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.
 

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."

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”.

Seller’s Description: 
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.

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!!!".

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

Seller’s Description:
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.

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.
 

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

Seller’s Description: 
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.

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

Seller’s Description: 
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.