Doctor Ron’s CarFinder Service

Only 18,000 miles on this twin turbo.

2008 BMW 535 Xi.  18,000 miles, $38,000.  Black on Black.

Cold Weather Package (Heated Steering Wheel,
3-Stage Heated Front Seats, and Retractable Headlight Washers),
Premium Package (Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors,
Integrated 3-Button Universal Garage Door Opener, and Dakota Leather Upholstery),
Sport Package (Shadowline Exterior Trim
and 20-Way Power Multi-Contour Front Seats),
Head-Up Display, and Navigation System.

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.
 

Luxury, Safety, and Speed.  $28,900.

2007 BMW X3.0 Si AWD 18,000 miles, $28,900.
Platinum Bronze Metallic .  Black Leather.
Stability Control, Traction Control, and Brake Assist.
Heated Leather Seats.
Dr. Ron Says: "I want a new car."

$37,000 Luxury Car for $21,750.

 

2006 Lexus ES 330.  15,000 miles, $21,750.
Heated Leather Seats, Moon Roof,
Six Airbags, Stability Control.
Lexus Power Train Warranty for two more years.
Garaged and driven 15,000 miles by CT senior since new.
Always serviced at Lexus dealer,
Maintenance records available, New smell.

Here is the sad part folks:  My client passed on this car.  This fish got away! 
For all you bargain hunters out there
who can appreciate the value of a 15k mile Lexus for only $21,750,
please accept my condolences.

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!"

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.

Stick, Moonroof Heated, Leather, Six Air Bags.

2005 Saab 9-3 2.0T ARC, 86,000 miles, $8,600.

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."
 

 Stick, Moon Roof, Heated Leather, Six Air Bags.

2003 Saab 9-3 ARC 2.0T, 70,000 miles, $8,400.

This is a one owner car Swedish Turbo Luxury in "like new condition" for under $10,000.
Lannie wanted the same thing Larson did, and we found what she needed in a Saab.

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.

$16,000 for a $33,000 car.

2006 PILOT EX AWD, $16,000, 20,000 miles.

3 rows of seats, Heated leather, Moon roof
Jesse has 2 kids, one on the way, a big dog and a husband, so she needs extra room. 
This efficient car allows her to fold down half or all of the third row.
The seller was a district attorney from NYC. 
He and his family only used the car weekends to drive to the poconos (highway miles). 
Let’s do the math:  140 miles round trip, 35 trips per year, for 4 years… just about 20k.
 

80,000 mile Honda Care Warranty, $15,250

2006 CR-V LX AWD, $15,250, 19,000 Miles. 80,000 mile warranty.

The seller was a retired teacher on Long Island NY. 
She liked the CR-V so much,
that when her doctor told her she needed a car with heated seats,
she went out and bought a new CR-V. 
How is that for an endorsement?
 

 One Owner Honda CRV AWD, $12,700.

2005 Honda CRV EX. 48,000 miles. $12,700.

AWD, Six Airbags, Skid Control and Moon Roof.
(Fold out picnic table for M. JP Fraichot).
Leslie needed a car that could fit both the Balkan Drum set,
and the CSA share without jamming the rhudabega in the bass drum.

Only driven to Grocery store.

2003 Honda CR-V $12,500, 24,640 miles.

Original Owner - Non smoker - extremely low mileage.
The car was purchased new back in 2003. It is my Mom’s CR-V.
It has so few miles because she only drove it from her house to the grocer store.
The condition is excellent.
It has never been in an accident;
-although 6 years ago someone hit it in a parking lot and scratched and dented the side
-I had the damaged repaired.
My Mom turns 80 this year and it is no longer safe for to drive,
this is also the reason I am selling it for her.

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?

2005 Honda Accord EX-L Sedan $12,000, 39,000 miles.

This was my mother’s car. She bought it new in Florida.
I have the window sticker and the purchase invoice.
She kept receipts for EVERYTHING!. Including her car.
She died in May so we’re looking to sell it.
You can only drive (and pay insurance on ) so many cars.
She went to the honda dealer for everything. Oil changes.
Transmission flush, you name it. All the receipts are in the glove box.
The title is clear, changed into my name a month or so ago .
I just got it in the mail 2 weeks ago.
The car is in excellent condition. No accidents or repairs since purchased.
Driver airbag, Anti-Lock brakes, Air conditioning, Alloy wheels, Cruise control,
CD changer, Passenger air bag, Rear window defroster, Heated seats,
Leather seats, Power door locks, Power mirrors, Power windows, Power steering,
Power seats.

Hi Ron,
Yes, we got the car - love it - already drove it to Boston and back. Thank
you! Will make another paypal payment to you tomorrow"

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.

15,000 Miles and Toyota Warranty.

2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid LTD AWD SUV.

