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Who’s Building Your Car These Days?

Hey Cool Car Fans,

It is amazing how global the automotive industry has become over the years as we have watched prices of vehicles skyrocket.  Isn’t the idea that if you manufacturer something in another country you should be paying less?  We’ve seen that with calculators, computers and digital watches, but apparently not with cell phones and automobiles.

In some ways, the consumer has been hoodwinked into paying way more for less value than what people would expect to be paying for vehicles today that are being outsourced to other countries.  Many of the vehicles today are more expensive than what people used to pay for a house or what they can still pay for a house in some parts of the country.

Car loans have gone from three and four years to five and six year loans as common and even seven and eight year loans!  I have helped people do a five year lease on a used vehicle to get a lower payment, so that they can roll out early based on depreciation, which is still better than an eight year loan.

Let’s look at the new 2017 Chevy Bolt for example and who has been involved in creating this new vehicle.  According to Wikipedia the Chevy Bolt was created in conjunction with LG.

“The Chevrolet Bolt or Chevrolet Bolt EV is an all-electric subcompact car developed by Chevrolet in partnership with LG Corporation.[3] Production for the for model year 2017 began in November 2016.[4][5]

Isn’t LG known for making televisions, washers and dryers?  The Chevy Bolt though is an EV (electric vehicle), which other than the batteries may have a motor that could last 20 years like your electric dryer.  If you have read CoolCarGuy.com for any length of time you know that I believe the electric vehicle is the ultimate in planned obsolescence.

I love the awards many of these new technology electric vehicles get too.  I’m not sure that many of us have ever even heard of some of these awards, but they sound really good.

“The Chevrolet Bolt won several awards including the 2017 Motor Trend Car of the Year award, the 2017 AutoGuide.com Reader’s Choice Green Car of the Year, Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2017, Green Car Journal‘s 2017 Green Car of the Year, and was listed in Time Magazine Best 25 Inventions of the Year of 2016.[10]

Call me a skeptic, but when I sold windsurfers back in the mid 1980’s and computers back in the early 1990’s I remember the magazines giving awards to the companies that I was selling for numerous times because they were huge advertisers with the magazines.  Of course, I’m not saying this has happened here, but I take awards in the automotive industry with a grain of salt.

Getting back to who is building your car today though, if we read a little further about the Chevy Bolt we discover that not only is LG in South Korea involved in manufacturing the motor, battery and drive unit, but the former car company Daewoo was involved in the design of the vehicle.  The only thing that is Chevrolet about the Bolt is the brand name and that it is being assembled in Detroit, Michigan.

“The Bolt was designed by GM’s Korea studio (formerly Daewoo Korea), as B-segment size[28] on its own platform, and does not share elements with the GM Gamma platform cars Chevrolet Sonic/Spark/Opel Corsa.” – Wikipedia

I don’t know if this is a great vehicle or not since I haven’t driven one yet, but I find it fascinating that this vehicle has an MSRP of $37,495 for an all electric vehicle.  If you subtract a federal tax credit to encourage people to buy electric vehicles than the price drops to $29,995 for the MSRP.  The reasoning behind this vehicle is to avoid paying for gas and that most people are only driving about 40 miles a day, but you have to spend a ton in fuel to justify the cost.  It is still going to be a pretty good seller for Chevrolet I’m sure with the increased interest in electric vehicles and all of those award that it’s received – lol.

You could get a 2000 BMW Z3 similar to this one (I’m not selling this one, just showing an example) that I spotted through the Manheim dealer auction that gets great gas mileage and has about 77,000 miles for less than half the price of a 2017 Chevy Bolt.  I would take an older BMW hands down personally, but I recognize they are not in the same category.  My point is that there are some great used vehicles out there that you don’t have to spend $30,000 on with a tax credit to get a cool car.

I’m not trying to pick on the 2017 Chevy Bolt in this article, although it probably seems that way, but I am really just trying to make the point about who’s really making your vehicle.  The fact is that so many vehicles are being outsourced today by all of the manufacturers that you really have to do some research to find out who’s designing, manufacturing, assembling and building your vehicle before you plunk down your cash.

