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!"

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.

$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.
 

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.

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.

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. 

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"