The Official "whats my car worth" thread

[TheEdgeofSanity]

So, some of our cars have hit the 10 year old mark and others are quickly nearing it. I've been watching the value of my car decrease since I bought it and the thought of a thread for us to keep track of depreciation occurred me.

Using Kelly Blue Book at www.kbb.com as the official website to serve as a control, list the value of your car in "Private Party Value". Include current mileage and the state where you live.

I'm curious to see if there's a variety of prices for similar cars based on mileage or geographic differences.

My car as of 3/21/11:

$2500 Good Condition
146,000 miles
Michigan

[sleepyalero]

2001 GLS Sedan, 164,xxx miles. Indiana. as of 3/21/11

Worth $3,335 in good condition... i got her for $3500 3 years ago with 127,xxx miles on the clock.

[[ion] C2]

Car's worth whatever someone will pay for it, not what any book says.

I bought a MY2000 for $2250 in 2005, it says it's worth $1150 in "Fair" condition (I put that since there is rust that needs repairing) and $1680 in "Good."

Come buy my car for $1150!
http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/5012250878.jpg

Includes $250 aftermarket seats, GT3076R turbo setup ($1300), built engine ($1800), AEM boost/wideband gauges ($400), 62mm throttle body ($150), wheels and tires ($900), body kit (incl paint/parts $700), exhaust ($200), engine dressup ($300, MRZ billet caps were costly, and powdercoated IDI cover and fuel rail), MSD coil and wire conversion ($160), aftermarket headunit and speakers ($200), strut tower bars F/R ($100), drilled/slotted rotors and kevlar pads ($200).

If I remember correctly. Eek.

[kwhauck]

My car is priceless......I will never sell it.......

but just for fun

2001 Alero GL Coupe
30,000 miles
$4,435 Excellent condition
South Dakota

I have over $3000 invested in my tranny so you can see how far off their $4400 number is.....

[RisenequinoX]

2003 GLS Sedan, 99,700 Miles on it in Ohio, Good Condition: $5,315

[Lucalare]

2003 GL2 Sedan, 85,xxx miles, 4,650 good condition in North Dakota.

[tw0123]

2002 GLS Sedan, 112,000 miles, $4,435 Fair Condition due to rust
1999 Gx Coupe, 156,000 miles, $1,185 Fair Condition
Listed as Detroit, as us Canadians have to use the closest state...
Both have been modded, so it is whatever someone would pay...
02, lowered, stereo, mild engine, cowl hood, wheels
99, grand am interior, stereo, tinted tails, painted/tinted headlights, intake...

[lonnie]

C2;578656']Car's worth whatever someone will pay for it, not what any book says.

I bought a MY2000 for $2250 in 2005, it says it's worth $1150 in "Fair" condition (I put that since there is rust that needs repairing) and $1680 in "Good."

Come buy my car for $1150!


Includes $250 aftermarket seats, GT3076R turbo setup ($1300), built engine ($1800), AEM boost/wideband gauges ($400), 62mm throttle body ($150), wheels and tires ($900), body kit (incl paint/parts $700), exhaust ($200), engine dressup ($300, MRZ billet caps were costly, and powdercoated IDI cover and fuel rail), MSD coil and wire conversion ($160), aftermarket headunit and speakers ($200), strut tower bars F/R ($100), drilled/slotted rotors and kevlar pads ($200).

If I remember correctly. Eek.You forgot car alarm.

[JLw7123]

my 1999 alero is worth 2320 dollars in fair condition and 3145 in Excellent consition.

[jawa]

My car is worth 3500 but it has a lot of sentimental value. So it will never be sold

[mastershake]

2003 GoodLuckSucker sedan with 203,068 (yeah i went and looked)

2,870 fair (rust)

i got it for 900 :)

*edit* oh wait its got a salvage title so mine doesnt count :(

[hok666]

66,000 miles
worth $5800.00
2001 :D
no rust what so ever

[Fuzzyspudkiss]

$4,330 - Good condition
2001 GLS 4dr
97,000 mi

Not bad when I payed $5,000 (from a dealer) 2 years ago when it had 79,000 on it :D I think it might be worth a little more because it doesn't leak, and has absolutely no rust (knock on wood lol).

