need help with the value of a car?

XHonusWagnerX - 12-21-2008 at 06:45 PM

I'm trying to find out what a car is worth and I cant find the model on KBB.com. Its a 2005 Toyota Camry, but the model says UXS and I cant find anything with those letters after it.
The car has about 6000 miles on it and I'm just trying to get an idea of what its worth. Anyone got any suggestions?

JawnDiablo - 12-21-2008 at 06:59 PM

It's a Toyota so it's probably retained most of it's value.
If you know the drive train / options / trim, just use what's up on there to compare to what's available on the site.
Camrys are solid vehicles. My brother has one with 200,000 miles on it and it is still running strong.

XnMeX - 12-21-2008 at 06:59 PM

Ummmm... I just googled "toyota camry uxs" and there was not ONE search result. You sure that model is correct?

JawnDiablo - 12-21-2008 at 07:03 PM

only options are:
Sedan
Sedan LE
Sedan SE
Sedan SLE
go with SLE it's S15,260 with a 4cl

JawnDiablo - 12-21-2008 at 07:04 PM

Unless it is a canadian model?

defstarsteve - 12-21-2008 at 07:04 PM

get the vin number and go to carfax.com

XHonusWagnerX - 12-21-2008 at 07:27 PM

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Originally posted by defstarsteve
get the vin number and go to carfax.com

I got the vin # because I have the title and it definitly says UXS on it. Like NME said, I googled it too and theres not 1 match!

also, its not a canadian model. It was bought in Mass, registered in RI and it was built specificly for my grandma in the US.

I'll check out Carfax, but I thought you had to pay for that.

random - 12-21-2008 at 07:30 PM

My guess is that it's worth about the same as a new one (minus a bit, obviously). Toyota is one of the companies that does certified-used warranties, which has helped newer cars keep the value since the warranty can be just as good as buying new.

And is it really only 6000 miles? Sure it's not 60,000? I think people are expected to put about 10,000 miles on a car each year on average.

Dave - 12-21-2008 at 07:32 PM

http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2002-to-2006-toyo...

good place to start, for info about a car.

although, i didnt find anything about a UXS model.... is that what it says on the title?
its probably a typo of some sorts.

XHonusWagnerX - 12-21-2008 at 07:38 PM

yup, it says UXS on the title and on the registration. I'll check out that link.

As far as the mileage goes, it is about 6000 miles, it might be a little less than that actually. My grandma bought it new in 2005 and she really didnt drive far AT ALL! I probably put about 1000 of those miles on the car taking it to work for a week or two so it would get some highway driving.

BDx13 - 12-21-2008 at 07:43 PM

are you selling it, honus?
what are you driving now?
or are you gonna keep granny's car and sell yours?

XHonusWagnerX - 12-21-2008 at 08:05 PM

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Originally posted by BD
are you selling it, honus?
what are you driving now?
or are you gonna keep granny's car and sell yours?

Pretty sure I'm going to keep my car. I have a 2008 Mazda 3. Its only a 4 cylander so its a little better on gas. Its smaller than the Camry which I also like. Plus my car has Sirius hardwired in the dash board & its pricey to get that done to a car and I would really want it done if I kept my grandmas car.

Here car does have GPS though... she really needed it for the 5000 miles she drove over the last 4 years!

I do wish I could keep her license plate just as a reminder of her. Its not a vanity plate, but shes had it for years. Unfortunantly I only have one car and I dont want to get rid of my plate.

Will a dealer buy the car?

Murk - 12-21-2008 at 09:20 PM

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Originally posted by XHonusWagnerX
Will a dealer buy the car?

probably, but they won't give you top dollar.

i have a few friends that have worked at dealerships selling cars and they are all adamant that people should sell their own cars.

they say it might take a little while longer, but you'll always get way more money compared to taking it to a dealer.

is there anyway to find out how much she paid for it?

just subtract 20% and see if anyone will buy it.

if it's only 3 years old with 6k miles, that's pretty much "like new".

if there's no luck, knock another thousand off and try again.

eventually, you'll find "the price".

Murk - 12-21-2008 at 09:23 PM

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Originally posted by XHonusWagnerX
Plus my car has Sirius hardwired in the dash board & its pricey to get that done to a car

what does "hardwired in the dash" mean?

is it something different than buying a Sirius radio and having it installed?

is there some advantage to having it?

XHonusWagnerX - 12-21-2008 at 10:29 PM

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Originally posted by Murk

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Originally posted by XHonusWagnerX
Plus my car has Sirius hardwired in the dash board & its pricey to get that done to a car

what does "hardwired in the dash" mean?

is it something different than buying a Sirius radio and having it installed?

is there some advantage to having it?

I just mean that the radio in my dash board controls the Sirius. I just hit the 'SAT' button and then use the regular radio buttons as presets. Also the antenna is run under the carpets and then out the trunk lid so there are no visable wires at all. I think it was about $700 for the receiver whatever else is needed & the instalation when I bought the car.

XnMeX - 12-22-2008 at 08:02 AM

If you don't find that model, I would just go off of one of the other models prices or maybe compare the other models price ranges to get an idea.

clevohardcore - 12-22-2008 at 09:13 AM

HONUS. Sell it outright. Don't go to a dealer. I would have seriously considered it, but I just bought a JEEP LIBERTY. You should get top dollar for it since its so low in miles.

XnMeX - 12-22-2008 at 11:03 PM

I would buy it if I had the money. I need a car.