TMV or NADA/KBB

MadChemist · 10-01-2013, 08:10 PM

Quick question: When shopping for a car, should I be basing my expectations off of; true market value or NADA/KBB? I am curious because the difference between the two can be pretty substantial.

For instance, 2009 Nismo 24000mi
TMV: 21800
NADA: 29700

Let me know what you think.

DEpointfive0 · 10-01-2013, 08:24 PM

I use KBB's trade in value

EDIT: I don't think they post trade in for the Nismo, use sport+touring's price

falconfixer · 10-01-2013, 08:32 PM

I recommend the truecar site to see what people are really paying. Your questions needs clarification too. A dealer will use what ever is out there that will fvck you out of the most money but if buying from a private party...well, I'll use whatever site to advertise to get the best bang for the buck and make you think you are getting the best deal.

Take the average price on all the sites and use some research on here to see what folks paid or sold their rides for. And after it's all said and done, all that matters is if you are happy with the deal you got. Inevitably someone out there will always get a better deal than you so don't walk away with buyer's remorse.

DEpointfive0 · 10-01-2013, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by falconfixer

I recommend the truecar site

( Click to show/hide )

TrueCar is for new cars

falconfixer · 10-01-2013, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

TrueCar is for new cars

I didn't catch that

Of course I only buy new and eat the depreciation value for the next owner

Oh and OP if you pay 29K for a base Z with a cool body kit let me know, I have some real estate to sell you.

DEpointfive0 · 10-01-2013, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by falconfixer

I didn't catch that

Of course I only buy new and eat the depreciation value for the next owner

Oh and OP if you pay 29K for a base Z with a cool body kit let me know, I have some real estate to sell you.

Thanks for eating the depreciation for me!

And

MadChemist · 10-01-2013, 09:33 PM

The true car value can also be used for used vehicles also. I like to do all of my research before I even start dealing. Thanks for your input.

Redglare · 10-01-2013, 10:20 PM

truecar division for used cars is called clearbook

DEpointfive0 · 10-01-2013, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redglare

truecar division for used cars is called clearbook

Another thing I learn from you!

And hell, I have a friend who WORKS AT TrueCar, and I didn't know

10-01-2013, 08:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
MadChemist Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 412 Drives: 2010 370ZR Rep Power: 13	TMV or NADA/KBB Quick question: When shopping for a car, should I be basing my expectations off of; true market value or NADA/KBB? I am curious because the difference between the two can be pretty substantial. For instance, 2009 Nismo 24000mi TMV: 21800 NADA: 29700 Let me know what you think.

10-01-2013, 08:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	I use KBB's trade in value EDIT: I don't think they post trade in for the Nismo, use sport+touring's price __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

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