Doctor Ron’s CarFinder Service

Triple Black Cabriolet

2007 Mercedes CLK 550 Convertible, 24,000 miles. 

V8, 7 Speed Shiftable Automatic with Ferrari Inspired Paddle Shifters,
Heated and Cooled 12 Way Memory Leather Seats, Navigation,  AMG Trim. 
24,000 miles, $34,500. 
This is a Hemi - sized motor performance engineered in Stuttgart in a compact luxury coupe. 
When the car accelerates, the driver smiles.

 Check out those seats!

2006 BMW M3 Convertible. 39,000 miles, $35,500.
(A new one costs $75,000). BMW Warranty through 2012.

Brian and Dr. Ron looked at all the color schemes for these M3’s. 
This car is Jet Black with Cinnamon Leather — an exoticar combination. 

 160 MPH BMW Super Car.

2004 BMW M3. 10,000 miles. $29,000

This was a one owner car garaged in Virginia since new.
It’s never seen rain or snow.
Kept detailed by a meticulous mature owner.
Car enthusiast Chris Grace says:
"BMW engineers have this car dialed in to the driver’s senses and reflexes.
They know exactly what they’re doing. I’m done with Porsches.
Trading in my 911 for a BMW."

Dr. Ron’s Client Brian needed the car for the Wall Street Hamptons weekend commute, 
but in the end figured there were more interesting women on the Jittney than on the LIE.
This fish got away, but is probably still for sale in that VA garage.
 

35,000 miles, Factory Warranty,  $17,500.

2006 AUDI A3 2.0T.  35,000 miles, $17,500.
Winter, Premium, Convenience Packages.
Heated Leather Seats and Dual Moon Roofs.
Factory Warranty for two more years or 20,000 miles.
This is a sporty little German car with a six speed stick shift that is very hard to find. 
Dr. Ron says  “One woman’s trash is another one’s treasure”.

This was someone’s baby.


2005 Volvo XC70 AWD, 18,300 miles, $19,500.

The car was purchased new, 11/30/2004.
I’m selling it because I’m buying a new XC60.
The car is in mint condition.
The mileage is low (18,300) because on average I only drive it 20-28 miles each week.
This car  was bought new and is for sale by a meticulous gentleman
who takes pride in the quality of the equipment in his car. 
It is equipped with a remote starter (Astrostart)
and comes with two remotes 1/3 mile range.
Rear Park Assist:
Park Assist utilizes ultrasound sensors located in the (rear) bumper
to detect objects, people, or vehicles within the range of 4-5 fts. 
Audio System:
Volvo s premier sound system: 75 watt, AM-FM Radio, (6) Disk CD-PLAYER
with Dolby Surround Sound (PLII) (Volvo), 300 watt external amplifier,
(11) DynAudio Speakers, 400 watt sub-woofer.
Exterior Metallic Paint has been treated
with 57 coats of Klasse High Gloss Acrylic Sealant!
Elastic, non-chip, shrink-proof, heat and scratch resistant
- protective seal against ultraviolet rays, salt water, acid rain and industrial pollutants.
One coat will last up to 12 months!
Dealers and auto detailers will generally charge you
from $250 to as much as $400 to apply ONE coat of acrylic sealant! 
(Dr. Ron wants to have this done to his teeth!!!)   
Traction control, heated Leather power seats and tinted Moonroof. 
As you can see, more care went into equipping this car than most parenting I see around.

27,000 mile Volvo, 8 Airbags, $13,500.

2005 Volvo S80 2.5T.  27,000 miles, $13,500.

This car has:
Traction control, stability control, a steel cage,
an extra battery, ABS, GPS, ATD and 8 airbags.
(So if you ever have a problem Tim, it’s probably your own fault.)

The sellers were in tears.  The buyers, well, see bellow….

Mr and Mrs Irwin Sidman extolling the Volvo’s virtues to Tim the buyer.
Dr Ron says:  "This is beginning to feel like Thanksgiving dinner at my parents’ house.
Give them the check, take the car, and let’s get out of here!!!".

45,000 miles, six airbags, one grandma.

2004 Volvo S40i, 45,000 miles, $8000. Leather, six airbags, skid control, etc…

Peter and Carolyn wanted something fun but safe and affordable for their daugther.  Dr Ron found this Grandma’s Volvo ready for some serious driving.

"We got the car Ron! And Chloe is one HAPPY girl!  Thanks Ron! We will refer you any chance we get!"

