Question:  You helped me save a ton on a Volvo, now I need to unload a car or two and buy another.

Can you please give me an idea of the prices on the following please:

(I need to sell or trade these)
1999 Land Rover Discovery II 108K
2004 Chevrolet Suburban LT ½ ton 4X4 79K
2006 Ford E-250 Van 81K

I want to buy a 2002 Honda CRV AWD EX 61K miles Auto transmission.

Thanks for all your help!

Queen of the Road: Hello there! Welcome to our blog!  Sure thing I can help you. Do you own all three cars? Are you planning to sell/trade all three and buy only 1 car?

For a 1999 Land Rover Discovery Series II with 108,000 miles, prices range from $4,500 (being in above average condition) to $3,500 (being in average condition) and $2,500 (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 $3,200 to $5,300.

For the Suburban, I’ll need plenty more info. 1500 or 2500? 5.7, 6.0 or 8.0?

For a 2006 Ford E250 Van V8 with 81,000 miles, prices range from $10,400 (being in above average condition) to $8,900 (being in average condition) and $7,300 (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 $8,400 to $11,700.

For a 2002 Honda CR-V 4WD EX with 61,000 miles, prices range from $11,100 (being in above average condition) to $10,200 (being in average condition) and $9,400 (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 $10,600 to $12,400.

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Question From Bob: Hello -

How much should I expect to get for a trade-in or sale of:

1999 VW Golf GL 2dr Hatchback New Body Style
Black with beige cloth interior
Power Doors / Manual Windows
16″ wheels (OEM)
Manual Transmission
In-Dash CD Changer
Average Condition:
Left bumper paint chipped, hood of car paint chip, passenger side chemical paint splotch, passenger seat small stitching tear, no major maintenance required, regular checkups received

Queen of the Road: Hi Bob! Before I get the ball rolling, I’ll need to know what the mileage is.

Question From Charlene: I’m thinking of trading in my 1999 GMC conversion van and am trying to do the homework before talking with dealers. But where do I get an idea of what to expect for trade-in on the van? It was customized by Choo Choo; I’ve checked NADA and, of course, those years are missing.

MuscleCarGuy: Hi Charlene! Welcome to AutoBragBlog, where we do all the car price researching for you.

Let us know each one of the 1999 GMC Van below are you selling.

1999 GMC G1500 Savana V6
1999 GMC G1500 Savana V8
1999 GMC G1500 Savana V8 SLE
1999 GMC G2500 Savana V6
1999 GMC G2500 Savana V8
1999 GMC G2500 Savana V8 SLE
1999 GMC G2500 Savana V8 SLE Turbo Diesel
1999 GMC G3500 Savana V8
1999 GMC G3500 Savana V8 SLE
1999 GMC G3500 Savana V8 SLE Turbo Diesel
1999 GMC Safari V6 EXT 4.3L
1999 GMC Safari V6 EXT 4.3L SL
1999 GMC Safari V6 EXT 4.3L SLE
1999 GMC Safari V6 EXT 4.3L SLT
1999 GMC Safari V6 EXT 4.3L SLX
1999 GMC Safari V6 AWD EXT 4.3L
1999 GMC Safari V6 AWD EXT 4.3L SL
1999 GMC Safari V6 AWD EXT 4.3L SLE
1999 GMC Safari V6 AWD EXT 4.3L SLT

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Queen of the Road: Have you tried selling your van through AutoTrader or Craigslist? I’m sure in someone in New York needs a van. eBay is also a great way to sell. Best of luck with eBay. Let us know how everything goes!

Follow Up Comment: Hey!  So I said I would let you know the status of the EuroVan we were selling… and we sold it on eBay for $6500. The shipping to the bidder was $1000 so we reduced our buy it now price from $7500 to $6500, which happened to be our reserve price.

Anyways, thanks for all of your help!

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Follow Up Comment:  Hi. Thanks for that info! We live in Western New York. We’ve advertised the van locally but hardly received any calls, and, of course, no buyers. We had one wiling buyer, but the bank would not give him the loan for the car because it was over x years old (6 or 8). It’s up on eBay now, so we will see! Thanks again.

Queen of the Road: Have you tried selling your van through AutoTrader or Craigslist? I’m sure in someone in New York needs a van. eBay is also a great way to sell. Best of luck with eBay. Let us know how everything goes!

Question From Mary Ann:

Year: 1999
Make: Volkswagen
Model: EuroVan
Trim: MV. auto, ABS, metallic paint, rear air, auto climate control
Mileage: 99,232
VIN: WV2MH2703XH0 11213 (spaces intentional). AutoCheck clean, 2 owners
Buying or Selling: attempting to sell private party, but will consider resorting to dealership

Thanks as usual!

Queen of the Road:  Well, hello again! So glad to see you making great use of our resources. We love knowing that we’re helping people save money. For a 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan Wagon Minivan with 99,200 miles, prices range from $6,400 (being in above average condition) to $5,000 (being in average condition) and $3,700 (being in below average condition).

Keep in mind that the numbers above are the wholesale prices. If a dealer were trying to sell it, they would up the wholesale prices an additional 12%-14%. A dealership’s estimated retail prices could range from $4.4k to $7.3k. I recommend you try selling the minivan yourself. What area do you live in? Trading in should be your last option.

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Queen of the Road: For the Monte Carlo, what is the style? Coupe LS or Coupe Z34?

Follow Up Comment: It’s a coupe.