Maybe you don’t really care either?  After all, Chrysler Jeep is owned by Fiat, Mercedes Benz for a while owned Chrysler, so if you own an older Chrysler it could very well have some Mercedes Benz technology in it.  Ford owns Mazda and used to own Land Rover and Jaguar that are now owned by Tata Motors out of India.  Some of the Land Rovers were a disaster for repairs, while Ford owned them.  Nissan is owned by Renault and we’ve seen a number of changes in those vehicles over the years compared to when they were strictly Japanese and the old Datsun brand.

We’ve all seen the issue of recalls with airbags over the past year with a number of manufacturers.  Vehicles are costing more money, but are people really getting more bang for their buck?  I think it depends on the vehicle, even the vehicle within the same manufacturer. Which is why it’s important to do some homework before you purchase an expensive vehicle and know what you’re really getting.

It’s one of the reasons why many people contact me about getting older cool cars, like that BMW and customizing them with navigation, upgrading the interiors and modernizing them with newer technology.  They can often do this for far less than what they are going to pay for a new vehicle that at times feels more like they should have a “made in China” sticker on them.

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John Boyd

Auto Consultant – John Boyd: The Cool Car Guy
John is an auto consultant with his license at a car dealership in Denver, Colorado. He can help you save time and money on any make or model, new or used, lease or purchase – nationwide! Call or email John about your next vehicle! jboyd@coolcarguy.com or Twitter @coolcarguy

2008 BMW M5 Sedan – Consignment SOLD!

Hey Cool Car Fans,

Recently, I listed a really cool 2008 BMW M5 sedan on consignment for a client and I decided to feature it here at CoolCarGuy.com and put some photos of it online.  I had to feature this vehicle because most car enthusiasts are familiar with this vehicle and it’s 500hp V10 power plant under the hood. This is a really cool vehicle and it’s pretty much stock from BMW other than the exhaust that he did an upgrade on.

The Exhaust

The exhaust was done at BDM Performance Exhaust and my client had them put Magna flows on and change out the tips to single oval shapes to match the contour the rear bumper, which gives is a slick look from the backend. 

Year:2008
Make:BMW
Model:M5
Trim:Sedan
Mileage:50,041
Stock #:JB8762Xc
VIN #:WBSNB93578CX08762
Trans:Automatic
Color:White
Interior:Leather
Vehicle Type:Sedan
State:CO
Drive Train:RWD
Engine:5.0L V10 DOHC 40V

The 2008 BMW M5 had an original base MSRP of $86,675 according to Edmunds.com and a 1/4 mile track time of 12.8 seconds at 115.1 mph and it took 4.5 seconds to get from 0 to 60 mph.  As I mentioned it has 500hop and 383 ft lb of torque.  This bad boy will get up and go, but the M5 doesn’t really feel like a fast car, which is the beauty of it.  It’s more of a sleeper where people believe it’s just another 5 series sedan, but it’s actually a monster on the highway.

The E60 M5 was the world’s first production sedan to feature a V10 gasoline engine.  At the time the M5 was released to the public it was the fastest 4-door production sedan in the world, which you would probably suspect it to be.  It had a five year run from 2005 to 2010.

If you’re looking for a fun pre-owned vehicle in this $30,000 price range this is a fantastic car to consider and I don’t expect it to last long.

