realisitic blue book value?
 

Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ using
Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by about
$1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values are
off, but I need to know where I should be.
TIA

--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
enough..."
"4x4" in caps is "$X$"

Re: realisitic blue book value?
 

I think that's about as close as you're going to get. You might
just want to keep it, as go through the humiliation buyers will give
you. You know unless you can arrange finances, you're not going to come
close to low book.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

TJim wrote:
>
> Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ using
> Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by about
> $1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values are
> off, but I need to know where I should be.
> TIA
>
> --
> Jim
> --
> 98 TJ SE
> 90 SJ GW
> http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
> "You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
> enough..."
> "4x4" in caps is "$X$"

Re: realisitic blue book value?
 

I think that's about as close as you're going to get. You might
just want to keep it, as go through the humiliation buyers will give
you. You know unless you can arrange finances, you're not going to come
close to low book.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

TJim wrote:
>
> Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ using
> Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by about
> $1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values are
> off, but I need to know where I should be.
> TIA
>
> --
> Jim
> --
> 98 TJ SE
> 90 SJ GW
> http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
> "You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
> enough..."
> "4x4" in caps is "$X$"

Re: realisitic blue book value?
 

I think that's about as close as you're going to get. You might
just want to keep it, as go through the humiliation buyers will give
you. You know unless you can arrange finances, you're not going to come
close to low book.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

TJim wrote:
>
> Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ using
> Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by about
> $1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values are
> off, but I need to know where I should be.
> TIA
>
> --
> Jim
> --
> 98 TJ SE
> 90 SJ GW
> http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
> "You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
> enough..."
> "4x4" in caps is "$X$"

Re: realisitic blue book value?
 

I use NADA. I've found KBB to _usually_ be lower than NADA. If you use
NADA, be prepared for the usual gaggle of price police quoting you KBB
"blue book". Edmunds I only trust for new invoice pricing.

TJim wrote:

> Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ using
> Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by about
> $1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values are
> off, but I need to know where I should be.
> TIA
>

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose)
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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Re: realisitic blue book value?
 

I use NADA. I've found KBB to _usually_ be lower than NADA. If you use
NADA, be prepared for the usual gaggle of price police quoting you KBB
"blue book". Edmunds I only trust for new invoice pricing.

TJim wrote:

> Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ using
> Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by about
> $1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values are
> off, but I need to know where I should be.
> TIA
>

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose)
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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Re: realisitic blue book value?
 

I use NADA. I've found KBB to _usually_ be lower than NADA. If you use
NADA, be prepared for the usual gaggle of price police quoting you KBB
"blue book". Edmunds I only trust for new invoice pricing.

TJim wrote:

> Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ using
> Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by about
> $1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values are
> off, but I need to know where I should be.
> TIA
>

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose)
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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Re: realisitic blue book value?
 

Thanks for all your input, tw. Now, all I have to do is clean it up and get
all my crap out of it.
*sigh* :-(
--
Jim

"twaldron" <twaldron@sbcOBVIOUSglobal.net> wrote in message
news:QEzmb.23$aY7.7@newssvr22.news.prodigy.com...
> I use NADA. I've found KBB to _usually_ be lower than NADA. If you use
> NADA, be prepared for the usual gaggle of price police quoting you KBB
> "blue book". Edmunds I only trust for new invoice pricing.
>
> TJim wrote:
>
> > Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ
using
> > Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by about
> > $1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values
are
> > off, but I need to know where I should be.
> > TIA
> >
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
> 03 TJ Rubicon
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose)
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________
>

Re: realisitic blue book value?
 

Thanks for all your input, tw. Now, all I have to do is clean it up and get
all my crap out of it.
*sigh* :-(
--
Jim

"twaldron" <twaldron@sbcOBVIOUSglobal.net> wrote in message
news:QEzmb.23$aY7.7@newssvr22.news.prodigy.com...
> I use NADA. I've found KBB to _usually_ be lower than NADA. If you use
> NADA, be prepared for the usual gaggle of price police quoting you KBB
> "blue book". Edmunds I only trust for new invoice pricing.
>
> TJim wrote:
>
> > Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ
using
> > Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by about
> > $1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values
are
> > off, but I need to know where I should be.
> > TIA
> >
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
> 03 TJ Rubicon
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose)
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________
>

Re: realisitic blue book value?
 

