Question: 2004 Lexus ES 330

Follow Up Comment: I’m selling the car. (trade-in on new car most likely) mileage: 48,000. car fully equipped: navigation, power sun roof, mark levinson styereo and cd player, non-smokers car, four brand new tires.
thank you for your help.
bill

Queen of the Road: Welcome to AutoBragBlog!

For a 2004 Lexus ES330 with 48,000 miles, wholesale prices range from $13,000 (being in above average condition) to $11,400 (being in average condition) and $9,700 (being in below average condition).

A dealership will usually aim to sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $11,000 to $14,400. A private seller will usually aim to sell it for 5%-10%.

The dealer may offer less because that’s how they make profit - by flipping it. If you’re disappointed with what the dealer will offer you, here’s an article that covers what’s required for a successful do-it-yourself sale: 7 Steps To A Smooth Car Sale. Goodluck!

Question From Sean: Queen,

I finally found the 2007 Suburban 1500 4X4 LT, with rear buckets, DVD, 6 way power heated seats, sunroof, 3rd row seating, power rear door etc. Very good condition 46K miles.

The dealer will get me out of my 2004 Suburban 1500 4X4 LT 86K miles in trade (only getting 10K trade, I owe more than that) and sell me the 2007 for $25,500.00. I can’t find any issues with the deal. How about you?

Follow Up Comment: 2007 is a 5.3L FFV LT   2004 is a 5.3L LT

Queen of the Road: Hi Sean. For a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD 5.3L LT with 46,000 miles, prices range from $24,200 (being in above average condition) to $21,100 (being in average condition) and $17,900 (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 $19,900 to $26,700.

For a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD 5.3L LT with 86,000 miles, prices range from $12,200 (being in above average condition) to $10,000 (being in average condition) and $7,700 (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 $8,900 to $13,800.

Let me get this straight. So if the dealer is accepting the trade in for $10,000, that leaves the sale prices of the car around $15,500? Or is the car being sold to you for $25,500 without regard to the trade in? Is the $25,500 the difference you owe on the car? How much do you owe on the old car?

Did you check the car’s background? Carfax? If it’s only $15.5k, I would be suspicious.  Very suspicious. That price is lower than wholesale prices. If the carfax pulls up clean, I would bring a trusted mechanic to come and check it out. Did you ask the salesman if the car has been salvaged?

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.

Let us know if you or any of your friends have any questions. Good Luck with your negotiation and let us know how everything turns out.

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.

Let us know if you need more help selling or buying. Don’t forget to tell your friends and family about our free service.

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Queen of the Road: Hi Pam! We can find you some great deals, but just so I don’t confuse what a base model is, I’ll need to know exactly which model you’d like:

A. EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

B. EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

C. EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

D. EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

E. LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

F. LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Also which style of Sienna do you own? CE, LE, XLE or XLE Limited?

Follow Up Comment:  Thanks Charlene. I want either the CR-V EX or LX AWD. I have a Sienna LE AWD.

Queen of the Road: Hi Pam. I found you a few deals. Here you go….

For a 2008 Honda CR-V EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A),

The Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $23,333.00
MSRP: $25,176.00
ePrice: $23,333.00
Savings: $1,843.00
% OFF MSRP: 7.32%

The Lowest Internet Price: $22,479.00
MSRP: $23,585.00
ePrice: $22,479.00
Savings: $1,106.00
% OFF MSRP: 4.69%

For a 2008 Honda CR-V LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A),

The Lowest Internet Price: $22,159.00
MSRP: $24,104.00
ePrice: $22,159.00
Savings: $1,945.00
% OFF MSRP: 8.07%

Print out all the blue links above and take them to your local Honda dealerships. But before you go, we highly recommend you call and make an appointment to see the Internet Fleet Manager because he/she should know exactly what you’re talking about. Avoid the floor salesmen, head straight to the Internet Sales Manager.

If they don’t believe your prices, ask to use one of their computers so they can see where these figures came from. It’ll be impossible for them to doubt you because you’re pulling up a Honda dealership’s website and checking their inventory. Remember, cars are a commodity so these prices apply everywhere in the U.S.

For a 2004 Toyota Sienna AWD LE with 55,000 miles, prices range from $13,000 (being in above average condition) to $11,700 (being in average condition) and $10,300 (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 $11,500 to $14,500.

If you’d like to look at any other new car prices, feel free to poke around in AutoBrag.com.  Let us know if you have any further question. Good luck! Tell your friends and family about our free service.