Jetta with heated seats, clean history, and only one owner

2004 VW Jetta GLS, 22,000 miles, $10,000.

Only 22,056 miles. You can buy with confidence.
One owner, purchased from local Volkswagen.
Original sales documents in hand.
All scheduled service performed by authorized VW dealers.
The car is in great shape. 
It has had routine maintenance and had no accidents or major repairs.
Immaculate vehicle in excellent condition.
Heated seats, Sunroof, Remote Keyless Entry, Premium sound and CD player.
Exceptional opportunity.

37,000 mile VW PASSAT Turbo

2004 VW PASSAT GLS TURBO 37,000 MILES, $9,500.

Moon roof, auto stick, ASR, 6 airbags, heated seats.
Gorgeous gold car with black interior.
Dr. Ron is astounded that for under $10k
you can have a low mileage European car with such high tech options. 
ASR is skid control. 
Auto stick is an automatic transmission that can be shifted like a stick for fun. 
6 airbags is, well 6 airbags (more than Dr. Ron’s car has).
The seller was a retired attorney in Litchfield County, CT. 
She bought it new,
and had every single piece of original paperwork and service record available. 
She showed us around her home,
introduced us to her hunting dogs,
and showed us her new Lexus and Audi…enough said.
 

55,000 Arizona and Cross Country Highway Miles

2006 VW Jetta 2.5 Value Edition.  55,000 miles, $9,300.

Modern 2.5 liter 5 cylinder engine. 
One owner, no kids, no pets, no smoke. 
Just detailed in and out, but needs new tires.
Only selling cause I’m moving to Boston.
David the buyer said:
"The seller got the car detailed in and out
and delivered the title and lien release as promised. 
If the rest of the young people in the US are as together as this guy,
then this country does have a future."

Sporty VW Golf owned by Sociology Professor.

2003 VW Golf GL, 52,000 miles, $7,500.

Low mileage, Non-smoker, One owner,
Bumper to bumper warranty and emergency roadside assistance included!
Warranty is good until 7/15/2012 or 100,000 miles.
Runs & drives great, Well maintained,
Maintenance records available.
Selling because moving overseas.

I purchased it in Virginia in 2003 and drove it immediately to Massachusetts.
I was completing my Postdoc at Brandeis.
I then moved to RI to assume a new teaching position. 
Mass and RI are the main locations. No accidents.
There are a few minor scratches.
I got an estimate on what it would cost to remove those and $300 is the estimate I received.
I checked on that because they are noticeable if you are OCD like me,
but otherwise they’re not noticeable.

One owner Passat with only 49,000 miles.

2003 VW Passat GLS, 49,000 miles, $7,499.

Single owner, well maintained car. Everything functioning perfectly.
No accidents, No scratches, No dents, No repairs, Excellent interior.
The car was in Florida and I moved to CT in Feb. of 08′.
Selling because, I want to buy a new car.

Stick, Heated Leather, Six Air Bags.

2005 Saab 9-3 2.0T ARC, 86,000 miles, $7,600.

Larson wanted a sporty Euro or Japanese car with a
manual transmission, leather, and a sunroof for under $8,000.
Because Dr. Ron only buys clean,
tight cars for clients, this search presented a problem. 
The answer would of course be a Saab or a Volvo. (Great cars; bargains used).

"Hi Ron.  It’s Larson calling. 
Wanted to tell you that I am driving my 2005 Saab Turbo home right now. 
I absolutely love it.  It is an amazing car. 
Thank you so much for all your help, and especially for finding this great deal. 
It is exactly what I was looking for."
 

Heated leather seats, 6 Airbags, $4,500

2001 Saab 9-5 2.3T, 75,000 miles, $4,500.

Sweetheart of a car. Pristine leather interior.
Turbo provides amazing get-up-and-go.
35 mpg highway, ~28 total.
Beautiful ride, velcro on the road; good in snow.
2 no-smoking owners. Low miles. Upgraded sound system, new front tires.
Very large trunk for its class.

Hi Ron. Its Anna. Just got home with the car.
The car is really sweet. I love it. It’s really great on the road.
It’s roomy and comfortable and full of luxury options, and it only cost $4500!!
The guy who sold it to us was really nice and straightforward.
He gave us all the service records and keys.
It couldn’t have been a better experience.
Thank you so much Ron.

A note to our visitors from Danielle the Webmaster and Dr. Ron: 
This Saab is the only car to appear in two separate positions on this page.
It is grouped with the Volvos and Audis because it is a Fast Euro Luxury Liner
with a turbo and heated leather seats etc… 
It is also placed down with the bargains under $6000
because it was priced like a Hyundai or PT Cruiser.
Although it is a 2001 with 75,000 miles,
these Saabs typically drive 200,000 miles and feel tight, sporty and luxurious to the end. 
This car was used for the last 6 years by an honest couple in Groton MA
who now need a minivan for their rare book collection.

100,000 mile Power Train Warranty

2007 Honda CR-V EX AWD, 30,000 miles, $18,990

Carrie’s last car in California was a 1980 Mercedes Diesel
with old cracked leather and a wood dashboard.
She wanted to know if it was possible to find true love
in a car a second time when she moved to the Berkshires.
She needed AWD for her mountain driveway,
hauling space for her paintings,
safety for her daughters and reliability for her lifestyle. 
Sometimes the Dr. needs to be the bearer of bad news,
so he told her "you’re done with 30 year old Mercedes diesels." 

This Honda will take care of her all through the day; 
From when it starts up on the coldest winter mornings,
to when it makes it back up her snowy driveway at the end of the day,
and in between when it uses its skid and traction control to avoid accidents.
The Honda reliability will keep Carrie out of the shop,
and it’s 100k warranty will pay for any repairs that do come up. 
Best of all, its a Honda.

Two Year Honda Power Train Warranty

2007 Honda Element EX AWD.  Six Airbags, TPMS, EBD, and iPod Compatible.
32,000 miles, $18,300.  Check out the Kiwi Green!

Claudia has two kids, two dogs, and dozens of Real Estate clients with long steep driveways,
so she needed reliability, space, and All Wheel Drive. 
Nobody wants a gas guzzling monster SUV these days,
but a cool Kiwi Green 4 cylinder Honda fits the bill. 
The rear doors open backwards and there is tons of back seat legroom for the dogs.

V6, Heated Leather, and a Honda Warranty for Dr. Gilbert.

2007 Honda Accord EXL. V6, Heated Leather, Moonroof,
6 Airbags, Skid and Traction Control,
and a 70,000 mile Honda Warranty. 39,000 miles, $16,700.

While Camrys are being recalled by the millions,
there exists a great supply of late model Accords.
These Hondas are designed to fit like a glove,
drive like a mellow BMW, and last like - well - a Toyota.
And they do.

How hard does a ninety year old drive a car?

2004 Honda Accord EX Sedan $12,900, 23,000 miles.

The car is in excellent condition. No accidents or repairs since purchased.
The car is being sold by my 90 year old mother because the car is a bit too
big for her to handle - she’s looking to buy a smaller Honda Civic.

Seller and Buyer were both massage therapists.

2008 Honda FIt Sport Automatic, 42,000 miles, $12,900.
Six Airbags, iPod Connector, 100,000 mile warranty.

Toddy was tired of her 85,000 mile Saab, and wanted to burn less gas
with her daily driving.  This Certified Pre Owned 37MPG Honda Fit was the answer.

Six Airbags, iPod Connector, 22,000 Miles.

2007 Honda Fit Sport Automatic, Remote Starter. 22,000 miles, $12,500.

This car has two warranties.
The balance of the original 5 year / 60,000 mile Honda Power Train Warranty,
and also the balance of an additional 6 year / 100,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. 

Non-smoker, One owner, Pristine.
We spent January in Florida, and came home with a new Mercedes,
so the Fit must go!!!

Clean title in hand. No Lien. Adult driven by CPA/Auditor.

Six Air Bags, iPod connector, Black on Black.

2007 Honda Fit Sport.
Manufacturer’ Warranty, 37,000 adult miles, $11,250.

38,000 miles, Honda warranty, $10,800.

2006 Honda Civic LX Coupe. 38,000 miles, $10,800. Six airbags etc …

CD, 40mpg Highway.
Non-smoker. No Accidents. Excellent condition inside and out.
This car has a completely clean AutoCheck report from Experian Credit Reports.
(No accidents or any other history records). 
It was built and sold at the very end of 2006,
so it still has a Honda 5 year/60,000 mile PowerTrain Wty
(19 months/22,000 miles remaining).

This is a really cool high tech little car.
I need to sell it because I moved to France.

Efficient one owner Civic.

2005 Honda Civic LX Sedan, 40k, $9,000

I purchased this car NEW in 2005 from a dealership in California.
It’s never had a winter with snow so it is in fantastic condition (we just moved here).
I have never had a problem with this car (I love Hondas).
We are selling the civic because we are now students.
This car has had all scheduled maintenance.

