Value of our VX

[rumrunner]

had no real clue if bad or good deal at the time. paid 8300 cash for one that had traded in at a dealership in nc. they were asking 10500 but he nearly took my arm off when I said 8000 cash then after tax @tag around 8300. all this went down around christmas. so i guess someone else had done the same thing. its a 1999 ebony with 61000. i'm very very very pleased so far.

[mrtew]

When I traded in my van for my VehiCROSS I thought I got ripped off because they only gave me $14,000 even tho the chevy dealer only would give $12,000. The next day a friend said that I shouldn't have traded it in because he worked with someone that wanted it so I told him that it was down at the Isuzu dealer if he was serious. He really was and went and bought it the day after for $18,000, so we both got ripped off. We could have both come out $2000 ahead if we'd just known eachother's plans a day earlier and the dealer wouldn't have made $4000 for one day's work if we'd just communicated better! I've heard that most dealers don't even make any money off new car lots... they just sell them to attract used cars and service bay customers.

[Bill Brown]

When I traded in my van for my VehiCROSS I thought I got ripped off because they only gave me $14,000 even tho the chevy dealer only would give $12,000. The next day a friend said that I shouldn't have traded it in because he worked with someone that wanted it so I told him that it was down at the Isuzu dealer if he was serious. He really was and went and bought it the day after for $18,000, so we both got ripped off. We could have both come out $2000 ahead if we'd just known eachother's plans a day earlier and the dealer wouldn't have made $4000 for one day's work if we'd just communicated better! I've heard that most dealers don't even make any money off new car lots... they just sell them to attract used cars and service bay customers.

I sold my '90 Trooper to CarMax for $8k some years back. A neighbor that worked at CarMax told me a CarMax employee bought it from CarMax for $12k. I don't feel I got ripped off, though. CarMax just made a typical profit on a used vehicle. Most people aren't aware they typically pay retailers 100%-400% markups on clothing over what merchandise actually cost them wholesale. It's called capitalism.

[LITTLELAURIE]

Boy! After reading that post, I want to punch that dealer in the face for ripping you like that! What an a$$hole!!!!

[coachreed]

Its unfortunate that this stuff happens but its the nature of the beast... they are out to make money... the more, the better... I just picked up an '01 VX from a dealer... 46K miles on it... great condition... they were asking $17,499... I bought it for a price I thought was fair to me... I paid $14,000... obviously, they made money on the deal but who knows how much. I know it was a trade-in so I'm sure the previous owner got hosed too... the dealership has another advantage when it comes to hosing people... they can get pretty much ANYONE financed... its tough to purchase a vehicle from an individual because its tough to get financed... people are willing to pay more for the convenience... and so they don't freak as much... plus, in Florida, you have to trade the vehicle in to get the tax break on the new car... whereas in places like Missouri (where I'm at now) you can sell a vehicle and use the sale price (with a bill of sale) to get a tax break... so some people figure that into the equation... ok, I'm rambling... anyway, yes, you got hosed but your happy with the car you got... its in the past now... sooooo... enjoy that FL sunshine... I know I loved it when I was there!

Coach... I mean Randy (I often forget who I really am)

Undergoing LS1 Conversion as we speak!
Click Image to Visit My Website!
My Webshots Gallery...

[kpaske]

Let's not forget that most reputable used car dealerships offer some sort of warranty on the vehicle (sometimes up to a year), whereas an individual seller isn't even required to have it inspected in most states (that responsibility often falls on the buyer). Of course, a dealer is going to try to make as much as possible while doing as little work possible.

I personally will probably buy my next vehicle through a wholesaler. I know a couple of guys from San Diego and Alexandria with wholesale auto businesses that buy at auction and can get some really good deals. They deal with mostly luxury autos like Mercedes, BMW, Lexus, etc.

[cascabel3]

I paid $12,000 for my 2000 Ironman with 50k, in excellent condition. I thought it was a great price. I sold my Unimog which I bought for $8000 in lousy condition, for $7500 after putting in another $6000. I would look at that as a really bad investment and I could have waited longer to get more money. But when the time came to let the Mog go, I wasn't gonna have her sit in my driveway for six months waiting for one of the many prospects to buy it. I was done, and it was worth the loss to me. And when I decided to get the VX, I wanted her yesterday.

[VXIRONwoMAN]

i live in cali and bought my vx for $15,000 with 16,500 miles. like a 2 years ago...i see some every now and then still going for $15,500 with 40k+ miles...so they are definitely holding value. if not by kelley blue book then by the consumers...

[crager34]

The value of ANY vehicle is what someone is selling it for, but more importantly, what a buyer is willing to pay for it.

[Heraclid]

I understand sort of. I got ripped a little trading in my Dodge Avenger, which I loved. Had the deal had anything other than the VX on the other end of it, there wouldn't have been one. I was on a VX high and wasn't entirely lucid. LOL

Honestly now the VX annoys me as much as I enjoy it. Not its fault really, but more just the way other drivers behave around it. It really brings out their feelings of inadequacy or something, and it's just getting old. So many think they have to cut me off, want to race, whatever. I won't play their game. Ya ever notice how people with nice Vettes or such have better road manners? It's usually the young kids in something generally unremarkable that are out there trying to prove something. The people in the nice sports cars generally don't have the need to prove anything nor want to wreck their investment THEY paid for. That's my experience anyway. I am most likely going to do away with my PV2. It draws the attention of the aforementioned types.

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

Looked up our value (for 2000 model @ my zip) on Edmunds.com...........shocked how low it has sunk. ..especially since I bought mine new for full-price (32k)

http://www.edmunds.com/used/2000/isu...07/prices.html


Also shocked that I "have" direct injection AND my IronMan edition gives me a "special" hood insert :yesg:

http://www.edmunds.com/used/2000/isu...07/review.html

[Ldub]

On a more positive note, those of us who decide to become "VX lifers" will be able to pick up spare vehicles for parts inexpensively & maybe even have a few to choose from as in...

Hmmmmm...which VX should I drive today ?

[PHO2GR4]

I've been shopping for a "replacement" VX for a couple of weeks now. I've noticed an interesting disconnect:

Not many VXs are getting sold on eBay!

The sellers all want more than the buyers want to pay. Not many auctions are completed; usually because the "Reserve" price wasn't met. One auction was completed for $11,000

I'm still looking, though! Anyone wanna sell me a low-mileage Ebony?!?