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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 09:12 AM
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2004 Honda fit with 750 miles

Yes that's 750 miles.
It was purchased by an older man and it sat in his garage with only 750 miles.
It is in perfect condition. It was taken to a dealer and had new tires installed as well as getting it running perfect.
This car will go up for auction locally next week and I am interested.
My question is what is the value of this car?
I cannot find anything to reference the value.
Is this something that would increase in value if kept very low miles?
Thanks for any thoughts.
I should have mentioned this is a convertable.
Doug
 

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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 11:58 AM
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It probably will go for a grand or two over kelly blue book, even though KBB sucks for car values
 
Old Jan 12, 2013 | 12:11 PM
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I just checked Kelly BB for our area and it came up a bit over $22,000.
Does that sound reasonable?
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by dmcb
I just checked Kelly BB for our area and it came up a bit over $22,000.
Does that sound reasonable?
Doug
For a Fit, that does not sound reasonable to me; brand new top of the line ones are a fair bit less than that. At an auction, it really depends on who all is bidding and how much they want the car. If you're bidding against dealers, they'd be nuts to bid that high. (A 2004 is not old enough to be a collectable car for most people.)

But wait—you said it's a convertible? Honda doesn't make a convertible Fit. If it did indeed start out as a Fit, someone has done a whole lot of custom work, which suggests that the KBB et al values are hardly relevant. I'd also be very cautious as such a modification would mean dramatically changing the safety structure of the car.

Or maybe it's not a Fit but some other model?
 
Old Jan 12, 2013 | 12:34 PM
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I'm learning.
It seems to be an s2000 but some call it a Fit.
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 12:36 PM
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I cant even see 2004 honda fit on KBB


you used the wrong car.


I would personally be willing to spend around 9 grand on that 2004 with that mileage. used with many more miles, roughly 7 or even 6 grand

it is 9 years old regardless of use. and being stored, moisture had the chance to attack it directly for years!
 
Old Jan 12, 2013 | 12:41 PM
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I'm learning.
It seems to be an s2000 but some call it a Fit.
Doug
both are in their own world.

instead of traditional apples to oranges, that is more like rocks to skittles
 
Old Jan 12, 2013 | 02:06 PM
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Well excuse me. I don't know anything about these cars. It was discribed to me as a Fit.
I have found the proper model and said so.
Sorry to bother you all.
I am asking in the wrong place, I can see that but I do hope you all will learn to read and not rip someone trying to learn.
I did correct the model but you choose to ignore that.
Over and OUT.
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Old Jan 12, 2013 | 02:46 PM
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Meh. I wasnt ripping into you. Just because I pointed out a large difference/style doesnt mean I was trying to get into your ass.


If this is your attitude, I suggest taking a break from the internet.

Plus the few S2K forums Ive been on when I owned one for about a year were kinda harsh to people who got offended easily.
 
Old Jan 12, 2013 | 02:57 PM
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In post #5 I corrected the model based on what I found.
To you a laughing matter.
Fyi, I am active on another forum, a boating forum, with over 31,000 posts.
When someone comes on that knows nothing about the subject we do all we can to help them.
And we can read and wouldn't respond when the subject was corrected in any event.
As far as this forum I have no further purpose to be on it and won't bother you any longer.
Your response shows how much you would rather show what you know and not to help.
Don't bother to answer, I am logging off and won't be back.
You are not the type I wish to associate with and I won't feed your ego any longer.
Doug
 
Old Jan 12, 2013 | 07:34 PM
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Did someone piss in your Cheerios?
 
Old Jan 13, 2013 | 02:51 AM
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dcmb: 13fit did try to help you. stop being too sensitive!
 
Old Jan 13, 2013 | 03:27 AM
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Did someone piss in your Cheerios?
Very nice! More like someone pooped in their coco puffs!!!
Better be RHD if it was a 2004 fit!!!
 
Old Jan 13, 2013 | 03:40 AM
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Thumbs up Is this it?

If this is the car w/ 750 miles on it Yes sir it's worth buying and keep low miles. Depending on who's bidding this thing will be like $ in the bank.
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 03:47 AM
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and if this is it.... lol pass on it

Just not the best investment car here

 
Old Jan 13, 2013 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Perrenoud Fit
If this is the car w/ 750 miles on it Yes sir it's worth buying and keep low miles. Depending on who's bidding this thing will be like $ in the bank.
GLWP


Yummmmmy! Wow, would I love to have that car! No room for my two dogs though

Kelly BB 750 miles from a private party in excellent condition is about $22,000... with 100K miles, it's about $13,000 I really can't see the advantage of low miles against price though.. for $9,000 difference you could do a lot of restoration/repairs if it is in excellent condition, right?
 

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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by dmcb
I'm learning.
It seems to be an s2000 but some call it a Fit.
Doug

A Fit is a shrunken SUV; an S2000 is a convertible sports car and no longer made or sold. The difference is not easily overlooked.
A 2004 Fit with 750 miles is worth about $2000 less than new price if it checks out to milkeage. A 2004 S2000 (is there a 2004 S2000?) is worth about $20,000 with 750 miles.
 
Old Jan 13, 2013 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by dmcb
In post #5 I corrected the model based on what I found.
To you a laughing matter.
Fyi, I am active on another forum, a boating forum, with over 31,000 posts.
When someone comes on that knows nothing about the subject we do all we can to help them.
And we can read and wouldn't respond when the subject was corrected in any event.
As far as this forum I have no further purpose to be on it and won't bother you any longer.
Your response shows how much you would rather show what you know and not to help.
Don't bother to answer, I am logging off and won't be back.
You are not the type I wish to associate with and I won't feed your ego any longer.
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older man who got offended for thinking a s2000 was a honda fit
 
Old Jan 13, 2013 | 10:42 PM
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1936! No wonder he got irritated so quickly... I'd be pissed too.
 
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 03:19 AM
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Originally Posted by dmcb
Yes that's 750 miles.
It was purchased by an older man and it sat in his garage with only 750 miles.
It is in perfect condition. It was taken to a dealer and had new tires installed as well as getting it running perfect.
This car will go up for auction locally next week and I am interested.
My question is what is the value of this car?
I cannot find anything to reference the value.
Is this something that would increase in value if kept very low miles?
Thanks for any thoughts.
I should have mentioned this is a convertable.
Doug
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