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Bye Bye C63
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Bye Bye C63
Well after 18 months, I'm letting my C63 go. Three kids are are dictating the need for more space and since I'm currently playing Daddy Daycare, and the Mrs. didn't want to drive a minivan everyday and is satisified i her ML, I'm biting the bullet. Live to die another day. I've got my eye on the McLaren P11 in a few years.
The Honda "stealer" wants to give me $43K for it, trading it in on a '10 Odyssey. It's had the rear bumper replaced and paint blended on the rear left passenger door. KBB.com shows $48K in excellent condition. My rationale is that if I buy without trading I'm gonna drop another $2K.
Anyone have any recent auction prices on 08's? Any info/suggestions on a fair trade value would be much appreciated. It's an 08 with 18.500 miles.
The Honda "stealer" wants to give me $43K for it, trading it in on a '10 Odyssey. It's had the rear bumper replaced and paint blended on the rear left passenger door. KBB.com shows $48K in excellent condition. My rationale is that if I buy without trading I'm gonna drop another $2K.
Anyone have any recent auction prices on 08's? Any info/suggestions on a fair trade value would be much appreciated. It's an 08 with 18.500 miles.
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Not a fan of the E class. I considered a few wagons but three kids that I'm doing daily duty with is getting to me. I've had enough fun the past few years so I cool with it.
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I'm thinking I'd be looking for $48K - $50K private. Not sure I want to do the legwork to move it.
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Funny...keep the jokes coming.
Jikjak-
I'm thinking I'd be looking for $48K - $50K private. Not sure I want to do the legwork to move it.
Clean-
Funny...keep the jokes coming.
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Not a fan of the E class. I considered a few wagons but three kids that I'm doing daily duty with is getting to me. I've had enough fun the past few years so I cool with it.
Jikjak-
I'm thinking I'd be looking for $48K - $50K private. Not sure I want to do the legwork to move it.
Clean-
Funny...keep the jokes coming.
Jikjak-
I'm thinking I'd be looking for $48K - $50K private. Not sure I want to do the legwork to move it.
Clean-
Funny...keep the jokes coming.
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Sorry to see you go. Ask for Manheim prices here:
https://mbworld.org/forums/automotiv...-financing-73/
Hard to say whether you are getting a good deal at $45K, as this depends on how much you are getting the Honda for. Although with the $7,500 incentive MB was offering on the '09's, those cars were not exactly flying off the shelves (though many were moved). Plus, we're coming up on the fall season and the demand for high performance sedans will decline as Nov/Dec. rolls around.
Have you considered waiting until spring to make this deal? You may likely get a better deal on the C63 (adjusted for depreciation), and we all know the Hondas are not going to swing in price. In fact, by the spring some dealers may still have '09 Hondas that they'd move for an even better price.
https://mbworld.org/forums/automotiv...-financing-73/
Hard to say whether you are getting a good deal at $45K, as this depends on how much you are getting the Honda for. Although with the $7,500 incentive MB was offering on the '09's, those cars were not exactly flying off the shelves (though many were moved). Plus, we're coming up on the fall season and the demand for high performance sedans will decline as Nov/Dec. rolls around.
Have you considered waiting until spring to make this deal? You may likely get a better deal on the C63 (adjusted for depreciation), and we all know the Hondas are not going to swing in price. In fact, by the spring some dealers may still have '09 Hondas that they'd move for an even better price.
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Well after 18 months, I'm letting my C63 go. Three kids are are dictating the need for more space and since I'm currently playing Daddy Daycare, and the Mrs. didn't want to drive a minivan everyday and is satisified i her ML, I'm biting the bullet. Live to die another day. I've got my eye on the McLaren P11 in a few years.
The Honda "stealer" wants to give me $43K for it, trading it in on a '10 Odyssey. It's had the rear bumper replaced and paint blended on the rear left passenger door. KBB.com shows $48K in excellent condition. My rationale is that if I buy without trading I'm gonna drop another $2K.
Anyone have any recent auction prices on 08's? Any info/suggestions on a fair trade value would be much appreciated. It's an 08 with 18.500 miles.
The Honda "stealer" wants to give me $43K for it, trading it in on a '10 Odyssey. It's had the rear bumper replaced and paint blended on the rear left passenger door. KBB.com shows $48K in excellent condition. My rationale is that if I buy without trading I'm gonna drop another $2K.