Question From Pam:  How much should I pay for a 2008 Honda Cr-V base model. And if I want to trade in my 2004 Toyota Sienna AWD (average condition with 55,000 miles) what should my final bill be around?

Queen of the Road: Hi Pam! We can find you some great deals, but just so I don’t confuse what a base model is, I’ll need to know exactly which model you’d like:

A. EX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

B. EX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

C. EX-L 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

D. EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

E. LX 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

F. LX 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Also which style of Sienna do you own? CE, LE, XLE or XLE Limited?

Question From Keith: I have a 2004 Ford F150 XLT V8 5.4L extended cab 2WD in excellent condition with 60k miles. How much can I expect for a fair trade-in?

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

For a 2004 Ford F150 2WD V8 5.4L Extended Cab XLT with 60,000 miles, prices range from $10,150 (being in above average condition) to $8,600 (being in average condition) and $7,000 (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 $7,800 to $11,600.

We always suggest you to first try selling your car in the private marketing, that will probably save you some good monthly payments on your next car. If you don’t have the time or if you don’t want the hassle of posting you car for sale and have people coming to your house to see the truck, you should expect to get for your truck what the dealers pay at the wholesale market for other trucks in average condition. Let us know if you have any other question. Good Luck!!!

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Follow Up Comment: Thanks for the reply. The Corvette is a automatic Commemorative Edition.

Queen of the Road:  Hi, Alvin.

For a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Auto. with 4,600 miles, prices range from $34,100 (being in above average condition) to $31,500 (being in average condition) and $29,000 (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 $31,500 to $37,000. So, if you sold it yourself, you could sell for a range of $31,500 to $37,000.

Have you considered selling it yourself? It’s not as hard as it seems. Trading in your car may not guarantee you the figures above. Try taking it to Carmax or get an estimate from the dealership you plan to buy from. Then post an ad online. The work is minimal compared to the extra money you get in return.

Question From Derril: How much should I sell 2004 Chev 1500 silverado PU with 9500 miles. V6, auto, ac, and bedliner?

Queen of the Road: Hi Derril. Welcome to our blog! We can definitely help you with a range to sell your car, but I’ll just need a bit more info. on your truck. Is your pickup a 2WD or 4WD? Crew cab, Ext. cab or Reg. cab?

Question From Alvin: I have a 2004 Corvette Convertible with about 4600 miles that I would like to trade for a 2007 or 2008 Toyota Prius or Camry Hybrid. What is the best deal possible that can be had?

Queen of the Road: Hi, Alvin. Welcome to AutoBragBlog, where we do the car price researching for you. Is your corvette a 6Sp or Auto?

FYI, a Pre-Owned 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid with 10,000 miles, prices range from $24,300 (being in above average condition) to $22,900 (being in average condition) and $21,500 (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 $23,700 to $26,700.

Unfortunately, there aren’t many NEW 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrids in our system. Here’s what we have:

For a 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT),

The Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $26,857.00
MSRP: $29,530.00
ePrice: $26,857.00
Savings: $2,673.00
% OFF MSRP: 9.05%
This deal is so-so. Not worth pursuing. Since the 2009s are out, all the 2007s are being rushed around because dealers are trying to make room new cars. 2008s are already considered old.

For a 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

The Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $25,157.00
MSRP: $28,549.00
ePrice: $25,157.00
Savings: $3,392.00
% OFF MSRP: 11.88%
We gave this deal a thumbs up because of the 11.88% savings.

Here’s what to do with the prices:   Print out the blue link and take the sheet with you to your local Toyota dealerships as proof that the prices your asking for didn’t fall out of the sky. Ask to talk to the Internet Fleet Manager because he/she should know exactly what you’re talking about. Better yet, call and make an appointment to see him/her first. If they don’t believe you, ask to use one of their computers so they can see for themselves. It’s impossible for them to doubt your prices because you’re pulling up another Toyota dealership’s website and checking their inventory. How can their website lie?

AutoBrag is a CA dealership. So we’re not exactly a random group of people throwing car prices out there. Expect them to doubt you at first because they may not want to deal with the fact that you’re killing their commission. If no one wants to work with you, that’s their loss. Go to another dealership.

Here’s the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid Crash Test & Rollover Ratings.

Here’s the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid Crast Test & Rollover Ratings.
Let us know if you or your friends/family need any advice or have any further questions. Goodluck!