Thanks for all your input, tw. Now, all I have to do is clean it up and get
all my crap out of it.
*sigh* :-(
--
Jim

"twaldron" <twaldron@sbcOBVIOUSglobal.net> wrote in message
news:QEzmb.23$aY7.7@newssvr22.news.prodigy.com...
> I use NADA. I've found KBB to _usually_ be lower than NADA. If you use
> NADA, be prepared for the usual gaggle of price police quoting you KBB
> "blue book". Edmunds I only trust for new invoice pricing.
>
> TJim wrote:
>
> > Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ
using
> > Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by about
> > $1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values
are
> > off, but I need to know where I should be.
> > TIA
> >
>
> --
> __________________________________________________ _________
> tw
> 03 TJ Rubicon
> 01 XJ Sport
>
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> -- Dave Barry
>
> Pronunciation: 'jEp
> Function: noun
> Date: 1940
>
> Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose)
> A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
> 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
> World War II.
>
> http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html
> (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
> __________________________________________________ _________
>

Re: realisitic blue book value?
 

Thanks, Roy. Good point about the season. I drove it all year round, so I
didn't give that much thought. I think I'll wait until April to advertise
it.

--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
enough..."
"4x4" in caps is "$X$"


"Roy" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:dfAmb.23$uR5.24822@news.uswest.net...
> The various books tend to vary quite a bit in accuracy depending
> on which area of the country your are in. I tend to like NADA in
> the midwest. KBB seems to show quite a bit of variation from what
> I would consider a 'reasonable' number.
>
> Of greater concern is that soft top Jeeps tend to have a really
> wild fluctuation depending on the season. In the north, you can't
> give away a soft top TJ from November to March, so NO book is
> reasonable. Then the price spikes by a couple thousand going into
> May.
>
> I would have a look at the various on line listings of autos
> www.cars.com
> www.carsoup.com
> autotrader if you have one
>
> You need to advertise yours in the same range as what else is out
> there reguardless of what you think it is worth.
>
> Cheers.
>
> TJim wrote:
>
> > Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ
using
> > Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by about
> > $1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values
are
> > off, but I need to know where I should be.
> > TIA
> >
>

Re: realisitic blue book value?
 

Thanks, Roy. Good point about the season. I drove it all year round, so I
didn't give that much thought. I think I'll wait until April to advertise
it.

--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
enough..."
"4x4" in caps is "$X$"


"Roy" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:dfAmb.23$uR5.24822@news.uswest.net...
> The various books tend to vary quite a bit in accuracy depending
> on which area of the country your are in. I tend to like NADA in
> the midwest. KBB seems to show quite a bit of variation from what
> I would consider a 'reasonable' number.
>
> Of greater concern is that soft top Jeeps tend to have a really
> wild fluctuation depending on the season. In the north, you can't
> give away a soft top TJ from November to March, so NO book is
> reasonable. Then the price spikes by a couple thousand going into
> May.
>
> I would have a look at the various on line listings of autos
> www.cars.com
> www.carsoup.com
> autotrader if you have one
>
> You need to advertise yours in the same range as what else is out
> there reguardless of what you think it is worth.
>
> Cheers.
>
> TJim wrote:
>
> > Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ
using
> > Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by about
> > $1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values
are
> > off, but I need to know where I should be.
> > TIA
> >
>

Re: realisitic blue book value?
 

Thanks, Roy. Good point about the season. I drove it all year round, so I
didn't give that much thought. I think I'll wait until April to advertise
it.

