Opinion on 2010 SHO Trade-in value

[Mr Anonymous]

As mentioned, KBB is useless. Way over-inflated with no actual data from dealers. NADA is the most accurate when you're looking at the dealer subscription version, not their consumer version. Best way to figure a price is to go with the loan value as that is the most consistent price model and what banks will write a 100% note on.

Realistically, that price is not far off based on what I've been seeing which are 2010's with 12-20K miles retailing in the $28K-$32k price range. You could probably negotiate an additional $1000-$1500, but I wouldn't expect much more than that.

Remember that a car's largest depreciation in percentage is in the first 12 months.

 

[EcoBrick Bob]

For whatever reasn the wife thinks the flex is really ugly. I was also think 29k on the trade in would make me quite a bit happier.

If you can get her to drive the EB Flex, she may change her mind.

Fortunately my wife liked it, especially in the Red Candy/White/Stone Int. version.

We have had over 50 new vehicles and many SUV's from mid-sized to Suburbans. Our Flex is the best overall vehicle we have had. Sure, I have had vehicles I was crazier about, but if it were one family type vehicle, the Flex does everything well, always over-achieves, and is truly FUN TO DRIVE! Of course it helps to have H & R's and Conti DW summer tires! LOL

 

[somedude_001]

ebay it and see what you get. just take PROPER PICTURES. It makes a world of difference in the final sale price. I would be glad to give you some pointers.

 

[somedude_001]

selling a expensive car private sale is really not very difficult at all. Potential buyer comes to test drive car. If he wants it He will give you a deposit. You agree on a price and write him a receipt for that price. He will go to the bank with the car information to secure a loan. His bank will call you to get your banking information to pay the lean off. They will issue a check to your bank to pay the loan and cut you a check for the remainder. You cash the check and once it clears hand over the keys.

 

[steve142857]

.... and your Carriage Works grille, custom tuning by Torrie, alky/water and 3 bar Mapv sensor and so on and so on....

Whaddya slack'n EBB? There isn't a post/thread that escapes you from listing all of your mods.... geezuz.

I got 'ya covered though bro

I was thinking the same Bob, don't be shy lol! Your brick is probably a bit more pleasant to drive than a stock one... But even a stock is nothing to compare to a minivan! That said, the third row is a pain in the a$$ for a third kid... very difficult to access, especially for a woman, and then it leaves you with smaller area for luggage etc. I have the Taurus X and it is the same interior (give or take) as the Flex, and I would certainly change it if I had a third kid. There are priorities in life, and I guess kids should pass in front of the car... But a SHO on the side is cool too! lol

 

[smithabusa]

trading it in tomorrow Dealer is giving me $29K for which I am happy with, except I am completely unhappy of trading in a twin turbo car for a damn minivan...

talk about the ultimate feeling of defeat LOL.

Luckily I still have 2 turbo motorcycles to help me from going off the deep end.

Anyhow, rant over, carry on LOL.

Anyone interested in a SCT tuner? What are they worth used? Flashed the car a couple of times for a day or 2 then put it back to stock.

 

[EcoBrick Bob]

Actually... the best thing about my particular Flex is that it DOES NOT have a console between the middle seats. Since the middle buckets are adjustable almost 4" back and forth, as well as have adjustable seat backs, it is definitely possible to get 6+ footers to be comfortable for long trips in all 6 seating positions. Unfortunately the luggage space isn't the greatest.

And... I have now removed all my mods, including the turbos, -- --Brick Bob - un-stealth, and UNHAPPY.

Ordered a Prius Wagon......:angelnot::woo-hoo: