A few things come to my mind, for what they're worth.

First, for grins, try the Kelly Blue Book website, kbb.com, to see what THEY say the trade-in and retail values are.

Then, what was YOUR impression of the car? Did you drive it? Is it the right size, have the right options, etc... The much-talked-about "gut feel" is important.

I now have vehicles with a lot of miles on them, and none were purchased new. I have had to do the normal maintenance, and also "hang parts" on all of them, but I keep records and spread the cost of parts over the miles. So far, all have been reasonable.

Hello from the greater Detroit Metro Area, and BCingU, Jim

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'96 E300D 56kmi
'95 Audi 90 118 kmi
'92 GMC Suburban 138 kmi
'85 300SD 218 kmi