Green, Green, Green!

2004 Toyota Prius premium package, 24,000 miles, $14,500

This is a one owner dealer maintained garaged Prius.
It is barely broken in with less than 24000 miles.
Included rear air bags, stabilizer and smart key function(keyless start and door unlock).
The car is turn key.
My 84 year old mother is sold the car because she was buying a new one.
All hybrid components are still warrantied. 8 year, 100,000 miles.
Rust and drivetrain warrantied until August 1.
50MPG!!!

Every one loves these things….

2008 Scion xB 26,400 miles $11,500.

We bought the car used in Arizona from a couple who didn’t need it;
the husband had bought a new truck and that became his primary work vehicle.
They had only owned it for a couple months
and it still looked like it came off a dealer lot.
I am now selling it because I have downgraded
to a $1200 car to free up some credit card debt.
It comes with a transferable Platinum warranty
(which expires in 6/2013 or 100,000 miles).
Average about 26mpg Code Alarm security
with Remote Start Automatic transmission with quickshift manual mode
Dark cloth interior Metallic Black paint
Power Steering Power windows Power antilock Brakes with traction control
Digital Speedometer with analog tachometer
Front/side airbags MP3 CD player with iPod connector.

Another Cool Gen-Y Box.

2006 Scion xB. Stick, MP3 input, 32,000 miles,  $9,000. 
One Year left on Toyota Power Train Warranty.  Clean title no lien.

We bought it new and are only selling it because we don’t want two cars any longer.
My wife is a midwife and drives the car; I take the T. 

Kelly wanted a stick, hatchback, fuel economy, and Toyota quality,
so Dr Ron looked into the haystack and pulled out this gem.

One Owner, 23,000 miles, $13,000.

2007 Toyota Matrix, 23,000 miles, $13,000.
This one owner wagon has a Toyota Bumper to Bumper Warranty
for 6 months/13,000 miles and a Power Train Warranty for 30 months/37,000 miles.
It is in like new condition, but once Julia’s boys get into it - Watch out !!!

This car was built in April 2007 and sold in July 2007,
two months before the 08s came out.
(Its what they call a 2007 1/2 in the car business.) 
Dr. Ron calls it a 2007 5/6ths to be exact.
This is why the mileage is so low and the warranty is still alive.
Also, while other 07s were driving through slush in the harsh winter of 06/07,
this car did not yet exist.

The most fuel efficient AWD car on the road.

2006 AWD Toyota Matrix XR, 45,000 miles, $12,900

Carrie is a teacher and has a 100 mile round trip commute
on secondary roads in northern Massachussetts.
So she needed great gas mileage, all wheel drive, and super reliability. 
She also needed a car that could go 25,000 miles per year for many years to come,
but not at a new car price. 
This Toyota was the answer.

Toyota Matrix with 56,000 miles, $12,500

2005 TOYOTA MATRIX XRS. 
This is an incredible little car.  Very fast and very sporty. 
Where else can you find a six-speed manual transmission? 
Try an italian supercar.
 

6 Month Toyota Powertrain Warranty, 57,000 miles, $11,300.

2005 Toyota Matrix AWD.
This car was reconditioned to "like new" by a New England Lexus Dealer
who was gracious enough to give Dr. Ron $1000 off the "Internet Price".
New tires, new brakes, Toyota Powertrain Warranty good until August 2010.

AWD Toyota Matrix, 65,000 miles, $10,000

2005 AWD Toyota Matrix 65,000 miles, $10,000

This car was bought new, it has no dents or dings and is in excellent shape.
The reason for selling was the owner bought a 2010 VW Passat Diesel
which gets 45 miles to the gallon.
The Matrix gets around 30 miles to the gallon.
Every thing is in good condition, just had new front brakes installed and the oil changed.
The car came from cow country in upstate New York. 
When Monica and Dr. Ron went to pick up the car
they figured it had never seen a traffic jam in its life. 
The only businesses along the road were ATV dealers.

You can park this car ANYWHERE.

2008 Toyota Yaris Hatchback $10,000, 3,100 miles.

This 2008 Toyota Yaris 3dr Liftback Hatchback
features a 1.5L 16V 4cyl Gasoline engine.
3100 miles on the clock and superb condition inside and outside.
The car has only been used to drive to the train station and back.
Only one owner.
This car gets great gas mileage,
on average City MPG 29 miles and Highway MPG 35 miles.
Air Conditioning, Electronic Power Steering, Clock,
Tilt Steering Wheel, Driver and Passenger Airbags,
Rear Defogger, Intermittent Wipers,
AM-FM, MP3/CD Player with IPod/AUX connector.
Must see and test drive to appreciate!
The seller moved closer to the train station so no longer needs the car.

