I just got my 8's trade-in value......
12-07-2009, 07:51 AM
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12-07-2009, 11:51 AM
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Your Sig --> 2004 RX8 GT 6MT, Ti Grey w/ appearance package. Racing Beat Rev8 exhaust, AFE short shifter, Fender strakes, RB A/C screens, 3rd brake light RX8 mask, splash guards, sunroof wind deflector, rear rotary accent, clear corners, 8000k HID bulbs...more to come!
Car dealers scorn at pimped-out cars. Trade-in values will reflect the scorn.
Also something to consider is the car you are planning to trader into. If you are getting a good discount, chances are the dealer will lowball you on rx-8 in order to recoup the discount lost. Pretty simple stuff.
And finally it's 04.....
Car dealers scorn at pimped-out cars. Trade-in values will reflect the scorn.
Also something to consider is the car you are planning to trader into. If you are getting a good discount, chances are the dealer will lowball you on rx-8 in order to recoup the discount lost. Pretty simple stuff.
And finally it's 04.....
12-07-2009, 12:52 PM
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umm...not to hate but trade-in values are ALWAYS low. you should never been surprised with a low trade-in and even expect it unless you have a very coveted car that they know will sell easily. we have a niche car, they don't want it.
anyway, trade-ins are always low. my gf's camry trade-in was under 7k, we sold it privately for almost 10k. don't give up on the switch, just give up on the trade-in part. sell it and go to the dealer with cash.
also - fyi - over 100k is always a HUGE red flag for anyone, not matter the car (save maybe civics). everyone is afraid of a high mileage car.
anyway, trade-ins are always low. my gf's camry trade-in was under 7k, we sold it privately for almost 10k. don't give up on the switch, just give up on the trade-in part. sell it and go to the dealer with cash.
also - fyi - over 100k is always a HUGE red flag for anyone, not matter the car (save maybe civics). everyone is afraid of a high mileage car.
12-07-2009, 06:17 PM
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Consumer Reports' latest edition puts the 8 at the very top of the list in terms of resale value - no joke.
Check out other car resale value as a % of new transaction price and you'll change your opinions; I did.
112k miles is buku miles for a 5 year old car, too. Slushboxs sell for about 10% less than MTs, too.
I have found new car prices are better than used car prices since boondoggle cash for clunkers, too.
I test drove 8 cars to replace my 8 now that we have a 10 month old and have one on the way and nothing comes close to the 8 in terms of sports car/daily driver comfort (and it runs like a champ in the snow with iPike W409s, too.
Check out other car resale value as a % of new transaction price and you'll change your opinions; I did.
112k miles is buku miles for a 5 year old car, too. Slushboxs sell for about 10% less than MTs, too.
I have found new car prices are better than used car prices since boondoggle cash for clunkers, too.
I test drove 8 cars to replace my 8 now that we have a 10 month old and have one on the way and nothing comes close to the 8 in terms of sports car/daily driver comfort (and it runs like a champ in the snow with iPike W409s, too.
If you want a great family car that is still sporty and pretty fun to drive, do yourself a favor and check out an Audi A3. I test drove the TDI version and was pretty impressed. If I get another car, the A3 is probably the way I'll go.
12-07-2009, 07:50 PM
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Of course the trade-in value depends upon where you live. I just did a KBB look-up for my area, in Rhode Island next to your state of Connecticut. The trade-in value for an '04 MT with 112,000 miles in "good" condition is about $6,800. The value for a private party sale is $9.320. But I wouldn't count on a dealer giving you that amount for a trade-in. I had a talk with a salesman I know, and for a car over 100,000 miles, they will give you whatever the local auction house will buy it from the dealer for.
12-12-2009, 07:14 AM
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Try this, go get another 30K~ ish brand new car, put 110K miles on it. sell it back out see how much you will get ?
Im 6~ K is a bit low, but its not that far off, you'd be lucky to get 8+ K out of any car that has 110K miles on it. especially in America, where brand new cars are dirt cheap.
Im 6~ K is a bit low, but its not that far off, you'd be lucky to get 8+ K out of any car that has 110K miles on it. especially in America, where brand new cars are dirt cheap.
12-12-2009, 07:59 AM
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It is the high mileage hurtiing you. Let's face it you got your use out of it. That's all it is worth on trade. see below. Try selling it outright for $7500(private party price). You might get it since there are not many rx8s out there with such high mileage depreciation. A sports car is a sportscar high mileage or not. Teens with part time jobs would love to have a car like yours and could afford it too. Put it in the classified ads before trading. Trade -in is giving it away. That is of course unless there is something wrong with your 8.
2004 Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr Coupe
Trade-InPrivate PartyDealer RetailNational Base Price$8,949$10,174$11,261Optional Equipment$1,136$1,340$1,688Leather Seating$202$238$300Heated Passenger Seat$22$26$33Front Fog/Driving Lights$43$51$64CD Changer Audio System$126$149$188Bose Audio$163$192$242Auto-Dim Rear View Mirror$28$33$41Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights$143$168$212Stability Control$59$70$88Traction Control$59$70$88Power Driver's Seat$56$66$83Power Glass Sunroof$186$219$276Heated Exterior Mirrors$27$32$40Heated Driver's Seat$22$26$33Color Adjustment
Red$17$20$22Regional Adjustment
for Zip Code 53224$28$32$35Mileage Adjustment
117,000 miles$-2,550$-2,550$-2,550Condition Adjustment
Average$-1,290$-1,438$-1,545Total[B]$6,290 $7,578 $8,911
2004 Mazda RX-8 Manual 4dr CoupeTrade-InPrivate PartyDealer RetailNational Base Price$8,949$10,174$11,261Optional Equipment$1,136$1,340$1,688Leather Seating$202$238$300Heated Passenger Seat$22$26$33Front Fog/Driving Lights$43$51$64CD Changer Audio System$126$149$188Bose Audio$163$192$242Auto-Dim Rear View Mirror$28$33$41Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights$143$168$212Stability Control$59$70$88Traction Control$59$70$88Power Driver's Seat$56$66$83Power Glass Sunroof$186$219$276Heated Exterior Mirrors$27$32$40Heated Driver's Seat$22$26$33Color AdjustmentRed$17$20$22Regional Adjustment
for Zip Code 53224$28$32$35Mileage Adjustment
117,000 miles$-2,550$-2,550$-2,550Condition Adjustment
Average$-1,290$-1,438$-1,545Total[B]$6,290 $7,578 $8,911
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