ok so i bluebooked my ride and says i could get $11,500 ish for my 04' sedan. (63k miles)

how much more do you think it will depreciate by next year this time if assuming:

- i put on the average 12k miles on over the year
- i don't add any damages to the vehicle and keep it pretty much in the same condition

any guesses? can anyone point me to where i could get a rough estimate?

thanks!!

 

I would guess mid 9's.

 

^ that was kinda my guess, too.

 

Its that trade of private sale? I thought these cars would keep their value better than that

 

I would think the "X"s do a little better...esp. in the north

 

I think you should compare the difference in value of your '04 with 63K vs. an '03 with 75K. That should give you a pretty good idea of what your car will be worth next year with 12K more miles on it.

 

$11.5K? Is that trade in? Maybe it's the region you live in, but here in the Midwest, 04 RWD G35 sedans with 50-60K miles are going for $16K-18K, depending on options. I could easily sell my 03 for $15K.

Also, make you're using NADA value. Not Kelly BB. Kelly is dealer-sponsored publication. The values work in the favor of dealers, not the consumer. Why do you think dealers are always quick to point out Kelly BB value vs NADA?

 

thanks for the pointers and tips everyone! i'll check out NADA value, too.

 

oh, and this would be for trade-in value.

 

I checked private party on my car and it is in the 11-12k range too.

1st gen sedans are not holding their value well right now at all.

 

Would you prefer cash or cashiers check?? How much have you put in it?
I bought mine 8-25-08 with like 111k miles for $9500.00 after the bs $200.00 "Lot fee" or whatever.. If I didn't feel like I was already stealing the car I would have fought to get that waived..

 

pm me the VIN and I can run a karpower(kbb) that dealers run and get you the wholsesale and retail breakdown

 

yeeah my car has 22,000 miles and at $14500 book value and it's an X. i have a buyer this week and def. not gonna invest on a Infiniti again.

 

Great used buy....but i wouldn't buy one brand spanking new unless i was going to keep it for >5 years or was rich.

For me, i'm one of those 5+ people. I gotta buy a house and stuff so i am not all that concerned with buying a new car every 3 years to impress people anymore.

 

i was thinking of getting rid of my car b/c it's now in the shop after some dipsh1t t-boned me two weeks ago.

https://g35driver.com/forums/lounge-...cs-inside.html

so, i was thinking i'd drive it for another year and think about getting rid of it. not to try and impress anyone but b/c w/ 3 accidents now (none my fault) i feel like it's time for another project. we'll see.