Hi everyone,
I'm new here. I'm looking to buy a proton yellow Vehicross, 2000 or 2001, and I've got $15,000 to spend. My problem in researching this vehicle has been getting a reliable source on market value. Because it's so low production and seems to have a pretty high depreciation, emotional value seems to play a big part in sale prices for the car.
However, some research has helped me to develop the following chart of values:
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Trade-in Retail Dealer
2000 $12,000 $13,500 $15,000
2001 $13,000 $15,500 $17,000
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This is assuming at or around 12k miles per year (so 36k miles for the 2001, and 48k miles for the 2000)
So the question is what should I expect to be able to get for $15k (+ tax, tag, etc.)? Is that too much to pay for a 2000 with 48k miles? I mean, if I turn around and trade that car to a dealership, I'll take a $3k loss, right? But at the same time, not many people are willing to part with '01's for $15k, but they'll trade them in to a dealership for $13k? I dunno, can anyone help me out? I'm really not too familiar with the market on these cars beyond this. What can I get for my money?
Thanks!
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