Heated Leather, Six Airbags,
Skid Control and Navigation. 15,000 miles, $26,990.

What has four wheel drive, 7 seats, and gets 27 MPG? 
This Hybrid SUV. (And nothing else you can buy for $27,000).

Tracy needs good gas mileage when driving 5 kids 50 miles per day,
and also needs to make it up her icy half mile driveway when she is done.
This is the only car that can do it for $27,000.

73,000 miles, $15,250 w/ 100k Mile Toyota Gold Warranty

2006 TOYOTA 4RUNNER SR5, 4×4

V8, moon roof, rear a/c, 7year/100,000 Mile Toyota Gold Warranty.

This 4Runner is a young person’s car that was owned by a 75 year old. 
We bought the car from the estate of the deceased florida man. 
His kids had driven it home to Massachusetts from the funeral. 
Much of the mileage on this car was put on during two annual round trips
between Florida and Michigan over the last 4 years. 
What does all this mean? 
Florida car + highway miles + elderly owner + Toyota quality + 100k warranty  =  Home Run for Dr. Ron.

Green, Green, Green!

2004 Toyota Prius premium package, 24,000 miles, $12,750

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,  $10,000. 
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.

11,000 Grandma Miles on Cool Gen X Scion.

2006 Scion xA with iPod jack and warranty.  11,000 miles, $8,900.

"Hello Ron,

My mother (68 yrs old) bought the car new in 2006, but she never liked
driving, so she didn’t accumulate a lot of mileage. She moved back to
her home country to retire, this spring and left the car to us to
sell. She really wanted us to buy the car off of her, but we already
have 4 cars, so we don’t need another car. We only put it on the
market now because it took forever for CT DMV to transfer the title
to us. We use it here and there whenever one of our cars in service or
what not, but it’s mostly in the garage. The car is like brand new
without exaggeration. It’s in perfect condition. I don’t think you can
find another used car that is as new as this one for this price.

Thanks,
Chika"

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

2006 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.

$6,600 Garaged since new

2003 Toyota Corolla LE.  15,500 miles, $6600.

Automatic, A/C, Power everything. 37 MPG from the 4 cylinder motor.
"My aunt’s neurologist at the nursing home said she should stop driving,
since she bumped into the building twice last month."
Peter and Tara needed a small reliable automatic to rack up lots of miles in CT & MA. 
This Toyota fit the bill.

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….

20,000 Miles, Factory Warranty, Giant Moonroof. $15,500.

2006 AWD Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium 20,000 miles.
Huge Moon Roof, Heated Seats, Climate Control, CD Changer, etc…
The seller was a little old lady from Harrisburg PA. 
The buyer (see photo) is in Vet School. 
The Forester’s load capacity is about 1000 lbs,
so Daniela will be able to carry sheep, goats, hogs, and calves. 
Dr. Ron says “Sorry - no Bulls or Heiffers.”

Incredible All Wheel Drive Value

2005 Subaru Outback 2.5i Wagon. 42,000 miles. $13,000. 
AWD, Manual transmission. Side Air Bags. New brakes and tires.

Sebastian and Antje needed AWD for ski trips to VT, room in back for the dogs,
and fuel economy for the 21st century… oh and a bargain.  Sound familiar? 
We need to find some nice people moving overseas who are desperate to sell their Subaru. Done.

Huge Moon Roof, Heated Seats and New Tires.

2005 Subaru Forester XS, 59,000 miles, $12,200.

Original owner, no accidents,easy on gas, 5-speed,
Full-time all wheel drive, Heated cloth seats,
Giant moonroof 6 disc CD, power driver seat, fog lights,
cruise, regular gas, premium wheels (real nice),
extra wheels for snows, roof rack, new high performance tires. 
This Forester has been well maintained and runs like new.
Cheryl and Dr. Ron worked on this one together for six months. 
Sometimes car buyers need that time to figure out exactly what they want, need, and can afford.

26,000 miles, AWD, $12,000

2005 Subaru Forester X, AWD Automatic, Side air bags.  
Another rare find – a Subaru that has spent most of its life parked. 
This like new car was bought from the estate of an elderly woman in CT. 
On the way home David and Dr. Ron stopped at a Subaru Dealer
to inquire about a used low mileage Forester. 
The dealer showed us a dirty 30,000 mile 2004 that was bought at auction
from Hertz  Rental for the low “no haggle” price of $16,000.  Enough said.

39,000 Miles, Factory Warranty, $11,500.

2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i AWD Wagon. 39,000 miles, $11,500.
Stick shift, new tires, power everything. Subaru powertrain warranty.

Mariken’s 1998 Stick Impreza had 175,000 miles
and a bit of rust, but was still running strong.
She wanted a similar low mileage car to replace it for all her Berkshire driving.
Low mileage stick shift Subarus are hard to come by,
since people buy these economical cars to drive them. 
This car’s first and only owner drove the car just 8,000 miles per year,
and because the car is a 2006 1/2, the Subaru warranty is good for another 11 months.