--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
enough..."
"4x4" in caps is "$X$"


"Roy" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:dfAmb.23$uR5.24822@news.uswest.net...
> The various books tend to vary quite a bit in accuracy depending
> on which area of the country your are in. I tend to like NADA in
> the midwest. KBB seems to show quite a bit of variation from what
> I would consider a 'reasonable' number.
>
> Of greater concern is that soft top Jeeps tend to have a really
> wild fluctuation depending on the season. In the north, you can't
> give away a soft top TJ from November to March, so NO book is
> reasonable. Then the price spikes by a couple thousand going into
> May.
>
> I would have a look at the various on line listings of autos
> www.cars.com
> www.carsoup.com
> autotrader if you have one
>
> You need to advertise yours in the same range as what else is out
> there reguardless of what you think it is worth.
>
> Cheers.
>
> TJim wrote:
>
> > Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ
using
> > Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by about
> > $1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values
are
> > off, but I need to know where I should be.
> > TIA
> >
>

Re: realisitic blue book value?
 

Region does make a difference. I have the advantage of living in Texas
and people come from all over the country to buy in CA and in TX. The
internet also opens up your market base. I sold my 4Runner to a gal in
IL and my Tahoe to a chap in AL. Definitely, put in on TraderOnline or
Ebay Motors.

Roy wrote:

> The various books tend to vary quite a bit in accuracy depending on
> which area of the country your are in. I tend to like NADA in the
> midwest. KBB seems to show quite a bit of variation from what I would
> consider a 'reasonable' number.
>
> Of greater concern is that soft top Jeeps tend to have a really wild
> fluctuation depending on the season. In the north, you can't give away a
> soft top TJ from November to March, so NO book is reasonable. Then the
> price spikes by a couple thousand going into May.
>
> I would have a look at the various on line listings of autos
> www.cars.com
> www.carsoup.com
> autotrader if you have one
>
> You need to advertise yours in the same range as what else is out there
> reguardless of what you think it is worth.
>
> Cheers.
>
> TJim wrote:
>
>> Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ using
>> Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by about
>> $1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values
>> are
>> off, but I need to know where I should be.
>> TIA
>>
>

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose)
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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Re: realisitic blue book value?
 

Region does make a difference. I have the advantage of living in Texas
and people come from all over the country to buy in CA and in TX. The
internet also opens up your market base. I sold my 4Runner to a gal in
IL and my Tahoe to a chap in AL. Definitely, put in on TraderOnline or
Ebay Motors.

Roy wrote:

> The various books tend to vary quite a bit in accuracy depending on
> which area of the country your are in. I tend to like NADA in the
> midwest. KBB seems to show quite a bit of variation from what I would
> consider a 'reasonable' number.
>
> Of greater concern is that soft top Jeeps tend to have a really wild
> fluctuation depending on the season. In the north, you can't give away a
> soft top TJ from November to March, so NO book is reasonable. Then the
> price spikes by a couple thousand going into May.
>
> I would have a look at the various on line listings of autos
> www.cars.com
> www.carsoup.com
> autotrader if you have one
>
> You need to advertise yours in the same range as what else is out there
> reguardless of what you think it is worth.
>
> Cheers.
>
> TJim wrote:
>
>> Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ using
>> Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by about
>> $1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values
>> are
>> off, but I need to know where I should be.
>> TIA
>>
>

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose)
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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Re: realisitic blue book value?
 

Region does make a difference. I have the advantage of living in Texas
and people come from all over the country to buy in CA and in TX. The
internet also opens up your market base. I sold my 4Runner to a gal in
IL and my Tahoe to a chap in AL. Definitely, put in on TraderOnline or
Ebay Motors.