Anyone have any recent auction prices on 08's? Any info/suggestions on a fair trade value would be much appreciated. It's an 08 with 18.500 miles.
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We also have an 08 Odyssey as our family car. It is hands down the best for what it does. The power door and tailgate are so convenient, and the Touring model comes with better luxo gadgets than the C63. At least the mirrors tilt down on reverse and you get a backup camera! Drives better than the all the other minivans too. When I'm taking my son's little league team to games, they always would rather ride in the Odyssey than in the other parent's cars.
Good luck with the sale, just be careful with Honda dealers, they sell a lot of cars and are masters of trying to rip you off.
Good luck with the sale, just be careful with Honda dealers, they sell a lot of cars and are masters of trying to rip you off.
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Sorry to see you go. Ask for Manheim prices here:
https://mbworld.org/forums/automotiv...-financing-73/
Hard to say whether you are getting a good deal at $45K, as this depends on how much you are getting the Honda for. Although with the $7,500 incentive MB was offering on the '09's, those cars were not exactly flying off the shelves (though many were moved). Plus, we're coming up on the fall season and the demand for high performance sedans will decline as Nov/Dec. rolls around.
Have you considered waiting until spring to make this deal? You may likely get a better deal on the C63 (adjusted for depreciation), and we all know the Hondas are not going to swing in price. In fact, by the spring some dealers may still have '09 Hondas that they'd move for an even better price.
https://mbworld.org/forums/automotiv...-financing-73/
Hard to say whether you are getting a good deal at $45K, as this depends on how much you are getting the Honda for. Although with the $7,500 incentive MB was offering on the '09's, those cars were not exactly flying off the shelves (though many were moved). Plus, we're coming up on the fall season and the demand for high performance sedans will decline as Nov/Dec. rolls around.
Have you considered waiting until spring to make this deal? You may likely get a better deal on the C63 (adjusted for depreciation), and we all know the Hondas are not going to swing in price. In fact, by the spring some dealers may still have '09 Hondas that they'd move for an even better price.
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Not a fan of the E class. I considered a few wagons but three kids that I'm doing daily duty with is getting to me. I've had enough fun the past few years so I cool with it.
Jikjak-
I'm thinking I'd be looking for $48K - $50K private. Not sure I want to do the legwork to move it.
Clean-
Funny...keep the jokes coming.
Jikjak-
I'm thinking I'd be looking for $48K - $50K private. Not sure I want to do the legwork to move it.
Clean-
Funny...keep the jokes coming.
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How is it hard to say he has a used 08 with 18,500 miles and have been repainted due to damage of some kind. Any car that new that is repainted will not be getting top dollar period. Doesn't matter how small the damage is. It not like only the bumper was repainted but also a rear side door which is metal and can be detected using a paint density detector. Take the trade in price with a smirk and be glad they gave you that much.
My recommendation to anyone looking to buy a car that has a trade is: negotiate the price of the new car first -- don't let the dealer know you have a trade. Then, bring the trade into the equation. If you have a great relationship with your dealer, and you trust them, than not necessary for the above.
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Well after 18 months, I'm letting my C63 go. Three kids are are dictating the need for more space and since I'm currently playing Daddy Daycare, and the Mrs. didn't want to drive a minivan everyday and is satisified i her ML, I'm biting the bullet. Live to die another day. I've got my eye on the McLaren P11 in a few years.
The Honda "stealer" wants to give me $43K for it, trading it in on a '10 Odyssey. It's had the rear bumper replaced and paint blended on the rear left passenger door. KBB.com shows $48K in excellent condition. My rationale is that if I buy without trading I'm gonna drop another $2K.
Anyone have any recent auction prices on 08's? Any info/suggestions on a fair trade value would be much appreciated. It's an 08 with 18.500 miles.
The Honda "stealer" wants to give me $43K for it, trading it in on a '10 Odyssey. It's had the rear bumper replaced and paint blended on the rear left passenger door. KBB.com shows $48K in excellent condition. My rationale is that if I buy without trading I'm gonna drop another $2K.
Anyone have any recent auction prices on 08's? Any info/suggestions on a fair trade value would be much appreciated. It's an 08 with 18.500 miles.