2008 BMW M5 Sedan Vehicle Options
  • Air Conditioning
  • Electronic Parking Aid
  • Power Seats
  • Alarm System
  • Extra Keys
  • Power Trunk Lid
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Fog Lights
  • Power Windows
  • AM/FM
  • Front Air Dam
  • Rain Sensing Wipers
  • Anti-Lock Brakes
  • Front Power Lumbar Support
  • Rear Airbags
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Front Power Memory Seat
  • Rear Defroster
  • Automatic Headlights
  • Front Side Airbag
  • Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls
  • Aux Audio Jack
  • Heated Exterior Mirror
  • Side Airbags
  • Back Up Sonar
  • Heated Seats
  • Side Head Curtain Airbag
  • Bluetooth
  • High Intensity Discharge Headlights
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
  • Bucket Seats
  • Interval Wipers
  • Subwoofer
  • Cargo Area Tiedowns
  • Keyless Entry
  • Sun Roof
  • CD
  • Leather Seats
  • Tachometer
  • CD Changer
  • Leather Steering Wheel
  • Telematics System
  • Chrome Wheels
  • Limited Slip Differential
  • Telescopic Steering Column
  • Cruise Control
  • Locking Differential
  • Tilt Wheel
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Navigation
  • Tinted Windows
  • Driver Airbag
  • Owners Manual
  • Tire Pressure Monitor
  • Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Traction Control
  • Electrochromic Exterior Rearview Mirror
  • Passenger Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
  • Trip Computer
  • Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror
  • Power Locks
  • Trunk Anti-Trap Device
  • Electronic Brake Assistance
  • Power Mirrors
  • Vehicle Stability Control System

If you are looking for a fast BMW with plenty of room for five people, amazing horsepower and speed look no further than this nice BMW M5 sedan.

Price: $31,000

Cool Car Guy RatingExtremely Cool

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John Boyd

Auto Consultant – John Boyd: The Cool Car Guy

John is an auto consultant with his license at a car dealership in Denver, Colorado. He can help you save time and money on any make or model, new or used, lease or purchase – nationwide! Call or email John about your next vehicle! jboyd@coolcarguy.com or Twitter @coolcarguy

2015 Mercedes Benz GLK350 4Matic Used Vehicle Lease

Hey Cool Car Fans,

Recently, I had a former client contact me about getting out of her 2013 Nissan Rogue lease and into a “luxury” vehicle this time around, but she wanted a low lease payment without having to put a great deal of money down.  I know that many people see the low lease payment offers on television and they believe the dealerships that they can lease an $35,000 to $50,000 vehicle for under $400 a month with nothing down.

However, what most people discover is that in the fine print of the advertisement the manufacturer wants more money down or have an annual mileage restriction of 10,000 miles or even 8,000 miles.  If you drive 15,000 miles a year for three years and you purchased an 8,000 mile lease than your vehicle will have a vehicle that is three years old with 45,000 miles and you told the leasing company that you were only going to drive 24,000 miles a year.  This happens all the time!

The salesperson tells the person not to worry about the miles because at the end of the lease they can buy it out, but what if the leasing company bet wrong on the residual and the residual is $26,500 and the vehicle is selling at auction for $24,000?  You get to buy it for $26,500 or $2,500 more than what the vehicle would actually trade for.  This is still better than being over your miles by 21,000 miles at $.25 a mile, if you give it back to the leasing company where they will cream you for $5,250 in additional depreciation, plus any additional damage the vehicle might have as well.  Which is why it’s important to purchase the right miles to begin with or get as close to where you think you’re going to drive as possible.

The Used Vehicle Lease Option

Why do people buy used vehicles?  Because they want someone else to take all the initial depreciation on the vehicle when it drives off the showroom floor.  When you lease vehicle you are paying for the depreciation and the leasing company is setting a number on what they believe the vehicle is going to be worth, two, three, four or five years from now.  They are taking an educated guess and rolling the dice that the vehicle is going to be worth X if you put on X number of miles during the term of your lease.  As I just mentioned, many times the leasing company will be wrong and that’s a benefit for you!

What if my client had purchased the Nissan Rogue and after three years she wanted to get out of it?  In her case, she had backed into her husbands vehicle with her car and did about $500 in damage.  On top of that though, Nissan had bet wrong so the vehicle was worth about $2,000 less for trade value than the residual value was, so if she had financed it for five years and wanted out she would probably owe about the same as what her residual value was.  Now she could just give it back to the leasing company, cover the

A used vehicle lease transfers some of the risk of ownership of a used vehicle back onto the leasing company again and this is an awesome concept that you are probably not going to hear about from a franchise car dealership.  They are in business to do new vehicle leases because the manufacturer wants them leasing new cars and not leasing used cars.