Roy wrote:

> The various books tend to vary quite a bit in accuracy depending on
> which area of the country your are in. I tend to like NADA in the
> midwest. KBB seems to show quite a bit of variation from what I would
> consider a 'reasonable' number.
>
> Of greater concern is that soft top Jeeps tend to have a really wild
> fluctuation depending on the season. In the north, you can't give away a
> soft top TJ from November to March, so NO book is reasonable. Then the
> price spikes by a couple thousand going into May.
>
> I would have a look at the various on line listings of autos
> www.cars.com
> www.carsoup.com
> autotrader if you have one
>
> You need to advertise yours in the same range as what else is out there
> reguardless of what you think it is worth.
>
> Cheers.
>
> TJim wrote:
>
>> Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ using
>> Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by about
>> $1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values
>> are
>> off, but I need to know where I should be.
>> TIA
>>
>

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose)
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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Re: realisitic blue book value?
 

The various books tend to vary quite a bit in accuracy depending
on which area of the country your are in. I tend to like NADA in
the midwest. KBB seems to show quite a bit of variation from what
I would consider a 'reasonable' number.

Of greater concern is that soft top Jeeps tend to have a really
wild fluctuation depending on the season. In the north, you can't
give away a soft top TJ from November to March, so NO book is
reasonable. Then the price spikes by a couple thousand going into
May.

I would have a look at the various on line listings of autos
www.cars.com
www.carsoup.com
autotrader if you have one

You need to advertise yours in the same range as what else is out
there reguardless of what you think it is worth.

Cheers.

TJim wrote:

> Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ using
> Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by about
> $1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values are
> off, but I need to know where I should be.
> TIA
>

Re: realisitic blue book value?
 

The various books tend to vary quite a bit in accuracy depending
on which area of the country your are in. I tend to like NADA in
the midwest. KBB seems to show quite a bit of variation from what
I would consider a 'reasonable' number.

Of greater concern is that soft top Jeeps tend to have a really
wild fluctuation depending on the season. In the north, you can't
give away a soft top TJ from November to March, so NO book is
reasonable. Then the price spikes by a couple thousand going into
May.

I would have a look at the various on line listings of autos
www.cars.com
www.carsoup.com
autotrader if you have one

You need to advertise yours in the same range as what else is out
there reguardless of what you think it is worth.

Cheers.

TJim wrote:

> Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ using
> Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by about
> $1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values are
> off, but I need to know where I should be.
> TIA
>

Re: realisitic blue book value?
 

The various books tend to vary quite a bit in accuracy depending
on which area of the country your are in. I tend to like NADA in
the midwest. KBB seems to show quite a bit of variation from what
I would consider a 'reasonable' number.

Of greater concern is that soft top Jeeps tend to have a really
wild fluctuation depending on the season. In the north, you can't
give away a soft top TJ from November to March, so NO book is
reasonable. Then the price spikes by a couple thousand going into
May.

I would have a look at the various on line listings of autos
www.cars.com
www.carsoup.com
autotrader if you have one

You need to advertise yours in the same range as what else is out
there reguardless of what you think it is worth.

Cheers.

TJim wrote:

> Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ using
> Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by about
> $1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values are
> off, but I need to know where I should be.
> TIA
>

Re: realisitic blue book value?
 

Approximately 10/25/03 11:39, TJim uttered for posterity:

> Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ using
> Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by about
> $1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values are
> off, but I need to know where I should be.

The higher ones are to make consumers feel better. As for being off
by $1100, you can go that far simply by changing the mileage or
paint and body condition.

--
My governor can kick your governor's ass

Re: realisitic blue book value?
 

Approximately 10/25/03 11:39, TJim uttered for posterity:

> Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ using
> Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by about
> $1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values are
> off, but I need to know where I should be.

The higher ones are to make consumers feel better. As for being off
by $1100, you can go that far simply by changing the mileage or
paint and body condition.

--
My governor can kick your governor's ass

Re: realisitic blue book value?
 

Approximately 10/25/03 11:39, TJim uttered for posterity:

> Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ using
> Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by about
> $1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values are
> off, but I need to know where I should be.

The higher ones are to make consumers feel better. As for being off
by $1100, you can go that far simply by changing the mileage or
paint and body condition.

--
My governor can kick your governor's ass

Re: realisitic blue book value?
 

