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May 13th, 2008

How Much Should I Pay: 2003 Honda Accord

Question From Julianne:

Make/Model: Honda Civic Ex, 4-door Mileage: 95,200 Exterior:Burgundy Interior:Beige Extras: The title is rebuilt. I bought the car from a friend who bought it from an auction. The car needed a door and fender which i bought and painted. Nothing mechanical needed done. I want to sell the car and buy a 2003 Honda Accord 4-door Ex. How much should i price my car to sell for?

MuscleCarGuy: Hi Julianne! Welcome to AutoBragBlog, where we do all the car price researching for you. To help you with prices for the Honda’s, we will need more information on them.

What year is the Honda Civic EX Sedan that you are selling? Is it Manual or Automatic? Does it have a Salvage Title?

For the 2003 Honda Accord EX Sedan that you want to buy, it is a 4 Cylinder or V6? Manual or Automatic?




Sign the white space

So your a big football player making the big dollars? But you feel the need to customize your ride so that stands out a little more than your teammates. Well then sign the darn car and be done with it! Are players that big and famous that they actually autograph their own cars?




May 12th, 2008

How Much Should I Sell For: 2005 Honda Civic (Updated)

Question From Chirag: Hi

How much can I expect for my 2005 honda civic.
specs:
Gray color
41000 miles
tires good
no maintenence required.
minor body work done

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

We need more information on your car.

It is a Sedan or Coupe? Automatic or Manual? DX, DX Value Package, EX, HX, LX, SI, VP or GX?

Follow Up Comment: LX sedan with standard features.

MuscleCarGuy: Hi Chirag.

For a 2005 Honda Civic LX Sedan Automatic with 41,000 miles, prices range from $12,300 (being in above average condition) to $10,700 (being in average condition) and $9,000 (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 $10,100 to $14,000.

Are you private selling your car or trading in? 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 your car for sale and have people coming to your house to see the Civic, you should expect to get for your car what the dealers are paying at the wholesale market for other Civics in average condition. Let us know if you have any other question. Good Luck!!!




How Much Should I Pay: 2008 Dodge Dakota (Updated)

Question From Dennis: How much should I pay for a 2008 Dakota, Crew Cab, V6, Inferno Red, 4 spd auto, utility package?

Thanks for the help.

MuscleCarGuy: Hi Dennis. Welcome to AutoBragBlog, where we do all the car price researching for you. There are different trims for the 2008 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab V6 Automatic. Chose one.

2008 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
2008 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Crew Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
2008 Dodge Dakota SXT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
2008 Dodge Dakota SXT 4dr Crew Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
2008 Dodge Dakota ST 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
2008 Dodge Dakota ST 4dr Crew Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
2008 Dodge Dakota Sport 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
2008 Dodge Dakota Sport 4dr Crew Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
2008 Dodge Dakota TRX 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
2008 Dodge Dakota TRX 4dr Crew Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)

Follow Up Comment: 2008 Dodge Dakota SXT 4dr Crew Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A), 4spd auto, Utility Group, Convenience Group.

MuscleCarGuy: Hi Dennis.

For a 2008 Dodge Dakota SXT 4dr Crew Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A),

The Biggest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $18,440.00
MSRP: $25,960.00
ePrice: $18,440.00
Savings: $7,520.00
% OFF MSRP: 28.97 %

2nd Biggest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $21,233.00
MSRP: $26,537.00
ePrice: $21,233.00
Savings: $5,304.00
% OFF MSRP: 19.99 %

How do you apply these prices?

Print out all the blue links and take them to your local Dodge 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 Dodge dealership’s website and checking their inventory. Remember, cars are a commodity so these prices apply everywhere in the U.S. This car in New York should cost the same in Texas. The taxes vary by state. Keep us posted with how everything goes.

Here’s the 2008 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab Crash Test & Rollover Results. If you want to research more Dodge Dakota prices, poke around on www.autobrag.com. Keep us posted with how everything goes.




How Much Should I Pay: 2008 Honda Civic EX (Updated)

This Is An Update To A Previous Question

Question From Jordan: Whats a good out of door price for a 2008 Honda Civic EX (Manual)?

Queen of the Road: Hi Jordan! I can definitely help you with Honda Civic prices. Are you interested in a Coupe or Sedan?

Follow Up Comment:  Thanks. I am interested in a manual transmission EX sedan.

Queen of the Road:  Hi Jordan.  We are currently working very hard with Honda dealerships to obtain car prices for our system. There should be more Honda Civic EX deals in the near future. However, the manual transmission that you want is not as readily available as the automatic version. 