You can now see the benefit of how a used vehicle lease is similar to purchasing a used vehicle. Much of the depreciation has already taken place, so you are able to transfer some of the risk of driving that used vehicle onto a leasing company.  If the vehicle gets hit with hail or in an accident, while you are driving it and you own it than you get stuck with the bad CARFAX report and I get those calls all the time from people trying to figure out what to do with their vehicle with the bad CARFAX.

A Lower Payment & A Lower Residual Value

When you lease a used vehicle, like the pictures of this 2015 Mercedes Benz GLK350 AWD, that I ran lease numbers on for my client, a great amount of depreciation has already taken place.  For example, I ran a scenario with 12,000 miles a year instead of the 8,000 or 10,000 on a similar manufacturer’s lease with only $1,000 down, plus the first payment and 12,000 miles a year.  The numbers below are based on approved credit and you need a minimum of a 680 FICO to qualify for a used vehicle lease with most leasing companies.

This is a vehicle that I could purchase at the Dealer Auction for her with about 30,000 miles on a 2015, so it still has the remainder of the four year factory warranty from Mercedes Benz.  If she was to lease this vehicle using the estimate that I ran, which could be less depending on what I can purchase this vehicle for or one like it for through the auction it would be a very affordable lease.  It could be slightly more, but I’ve been doing this for 12 years and I’m pretty good at estimating, but I will drill down a specific vehicle for her if she decides to go in this direction.  I’m not sure why someone wouldn’t want to do this?  There is very little downside and it can be great for people in business.  Not everyone knows how to structure these leases properly though, so if someone tells you they know how to do used vehicle leases it doesn’t mean they will have the same results.

You can see the Base Payment, which is what dealers normally quote before sales tax is added to the lease payment.  Also be sure and look at the residual.  So if she were to decide to lease this really cool vehicle for 48 months she can buy it out at the end of the lease for $15,400, which is below wholesale based on sales at the Dealer Auction of 2011’s with about 78,000 miles like this should have at 12K a year.  Which is a case where if she were to put more miles on the vehicle than what she purchased she could find herself in a safe position based on the depreciation that already took place.  This is also a simple interest lease, which is another discussion all together.

TermAdjusted Cap CostResidualBase PaymentSales Tax %Sales Tax AmountTotal Payment
24$30,445.00$20,583.00$467.057.85$36.66$503.71
30$30,445.00$19,521.00$419.097.85$32.90$451.99
36$30,445.00$18,459.00$386.737.85$30.36$417.09
42$30,445.00$16,929.00$373.927.85$29.35$403.27
48$30,445.00$15,400.00$363.877.85$28.56$392.43
54$30,445.00$14,132.00$351.127.85$27.56$378.68
60$30,445.00$12,863.00$340.677.85$26.74$367.41

 

This is a payment that many people can afford and put more money into their savings or an investment vehicle, a business venture, use for their household expenses, while still driving a late model Mercedes Benz.  How cool is that!  A person could be driving a 2015 Mercedes Benz AWD SUV for less than what they would pay to drive an American or Japanese Import. Which is why I’m The Cool Car Guy.

If you want to have me run some scenarios for your situation and have me assist you in finding a different vehicle just send me an email at the address below.
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John Boyd

Auto Consultant – John Boyd: The Cool Car Guy
John is an auto consultant with his license at a car dealership in Denver, Colorado. He can help you save time and money on any make or model, new or used, lease or purchase – nationwide! Call or email John about your next vehicle! jboyd@coolcarguy.com or Twitter @coolcarguy

2001 Porsche 911 Turbo Custom – Consignment (Off Market)

Porsche1Hey Cool Car Fans,

A good client and friend of mine owns this 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo that he customized and asked me to help him sell recently.  I get requests like this quite often, but I don’t always post them here on CoolCarGuy.com, but I wanted to put this one on my website because it’s a really cool car.  If you’ve never driven a 911 it’s a really fast and fun car to drive and this one in particular has some very unique attributes that I’ll explain in detail here in this article.