Banks always use NADA, so if someone is going to get a loan for your Jeep,
use that one. I have found KBB to be a bit high and Edmonds to be a bit
low. The average of the two usually is about right (and will sometimes
match NADA).

Another thing you can do is look on cars.com/autotrader.com for similar
Jeeps in your region. That should give you a good idea of "fair market
value" where you live.

FYI, I listed mine on cars.com and was swamped with calls...

Good luck.


"TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com> wrote in message
news:Y8Wdnbbl4Ir-XgeiRVn-sw@comcast.com...
> Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ using
> Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by about
> $1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values are
> off, but I need to know where I should be.
> TIA
>
> --
> Jim
> --
> 98 TJ SE
> 90 SJ GW
> http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
> "You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
> enough..."
> "4x4" in caps is "$X$"
>
>
>

Re: realisitic blue book value?
 

Banks always use NADA, so if someone is going to get a loan for your Jeep,
use that one. I have found KBB to be a bit high and Edmonds to be a bit
low. The average of the two usually is about right (and will sometimes
match NADA).

Another thing you can do is look on cars.com/autotrader.com for similar
Jeeps in your region. That should give you a good idea of "fair market
value" where you live.

FYI, I listed mine on cars.com and was swamped with calls...

Good luck.


"TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com> wrote in message
news:Y8Wdnbbl4Ir-XgeiRVn-sw@comcast.com...
> Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ using
> Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by about
> $1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values are
> off, but I need to know where I should be.
> TIA
>
> --
> Jim
> --
> 98 TJ SE
> 90 SJ GW
> http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
> "You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
> enough..."
> "4x4" in caps is "$X$"
>
>
>

Re: realisitic blue book value?
 

Banks always use NADA, so if someone is going to get a loan for your Jeep,
use that one. I have found KBB to be a bit high and Edmonds to be a bit
low. The average of the two usually is about right (and will sometimes
match NADA).

Another thing you can do is look on cars.com/autotrader.com for similar
Jeeps in your region. That should give you a good idea of "fair market
value" where you live.

FYI, I listed mine on cars.com and was swamped with calls...

Good luck.


"TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com> wrote in message
news:Y8Wdnbbl4Ir-XgeiRVn-sw@comcast.com...
> Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ using
> Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by about
> $1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values are
> off, but I need to know where I should be.
> TIA
>
> --
> Jim
> --
> 98 TJ SE
> 90 SJ GW
> http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
> "You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
> enough..."
> "4x4" in caps is "$X$"
>
>
>

Re: realisitic blue book value?
 

Add the Black Book values to your selection. This is a trade only company
that can be accessed by a backdoor in cars.com. Try this link
http://siy.cars.com/beta/index.jhtml...rer=fsbo_mdtls


"CrazyJ" <lavoiej@lycos.com> wrote in message
news:bnf8va$497$1@bob.news.rcn.net...
> Banks always use NADA, so if someone is going to get a loan for your Jeep,
> use that one. I have found KBB to be a bit high and Edmonds to be a bit
> low. The average of the two usually is about right (and will sometimes
> match NADA).
>
> Another thing you can do is look on cars.com/autotrader.com for similar
> Jeeps in your region. That should give you a good idea of "fair market
> value" where you live.
>
> FYI, I listed mine on cars.com and was swamped with calls...
>
> Good luck.
>
>
> "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:Y8Wdnbbl4Ir-XgeiRVn-sw@comcast.com...
> > Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ
using
> > Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by about
> > $1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values
are
> > off, but I need to know where I should be.
> > TIA
> >
> > --
> > Jim
> > --
> > 98 TJ SE
> > 90 SJ GW
> > http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
> > "You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
> > enough..."
> > "4x4" in caps is "$X$"
> >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: realisitic blue book value?
 

