How do I find out what my car would be worth as a trade in??

Question

I am buying a new car and want to use my car as a trade-in. I have a 93 Grand Prix and it is in pretty rough shape. How would I find out how much my car is worth including the oil leak it has, some body damage. Please don't say Kelly Blue Book b/c that seems to only apply to newer cars.

Answer 1

With body damage, and being in rough shape, you are looking at a car that is worth somewhere in the $100-250 range wholesale. The dealer will only give you wholesale price, they may show more, but that is actually money that they would discount off the price of the car you are buying.

You do not say how many miles are on the car, so I can nto give you a more exact answer.

Any book value is only a guide. Even Black Book, which is what some dealers use, is tow to three weeks out of date by the time the dealer gets it! I base my prices on actual dealer auction results, updated daily!

Answer 2

. Your 14-yr old car is worth about $100 to a dealer. Check out ebay, where I've bought 3 cars, @ http://motors.shop.ebay.com/Cars-Trucks__?_mak=Pontiac&_mod=Grand+Prix ; but most of these cars , even the old ones, are in very good condition.
If you buy a $20,000 car, a dealer will say he'll give you $1,000 for your 'iron', as a bargaining tool. Dealers turn around and sell these 'sleds' for $100 to a cheap used car lot. But it's a good way for you to get rid of a junker. A dealer will never come back and ask for his money back. .

Answer 3

If your trading it in, kbb.com will not do you any good. Dealers use Black Book and a car that needs alot of work will most likely go to the auction, so your trade in value will be based off how much they are worth at the auction.

The dealers will take into account how many miles it has as well as its condition. So the only way to actually see what your car is worth is to take it to a dealership. If you want to sell it private party, you can check autotrader.com, the local newspaper, and even craigslist to see how much they are selling for in your area. Good Luck!

Answer 4

ok the kelly blue book only goes back 10 years thats why you wont find a 93 in it most car dealers will only go about 1000 on any trade in less than 10 years old depending on the mood the dealer manager is in

Answer 5

you are only going to get 100.00 tops for trade and the reason is simple, they might show you a thousand but the real amount is going to be between 1.00 and 100.00 that's it, anyway the reason is this, they cannot turn around and sell, the fact that the cant insure it(its too old) and there is no way to guarantee it(also to old) i hate to be the bearer of bad news but you car isn't worth anything really, just keep it and sell it yourself for 200.00 to 500.00 to a local teen who just needs a car.
good luck

Answer 6

You will be given max 600 for trade, expect 250-550. If you sell it private you will get 850-900 within two weeks of paper ad.Take the money from private sell and put 75% down on your initial down. Thats 675 of 900, and make sure that includes TT&L.The rest is yours for being so smart.

Answer 7

Doesn't sound like it's worth much. Sell it outright in the paper or on Craigslist. You'll get more for it. The dealers will only offer you a low number then add it on to the sale price of the new car one way or another.

Answer 8

Kelley Blue Book is very informative and helpful.

Answer 9

Kelly Blue Book online should have that for you.

Answer 10

Hi,

You can visit http://www.usedcarsjunction.com and check out trade-in value of your car instantly. Good luck!