Ripped, hope it's not a repost and some can benefit from this. I just purchased Brand new 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE for $16000. Sticker price was $24.2K Deal Breakdown: $15.7K for Minivan - $800 Trade + 5% Mass Sales tax + $300 docement fees = $16K. Couldn't believe they even took my junker 1999 Caravan on a trade that was hit on the side and needed a new engine for $800. I basically paid $3000 less from the same featured vechicle that I bought in 1999 for $19K. Before everyone thread craps about Grand Caravan's versus Odyssey's and Sienna's Dodge had LIFETIME warranty on the entire drive train so assuming they stay in business there is not a better warranty. Also this van is about $7K less than a comparably equiped 2008 Odyssey. Until I can get past the minivan years and buy the Viper I saw in the show room I would prefer to spend as little as possible on a vehicle that is more of a necessity instead of a luxury. |
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- trainaholic
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- ranchopedro
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- u2head8
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inphoenix said:Also this van is about $7K less than a comparably equiped 2008 Odyssey. I don't think the diff. is that much right now b/c there's $3500 Cash Back + 0.9% APR on the '08 Odyssey. So, people should be able to get the Odyssey about 7-8K under sticker. |
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- dlo8
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but if the difference is about 3k between the two, which one is a better? |
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- clearanceman
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Just be aware these things have almost no resale value. There is a huge used car dealer near here that discounts a lot, but even still their prices are much lower on the caravans than Toyotas and Hondas. Right now, they have 2007 GRAND Caravans for $10000. Even at $16000, by next year this van is going to be worth less than $10000. I don't care what blue book is, blue book on the Grand Caravans for $10000 is $16000. It's what you can get for the car/van/truck. You are going to take a hit even at $16000. But if you plan to keep the van for 5+ years, it could be a good deal. Be Aware CR lists the 3.3 V6 at 158 HP or something like that, Toyotas and Hondas are more like 240. |
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- clearanceman
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u2head8 said:inphoenix said:Also this van is about $7K less than a comparably equiped 2008 Odyssey. The Honda by a landslide; drivability, function, resale value, power, gas mileage, etc. |
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- jind
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Any good deals on MB ML350s? I'm looking to buy an SUV for my business purpose. just an fyi.. If you own a business, you can take $25K off as a tax break u/s.178 this year. However, the vehicle should be more than 6000 gvwr and should be built on TRUCK chasis. I remember some SUVs qualify under this. Here is a list if anybody intersted. Audi |
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- GTFan
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clearanceman said:Just be aware these things have almost no resale value. There is a huge used car dealer near here that discounts a lot, but even still their prices are much lower on the caravans than Toyotas and Hondas. Right now, they have 2007 GRAND Caravans for $10000. Even at $16000, by next year this van is going to be worth less than $10000. I don't care what blue book is, blue book on the Grand Caravans for $10000 is $16000. It's what you can get for the car/van/truck. You are going to take a hit even at $16000. But if you plan to keep the van for 5+ years, it could be a good deal. Be Aware CR lists the 3.3 V6 at 158 HP or something like that, Toyotas and Hondas are more like 240. |
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- hfzeus
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I gave you green, because this seems like a deal on this particular minivan. It is not a comparison of new vs. used, Dodge vs. Honda, or car vs. bike. |
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- yesidonoitall
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inphoenix said:Ripped, hope it's not a repost and some can benefit from this. |
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- rigor
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i bought 5 and put them on eBay!! ???? profit lifetime? people usually reserve those words for a sinking ship company. guess how long the warranty will be good for once they file BK |
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- yesidonoitall
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GTFan said:clearanceman said:Just be aware these things have almost no resale value. There is a huge used car dealer near here that discounts a lot, but even still their prices are much lower on the caravans than Toyotas and Hondas. Right now, they have 2007 GRAND Caravans for $10000. Even at $16000, by next year this van is going to be worth less than $10000. I don't care what blue book is, blue book on the Grand Caravans for $10000 is $16000. It's what you can get for the car/van/truck. You are going to take a hit even at $16000. But if you plan to keep the van for 5+ years, it could be a good deal. Be Aware CR lists the 3.3 V6 at 158 HP or something like that, Toyotas and Hondas are more like 240.
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- yesidonoitall
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Some makers are calling what used to be a An SUV.
jind said:Any good deals on MB ML350s? I'm looking to buy an SUV for my business purpose. just an fyi.. If you own a business, you can take $25K off as a tax break u/s.178 this year. However, the vehicle should be more than 6000 gvwr and should be built on TRUCK chasis. I remember some SUVs qualify under this. Here is a list if anybody intersted. |
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- frankki
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No matter what vehicle you buy, five years down the line, it's worth much less than what you paid. So you're lucky to get a few thousand for a vehicle with decent miles. I just sold my 2001 Chevy Camaro with 100k miles (which according to most has little resale value) for $6000 originally paid $18,000. Whereas my mother in law sold her 2002 Toyota Camry with 50k miles (which according to most has better resale value) for only $4000 originally paid $22,000. No car is untouchable when it comes to losing resale value. |
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- clearanceman
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hfzeus said:I gave you green, because this seems like a deal on this particular minivan. It is not a comparison of new vs. used, Dodge vs. Honda, or car vs. bike. There is no way to tell if it is a deal without comparing comparable models. Car prices are determined by demand and competition in the marketplace. |
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- clearanceman
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frankki said:No matter what vehicle you buy, five years down the line, it's worth much less than what you paid. So you're lucky to get a few thousand for a vehicle with decent miles. I just sold my 2001 Chevy Camaro with 100k miles (which according to most has little resale value) for $6000 originally paid $18,000. Whereas my mother in law sold her 2002 Toyota Camry with 50k miles (which according to most has better resale value) for only $4000 originally paid $22,000. Ferrari But Honda does best in resale when comparing normal vehicles. Finally, your Mother in law could have got more for that Camry unless something was wrong with it. Camaro was discontinued and this has driven the resale market value higher. $6000 is a bargain for that type of car, 300hp, etc. |
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