Edmunds Answers questions

Selling Car at End of Lease?

hurkyjerky — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:18:41 GMT

My wife's Acura MDX lease is up next month and my neighbor wants to buy the vehicle. What are our options? The bank that holds the paperwork on the lease said only I could pay off the note. I want to transfer title at lease end to my neighbor and only have to pay sales tax once. If I purchase and re-sell, it appears the state wins with two sales tax payments. Thoughts?

For the salesperson, with the economy like it is, what is better to sell, Luxury American or Luxury German?

isellcars1 — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:49:36 GMT

For the salesperson, with the economy like it is, what is better to sell, Luxury American or Luxury German?

Who is the highest volume dealership in Virginia?

dmcray — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:09:05 GMT

who is the highest volume dealership in va.?

What is the worst advice that car buyers have received before they come into the dealership?

movinmetal1 — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:07:46 GMT

What is the most useless thing buyers were told by someone they trusted about buying or negotiating on a car lot?

Has anyone ever heard of a salesperson demo-ing a program car?

ajek4423 — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:11:47 GMT

Do salespeople demo program cars?

I have a Ford Windstar minivan with handicapped features, scooter with lift. I`d like to sell it as a whole package. Advice?

barbgee — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:38:35 GMT

I have a 2002 ford windstar with bruno lift for a golden compaion scooter that i`d like to sell as a wole package. Is this done at this site?

Why is there no way for Infiniti owners to complain about telephone harassment to renew expiring coverage?

chemgal — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:20:50 GMT

We sold our Infiniti, which at the time was four years old, in 2006, prior to moving to Japan for a year. Since we returned, we have had ridiculously harassing phone calls (YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION IS REQUIRED. YOUR WARRANTY IS EXPIRING SHORTLY, etc.) Lately these have increased the ante to, believe it or not, "YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION IS REQUIRED, YOUR WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED.' These are all robot calls, of course. I have not found any means of extinguishing them on either Infiniti Americas or Nissan Japan's website. Considering the attention these people make to NEW owners, why is there no follow-up for those who have sold their cars?
We are, by the way, Federally registered as not wanting unsolicited calls, for whatever good that does. The robot calls are a loophole nobody in Congress ever thought about. We get them several times a day. Every time I wait patiently to try to speak to a human, and explain the situation, I am hung up upon. If this is a future vision of Nissan customer service, I want none of it. I had considered buying another Infiniti, but if this is going to be the usual rigamorale, that's the end of that idea. I will keep what I have (an older BMW 5-series). I live in the Washington, DC metro area.

How current is the data for Edmunds used car values?

sckandtak — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:02:30 GMT

I would like to know what criteria is used in determining the current value on used cars? Market conditions, ect.

May I list my car in different cities at the same time?

pame — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 13:54:45 GMT

We now have our car listed on your site in Nashville, but I also want it listed in other states that surround Tennessee. Am I allowed to do this and still keep my Nashville listing as is??? Thanks Pam

Anyone know the best way to sell a car for parts? I have an 01 Ford Escape with 60k miles on it and the engine is shot.

jflower — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:08:01 GMT

The car is in great shape. Well maintained, new tires, brakes etc...

Where's a good place to sell Mercedes parts? 450slc 1974.

don1948 — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:40:04 GMT

I have a 450slc mercedes benz that I want to sell for parts. It is a 1974 in good condition.

Selling my Brubaker Box this year.

fezzalot — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:22:32 GMT

i got a 1972 burbaker box that i need a fair value of. does anyone know of anyone that might know the value of this car?

Repo rights. Buyer didn't keep agreement, do I owe him full amount paid?

lula1 — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:44:59 GMT

I finally agreed to sell my 87 560sl Mercedes Benz hard/soft convertible. Due to hard times. I was asking 3 grand. My pal? Pressured me down to $2250. Grand. I agreed. But insisted the payment be 1 lump sum. Paid by 3/1. Poo happened. He was a no show for 4 weeks then mailed me $200 to secure sale then a check $1500 after Ii insisted went to the bank for another $500 cash after he tipped his hand , I found he had cash he was sitting on, and then agreed to pay last 250.00 on time no later than due date 3/1 or all bets were off.

He lied saying he lost his job. But, no payment. Now I'm writing him to let him know he needs to drive it back and drop it off and pick up his check . I will take action. Period. I figured, i would go find my car, repo it, I have set of keys still. Drive it home and drop check in mail on my way out of, his, town. I do have the right to pick up my car don't I? And then let him file small claims if he wants to dispute? Most importantly I being told to charge for the vec being leased? Prorate? Am i responsible to pay back the full amount he paid me? Or as usual will i find am I dead meat ?Again?
Thank you for any help you can give , since my husbands death, wolves everywhere.Ms laurinda aka lula

I need a contact number for becoming an Edmunds Premier Dealer.

johno808 — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:06:48 GMT

name and number please

Is Auto Marketing Sales (amsvehiclesales.com) a safe place to sell your car?

subaru4 — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:49:00 GMT

(amsvehiclesales.com) Is this reliable?