I managed to find one…

For a 2008 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M),

The Lowest Internet Price: $18,552
MSRP: $20,936
ePrice: $18,552
Savings: $2,384
% OFF MSRP: 11.38%

Print out the blue link 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.

Here’s the 2008 Honda Civic Crash Test & Rollover Ratings. Let us know if you or your friends/family need any advice or have any further questions. Goodluck!




How Much Should I Pay: 2008 Honda Accord

Question From Daniel:  How much should I expect to pay for a 2008 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan EX-L /w nav?I am inquiring about dealerships in Manassas area (zip code 20110).Thanks!

Queen of the Road: Hi Daniel. Welcome to our blog! I’ll need a little more info. before I get started. Do you want automatic and V6? Unfortunately, we currently do not carry the deals including navigation systems for the Honda Accords. So I’ll find you deals for the exact car you want excluding the navigation system.




How Much Should I Pay: 2008 Honda CR-V (Updated)

This Is An Update To A Previous Question

Follow Up Comment:  Thanks–just another quick question.
Is this quote for the EX two wheel drive? And is that an out the door price?

Reason I ask, I’ve gotten lower quotes from other dealers….and the invoice is usually given at 21,344.

Thanks for responding.

Queen of the Road: Hi Carl. What was the MSRP of the quote you received for $21,344?




How Much Should I Pay: 2008 BMW 5 Series

Question From Mike: How much should I pay for a 2008 BMW 5 series sedan?

CarFinanceGuru: Hi Mike. With the economy being the way it is right now there are deals to be had in the luxury car space. However, allow me to add some advice here. Less than a month ago “Bayerische Motoren Werke AG aka BMW, the world’s largest maker of luxury cars, booked a 236 million- euro ($370 million) charge after the weaker U.S. economy hurt the resale value of new autos it sells under lease agreements. “

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601100&sid=ahNEACGtfTLE&refer=germany

What this means is that the cars coming off of lease were valued too highly at the beginning of the lease. Due to the stinky economy the residual value on these off lease vehicles have been plummeting. Here is what we are talking about: Last week in the wholesale market we saw first hand the price decreases… 2005 545I with 20k miles sold for $26,500. 2006 BMW 5 Series with 13k miles sold for $27,500.

Right now the average price for a above average condition 2006 BMW 5 Series is $28k with 16k miles. You would be saving roughly $15k-$18k dollars by going to a 2 year old BMW with very low mileage. We’re talking about a formerly new $48k-$55k sticker luxury car selling for 35%-40% off. This is where the value is at if you are looking at a luxury vehicle right now.

Mike, if you want to stick to a new BMW 5 Series we won’t stop you but seriously think about it. When the next version of the 5 series comes out which will be for 2010, your 2008 5 series will drop in value like a rock. The slightly older 2005 or 2006 5 Series will drop MUCH less from a percentage standpoint. If you then decide to upgrade to the 2010 5 Series your financial hit will be far less… I won’t bug you about buying a pre-owned 5 Series because the 2010 will be the newest body style.

Here’s the 2008 BMW 5 Series Crash Test & Rollover Ratings. In case you’d like a new BMW anyways, which style are you interested in? 528i, 535i or 550i?




How Much Should I Pay: 2000 Acura Integra

Question From Alan: How much should i pay for a 2000 integra with 150000miles on it?

MuscleCarGuy: Hi Alan. Welcome to AutoBragBlog, where we do all the car price researching for you. There are different trims for the 2000 Acura Integra. Chose one.

2000 Acura Integra Hatchback GS Manual
2000 Acura Integra Hatchback GS Automatic
2000 Acura Integra Hatchback GS-R Manual
2000 Acura Integra Hatchback LS Manual
2000 Acura Integra Hatchback LS Automatic
2000 Acura Integra Sedan GS Manual
2000 Acura Integra Sedan GS Automatic
2000 Acura Integra Sedan GS-R Manual
2000 Acura Integra Sedan LS Manual
2000 Acura Integra Sedan LS Automatic




How Much Should I Pay: 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid

Question From Rodney: Howmuch should I pay for a 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid?

Just saw your link mentioned on Marketwatch. Looks like a great site!

MuscleCarGuy: Hi Rodney. Welcome to AutoBragBlog, where we do all the car price researching for you. Unfortunately, there are currently no Nissan Altima Hybrids on our system. If you have any other cars that you might be interested in, please let us know.