Year: 2001
Porsche2
Make:Porsche
Model:911
Trim:Turbo
Mileage:73,200
Stock #:JB686639c
Porsche4
VIN #:WP0AB29921S686639
Trans:6 Speed
Color:White
Interior:Leather
Vehicle Type: CoupePorsche7
State:CO
Drive Train:AWD
Engine:3.6L V6 DOHC 24V TURBO

Porsche5Porsche is a fantastic brand of automobile, one of my favorites since I love the German engineering, but many times people will overlook them because they are concerned about the cost of repairs and not being familiar with the brand compared to other sports cars.  There are many repair shops in most parts of the country that specialize in german vehicles, like BMW, Audi, Mercedes Benz and Porsche, so you don’t have to go to the dealership to get work done on the vehicle.

For example, I had a client with an older Porsche Targa one time that had some oil leaks.  He took it to the dealership and they wanted $12,000 to do the repair, which was absurd.  I took it to a local shop in Denver that I knew about and we were able to get the oil leaks taken care of with a warranty on the work for about $2,800. Many people would have paid that dealership the $12,000 and then told their friends how expensive it was to own an older Porsche Targa or they wouldn’t have fixed the oil leaks.

Porsche3I also suggest to Porsche owners that they consider joining a local car club, like the Porsche Club of America for example at only $46 a year.  It has been around for over 50 years with over 100,000 other Porsche Members and it’s a fantastic resource for Porsche owners and enthusiasts to get more involved with the brand and meet other Porsche owners in their area.

Below are some of the options that you will find on this 2001 Porsche 911 turbo, if you’re interested in purchasing it for your collection or as a replacement for your current vehicle.  In addition to these options, my client also did some additional work to the vehicle that I will talk about below this chart.

2001 Porsche 911 Turbo Vehicle Options
  • Air Conditioning
  • Extra Keys
  • Power Windows
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Fog Lights
  • Rear Defroster
  • AM/FM
  • Front Side Airbag
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Anti-Lock Brakes
  • Heated Seats
  • Satellite Radio
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Keyless Entry
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
  • Aux Audio Jack
  • Leather Seats
  • Sun Roof
  • Bluetooth
  • MP3 CD Player
  • Tachometer
  • Bucket Seats
  • Navigation
  • Tilt Wheel
  • Cassette
  • Owners Manual
  • Tinted Windows
  • CD
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Tow Package
  • Cruise Control
  • Power Locks
  • Traction Control
  • Driver Airbag
  • Power Mirrors
  • Xenon Headlights
  • Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
  • Power Seats

Porsche6Here’s some additional information about the custom features of this 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo that the owner sent to me that I’m putting in this article:

By Design Automotive:  Re-built and upgraded Tial Alpha 1668 turbo’s. Garrett/Tial WG kit. 5 bar fuel reg. GIAC 97 octane custom ECU tune. Dyno’d at 534hp. Forged inlet pipe. 12 lb Flywheel. BR series coil over’s eight and rebound adjustable. BR series coilovers with height and rebound adjust ability.

Storm Performance Stage II water methanol kit. Porsche 997 Conversion. Porsche 991 Carrera white full body repaint. Xenon front tail lamps and rear tail lamps. Porsche 997 GT2 aero kit. Roderick 19″ staggered Porsche8wheels black. Kenwood DNX690HD Info-Nav unit with Bluetooth, DVD. Steaming, Digital radio for Android & Apple. J. L Audio Slash v2 Series 300/4v2.4-channel car amplifier 75 watts RMS x 4.

If you’re interested in getting more information about this vehicle and to find out if it’s still available, just send me an email or give me a phone call.  You can schedule an appointment to check it out, but I will need 24 hours to notify the owner.

