Fair Price?
hayesbcajh
11-02-2005, 12:27 PM
Just wondering if soemone could help me gauge a fair price for my van.
It's an '02 Chrysler Voyager, 4cyl, auto, A/C, cruise, tilt, tape deck, roof rack, 2 rear bench seats, 42k miles. There are 2 minor cosmetic blemishes on the exterior. Interior looks like new. Kelly blue book says fair 5,820-6,475 good. Dealer retail is 8,780 and I've seen them advertised locally for 8,995-10,995. So I would assume getting 6,000 is not a stretch? I'm in the upstate NY area....any thoughts?
Thanks.
It's an '02 Chrysler Voyager, 4cyl, auto, A/C, cruise, tilt, tape deck, roof rack, 2 rear bench seats, 42k miles. There are 2 minor cosmetic blemishes on the exterior. Interior looks like new. Kelly blue book says fair 5,820-6,475 good. Dealer retail is 8,780 and I've seen them advertised locally for 8,995-10,995. So I would assume getting 6,000 is not a stretch? I'm in the upstate NY area....any thoughts?
Thanks.
bleepster
11-03-2005, 03:59 PM
Kelly Blue Book (KBB.COM)
if you type in all your info, it will print out a nice page for you to stick in your window with all your options and the KBB price. use that, then people will know what the fair price is.
using the info you provided (and my zip code as i dont know yours) and listed as "fair condition" KBB says Private Party Value is $5715.00
listed as "Good Condition" i get $6365.00
guess it all depends on your definiation of the shape of the van:
Good
"Good" condition means that the vehicle is free of any major defects. The paint, body and interior have only minor (if any) blemishes, and there are no major mechanical problems. In states where rust is a problem, this should be very minimal, and a deduction should be made to correct it. The tires match and have substantial tread wear left. A clean title history is assumed. A "good" vehicle will need some reconditioning to be sold at retail; however major reconditioning should be deducted from the value. Most recent model cars owned by consumers fall into this category.
Fair
"Fair" condition means that the vehicle probably has some mechanical or cosmetic defects, but is still in safe running condition. The paint, body and/or interior need work to be performed by a professional in order to be sold. The tires need to be replaced. There may be some repairable rust damage. The value of cars in this category may vary widely. A clean title history is assumed. Even after significant reconditioning this vehicle may not qualify for the Blue Book Suggested Retail value.
if you type in all your info, it will print out a nice page for you to stick in your window with all your options and the KBB price. use that, then people will know what the fair price is.
using the info you provided (and my zip code as i dont know yours) and listed as "fair condition" KBB says Private Party Value is $5715.00
listed as "Good Condition" i get $6365.00
guess it all depends on your definiation of the shape of the van:
Good
"Good" condition means that the vehicle is free of any major defects. The paint, body and interior have only minor (if any) blemishes, and there are no major mechanical problems. In states where rust is a problem, this should be very minimal, and a deduction should be made to correct it. The tires match and have substantial tread wear left. A clean title history is assumed. A "good" vehicle will need some reconditioning to be sold at retail; however major reconditioning should be deducted from the value. Most recent model cars owned by consumers fall into this category.
Fair
"Fair" condition means that the vehicle probably has some mechanical or cosmetic defects, but is still in safe running condition. The paint, body and/or interior need work to be performed by a professional in order to be sold. The tires need to be replaced. There may be some repairable rust damage. The value of cars in this category may vary widely. A clean title history is assumed. Even after significant reconditioning this vehicle may not qualify for the Blue Book Suggested Retail value.
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