Originally Posted by
mborodi
I argued the point on prices going up a few posts ago, because I work for a car dealer, I have the inside scoop...[mine] it's a 2000 with just a hair over 103,000 miles on it) according to the National Auto Insurance Industry, and Kelly Blue Book, ....
for me to replace my VX with exactly what I have, they would cut me a check for $8700 bucks. Less than 6 months ago, I paid $5800 for my VX. This doesn't mean the prices on Retail are going up permanently.. but tis the season.. However, the AVERAGE VX.. goes for right around 6K.. give or take.. I've seen them at 4500.. of course, I've seen them on ebay for 12.5 starting bid.. (dream on pal)
OTOH, you're only familiar with your area of the country. If yours is worth $8700, I submit their are units with lower mileage (50k or less) that are worth 12.5. Maybe you can't sell one for that, but maybe someone can. I would never buy from a car dealer because I don't trust them one bit. I'd pay more from a person knowing the history of his/her car than some fast-talking salesmen.
This post isn't intended as an insult (as it seems)...more a counterpoint.
BTW...I wonder if you're familiar with the pricing for some very nice lift kits and monster mudders (for the crew that really likes to 4x4). I bring this up as another price-adder to the selling values.
Last edited by 89Vette : 04/05/2012 at 12:20 PM
2001 Ebony VX and 1989 Custom 383 Corvette
driving anything other than my Proton makes me want to puke
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