Price: $49,995 – (OFF MARKET)

Cool Car Guy RatingExtremely Cool

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John Boyd

Auto Consultant – John Boyd: The Cool Car Guy

John is an auto consultant with his license at a car dealership in Denver, Colorado. He can help you save time and money on any make or model, new or used, lease or purchase – nationwide! Call or email John about your next vehicle! jboyd@coolcarguy.com or Twitter @coolcarguy

2009 Audi A6 Quattro Prestige Residing In Montana

SAM_0820_resizedHey Cool Car Fans,

In February I had an Audi Fan, we will call him Mark, call me about a 2009 Audi A6 Prestige that I had for sale that another Audi client of mine had traded for a newer Audi A6 Prestige.  It was a pretty sweet ride with about 82,600 miles on it at the time and it was priced to sell at $15,300. I don’t know if you have checked the prices on a new Audi A6 Quattro Prestige, but if you visit Edmunds.com they start at $62,500.  I bring this up because I want to make a point about buying used luxury vehicles like Audi’s, BMW’s, Mercedes-Benz and even Acura’s.

About the same time that Mark was coming down to pickup this sweet Audi A6, I had another client who was looking for a Ford Ranger Pickup.  I went out to the Denver Auto Auction to bid on a 2010 Ford Ranger XLT Extended Cab with four-wheel drive and about 65,000 miles and I stopped bidding at $15,700!  Now stop and think SAM_0814_resizedabout that for just a minute.  That little “bean can” of a pickup truck sold for more through the dealer auction wholesale than what I was retailing an Audi A6 for online.  How incredibly stupid is that?  One vehicle sold new for about $21,000 with a 6 cylinder motor and the other sold new for over $55,000 in a Prestige with a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 and 300hp, along with amazing luxury and amenities.  Autoblog had a great review of this vehicle back in 2009, but think about picking up a vehicle that in 2016 is starting at $62,500 for around $16,000.

Now I get this question all the time from people, “Aren’t Audi’s and other luxury vehicles expensive to repair?”.  Compared to what?  I just had a 2007 Dodge Ram Diesel truck that I was going to have to put brakes on after the right caliper seized up and the cost for front brakes was ridiculous.  Let alone putting on new upper and lower ball joints, a water pump and serpentine belt and other repairs.  I spend a ton of money fixing vehicles each year and I can tell you from experience that they are all expensive to repair, especially if you don’t have people you can go to that can save you money on repairs.  Have you SAM_0815-2_resizeddone head gaskets on a Subaru lately with the 2.5 motor?  If you haven’t and you own one, you probably will at some point and it’s not cheap.

The quality of the components are better on high-line vehicles, like this Audi and they last longer, plus if you get in an accident you’re not being protected by a body that is a step above tin foil (I’m joking, so don’t send me hate mail) in some of these “fuel efficient” vehicles today.  I’ve seen so many vehicles go through hail storms in Colorado and it looks like they have been chipping golf balls at the car.  That can happen to any vehicle, but I’ve seen a Mercedes go through the same hail storm as a Toyota and one has no dents and the other has thousands of dollars in required repairs.  Why do you think that is?  Because one is using more expensive and better materials plain SAM_0819_resizedand simple.

Mark is a serious Audi enthusiast though, who has owned numerous Audi’s and he has had great success with the brand.  Which is another thing that many non-automobile enthusiasts and “price only” shoppers lose out on big time.  I’ve saved so much money over the years by knowing the “car geeks” of particular brands.  The guys who can tell you that on a 2011 BMW 335xi you might have to replace the oil filter housing or a water pump.  That information is great to know going in and if you know guys who can do it for less you will save money.  Mark was thrilled to get this Audi A6 after a few other people had come to look at it and quite frankly were “clueless” about what they were buying.

I would say that you get what you pay for, but today that is not always the case because vehicles are really expensive.  Which is why I encourage SAM_0823_resizedmore people to look at the luxury brands all the time because on the used market there isn’t as much demand as there is supply and you can be driving a pretty nice ride for about the price of something that sold new for half the price.  And like I said, you can get plugged into a club or find guys like Mark who can save you time and money when it comes to repairs because they know these vehicles.

He sent me a few photos of his new ride that I’m posting here , so he sent me some photos and an email that stated the following…

“John

 Not the greatest backdrop however I wanted to get you some. I spent the weekend washing SAM_0822_resizedclay barring then waxing her. Christine doesn’t care for the gray wheels so I’m looking into repowdercoating the bright silver. We needed spacers to run the rims and I had a set of  25 mm. ones, but they made our studs a little short so we ordered 15 mm.  These were shot with the 25’S on the front and nothing on the back. By weeks end it should be all set up. I will forward more in a prettier setting.