[robalero]

mine is at 149k miles

exellent - 2030
good - 1755
fair - 1230

seems decent

[XanderWiFi]

115,000 miles
2004 GL Sedan 3.4
$4805 good condition. Much more with the afermarket parts though I'm sure...

[alero_bmxer]

192,000 miles
1999 GL sedan 2.4
$2,060 good condition

[TxAlero]

150000 miles
2000 GLS Coupe full options
somewhere between fair and good just because there a few small dents here and there.
2495-3000. not bad considering I paid 2K for her a year ago.

[03Sleepr]

71,XXX
2003 GL sedan
$4,950 in "good" condition

due to a salvage title I doubt I could get that (but I dont really care because I like the car to much to sell it :coolio: )

[whiterider00]

2000 gl2 sedan
194,xxx miles
fair condition: $1860

bought for $3500 5 years ago with 135,000 miles on it with not a spec of rust or a single dent. now rocker panels are gone and a few very small dents, but still runs like a champ.

also probly close to $2500 worth of performance and appearance mods.

[[ion] C2]

LOL!
are you really selling your car for 1150?!?!

For those of you who aren't familiar with me, my car will never be sold. It stays forever.

[Cliff8928]

$4715 in Good Condition
70,000 Miles
Illinois.

The whole coolness factor of being a GX Ecotec 5-speed unfortunately doesn't help the resale value on those sites.

[zzyzzx]

1999 V6 GL 4 Dr sedan, 29K miles, like new.
Excellent $3,805
IMO, the car is worth more than that since it's still essentially a new car (actually better than new since I replaced the LIM gasket).

[RisenequinoX]

1999 V6 GL 4 Dr sedan, 29K miles, like new.
Excellent $3,805
IMO, the car is worth more than that since it's still essentially a new car (actually better than new since I replaced the LIM gasket).

how the hell do you have 29k miles

[kwhauck]

1999 V6 GL 4 Dr sedan, 29K miles, like new.
Excellent $3,805
IMO, the car is worth more than that since it's still essentially a new car (actually better than new since I replaced the LIM gasket).

They already factor in mileage, so not really.....

[jayson_waltz]

It was a 99 GL Sedan in ND, 110,000 miles when I sold it so it was worth:
Excellent $2,555
Good $2,305
Fair $1,805
I sold it for $3200 so I made out pretty good. KBB is just a base point so you know about what its worth, it really all depends on the buyer.
What I got now is worth $13,500, mint condition with 38,000 miles. I could get 15k for it today if I wanted to, i've had many offers from people that know its history.

[bdyman]

sold my car for 4,500 with 46,350 original miles

[robalero]

no way on earth you can get 15k for your car and if you ever get an offer like that take it and run

[TheEdgeofSanity]

no way on earth you can get 15k for your car and if you ever get an offer like that take it and run

re-read his post. he sold his alero and he is saying he could get $15K for his truck.

[zzyzzx]

how the hell do you have 29k miles

It was my Mom's car for the first 9-10 years of it's life. So it was only used 1-2 times per week and only to get to WalMart or the doctors (both close by) and garaged. When I got it, it only had 19K miles on it. My main car is a beater that I am trying to wear out so I can justify junking it. I don't drive my Alero in the winter when there is salt on the roads or snow. I mostly just use the Alero for out of state trips and occasional use until my beater dies.

[AZFire316]

Well we all know after market mods mean diddly to the value of a car unless youre trying to sell to a particular demographic. Despite my Aleros LA1 deciding it was time to retire, I still have the car in the garage as I drive the balt around.

[frankie257]

2000 GL Sedan 3.4L V6
86,2xx miles
New Jersey
Good Condition: $3,215
Fair Condition: $2,690
Has a tiny bit of rust on windshield edge of hood
Many tiny scratches(probably fix w/ some wax in summer)
Was in front collision Oct.19, 2009 Not totalled/Other person's fault
Left to me by uncle last year

[robalero]

re-read his post. he sold his alero and he is saying he could get $15K for his truck.

lol I must of deff miss read that

[00oldsalero]

2000 gls sedan 45,050
good $5,025
excellent $5,375
PA

[pomuri]

2003 GX coupe 678XX miles
Excellent $3,995
Good $3,620
Fair $2,995
PA

[illzwhy]

$3180 in good condition.