Pontiac Vibe built in a Toyota factory - $9,300

2005 Pontiac Vibe with 53,981 miles for $9,300.

This is not a six speed 185 Horsepower beast like the Matrix above. 
But just like a base Matrix, it has a Toyota Corolla engine,
transmission, and all other mechanicals. 
It’s not your uncle’s Pontiac. 
Dr. Ron knows how to buy Toyotas at Pontiac prices….
Other good bets are Chevy Prizms and Chrysler cars with Mitsubishi power trains. 
Iona should be happy.

Two Years and 40,000 miles remaining on Toyota CPO Warranty.

2005 Toyota Matrix XR AWD. 61,000 miles. $8,500.

David the seller was a non-smoking High School science teacher in Long Island, NY. 
He delivered the car to Yotam upstate.

This car was a bargain. 
It spent its first five years in Suffolk County where there is little road salt.
It did have a dent and a cracked tail light,
but Yotam plans to load it with firewood,
and drive the dirt roads of Columbia County NY.

All-in-all this is just what the buyer wanted: 
Best fuel economy of any AWD vehicle, Toyota quality, and a bargain.

33,000 Miles, Warranty, $9,000

2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R

This is Nissan’s Race line of its bulletproof Sentra model. 
This one has a moonroof, side air bags, and an incredible Rockford Stereo.

The car spent most of its life around Atlanta and LA, so no salt, sand or snow. 
Harry drove the car 100 miles on the way  home, and said "This car is amazing. 
It must have been stored in a barn for the past 4 years. 
The engine sounds brand new. "

Six months later Harry says….

"The car is great Ron. It gets 29 mpg in town, and 33 on the Mass Pike.
And this car is super fast too.
I don’t know how Nissan tweaked the SE-R motor, but they sure did a good job."

Six months later Harry says….

 This Hemi lived in Florida from 2004-2009.

2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2WD Crew Cab SLT, 40,000 miles, $12,900.

Florida Truck with 5.7 liter HEMI and Dodge Powertrain Warranty.
20 inch alloy wheels, almost new tires, tow package, tranny temperature gauge, and bed liner.
Inside it has heated leather seats, navigation, Infinity sound system,
SIRIUS Satellite Radio compatibility, electrically adjusted pedals, and power everything.

This truck was purchased new in Florida in 2004,
and kept in Florida by the original owner (a Mercedes technician) until July 2009.
I bought the truck from the Ford dealer last summer and brought it up to New England.
So this truck has only had 1 New England winter.
No salt, no sand, no snow, no rust.

This truck has a completely clean, no accident history.
I can email you the AutoCheck report from Experian Credit Reporting. 

The truck is in excellent condition inside, outside, and underneath.
Everything works fine. The heat is hot and the AC is cold.
The HEMI runs and sounds awesome.
No accidents no repairs, no issues.
No dents, no dings, no rust.
Still under Factory Warranty.

Drive it around town using no gas at all.

2005 Ford Escape Hybrid SUV. 93,000 miles, $7450.

Easily gets over 30 MPG. Take HOV Lanes and Beat the Traffic.
Automatic, Alloys, 6 CD Changer, Power windows, locks, mirrors, seat, ABS.
New TIe Rod Ends, Control Arms, and Sway Bar Links in August 2009.
Runs and Drives Great, Non-smoker. Titanium Green Metallic. 93,700 miles.
Six Airbags, One owner. Average 30 MPG, or drive it around town using no gas at all.
Dr Ron says "I must be getting old if there are five year old hybrids around for $7450."
 

V6, Leather, and Mega Head and Leg Room for Paul.

2006 Ford Fusion SEL.
V6, Leather, Six Airbags and Remote Start. 37,000 miles  $7900.

Paul tested out many cars, and found the Fusion most spacious.
He drives about 30,000 miles per year, so comfort is critical.

Paul’s last car was a Lexus,
and Dr. Ron warned him that Ford quality might disappoint following the Lexus.
But Paul checked out all the competition
and found the Fusion design and quality up to Toyota standards.
"Have you driven a Ford lately?"

The seller was a NYC Kindergarten teacher.
She only sold the Fusion so she could buy her daughter’s upside down commuter car. 
She hit it off with Paul’s wife and delivered the car from NYC to the Berkshires.