cltypeSLOW

my local dealer has a 03 SMR 6 speeder that they want 21k for and they said they would give me 13k on a trade in for my 01 cls with 78k miles....sound like a good deal? the 6 speeder is a non nav perfect condition 49kmiles that had one owner that was a lady and traded it in for a 04+ TL...input pleaaase!

thanks guys

zoltanh

Thats a bit high of a price on the 6 speed, I got my 6 speed for 21k (out the door) and it was SMR non navi, certified with 26k miles.

falabarce

What dealer are you seeing this at?

That's pretty high for it...

gratefulrun

id offer around 18k for it, see what they say. they may want a deal that bad they may not but it cant hurt to pretend thats all you'll pay.

123456SPEED

Oh, is that one in Austin at Sterling with 50k miles? It's certified too, which adds a year of warranty. looked like it had new tires.

I think it evens out, 13k for an 01 with 78k dealer tradein seems pretty good and they always expect you to bargain down.

GreenMonster

Doesn't sound too bad, but see you you can talk 'em down a couple of grand.

Like 123456 said, the fact that it's certified is a big plus.

cltypeSLOW

haha you remembered im from austin...are you really looking into getting another CL?! that would be what your third one? i really like yours alot so if your planning on getting a new one let me know! i really want one with ebony/navi. im going to look at it wednesday. i agree with you that it evens out somewhat considering how much they are going to give me for my car. the only thing is i wish it didnt have that damn tan leather. oh well maybe ill fall in love when i drive it.

edit: ya i was confused about the whole certified deal...if it gives me more waranty then hell ya thats a good deal. i thought it was just some sales lingo to try and talk up their car

babyblue

On my trade in at the dealer i got 18K Cdn, Approx: 15K US w/58,000 miles..

As other have said try to bring them down to 18-19K for the 6spd, and get another 1K for your car

99gixxer

My dealer offered me 8k trade for my 2003 Auto with 95K miles...

Black Type S

Regardless of the brand, the certified programs are basically marketing programs that fool people into paying more for "peace of mind". I wouldn't pay a dime extra for certified cars, and you should let the dealer know that it doesn't mean much to you. These are Acuras we're talking about, not high maintenance Italians! I try to buy and sell privately whenever I can - more people should deal privately so that more us have more opps to avoid paying thousands of dollars in overhead at the dealer.

cltypeSLOW

the sad part about this whole thing is i have a dealers license....a 6 speeder hasnt come through the auctions in texas for over a month. when they do i can get one for about 15-16k. i guess i should just wait. ill at least check out the six speeder on wed to see how i like it just for fun

All Mine

If your car is certifed, it has a higher resale value.

123456SPEED

No, I'm not looking to buy a 3rd 6MT but I saw this one there driving buy so I stopped in. I agree with you, a red/black would be awesome but hard to find!
That's one reason I sold my white 6MT was the tan interior and fake wood look.

The salesman was a goof I talked with. He told me they get 6 speed CLs all the time, yea right. They don't. Certified warr gives you another year of MOST of the original warranty but some of the more minor things are NOT covered, even tho the sales people say it's the same, it's not. But it's a good thing to have IMO. THe original warranty is up right?? 50k miles?
I think that car has been there weeks if not longer. I was there Sat Aug 27.
Drive a hard bargain!

cltypeSLOW

cool! thanks guys. i think im gonna wait for one with ebony interior to come through the san antonio or dallas dealers auctions...i can get one for REALLY cheap there. i am going to look at this one though to see if i really like it cause i was planning on going RWD for my next car