and $25,900 (being in below average condition).
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Question:  I’m looking to trade my Black 2007 Toyota 4Runner Limited 2WD V8 with 34000mi in and lease a 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit with MSRP at 20,000. How can I negotiate this deal so that my trade for the 4Runner covers the existing lien of $23500?

Queen of the Road: Hi there. Welcome to AutoBragBlog!

I’m afraid there are too few ‘07 4Runners in that style in the used market. I wasn’t able to find much in that area. But I can help you negotiate a good price on the VW Rabbit.
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Question From Adam: New or Used? Used
Buy or Sell? Sell
Year? 2000
Make? Honda
Model? Accord
Trim? 2DR EX
2 or 4 Wheel Drive? 2
Automatic or Manual? Manual
Your Question? With close to 180,000 miles and in good condition. How much can I reasonably expect to sell this car for.

Queen of the Road: Hi Adam. Welcome to AutoBragBlog, the car price authority!!

2000 Honda Accord 4Cyl Coupe EX 5spd prices with180,000 miles, wholesale prices range from $3,200 (being in above average condition) to $2,400 (being in average condition) and $1,600 (being in below average condition).
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Question: How much should I get as a trade in on my 2003 Nissan Xterra SE 2WD, leather, moonroof, tow package, fosgate stereo, premium wheels, 120,000 miles?

Queen of the Road: 2003 Nissan Xterra 2WD V6 SE prices with 120,000 miles, wholesale prices range from $7,000 (being in above average condition) to $5,800 (being in average condition) and $4,600 (being in below average condition).

A fair range for a dealership sell a 2003 Nissan Xterra 2WD V6 SE for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $8,200 to $12,300. A private seller will usually aim to sell it for 5%-10%.
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Question:   Seems like there are some really helpful FWers around here!  Could someone help me out with these?

Selling-
Year: 2007
Make: MINI
Model/Trim: Cooper S with JCW package, 6spd, all sports/sports-related packages & options, w/o Nav
Mileage: 11,000

Buying-
Year: 2007
Make: Porsche
Model/Trim: Cayman, 6spd manual, semi-loaded w/o Nav
Mileage: 8000
Seller’s price: $44 grand
OR
Year: 2006
Make: Infiniti
Model/Trim: G35 coupe, 6 spd manual, semi-loaded w/o Nav
Mileage: 10000
Seller’s price: $29 grand

Queen of the Road:   Keep in mind that all these quotes below are wholesale prices, but should vary on by the condition that car is in.
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Question From Robert: What’s my 2005 50th ann t-bird worth? This car is fully loaded with removable top and has special cashmere tri-tone paint. only 14,000 miles orig. $48000

Queen of the Road: Hi Robert. Welcome to AutoBragBlog! Let’s see what your car is worth.

For a 2005 Ford Thunderbird Convertible 50th Anniversary wtih 14,000 miles, wholesale prices range from $25,500 (being in above average condition) to $23,300 (being in average condition) and $21,200 (being in below average condition).
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Question From Sheena: 1998 Honda Civic 162,000 miles, large dent in driver door,normal wear, needs new clutch, transmission is going out, there is small amount of sun fade on roof, what should be my selling price?

Queen of the Road: Hi Sheena. Several reasons to sell your car instead of trading in…

1.) Dealerships will majority of the time offer you a price that’s below what you’re car is valued for. Dealershps make alot of their profit by flipping cars. They’ll offer to buy it for less than wholesale value, then turn around and sell it for 12-14% over wholesale (which is the minimum %).
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Question From Shyna: 2006 Lexus IS 250 AWD (Acura Dealer, trade in)
Miles: 34,000
Navigation System (no Mark Levinson sound system)

NOT CERTIFIED, only factory warranty left

Queen of the Road: Welcome to our blog, Shyna.

Have you given any thought to trying to sell privately? Most likely the dealership will estimate a very disappointing figure for you, but you can’t blame them for profiting by flipping your car. So they give low low estimates to customers. If you have the time, you should consider selling yourself. You may end up savings a substantial amount of cash.
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Question From Carol: How much is my 2003 BMW Z4 worth on trade for a new one. It is a 3.0L, convertible, tan leather, fully equipped. Garaged and in perfect condition. 52,000 miles.

Queen of the Road: Hi Carol. Welcome to AutoBragBlog!

For a 2003 BMW Z4 Roadster 3.1L with 52,000  miles, wholesale prices range from $15,600 (being in above average condition) to $13,900 (being in average condition) and $12,200 (being in below average condition).

A fair range for a dealership sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $13,500 to $17,300. A private seller will usually aim to sell it for 5%-10%.
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Question: How much should I sell a 2001 VW passat glx fully loaded 76K miles, orig. owner, no accidents, avg. condition. New tires

Queen of the Road: Hi there. Welcome to AutoBragBlog!

For a 2001 Volkswagen Passat V6 SEdan GLX with 76,000 miles, wholesale prices range from $5,200 (being in above average condition) to $4,300 (being in average condition) and $3,300 (being in below average condition).

A fair range for a dealership sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $4,000 to $6,100. A private seller will usually aim to sell it for 5%-10%.
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Question From Samantha: I have a ‘99 civic ex 2-door. It needs a new fender and the paint is faded red. I just had a new radiator put in it yesterday. It has 128,000 miles on it.