2001 Oldsmobile Alero GL Sedan 4D
Vehicle Highlights
Mileage:85,000
Engine:4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter
Transmission:Automatic
Drivetrain:FWD

I live in Baltimore, Maryland. ;^)

[IRONDOG442]

Well heres one just for shtis and giggles.
I am sure many of you know I own the SC-3 "Zebra" Intrigue heres a KBB on it.


2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue
VIEW DETAILS (http://www.kbb.com/new-cars/hyundai/sonata/2011/pricing-report?id=263943)

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Vehicle Highlights


Mileage: 2,100 Engine: V6, 3.5 Liter Transmission: Automatic Drivetrain: FWD


Selected Equipment

Change Equipment (http://www.kbb.com/used-cars/oldsmobile/intrigue/2001/private-party-value/equipment?id=4889&category=sedan&equipment=188964%7ctrue%7c189002%7ctrue%7c189050%7 ctrue%7c546497%7ctrue&mileage=2100&condition=excellent)
Standard
Traction Control
Cruise Control
CD (Single Disc)
ABS (4-Wheel)
Power Steering
Dual Air Bags
Air Conditioning
Tilt Wheel
Power Seat
Power Windows
AM/FM Stereo

Power Door Locks
Cassette
Optional
Premium Sound
Rear Spoiler

Leather
Premium Wheels 19"+




Blue Book Private Party Value

Kelley Blue Book Private Party Value is the amount a buyer can expect to pay when buying a used car from a private party. The Private Party Value assumes the vehicle is sold "As Is" and carries no warranty (other than any remaining factory warranty). The final sale price may vary depending on the vehicle's actual condition and local market conditions. This value may also be used to derive Fair Market Value for insurance and vehicle donation purposes.


Vehicle Condition Ratings

Check Vehicle Title History (http://track.searchignite.com/si/CM/Tracking/TrackRedirect.aspx?siclientid=3767&DetailDescription=3e7807a5-8f90-41e6-8ed3-38d9fc69d969&redirecturl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.carfax.com%2fcfm%2fge neral_check.cfm%3fpartner%3dkbb_6%26price%3d5125%2 6year%3d2001%26make%3dOldsmobile%26model%3dIntrigu e&transactionamount=0&SICustTransType=16056&jscript=0&x1=uchubpp&x2=)
Excellent
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$5,125

Looks new, is in excellent mechanical condition and needs no reconditioning.
Never had any paint or body work and is free of rust.
Clean title history and will pass a smog and safety inspection.
Engine compartment is clean, with no fluid leaks and is free of any wear or visible defects.
Complete and verifiable service records.Less than 5% of all used vehicles fall into this category.

[IRONDOG442]

Anyone willing to pay $5,125 for it?

By the way I just sold (as in today) a 2001 GX Intrigue with 117k on it for $3,200 and the book value said it was $2,300. I had this car on Craigslist for an hour, I had 4 phone calls and 6 emails. first guy who looked at it bought it, used car market is crazy right now as in quick sales. So dont put too much faith in KBBs prices right now.

[Chris2000]

Nada gives better results than KBB as I've heard alot of dealers go by them instead.

[BlackJack]

2003 GL Sedan
66k miles
Good Condition
$5,250
-$1,000 aftermarket turbo
-$1,000 non-factory transmission
-$500 nitrous
-$500 modified gauge cluster
-$250 hole drilled in back bumper for battery shut-off

= $2,000

Funny how a dealership will add on for modifications when selling, but deduct for modifications when buying or accepting a trade-in.

[AZFire316]

They deduct for mods we do to our cars because it takes away from potential people they can sell to. When they raise the cost for mods they do its because we are ordering them.

[BlackJack]

They deduct for mods we do to our cars because it takes away from potential people they can sell to. When they raise the cost for mods they do its because we are ordering them.

No, I meant when buying a USED car from the dealer that's been modified.

A couple of years ago, I was at a new car dealer looking at their USED cars, and there was a raggedy assed looking Acura RSX some kid used to have, that had a turbo, ugly looking body kit, and paint that my little sister could have done a better job on with a PAINT ROLLER, and the dealer had it marked WELL over blue book due to it being modified.