Re: Audi's FS

[boweb4p0@numen.elon.edu]

On Tue, 7 Apr 1998, harrison wrote:

> KBB gave me an outrageous figure for my 88 90q ($7100 w/160k miles). KBB
> gives a maximum retail figure for the car. That is, what the ballsiest
> used car lot would ask for. For real world reference I use the Black
> Book guides which I believe are only distributed to dealers, but may be
> available at a library.

The black book is what we used at the dealership that i worked at.  For 
example two years ago a 1990 90q20v with 160k on it was worth about 
$4500-trade in in Ohio.  we retailed the car for around $6000.  KBB says 
that my explorer is worth almost $17,000.  I wish.  try about $13,500!  
KBB is notoriously HIGH,  VERY HIGH.

The black book is printed every week, (SUV's every two weeks) and is 
regional based on auction reports.  KBB is seemingly what Dealers dream 
of getting.  or like Harrison said a starting price.  It should also be 
noted that the KBB retail price is including a warranty with the car, and 
obviously if you buy from a dealer they have (or should have) a vested 
interest in your being satisified, where as from a private individual 
they have no further obligation (unless a legal issue comes into 
play--Right Bruce?????) or care if they ever see you again.

So if you're looking for a car, get as many different prices from 
different books as you can.  hopefully you kno a dealer and can get 
access to a black book.  The subscription is about $50 a year and worth 
it.  

Just my $.02 on the subject!

-Bryan
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Bryan Bowen
Elon College, NC
International Business Major/Spanish Minor
Graduate in May '98--Looking for a Career

'86 CGT Comm. Ed. 168k (Gone, but not forgotten!)
'93 Explorer 4x4 78k (close but no Q!)
Looking for an '88-89 90q or an '86-'87 4kcsq as a toy!