1990 Chevy Camaro RS convertible 25th Anniversary Edition. Is it special?

marilyn10 — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:26:38 GMT

Thanks for previous answers on my Toyota. My other car is a 90 Camaro convertible with a custom Borat? muffler (Don Johnson style). I am the original owner and it has been garaged. It has low miles 60,000 and is in excellent shape except for two ripped leather seats.

It was in the opening episode of the t.v. show Gossip Girls this season. Is this car "special" enough to command a good price, and "worthy" of repairing the seats etc..

My husband recently passed away. I have his 08 Ford Edge with approximately 24K miles and is paid for. How should I sell it?

zoche — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:14:24 GMT

My husband purchased an 08 Ford Edge limited last April. It is loaded with every items you can put on it. Last November he passed away. I had to pay off his car or it would have been repossessed.

Now I have two vehicles and don't need the car. It is a little high off the ground for me to get into. I have a Mercedes R class wagon that I drive.

What is the best way to sell a vehicle that is almost brand new and paid off? I don't want to lose a fortune on it. And I don't want strangers coming into my home so I don't want to sell it myself. Any ideas?

Need info on the premier dealer package.

jeremyfranklin — Mon, 04 May 2009 11:12:55 GMT

We are a new car dealer and would like to become a member on your site and be able to upload our inventory to your site. We need the details and cost to your premier dealer package.

Selling a vehicle "as is."

denisejay — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:21:09 GMT

We Live in Ohio. We sold a vehicle and the customer signed an agreement to purchase "As Is". They called 6 days later and said the odometer does not work and they are threatening to sue unless we take back the vehicle or pay to have the odometer fixed.

Last time we drove it, to the best of our recollection, the odometer did work. We also have maintenance/repair slips proving that each time, the mileage had increased. Do we have anything to worry about?

OK to give VIN to buyer?

thndersnow2 — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:00:30 GMT

I am trying to sell my used car on Craigslist. A person has asked me for the VIN number, is there any danger giving this to them? Thanks!

Is there a place to print a free Custom Window Sticker for cars being sold by owners?

jdm7 — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:50:08 GMT

I need a sticker to put in the window of a used car that I'm selling. I was hoping to find a place that has a free download where custom details could be added specific to the car.

I work for a car dealership in the New England area and I was wondering.

macford — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:15:24 GMT

What kind of voicemail/email message does it take to get you as a customer into a dealership to look at vehicles?
I have a lot of people who inquire online for information about vehicles and I am just looking to get them in to drive to make sure it is the right one and then do numbers. No point in working hard on numbers if you don't like the car. Any suggestions?

I keep seeing the comment "There is a basic salvage allowance of $200 under the "Cash for Clunkers" program." True?

msmith6802 — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 08:01:37 GMT

Is this actually true? If so where can I find the documentation?

Is there a minimum time the new car, purchased under the CARS program, must be kept before being re-sold?

boowho — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:50:01 GMT

Wife unhappy with car purchase.

Jointly owned car. Want to donate, owners in different states. How can we sign title over to one owner?

louease — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:06:59 GMT

My partner and I are joint owners of an old car that we'd like to donate. She's currently in CA and I'm in PA. Makes transactions requiring two signatures and notarization difficult (required in PA).

How can we place the car in my name alone? Can she sign it over to me via notarized letter? Or possibly give me Power of Attorney to sign it over? Anyone have suggestions or ideas? PA's DMV site was spectacularly unhelpful.
thanks!

How much is the average car dealer willing to pay brokerage companies that send referrals their way?

dnvm2 — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:39:11 GMT

I'm with a national brokerage company that connects buyers and sellers of cars. I am trying to find out what rate I can justify charging new and used car dealers for each serious CASH buyer that I refer to them. I know the average commission rate for a salesperson at the dealership is probably 20-25% of the profit margin. However, I have no way of knowing the invoice price. Therefore, I seek to get paid from the actual sales price. What is a reasonable rate of the sales price that I should charge, especially since much of the selling, marketing, advertising, administrative tasks, corresponding, scheduling, etc. is being performed by my organization? Any input, especially from car salesmen and/or managers, is greatly appreciated.

Tips and advice for selling a car on your own.

lcl3 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:40:53 GMT

I would like to sell my car myself instead of trading in on a new car. Do you have any tips and advice for doing this?

What is the differance between CK 1500 and Silverado1500 with same package

shootist — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 09:31:15 GMT

Differance between CK 1500 and Silverado 1500

When is the best time of year to buy a car?

hugepark — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 14:35:03 GMT

If i want to get the best deal, when should i plan to purchase a new car?

Do you need a valid driver's license to purchase a vehicle?

sbeener8126 — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:38:05 GMT

This is being asked in regards to all 50 states.

What is the best way to appraise a used car? I am planning on buying and selling used cars for extra income.

adamabed — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:57:39 GMT

I would like to educate myself on buying and selling used cars for additional income. Can anyone help me find information about:
- how to determine the right price for the used car I will buy that will allow me to turn some prfit upon selling it
-where to look for used cars priced decently
- what publications (print and internet) to use to advertise the cars for sale
- do I need to transfer ownership (title) fo the car right after I buy it? Or if I sell it right away, can I just not transfer the title?
- any good source of informaiton about buying and selling used cars will be appreciated.

difference in kbb and edmunds

avt47 — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:16:10 GMT

Hi,
Why is there a considerable difference between kbb value and edmunds appraisal value for used cars?
thanks

The "up" System

sbeener8126 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:12:53 GMT

Does anyone have information on the dealer technique that uses the "Up" System? Thanks!