My brother just bought a Odyssey for his wife for their gaggle of kids. It is a nice minivan. To be honest though, I was shocked to see those things hit near 40k.
Though to be honest, if I was forced in that situation, I would look no further than a R63, especially how cheap they are.
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How is it hard to say he has a used 08 with 18,500 miles and have been repainted due to damage of some kind. Any car that new that is repainted will not be getting top dollar period. Doesn't matter how small the damage is. It not like only the bumper was repainted but also a rear side door which is metal and can be detected using a paint density detector. Take the trade in price with a smirk and be glad they gave you that much.
Selling privately I figured I would ask for $48-$50K expecting to get $45-$46K, so all things being equal the tax credit balances it out.
We also have an 08 Odyssey as our family car. It is hands down the best for what it does. The power door and tailgate are so convenient, and the Touring model comes with better luxo gadgets than the C63. At least the mirrors tilt down on reverse and you get a backup camera! Drives better than the all the other minivans too. When I'm taking my son's little league team to games, they always would rather ride in the Odyssey than in the other parent's cars.
Good luck with the sale, just be careful with Honda dealers, they sell a lot of cars and are masters of trying to rip you off.
Good luck with the sale, just be careful with Honda dealers, they sell a lot of cars and are masters of trying to rip you off.
I hate the salesperson/sales manager dance. I ended up just shooting them an offer and telling them I had to wrap it up in 30 min because I had to play tennis. They let me take it to play and I'm going in this AM to finalize. The title was clear so I'm getting close to 10K. I remember being pissed for a week when the car was scratched...parking lot culprit. It was less than 2 months old. I knew it would come back to bite me.
Just keeping my fingers crossed that I can plot the right course to the McLaren P11 in 2012. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2_VCFVVanw
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Well after 18 months, I'm letting my C63 go. Three kids are are dictating the need for more space and since I'm currently playing Daddy Daycare, and the Mrs. didn't want to drive a minivan everyday and is satisified i her ML, I'm biting the bullet. Live to die another day. I've got my eye on the McLaren P11 in a few years.
The Honda "stealer" wants to give me $43K for it, trading it in on a '10 Odyssey. It's had the rear bumper replaced and paint blended on the rear left passenger door. KBB.com shows $48K in excellent condition. My rationale is that if I buy without trading I'm gonna drop another $2K.
Anyone have any recent auction prices on 08's? Any info/suggestions on a fair trade value would be much appreciated. It's an 08 with 18.500 miles.
The Honda "stealer" wants to give me $43K for it, trading it in on a '10 Odyssey. It's had the rear bumper replaced and paint blended on the rear left passenger door. KBB.com shows $48K in excellent condition. My rationale is that if I buy without trading I'm gonna drop another $2K.
Anyone have any recent auction prices on 08's? Any info/suggestions on a fair trade value would be much appreciated. It's an 08 with 18.500 miles.
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[quote= I couldn't find a Touring in stock at local dealers. I was actually looking for a demo 09...found one but it had a tan interior which was a no go with a 8 month old, 6 yr and 10 yr old.
I hate the salesperson/sales manager dance. I ended up just shooting them an offer and telling them I had to wrap it up in 30 min because I had to play tennis. They let me take it to play and I'm going in this AM to finalize. [/quote]
lol, I have 2 little ones and just love it when they kick their dirty shoes on the back of my AMG seat
! Only thing that made it okay was the 2 black Recaro child seats in the back to make it look "cool." Definitely agree w/ the plan though -- one minivan (mine's a '08 Town & Country) and the other(s) are your toys!! Anything new on the '10 Odysseys, btw (can't believe I'm asking that on a C63 board, sorry)?
I hate the salesperson/sales manager dance. I ended up just shooting them an offer and telling them I had to wrap it up in 30 min because I had to play tennis. They let me take it to play and I'm going in this AM to finalize. [/quote]
lol, I have 2 little ones and just love it when they kick their dirty shoes on the back of my AMG seat
! Only thing that made it okay was the 2 black Recaro child seats in the back to make it look "cool." Definitely agree w/ the plan though -- one minivan (mine's a '08 Town & Country) and the other(s) are your toys!! Anything new on the '10 Odysseys, btw (can't believe I'm asking that on a C63 board, sorry)?
