2005 camry xle

[xpacman]

how much would you pay for a 2005 camry xle?
it has 90k miles on it. its a private party sale. it has JBL 3-In-1 Premium Stereo, Navigation System, Alloy Wheels, Moonroof, Power Windows, Power Seats. Owner said he did regular oil changes.
I checked the CARFAX. comes out clean, no accidents.

I am not a car expert. But he dont seem to have done any 90k mile maintainence. I would have to do timing belt etc.. Maybe battery i dont know.

He did say you are gonna need new tires. And agrees he did not put on a new timing belt.

Hes the second owner... hes asking $12000. Isn't that too much for 6 yr old car?

thanks,
xpac

[Hotmale]

The price is way too high. Taking into account that you have to do the 90k mile maintenance + tires, it should not be more than 8-9k max

[Punks_Not_Dead5]

Before i answer...is it a V6 or an I4?

I agree the price is way too high. But still need to know what engine before i give my advice and opinion.

[xpacman]

@Hotmale: 9k would be sweet. But that guy is being quite stubborn. I hv been negotiating, he has come down to 11k so far.
@Punks_Not_Dead5: it is a v6

[Punks_Not_Dead5]

Ok the waterpump/timing belt needs to be done. Spark plugs, valve cover gasket, crush washers etc need to be done in 10k, i'd do the accessory belt as well.

So those are if you go to the dealer, probably 1500-2000$ in maintenance bills.

Plus tires, brakes etc, IF they need to be done or haven't been done. Struts should be fine, you can do a visual to see if they are leaking, or have your trusted mechanic or Toyota dealer to do a once over.

But the two things i mentioned above will need to be done.

I'd say 9 is the very very top number. I personally wouldn't pay more than 7 to 7500.

But i can't see the car in person, condition etc. But 12 is way too high. You can get an 07 or 08 for that. (not that i would recommend it) This generation you are looking at is one of the best, if not the best.

I have an 02 and it has just over 135k miles. And it is running like a tank, very strong, i consider it "just broken in" I also abuse it on the track once or twice a year. But it is my baby and i baby it when not on track.

[Glenn8963]

Originally Posted by xpacman

how much would you pay for a 2005 camry xle?
it has 90k miles on it. its a private party sale. it has JBL 3-In-1 Premium Stereo, Navigation System, Alloy Wheels, Moonroof, Power Windows, Power Seats. Owner said he did regular oil changes.
I checked the CARFAX. comes out clean, no accidents.

I am not a car expert. But he dont seem to have done any 90k mile maintainence. I would have to do timing belt etc.. Maybe battery i dont know.

He did say you are gonna need new tires. And agrees he did not put on a new timing belt.

Hes the second owner... hes asking $12000. Isn't that too much for 6 yr old car?

thanks,
xpac

based on information you provided, this is what i come up with

http://www.kbb.com/toyota/camry/2005...s=64570|true|6


so, you can tell him to get the services done and you will pay his price, or start deducting 2-3 thousand dollars OFF his asking price..or...go someplace else....he needs to sell it.....if he don't budge..?? go away.....let him sit on the car for a long, long time.

[Glenn8963]

sorry, this posted twice..

[xpacman]

@Punks_Not_Dead5: great to hear your 02 is performing well. thks for your advice. i am gonna stay away from 07 and 08 now.

@Glenn8963 his kbb link shows different results however: http://www.kbb.com/toyota/camry/2005...=private-party
he said he added all options (nav, preimuim sound, alloy wheels)
I have never understood the underlying assumptions of kbb.

Thanks everyone, but I am confused...!

[Glenn8963]

Originally Posted by xpacman

@Punks_Not_Dead5: great to hear your 02 is performing well. thks for your advice. i am gonna stay away from 07 and 08 now.

@Glenn8963 his kbb link shows different results however: http://www.kbb.com/toyota/camry/2005...=private-party
he said he added all options (nav, preimuim sound, alloy wheels)
I have never understood the underlying assumptions of kbb.

Thanks everyone, but I am confused...!

i only included leather seats, he included DUAL power seats..driver/passenger...

you NEED the COMPLETE LIST of everything it has....

[Mosh603]

Way too high. 7 to 9 grand is a good price.

[John1960]

Try http://kbb.com or http://edmunds.com .

You should be able to plug in all the options and get accurate regional pricing.


FWIW, I just bought an 04 Camry LE with 78K miles from a dealer for $7700 in really nice shape. I considered that a score here in NY from a dealer. The car was very clean.

[xpacman]

Alright guys, i am gonna wait for a good deal. This car dont seem worth the $$$. Thanks for your advice on this one.

[Glenn8963]

Originally Posted by xpacman

Alright guys, i am gonna wait for a good deal. This car dont seem worth the $$$. Thanks for your advice on this one.

good for you...you may have dodged a bullet..

also, location means a lot in book values..i am here on the east coast....don't know where you are from, but if its mid-west, or west coast..?? your values WILL BE different.

[xpacman]

thanks glenn. i am on the east coast as well (philly)

[bronzemaxell]

Originally Posted by xpacman

thanks glenn. i am on the east coast as well (philly)

i bought my 02 camry 4cyl 120k in 2009 for $5k,(7 yrs old back then) also in philly, maybe used car price has gone up recently.