Why can't you purchase a car directly from a manufacturer OEM?

sbeener8126 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:29:11 GMT

Why is purchasing a vehicle directly from the OEM illegal?

I purchased/financed a new car 8 days ago. I now have cash, can I retrun and renegotiate a new price.

bella001 — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 23:28:32 GMT

I purchased a brand new car 8 days ago. I now have cash and would like to try and renegotiate a CASH price. What are my options (if any at this point)? Thanks

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO BUY A NEW CAR?

drdrlucas — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:08:03 GMT

I HAVE 03' BENZ SUV WITH 82000 MILES. SILVER, GREAT SHAPE. bump to bump extended warranty ends 8/08.

I am looking at purchasing a 2008 Toyota seqoyia Platnium 4x4 Loaded out all the way. what can i purchase it for

firefightergg — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 08:32:20 GMT

this vehicle is loaded out with everything on it. the sticker price is 59400.00 what could i expect the dealer to come off the sticker price

What's real difference between Lexus ES350 & Camry XLE V6?

cfeld — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:21:06 GMT

Is there a real, hardware and build difference, or is it more of a label difference? Where is the money difference found?

Remorse over color ... Any chance BMW will exchange for a different (slightly more expensive) car?

micahs — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 17:55:08 GMT

I bought a black BMW two days ago. It looked great till dust settled on it! Anyone have any idea if an exchange is possible (maybe if I get a slightly more expensive car)?

I need a ballpark price for a 1994 E-350 with a 26 passenger Thor company Eldorado Aerotech body.

dlewis2 — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:30:29 GMT

I don't know the mileage. Body and interior is in excellent condition.

can someone run a carfax for me

guymanwaring — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 23:04:01 GMT

vin number
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discounts for group purchase

scmods — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:15:18 GMT

Hello,

I know 12 other people looking to buy the same make and model of vehicle that I am. We all would like different trim options, and will have to setup our own individual finance. What is the best way to leverage a group purchase? Who would we want to talk to at the dealer? Any ideas...

Thanks

choosecars.com.

kjitay — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:04:52 GMT

Does anyone know if this site is legit? Is it possible to go to these dealer auctions without a dealer's license?

Lease vs Buy - 2009 Camry XLE V6 or 2008 Lexus IS250?

ninak — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 13:33:38 GMT

Which is better-Lexus '08 IS250 Lease-24 Mo for $450/mo w/ $1500 down and 15k miles or 09 Camry XLE V6 for 30,559.Both w/Nav.

Toyota has 0%APR right now so I can own the car in 2 years. I really wanted luxury but I didn't feel I was getting any good deals on a lease. The 250 only has 208 HP whereas the Camry has 268 but I don't know if that's THAT big of a deal. I test drove both and since both have basically the same engine, wasn't a huge difference. The Lexus dealership keeps touting the "Lexus experience" but is that just marketing crap? I keep going back and forth about this and driving myself (and my family) crazy! Help!

Can I get a free report on a car by vin # anywhere?

mnatkin — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:51:42 GMT

Want to find out what options are on a used car

What is the single most frustrating thing for car buyers about the dealership process?

movinmetal1 — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:01:12 GMT

In a perfect world, which part of the process would be improved first?

Is www.autodealsdirect.com a trusted online dealer?

icolon — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:20:30 GMT

I would like to know if www.autodealsdirect.com
is a trusted online dealer.
i've never bought a car online, but would like to try if they are trustworthy.
Thanks!!

Can anyone refer me to a small independant North Dallas dealership

petemc67 — Wed, 14 May 2008 09:38:14 GMT

I am an experienced auto sales professional and will be moving to the north Dallas area. I would love to work for a small independant dealership, either domestic or foriegn (I have sold both). I have worked at small stores that are more focused on the consumer (not just the gross). Anyone have a great experience buying or leasing a car in Dallas?

Credit Check Required for Price Quote?

sgilbert99 — Fri, 16 May 2008 09:12:05 GMT

Am looking at leases in NC and was told by the dealer there is a law requiring a credit check before quoting a lease. Seems shady and have asked him for the name of the law.

Is this just an attempt to find out my income and qualify my interest?

How would you negotiate for a car that's been sitting on the lot a long time?

dl_caldwell — Sat, 17 May 2008 13:15:38 GMT

Hello Everyone,

I have my eyes on a car that's been sitting on dealer's lot for a looong time (10 months and counting). It's a great car the manufacturer is not promoting at all. I test drove it over the Christmas holiday, even then the car had been sitting so long it had an odd odor when it ran. It was driven only 37 miles over 5 months, and it's still sitting there.

How would you negotiate something like this? What kind of deal would you expect to get? Should I wait until the end of the model year in August?

Thanks!