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Old 01-29-2021, 12:15 PM   #30 (permalink)
hayden55
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Originally Posted by redpoint5 View Post
It's not a great time to buy used as values have generally risen about 10% over the last 6 months. That said, it's never a great time to buy a new vehicle.

I use https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/price-trends/ to track trends.
Alright the 360k option sold. Going to look at on 04 Sequoia tomorrow. Limited pack. White with tan like i like, prem wheels, 210k, leather, rear bench seat, sunroof, and 2wd.

As long as the test drive goes well when i beat on it, and the rust isn't crazy I will probably buy it and be done with it. Polish out the headlights, throw on a timing belt and water pump, and be ready to go.

KBB fair price from a dealer is 6100, i imagine a dealer would charge $250 for paper work, and sales tax at 6.5% so if i I would've gone that route i would be at $6750 otd.

I told this guy I would pay $3999 because I don't believe in sales tax (4k is the max for no sales tax) and he said yes.

So wish me luck.

For laughs the 00-05 Land Cruiser I wanted last may with 200k miles was around 5-6k and are now selling for 10k+. I'm doing really well at timing these deals. The Acura NSX I almost bought in high school for 18k is now worth 50k. Oh well.

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