25,000 miles, All-wheel drive, $10,500.

2001 Subaru Legacy Outback Wagon only 25,000 miles driven by one owner.
This was a hard to find stick shift in "like new" condition with almost new tires.

38,000 Senior Citizen miles bought from estate for $9,600

2002 Subaru Outback LTD AWD Wagon 38,000 miles.
Two moonroofs, Side Air Bags. Heated leather power seats covered since new.

When the executrix of the estate told Dr. Ron
that her father had kept the leather covered since new,
it reminded Ron of his grandmother’s living room furniture always covered in plastic.
When these karmic moments occasionally come up, one needs to jump on the car.
Just what Joanna wanted for commuting to Rockland County.

Another city car becomes a suburban car.

2005 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS Wagon. 
New brakes and tires.  55,000 miles, $9,500.
This Subaru was driven on Connecticut highways by a packaging salesman,
then sat idle waiting for a buyer. 
It will be put to good use on the dirt roads of Berkshire and Columbia Counties.

 62,000 miles, AWD Subaru $7,900.

2002 SUBARU FORESTER-L AWD. 
This sought-after Forester “mini – SUV” body style was hard to find with only 62k on a 7 year old car.

The seller was a Yoga Teacher.
The Buyer a Therapist.

The Yoga Teacher delivered it to the family therapist in Great Barrington Mass. She drove him back to Long Island.  Apparently they hit it off, and she gave him her favorite book on couples’ relationships… Dr. Ron charges for car finding, but not for his dating service… You never know.

Dr. Ron’s bookkeeper has the same car and says, "My 95 Subaru has 150k and is still going strong."
 

45,000 miles, AWD, $6,300.

1999 SUBARU LEGACY L AWD STATION WAGON.
The car lived in the 80 year old gentlemen’s garage.
How do we know his age?  His DOB was printed on the CT title.
The point here is that this Subaru is fully depreciated, but has barely been used.  And 80 year olds drive gently.
Dr. Ron and his client (the buyer) Dr. Steve got under the car on their backs with a flashlight.  The underbody looked new….
 

Used as a commuter car for 2 1/2 years. $19,500.

2007 Toyota Tacoma 4×4 Prerunner Access Cab, 16,000 miles, $19,500.

Looks & runs just like a New Truck!!!
We have only used it as a commuter car to work - 7 miles per day- and small errands.
If you see this truck, so you will be amazed at its condition.
Very clean interior. It is practically new!
It has such low mileage that this truck will sell itself!
We are both non-smokers and have no accidents!
We bought this truck new, so it has only one owner!

Continuously Varying Transmission

2003 Nissan Murano SE AWD, 64,000 miles, $13,500.

 
MAJOR FEATURES:
Powerful 3.5 liter Nissan engine, All Wheel Drive,
heated, power, leather seats, moon roof, iPod/mp3 compatible, 8 CD player,
climate control, dual zone A/C.
This car has 8 air bags, and 4-Wheel ABS with Brake Assist.
Has 4 snow tires on separate wheels.

HISTORY AND CONDITION:
Bought new in Dallas for $28,000 by my brother in 2003.
Driven in Texas for 2.5 years, in the Northeast for 2 years,
then barely driven since 2007. Always garaged.
Bought 4 new Cooper CS4 tires in April ‘07 and barely driven 8,000 miles since.
Autocheck report available by e-mail.
The car is in great condition inside and out.

RECENT $600 SERVICE AT NISSAN DEALERSHIP:
"Replaced engine oil and filter, Performed multi-point vehicle inspection,
Replaced CVT fluid, Replaced engine air filter, Replaced engine coolant,
Replaced in-cabin microfilter, Rotated tires,
Inspected wear and adjusted pressure, Inspected propeller shaft,
Inspected exhaust system, Inspected front and rear brakes,
Inspected front drive shaft boot, Inspected steering system and suspension."

59,000 miles, AWD Minivan, $16,500



2006 Toyota Sienna XLE LTD AWD with 59,000 miles. 

This is an amazing van that has been the top rated AWD minivan every year since 2004. 
The interior is completely tight and silent, and it has every conceivable option. 
The seller was a single mother in the Berkshires
who bought it new in 2004 for $39,000 or $40,000,
and supplied all the original paperwork and service records.  
Ari bought it for $16,500. The math works as follows: 
The first owner burned through $23,000
plus interest in four years ($5750/YEAR plus interest).
If the second owner drives the van for four years,
he will use up about half as much equity, or about  $2875/year plus interest. 
(That’s about $250/month to own a $40,000 Toyota).