Thanks again

Mark”

That’s why I love what I do!

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John Boyd

Auto Consultant – John Boyd: The Cool Car Guy

John is an auto consultant with his license at a car dealership in Denver, Colorado. He can help you save time and money on any make or model, new or used, lease or purchase – nationwide! Call or email John about your next vehicle! jboyd@coolcarguy.com or Twitter @coolcarguy

2009 Ford Shelby GT500 Coupe Consignment

09GT500.1Hey Cool Car Fans,

After helping a client sell his 2014 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG Wagon to a dude in California to put a roof rack and his surfboards on it, I was contacted by a guy who has a really cool 2009 Shelby GT500 for sale.  This is a fast car and it comes with a supercharged Ford Racing 2.9l Blower and upgraded wheels.

If you like the body style of the Shelby Mustang than do not miss out on this rare opportunity to own this very exciting Ford Muscle Car from 2009.  This really sweet Shelby GT500 has only 16,035 miles the guy who owns it is a freak about this car, so it has been lovingly maintained.  He’s just decided that it’s time to find a new owner, who is as passionate about his car as he is.

09GT500.2It has most all of the available options as well as the Shaker 1000 Sound System, Leather Dash and interior. And for the excitement factor how about a 5.4L. V8 with upgraded Ford Racing (2.9 liter) Supercharger combined with a Massive Ford Racing Twin inlet throttle body. And all of that horsepower exits through a Flowmaster exhaust with Huge 4 inch Polished Stainless Steel exhaust Tips.

I met him for the photo shoot and the pictures give you an idea of what this ride has to offer.  As I mentioned, he has new Goodyear F1 Super Car tires on the back that are ready to light up the pavement and with the installed Shelby hood struts, the hood stays up when you’re doing some work under it.  The 1,000 watt Shaker premium stereo system with a sub-woofer adds to the cool factor of this vehicle.  It’s a sweet ride. 

09GT500.5Here are some of the other specifics on this vehicle along with the VIN.  If you’re interested in this vehicle let me know and I’ll arrange a test drive if you are local or I can arrange shipping it to you if you are out of Colorado.

Year:2009
Make:Ford
Model:Shelby GT500
Trim:Coupe
Mileage:16,035
Stock #:JB123893c
VIN #:1ZVHT88S495123893
Trans:6 Speed
Color:Black
Interior:Leather
Vehicle Type:Coupe
State:CO
Drive Train:RWD
Engine:5.4L V8 DOHC 32V SUPERCHARGED

He had it Dyno tested and it’s over 500hp with the Dyno Report and details are available upon request, along with the Carfax Report and the miles are super low for this year.  If you need financing, that’s an option and if you have a trade I can assist you with the trade.  This is a better deal than getting a new one and the body style is extremely popular for this year.

09GT500.62009 Ford Shelby GT500 Coupe Vehicle Options
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fog Lights
  • Power Mirrors
  • Alarm System
  • Front Air Dam
  • Power Seats
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Front Power Lumbar Support
  • Power Steering
  • AM/FM
  • Front Side Airbag
  • Power Windows
  • Anti-Lock Brakes
  • Front Side Airbag with Head Protection
  • Rear Defroster
  • Automatic Headlights
  • Interval Wipers
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Aux Audio Jack
  • Keyless Entry
  • Satellite Radio
  • Bucket Seats
  • Leather Seats
  • Service Records
  • CD
  • Leather Steering Wheel
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
  • CD Changer
  • Limited Slip Differential
  • Tachometer
  • Cruise Control
  • Owners Manual
  • Tilt Wheel
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Tire Pressure Monitor
  • Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
  • Power Brakes
  • Traction Control
  • Extra Keys
  • Power Locks
  • Trunk Anti-Trap Device

09GT500.4Let me know what you think of this ride?  It’s a great vehicle for the Summer in States that get snow or an awesome vehicle for the Western and Southern States where you can drive a vehicle like this year round.