Add the Black Book values to your selection. This is a trade only company
that can be accessed by a backdoor in cars.com. Try this link
http://siy.cars.com/beta/index.jhtml...rer=fsbo_mdtls


"CrazyJ" <lavoiej@lycos.com> wrote in message
news:bnf8va$497$1@bob.news.rcn.net...
> Banks always use NADA, so if someone is going to get a loan for your Jeep,
> use that one. I have found KBB to be a bit high and Edmonds to be a bit
> low. The average of the two usually is about right (and will sometimes
> match NADA).
>
> Another thing you can do is look on cars.com/autotrader.com for similar
> Jeeps in your region. That should give you a good idea of "fair market
> value" where you live.
>
> FYI, I listed mine on cars.com and was swamped with calls...
>
> Good luck.
>
>
> "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:Y8Wdnbbl4Ir-XgeiRVn-sw@comcast.com...
> > Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ
using
> > Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by about
> > $1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values
are
> > off, but I need to know where I should be.
> > TIA
> >
> > --
> > Jim
> > --
> > 98 TJ SE
> > 90 SJ GW
> > http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
> > "You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
> > enough..."
> > "4x4" in caps is "$X$"
> >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: realisitic blue book value?
 

Add the Black Book values to your selection. This is a trade only company
that can be accessed by a backdoor in cars.com. Try this link
http://siy.cars.com/beta/index.jhtml...rer=fsbo_mdtls


"CrazyJ" <lavoiej@lycos.com> wrote in message
news:bnf8va$497$1@bob.news.rcn.net...
> Banks always use NADA, so if someone is going to get a loan for your Jeep,
> use that one. I have found KBB to be a bit high and Edmonds to be a bit
> low. The average of the two usually is about right (and will sometimes
> match NADA).
>
> Another thing you can do is look on cars.com/autotrader.com for similar
> Jeeps in your region. That should give you a good idea of "fair market
> value" where you live.
>
> FYI, I listed mine on cars.com and was swamped with calls...
>
> Good luck.
>
>
> "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:Y8Wdnbbl4Ir-XgeiRVn-sw@comcast.com...
> > Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ
using
> > Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by about
> > $1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values
are
> > off, but I need to know where I should be.
> > TIA
> >
> > --
> > Jim
> > --
> > 98 TJ SE
> > 90 SJ GW
> > http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
> > "You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
> > enough..."
> > "4x4" in caps is "$X$"
> >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: realisitic blue book value?
 

Thanks, everyone, for all your feedback. This is the first time in a
l-o-n-g time I've tried to sell a vehicle by myself. I'm thinking right now
that, maybe I'll put an add or two on the internet and if it sells, great.
If not, I'll wait until April/May and try to sell it around here.
Wish me luck. :-)

--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
enough..."
"4x4" in caps is "$X$"


"Michael Stevens" <michaelhowardstevens@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:bJHmb.2559$Px2.100@newsread4.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
> Add the Black Book values to your selection. This is a trade only company
> that can be accessed by a backdoor in cars.com. Try this link
> http://siy.cars.com/beta/index.jhtml...rer=fsbo_mdtls
>
>
> "CrazyJ" <lavoiej@lycos.com> wrote in message
> news:bnf8va$497$1@bob.news.rcn.net...
> > Banks always use NADA, so if someone is going to get a loan for your
Jeep,
> > use that one. I have found KBB to be a bit high and Edmonds to be a bit
> > low. The average of the two usually is about right (and will sometimes
> > match NADA).
> >
> > Another thing you can do is look on cars.com/autotrader.com for similar
> > Jeeps in your region. That should give you a good idea of "fair market
> > value" where you live.
> >
> > FYI, I listed mine on cars.com and was swamped with calls...
> >
> > Good luck.
> >
> >
> > "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com> wrote in message
> > news:Y8Wdnbbl4Ir-XgeiRVn-sw@comcast.com...
> > > Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ
> using
> > > Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by
about
> > > $1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values
> are
> > > off, but I need to know where I should be.
> > > TIA
> > >
> > > --
> > > Jim
> > > --
> > > 98 TJ SE
> > > 90 SJ GW
> > > http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
> > > "You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
> > > enough..."
> > > "4x4" in caps is "$X$"
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: realisitic blue book value?
 

