Resale value on an Accord

[SouthSoundTree]

My friend's mom has stopped driving at 94 years old. I'm thinking of buying her car for a commuter vehicle and estimate vehicle.

1995 Accord EX Blue book for Good condition is about $2700, for excellent condition its $2900. They think its worth more, and I probably agree.

Its had new tires last year, I believe. Been garage kept its whole life since she bought it new in 1995, is totally clean. Only thing that's wrong with it that I've seen so far is a tiny rock chip in the windshield on the passenger side that is no problem. Been old lady driven and always serviced at the Dealer. Paint is great. Really, really clean car with all the options.

How much more than Kelley Blue Book do you think it might be worth, if any.

I was thinking adding a few hundred maybe.

Its worth something knowing its history and buying from a friend who I know will not screw me in any way. I need to free up my pick-up truck for employees to use while I'm commuting to my state job, rather than shopping, shopping, shopping and paying my employee for mileage, and having him show up in his rough work F250, with no advertising value.

Thoughts?

 

[MasterBlaster]

Give her three grand.

 

[stig]

Around here a car that old would be a rusted out hulk.

"Rust never sleeps" really apply here.

 

[SouthSoundTree]

No salt for de-icing here. Not really salty spray from the Puget Sound as I suspect coastal vehicles would get.

 

[sawinredneck]

Three grand.

 

[SkwerI]

Regardless of condition, it's still a 17-18 year old economy car. I agree with Andy.

 

[SouthSoundTree]

thanks,all.

 

[SkwerI]

A replacement windshield would probably run about $225 using somebody like Safelite.

 

[MasterBlaster]

I agree with Andy.

You mean you agree with ME.

 

[sawinredneck]

If its just a chip it can be repaired for about $35. And yes, Butch was the first to come up with the good plan.

 

[SoonerFan]

 

[PCTREE]

My favorit ever car was my 84 accord. Loved that car right up till that silly person pulled out in front of me as I was doing 50. Second to that is my 2000 jetta tdi... IMO spend a little more on the car as for as long as you will get to drive it and as much as it will save you on gas it will all work out...

 

[Tucker943]

Hold up folks. How many miles are on this chariot?

 

[SouthSoundTree]

I need to get a vehicle soon, so that my employee can keep my work p/u truck for estimates and jobs that don't require the dump truck and chipper. The more he can have the pick-up, with all the signage and usablility of the locking canopy, compared to his regular cab, old P/U with no signs on it, the he can make money and get the advertising value.

My fuel milage doesn't look that much better, but freeing up the work truck 4 days a week is the big push. I figure that I can drive this one for a little while, maybe a year or two, and see if I find something better. I can shop around more when I have the car to commute and car shop, and the truck to work in my absence while I'm at State Parks.

 

[SouthSoundTree]

141k

 

[Al Smith]

I'm not a fan of Japanese cars regardless of the fact the engine for the Accord is made in Anna Ohio and the automobile in East Liberty Ohio .However after saying that the automobile is well built and reliable .Fact I worked for nearly 3 years installing the engine line and 6 months at the assembley plant --small world .

It's 18 years old though .Regardless of milage what's it really worth ?

 

[SouthSoundTree]

http://www.kbb.com/honda/accord/199...category=sedan&pricetype=private-party#survey



Hard to say what its worth. My chip truck is a 1990, but reasonably dependable. My chipper's a 1975, and has made me a bunch of money.

What do you all think of Kelley Blue Book pricing on things?

 

[Tucker943]

I think its a very rough guide, nothing more. Too much they can't account for. When I'm buying things, and people tell me "blue book says this much" I always respond, "is the blue book interested in buying it from you?" It's over used and often wrong. Blue book accounts for accessories and condition. Not upkeep records, owners driving habits, new or worn parts, etc. Blue book doesn't buy or sell cars, you do. Go by what that car is worth to you.

 

[Al Smith]

I think Edmunds is probabley more accurate .Just my opinion .

 

[SouthSoundTree]

Edmunds http://www.edmunds.com/honda/accord/2002/tmv-appraise-results.html
$4726.

 

[Al Smith]

4700 bucks .Must be California prices .

 

[CurSedVoyce]

No Doubt

 

[Al Smith]

You're talking around 1900 bucks here in the rust belt .Good grief you could about pay for the plane ticket to get here or hitch hike if you want to .--California or the left coast I told you so .

 

[MasterBlaster]

Just like a little brother...

Butch was the first to come up with the good plan.

Brian just hates to agree with Big Daddy.

 

[SouthSoundTree]

OOPS, that was for a 2002, somehow.

$1961