Year: 1999
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo 2 door auto
Mileage: 51XXX
VIN: 1 owner, purchased new
Buying or Selling? Selling
From Private Party or From A Dealership? I am the private party

Queen of the Road: Hi Melia. My question was, what kind of coupe is it? Coupe LS or Coupe Z34?

Question: Wow, great thread! Here is my situation:

We have a 1997 camry and a 1999 accord detailed below. My parents gave us their 2002 highlander, so we need to sell either/both of these cars. I must give my parents whatever I receive from the sale of the camry (an unfair trade, I know!). I am not a fan of either of them, so I am thinking about selling/trading both of them.

Camry

Year: 1997
Make: Toyota
Model: Camry LE Automatic
Trim: White Exterior, Light Grey interior; both in good condition for 10 year old car.
Mileage: 152,000
VIN: Parents bought it new
Buying or Selling? Selling
From Private Party or From A Dealership? Looking to sell to either, I understand I get more from a private party but it may not be worth the hassle.

Accord

Year: 1999
Make: Honda
Model: Accord EX v6 automatic
Trim: Beige Exterior/interior
Mileage: 98,000
VIN: Rebuilt title- Bought it from a friend who bought it at an auction and replaced the door. There was no mechanical damage.
Buying or Selling? Selling
From Private Party or From A Dealership? Looking to sell to either, I understand I get more from a private party but it may not be worth the hassle.

What can I expect a dealership to give me for both of these? Based on these facts alone, if I just sold one to a private party, which one should I try to sell first?

Also, one more question. Which one will give me more exposure if I try to sell the cars oneline, cars.com or autotrader.com? Thanks!

Queen of the Road: Hey, times are going to get tough. I don’t blame your parents for having you sell those cars and hand over the $$$. We’re on the beginning steps of a recession and the elderly will definitely need the extra dough.

For a 1997 Toyota Camry 4C LE with 152,000 miles, prices range from $3,900 (being in above average condition) to $3,300 (being in average condition) and $2,700 (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 $3.4k to $4.8k.

For a 1999 Honda Accord V6 Sedan EX Auto with 98,000 miles, prices range from $5,800 (being in above average condition) to $4,800 (being in average condition) and $3,900 (being in below average condition).

Again, the numbers above are the wholesale prices. After a dealership flips it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, prices could range from $4.6k to $6.7k. If you try to trade it in or sell to a dealership, you won’t be getting these prices. It’s possible to come close, but I realistically can’t see that happening.

Take the time to sell it and you can save some money. Take the cars for a wash, clean them out, take some nice photos and load them onto you ad.  Be as detailed as possible on your ad. If you’ve kept all the maintenance records, mention that. Try posting on Craigslist or AutoTrader. Sell both at once. Don’t waste any time. If people come to take a look at one car and aren’t interested, you can interest them in car #2.

I don’t recommend posting 2 cars in 1 ad. You can do that with Craigslist because your ad will pull up both cars in one search. Don’t limit yourself to only 1 website. Advertise everywhere. Personally, I think those two cars are perfect for teenage drivers just starting out. I would try to spread the word amongst moms with teens. Or post flyers at local highschools/colleges.

Question From Melia: Hi,  I have 2 cars I would like to sell.

1
Year: 2000
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Impala 4 door auto
Mileage: 49XXX
VIN: 1 owner, purchased new
Buying or Selling? Selling
From Private Party or From A Dealership? I am the private party

2
Year: 1999
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo 2 door auto
Mileage: 51XXX
VIN: 1 owner, purchased new
Buying or Selling? Selling
From Private Party or From A Dealership? I am the private party

Thanks so much!

Queen of the Road:  Hi Melia. Welcome to AutoBragBlog, where we do all your car price researching at no cost.

For a 2000 Chevrolet Impala with 49,000 miles, prices range from $5,400 (being in above average condition) to $4,500 (being in average condition) and $3,500 (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 $4.2k to $6.2k. Sp there’s your selling range.

For the Monte Carlo, what is the style? Coupe LS or Coupe Z34?

Question: Hi:
Year:1999
Make: Pontiac
Model: Grand Am
Trim: GT1 (w/ addtl options of leather, roof)
Mileage: 175K
VIN:
Buying or Selling? Selling
ZIP: 24073
It is a 2-door
Car is in fantastic condition.

Also wondering if you think it is wise to advertize that I recently had the transmission rebuilt and struts/springs replaced. On one hand, it says that I maintain it and there are some very new parts, on the other hand it might make people think of repairs they may need to do in the future.

Queen of the Road: Hi there. Welcome to AutoBragBlog, where we do the car price researching for you at no cost.

For a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am V6 Coupe GT with 175,000 miles, prices range from $2,600 (being in above average condition) to $1,600 (being in average condition) and $625 (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 $1,300 to $3,500.

In regards to advertising the replacements and rebuilds, I recommend you post the most recent repairs. American cars almost a decade old with pretty high mileage sounds like it has some problems lined up.

Just keep in mind that consumers knows repairs are imminent with a 1999 Pontiac with 175k miles. If you have all the records and receipts of every repair made on the vehicle, you should mention that as well. It shows the car was well-maintained and cared for.

But if it was your buddy who changed your oil and misc. tasks on your car in his backyard, I wouldn’t mention that. Where are you planning to advertise? I suggest you post on Craigslist and AutoTrader. Take your car in to get detailed, them take some pictures and load them onto your ad.

If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to ask. Selling a car can be easy if you have the right help.