Thanks, everyone, for all your feedback. This is the first time in a
l-o-n-g time I've tried to sell a vehicle by myself. I'm thinking right now
that, maybe I'll put an add or two on the internet and if it sells, great.
If not, I'll wait until April/May and try to sell it around here.
Wish me luck. :-)

--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
enough..."
"4x4" in caps is "$X$"


"Michael Stevens" <michaelhowardstevens@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:bJHmb.2559$Px2.100@newsread4.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
> Add the Black Book values to your selection. This is a trade only company
> that can be accessed by a backdoor in cars.com. Try this link
> http://siy.cars.com/beta/index.jhtml...rer=fsbo_mdtls
>
>
> "CrazyJ" <lavoiej@lycos.com> wrote in message
> news:bnf8va$497$1@bob.news.rcn.net...
> > Banks always use NADA, so if someone is going to get a loan for your
Jeep,
> > use that one. I have found KBB to be a bit high and Edmonds to be a bit
> > low. The average of the two usually is about right (and will sometimes
> > match NADA).
> >
> > Another thing you can do is look on cars.com/autotrader.com for similar
> > Jeeps in your region. That should give you a good idea of "fair market
> > value" where you live.
> >
> > FYI, I listed mine on cars.com and was swamped with calls...
> >
> > Good luck.
> >
> >
> > "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com> wrote in message
> > news:Y8Wdnbbl4Ir-XgeiRVn-sw@comcast.com...
> > > Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ
> using
> > > Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by
about
> > > $1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values
> are
> > > off, but I need to know where I should be.
> > > TIA
> > >
> > > --
> > > Jim
> > > --
> > > 98 TJ SE
> > > 90 SJ GW
> > > http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
> > > "You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
> > > enough..."
> > > "4x4" in caps is "$X$"
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: realisitic blue book value?
 

Thanks, everyone, for all your feedback. This is the first time in a
l-o-n-g time I've tried to sell a vehicle by myself. I'm thinking right now
that, maybe I'll put an add or two on the internet and if it sells, great.
If not, I'll wait until April/May and try to sell it around here.
Wish me luck. :-)

--
Jim
--
98 TJ SE
90 SJ GW
http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
"You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
enough..."
"4x4" in caps is "$X$"


"Michael Stevens" <michaelhowardstevens@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:bJHmb.2559$Px2.100@newsread4.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
> Add the Black Book values to your selection. This is a trade only company
> that can be accessed by a backdoor in cars.com. Try this link
> http://siy.cars.com/beta/index.jhtml...rer=fsbo_mdtls
>
>
> "CrazyJ" <lavoiej@lycos.com> wrote in message
> news:bnf8va$497$1@bob.news.rcn.net...
> > Banks always use NADA, so if someone is going to get a loan for your
Jeep,
> > use that one. I have found KBB to be a bit high and Edmonds to be a bit
> > low. The average of the two usually is about right (and will sometimes
> > match NADA).
> >
> > Another thing you can do is look on cars.com/autotrader.com for similar
> > Jeeps in your region. That should give you a good idea of "fair market
> > value" where you live.
> >
> > FYI, I listed mine on cars.com and was swamped with calls...
> >
> > Good luck.
> >
> >
> > "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com> wrote in message
> > news:Y8Wdnbbl4Ir-XgeiRVn-sw@comcast.com...
> > > Who's "blue book" valuation is the most realistic? I checked my TJ
> using
> > > Edmonds, Kelly, and NADA and got considerably different numbers by
about
> > > $1100. I know I've heard people say that some of the blue book values
> are
> > > off, but I need to know where I should be.
> > > TIA
> > >
> > > --
> > > Jim
> > > --
> > > 98 TJ SE
> > > 90 SJ GW
> > > http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98
> > > "You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard
> > > enough..."
> > > "4x4" in caps is "$X$"
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>