Award Winning 2005 Redesign

2005 Honda Odyssey EX-L.  75,000 miles, $12,800.
Heated Leather, Moonroof, and two year Honda Certified Pre Owned Warranty.

Robbin wanted one of these award winning vans. 
He needed it in 5 days for a drive to Colorado, and wanted a bargain.
With a Certified warranty, the final sale price approached wholesale. 

New 2004 redesign with new brakes and tires

2004 Toyota Sienna LE AWD, 58,000 miles, $12,500

I am a stay at home mom and my husband is a teacher/guidance counselor.
We no longer need such a big van.
Has a fold flat rear seat that everyone wants.
New brakes and almost new tires.
Excellent condition in and out.

Famous Honda motor, design, and engineering.

2000 Honda Odyssey EX, 52,000 miles, $8,500.

In 1999 Honda was the first car company to figure out
how to build a minivan with a fold flat rear seat. 
Toyota and Dodge needed five more years to do the same thing.

LOW miles, Second owner, Fold Flat Rear.
Well maintained excellent condition non-smoker/pet-free vehicle.
(alloy rims are worn and scratched on surface.)

61,000 Arizona Grandma Miles  $6,250

2002 ALTIMA GXE.  TWO AIRBAGS, ABS, FULL POWER. 
After grandma passed away out west, her granddaughter (the seller)
drove the car home to Indiana, loaded it with suitcases,
and made two trips to NYC.  (That is a 3,000 mile test drive done for Dr. Ron). 
She then realized that parking in the Big Apple costs $400 per month,
and so put it up for sale…  Another home run.
 

Only 68,000 miles on ten year old car.

2000 Nissan Maxima GLE, 73,000 miles, $6,000.

Dr Ron’s client needed a car for his mother down in Florida,
so we found this cool senior citizen’s Nissan Maxima.
"One Senior’s trash is another’s treasure"

"Dear Ron,
 
My 94-year-old mother in Florida had an old Volvo 850
that her aides have used to get her to doctor appts and shopping. 
It has effectively died. 
So we have to make a decision about whether to replace it or not. 
If not, then she has to take taxis to physicians
(cabs are expensive down there)
and we impose on the aides to use their own cars on occasions. 
If we buy a used vehicle, we don’t want to spend much since she may live for years
(her sister died at 103) and should not outlive her money. 
Repair on the Volvo would have run to $7000, obviously not the way to go. 
Can you search for cars in Florida? 
My brother will be there for an already scheduled visit on Nov 6,
so he could buy it when he arrives. 
We aren’t looking for luxury, just reliability. 
Maybe a Toyota or Honda.
 
My Accord is doing fine, and Daniela’s Forester has had no problems.
 
Allan"

"Hello, Ron –

Here’s a little history which should answer the questions you asked.
I’m in my 70’s, my daughter (who moved to Florida)
and I jointly bought a home in West Boca in late 2007.
This car has a clean Carfax, it’s never been in an accident
or needed any body repair except I had the dull headlight covers re-finished. 

I recently moved in MA to a condo. 
I have two cars, so I’m bringing one — a 2005 Mini with 26,000 miles — to FL,
which is why I’m selling the Nissan.
The car is maintained in a garage in W. Boca. 
I was in FL last week and was hoping to sell it, but it didn’t happen. 
Now I’m back in MA.

I can possibly have my daughter show it to you, but
I’d like to know more about you
and get a better sense of your interest level before I ask her to do that. 
Please tell me where you live and what you do.

I’ve attached a few pictures.

Dave"

2005 Hyundai Economy with a warranty.

Grandma’s car gets 40 MPG

2000 Toyota Echo, 77,000 miles $3,800.

"Hello Ron,

Garaged, One Owner, Meticulous Car.  71,000 miles.

1995 Toyota Camry LE  71,000 Miles.  $3,800

 
The sellers were two recently retired senior citizens.
He was a CPA and she was an English teacher.
The CPA had the oil changed every 3,000 miles, and
Waxed the car several times a year.
The buyers Pamela and Amelia said: “Thanks for your help with the car.
It’s just what we needed, and our other Camry has 224,000 miles on it.”

Practical, Reliable, Hyundai Wagon.

1998 Hyundai Elantra Wagon 71,000 miles, $1,900.

One-owner, I bought it new in 1999 and I’ve kept it well-maintained ever since.
(All service records are available).
The interior is immaculate because I rarely had passengers. Non-smoker.
There is a little rust on the inside bottom of the front doors,
also my son backed into a parked car when it was only a few months old,
and I had to replace the rear lift gate (the latch is just a little sticky now).
The tires have very few miles on them and the car has a new battery.
I am selling the car because I’m moving out of the country in December.
I’m retiring to an island off the coast of Panama.
I didn’t think I would ever sell it because it’s been a great car; no problems.
I swore this car would outlive me!