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How Much Should I Pay: 2003 Honda Pilot

December 3rd, 2008

Question From Tina: 2003 honda pilot 67000mileson 1 ownerprice is 12777 is it a good deal….

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

To best help you with prices for the 2003 Honda Pilot we will need more information. It is a LX, EX or EXL?




How Much Should I Pay: 2008 Toyota Sequoia

Question From Jon: Hello, I am looking to buy a used 2008 Sequoia Limited which got Navigation, 2nd row seats(bucket type)and 3rd row seating. This is from a Private Party in Florida and he is asking $35,000. Please let me know whether this is a good buy or not. Also, one more question. As per Carfax, there is a associated lien on this vehicle. What steps I need to take to buy a vehicle which is on lien.

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

For a 2008 Toyota Sequoia Limited with 14,516 miles (Average), prices range from $31,400 (being in above average condition) to $30,700 (being in average condition) and $29,900 (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 $33,500 to $35,800. Private seller should range around +5%-10% above wholesale prices.

What is the mileage on the Sequoia? The lienholder on the vehicle is the company that is financing the Sequoia. The owner will have to pay off the car before the lienholder releases the title.  Good luck and keep us posted on how the purchase goes! Don’t forget to tell your friends and family about our free personal service.




How Much Should I Pay: 2007 Buick Lucerne


Question: How much should I pay for a fully loaded 2007 buick lucerne

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

To best help you with prices for the 2007 Buick Lucerne we will need more information. IT is a V6 or V8? CX, CXL or CXS?




AutoBrag Deal Of The Day: 2009 Nissan Rogue

December 2nd, 2008

This is our 184th AutoBrag Deal Of The Day. What we’ve done is searched through www.autobrag.com and discovered certain vehicles being sold for considerably less than market prices. Usually, the dealerships are using these “loss leaders” as a way to gain more business.

We found a 2009 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl CVT) from Passport Nissan of Alexandria

The lowest Internet Price: $17,446.00
MSRP: $21,305.00
ePrice: $17,446.00
Savings: $3,859.00
% OFF MSRP: 18.11 %

Why Is This The AutoBrag Deal Of The Day:

The average wholesale price for a used 2008 Nissan Rogue S with 9,715 miles (average) is $14,000.00. If you were to buy this new car at sticker price of $21,305.00, after one year, your depreciation would be roughly 34.29% of the vehicle’s value or $7,305.00 over the 12 months or $608.75 per month. That does not even include the money you lose on sales tax and registration!

If you were to buy this specific 2009 Nissan Rogue S for $17,446.00, you would be able to drive it for one year and trade it in or sell it at wholesale market for $14,000.00. That means that you would drive a new car for one year and pay $3,446.00 or $287.17 per month (not including taxes and fees). The depreciation for the period of one year would be 19.75%.

If the car was sold via private party the price would be about 5%-10% higher than wholesale. That means that you probably would sell this car for about $14,700.00 (5% over wholesale) to $15,400.00 (10% over 1wholesale). That means that you would drive a new car for one year and pay $2,746.00 to $2,046.00 or per month that would be $228.83 to $170.50 (not including taxes and fees).

Using AutoBrag’s Deal Of The Day, the Dealer eats 52.83% of year one’s depreciation based on wholesale market for the same vehicle.

For disclosure purposes WE DO NOT receive compensation from Passport Nissan of Alexandria; we are just trying to save car consumers time and money.

Crash Test and Rollover Ratings for the 2009 Nissan Rogue.




How Much Should I Pay: 2009 Nissan Murano

Question From Young:   I’m looking for a

MAKE: 2009 NISSAN
Model: Murano S FWD
ZIP: 78254

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

For a 2009 Nissan Murano S 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT),

The Biggest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $24,593.00
MSRP: $30,720.00
ePrice: $24,593.00
Savings: $6,127.00
% OFF MSRP: 19.94 %

2nd Biggest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $24,539.00
MSRP: $30,110.00
ePrice: $24,539.00
Savings: $5,571.00
% OFF MSRP: 18.50 %

How do you apply these prices?

The best prices we have found are from Antwerpen Security Nissan in Baltimore, MD and Passport Nissan of Alexandria in Alexandria, VA, you can print out all the blue links and take them to your local Nissan dealerships. But before you go, we highly recommend you call and make an appointment to see the Internet Sales/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 Nissan dealership’s website and checking their inventory. Remember, cars are a commodity so these prices apply everywhere in the U.S. This car in Florida should cost the same in California. The taxes vary by state.

Here’s the 2009 Nissan Murano Crash Test & Rollover Results. If you want to research more Toyota RAV4 prices, poke around on www.autobrag.com. Keep us posted with how everything goes.