Queen of the Road: Hi Samantha. Welcome to AutoBragBlog!

For a 1999 Honda Civic Coupe EX Auto with 128,000 miles, wholesale prices range from $3,400 (being in above average condition) to $2,700 (being in average condition) and $2,100 (being in below average condition).
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Question From Hesham: I have a nissan sentra xe 2001 and manual transmissin no power windows no power locks and it has 109,320 miles on it. How much this car cost?

Queen of the Road: Hi Hesham. Welcome to AutoBragBlog!

For a 2001 Nissan Sentra Sedan XE with 109,300 miles, wholesale prices range from $3,700 (being in above average condition) to $2,900 (being in average condition) and $2,000 (being in below average condition).

A fair range for a dealership sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $2,700 to $4,500. A private seller will usually aim to sell it for 5%-10%.
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Question From Brad: I am looking at buying a smaller high end coupe. My Infiniti M35x has every option except the chrome wheels and the rear seat entertainment system. It has 62,500 miles. No accidents, but a brand new windshield (Rock chip). Tires are good.

Queen of the Road: Hi Brad. Welcome to AutoBragBlog!

2006 Infiniti M35 Sedan X AWD with 62,500 miles, wholesale prices range from $20,300 (being in above average condition) to $18,000 (being in average condition) and $15,600 (being in below average condition).
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Question: How much should I sell a 2000 Honda Civic EX (2 door, auto, sunroof) with 43,000 miles?

Queen of the Road: Hi there! Welcome to AutoBragBlog.

For a 2000 Honda Civic Coupe EX Auto with 43,000 miles, wholesale prices range from $5,500 (being in above average condition) to $4,500 (being in average condition) and $3,600 (being in below average condition).

A fair range for a dealership sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $4,200 to $6,300. A private seller will usually aim to sell it for 5%-10%.
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Question: Looking to sell/trade in a 2000 Subaru Outback Sedan limited edt. w/ 120,000 miles on it. Body is in excellent shape, leather, moon roof, spoiler, premium wheels, CD and tape, Weatherband. How much could i get for a trade in? How about sell? I’m in zip code 01745 – 20 miles outside of Boston, MA

Queen of the Road: Hi there! Welcome to AutoBragBlog.

For a 2000 Subaru Outback Sedan Sport AWD with 120,000 miles, wholesale prices range from $4,000 (being in above average condition) to $3,200 (being in average condition) and $2,400 (being in below average condition).
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Question: How much should I sell a Mini Cooper convertible, 2005 with 15k miles

Queen of the Road: Hi There. Welcome to AutoBragBlog.

For a 2005 Mini Cooper convertible with 15,000 miles, prices range from $19,100 (being in above average condition) to $17,300 (being in average condition) and $15,400 (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 $17,300 to $21,800.
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Question From Dave: I own a 2004 Toyota Matrix 67700 miles. My car-buying strategy is to sell a car when it is not TOO old, but not too new. My 5-6 year old Matrix’s warranty just ran out so I decided to start at CarMax to see how much I could get for it. I wouldn’t actually sell it that low, but it would give me a starting point for negotiating. It came in at $7,000. I am sure I can get the car detailed and try to sell it on eBay/Craigslist for $8,500. Worst case scenario I will tgo back to CarMax in a month with my tail between my legs.
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Question From Tiffany:  Beautiful car, perfect condition. 29k miles…. also has Nissan Factory Extended Warranty good through 78,200 miles that can be transferred. Has Leather, Automatic Transmission, All options…. looking to sell myself through online or local channels. How much should I sell it for?

Queen of the Road: Hi Tiffany. Welcome to our blog! Here’s what we have for your car…

For a 2004 Nissan 350Z Coupe Touring with 29,000 miles, prices range from $17,800 (being in above average condition) to $16,600 (being in average condition) and $15,500 (being in below average condition). If you are buying from a dealer you should expect to pay +12%-14% more than wholesale. A dealership’s estimated retail prices could range from $17.1k to $19.6k.
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Question From Sarah: Buying or Selling?: Buying
Year:: 2003
Make:: Acura
Model:: 3.2 TL Type-S
Trim:: Nav System 165,401 miles.
Transmission:: Automatic
Drive Type:: 2WD
VIN:: 19UUA56913A000xxx

The body of the car appeared to be retouched, but nothing is showing on the carfax. Are there some additional resources that I could check into to verify.

Queen of the Road: Hi Sarah. Welcome to AutoBragBlog, the car price authority! Other than Carfax, it’s pretty difficult to research a car’s past. Even Carfax isn’t 100% reliable. I know many small mechanics don’t report accident repairs.
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Question: How much should I sell a 2008 Ford Fusion SE V-6 28500 with moderrate hall drmage for?

Queen of the Road: For a 2008 Ford Fusion V6 Sedan SE with 28,500 miles, wholesale prices range from $14,900 (being in above average condition) to $12,800 (being in average condition) and $10,700 (being in below average condition).

A fair range for a dealership sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $11,900 to $16,500. A private seller will usually aim to sell it for 5%-10%. Since you have some damage, you’ll want to lower your selling price.
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