Car question for readers

by E.D. Kain on November 17, 2009

2000 Honda CR-V with 142,000 miles @ $5300 vs. 1999 Honda CR-V with 114,000 miles @ $6500.  Both in good shape.

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1 cfpete November 17, 2009 at 10:10 am

Where are you buying this car?

2 E.D. Kain November 17, 2009 at 10:21 am

Private owner. Via Craigslist.

3 cfpete November 17, 2009 at 10:39 am

The city or region?, but maybe you do not want to say.
Both are way overpriced for a private party transaction, but that is based upon my market.

4 Scott November 17, 2009 at 10:25 am

It depends. Has either owner kept the repair/maintenance history? Are the miles on the car city or hwy miles? Try kbb.com for blue book value info.

5 cfpete November 17, 2009 at 10:33 am

I ask about location because these prices seem ridiculous.
In Ft. Lauderdale, I can find similar CRVs for 1-2 thousand less (asking price!)
The $6500 for the 99 is just ridiculous.
Right now in I can find a 2001 with 90,966 miles asking $6488 from a KIA dealer.

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