AutoBrag Deal Of The Day: 2009 Mitsubishi Galant

December 1st, 2008

This is our 183rd AutoBrag Deal Of The Day. What we’ve done is searched through www.autobrag.com and discovered certain vehicles being sold for considerably less than market prices. Usually, the dealerships are using these “loss leaders” as a way to gain more business.

We found a 2009 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) from Deland Mitsubishi

The lowest Internet Price: $12,758.00
MSRP: $21,774.00
ePrice: $12,758.00
Savings: $9,016.00
% OFF MSRP: 41.41 %

Why Is This The AutoBrag Deal Of The Day:

The average wholesale price for a used 2008 Mitsubishi Galant ES with 26,415 miles (average) is $9,800.00. If you were to buy this new car at sticker price of $21,774.00, after one year, your depreciation would be roughly 54.99% of the vehicle’s value or $11,974.00 over the 12 months or $997.83 per month. That does not even include the money you lose on sales tax and registration!

If you were to buy this specific 2009 Mitsubishi Galant ES for $12,758.00, you would be able to drive it for one year and trade it in or sell it at wholesale market for $9,800.00. That means that you would drive a new car for one year and pay $2,958.00 or $246.50 per month (not including taxes and fees). The depreciation for the period of one year would be 23.19%.

If the car was sold via private party the price would be about 5%-10% higher than wholesale. That means that you probably would sell this car for about $10,290.00 (5% over wholesale) to $10,780.00 (10% over 1wholesale). That means that you would drive a new car for one year and pay $2,468.00 to $1,978.00 or per month that would be $205.67 to $164.83 (not including taxes and fees).

Using AutoBrag’s Deal Of The Day, the Dealer eats 75.30% of year one’s depreciation based on wholesale market for the same vehicle.

For disclosure purposes WE DO NOT receive compensation from Deland Mitsubishi; we are just trying to save car consumers time and money.

Crash Test and Rollover Ratings for the 2009 Mitsubishi Galant.




How Much Should I Pay: 2009 Toyota RAV4

Question From Young: I’m looking for a

MAKE: 2008 or 2009 Toyota
Model: Rav4 Base FWD V6
ZIP: 78254

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

For a 2009 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A),

The Biggest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $25,343.00
MSRP: $27,789.00
ePrice: $25,343.00
Savings: $2,446.00
% OFF MSRP: 8.80 %

2nd Biggest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $25,545.00
MSRP: $26,764.00
ePrice: $25,545.00
Savings: $1,219.00
% OFF MSRP: 4.55 %

How do you apply these prices?

The best price we have found is from Ourisman Fairfax Toyota in Fairfax, VA, you can print out all the blue links and take them to your local Toyota dealerships. But before you go, we highly recommend you call and make an appointment to see the Internet Sales/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 Toyota dealership’s website and checking their inventory. Remember, cars are a commodity so these prices apply everywhere in the U.S. This car in Florida should cost the same in California. The taxes vary by state.

Here’s the 2009 Toyota RAV4 Crash Test & Rollover Results. If you want to research more Toyota RAV4 prices, poke around on www.autobrag.com. Keep us posted with how everything goes.




How Much Should I Pay: 2008 Toyota RAV4

Question: How much should I pay for a black 2008 Toyota Rav4, 9000 miles (MA area)?

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

To best help you with prices for the 2008 Toyota RAV4 we will need more information. It is a 4 Cylinder or V6? 2WD or 4WD? Base, Sport or Limited?




How Much Should I Pay: 2009 Honda Accord


Question From Marcie: How much should I pay for a 2009 Honda Accord EX-L V6 w/Navi. I actually want to lease but want a rock bottom price

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

Are you looking for a Sedan or Coupe?




How Much Should I Pay: 2008 Nissan Xterra

Question From Howard: What is a good price to purchase a used 2008 Nissan Xterra X 2W/D with 24000 miles. The truck has had some body damage on the drivers door and front quarter panel. The damage has been repaired and there doesn’t appear to be any compromise to the rest of the vehicle. It is my understanding it was a rental and was purchased at Auction. The dealer is asking 13500. I think it is a little high.

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

For a 2008 Nissan Xterra X 2WD with 24,000 miles (Average), prices range from $13,000 (being in above average condition) to $12,400 (being in average condition) and $11,800 (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 $13,200 to $14,800. Private seller should range around +5%-10% above wholesale prices.

The $13,500 that the dealers is asking for this Xterra is not bad, however you should always try to negotiate a little more. You should try to negotiate for under $13,000. Good luck and keep us posted on how the purchase goes! Don’t forget to tell your friends and family about our free personal service.