If you’re a Shelby Fan you should really like this vehicle and he has it priced to sell.

Retail Price: $39,700

Cool Car Guy Rating:  Really Cool

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John Boyd

Auto Consultant – John Boyd: The Cool Car Guy

John is an auto consultant with his license at a car dealership in Denver, Colorado. He can help you save time and money on any make or model, new or used, lease or purchase – nationwide! Call or email John about your next vehicle! jboyd@coolcarguy.com or Twitter @coolcarguy

 

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1969 Chevy Malibu Cool Car Guy Consignment – SOLD!

20110701-080203.jpgHey Cool Car Fans,

This is one of those extremely cool classic cars that somebody took the time to rebuild and they did it right. I have seen so many classic cars over the years that are junk. People have brought some of these cars to me and asked me to sell them, but I’ve said “No way!” because they couldn’t or wouldn’t invest the money to fix them correctly. Not so with this vehicle!

20110701-080352.jpgThis beast has almost $50,000 into it and he’s offering it for $29,995, which is a steal of a deal for what this car has to offer.

Unlike other consignments where I take the vehicle and show it to a potential buyer with a test drive at my office that is not going to happen here. I’ve asked the seller to allow me to bring the buyer to his shop and do a private showing because this vehicle has 600hp and two NOS tanks in the trunk.

20110701-080401.jpgThe last thing I would want is for someone inexperienced to get behind the wheel of this monster and lose control because this car needs someone with experience behind the wheel. It’s a ride that is ready for Bandimere Speedway or to be put into the garage of a private collector who just wants to look at the 1969 Chevy Malibu, which is a super cool ride.

20110701-080407.jpgAll of the documentation is with this vehicle, including photos of how it was torn down and rebuilt with plenty of photos along the way. You can see the size of the photo album that was put together documenting everything about this vehicle. It’s sweet! I’ll be amazed if it doesn’t sell for the full price and sell rather quickly once word gets out on the market that it’s available.

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There are plenty of people out there with some money who would rather invest in a vehicle like this than tinker around in their garage for the next three years trying to build something on their own. In the end their vehicle may not compete with this 69′ Malibu or it may end up costing them more money anyway. This vehicle is amazing and should do extremely well on the racetrack because it was built right with a 454 Big Block motor and all the bells and whistles.

Rather than write all the details here, I believe pictures are worth a thousand words. I’m going to let the photos speak for themselves on this one and if you know someone who is into really fast, well built and restored classic cars, send them this link and tell them to check it out at CoolCarGuy.com.

20110701-080422.jpg1969 Chevy Malibu Super Sport Clone – $29,995

UPDATE! The owner of the vehicle told me to drop the price to $22,000! Don’t miss it!

Cool Car Guy Rating: Extremely Cool

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John Boyd

Auto Consultant – John Boyd: The Cool Car Guy

John is an auto consultant with his license at a car dealership in Denver, Colorado. He can help you save time and money on any make or model, new or used, lease or purchase – nationwide! Call or email John about your next vehicle! jboyd@coolcarguy.com or Twitter @coolcarguy

1991 Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo Consignment – SOLD!

20110702-101239.jpgHey Cool Car Fans,

I finally delivered the 1991 Nissan 300zx that I had on consignment for several months as many of my followers know. Normally, a vehicle sells within 90 days of being listed or it is removed from JFRCars.com and other sites when the listing expires. JFR made an exception for me on this one, after I had showed it numerous times.

The great news is that it finally sold for $9,995.

It is now owned by a really cool guy in Colorado who is a big fan of Nissan Z’s. He traded his 1992 Nissan Z with almost 120k miles on it that didn’t have the twin turbo’s like this one.

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I was able to wholesale that vehicle for him and use it as a trade against this vehicle. It’s a year older than what he was driving, but it has the twin turbos and half the mileage. He wrote to tell me how much he likes his new vehicle and that he’ll be in the market for an SUV down the road that he wants me to find for him. That is what I do for my clients as The Cool Car Guy, source vehicles, and had I not been consigning this vehicle I could have probably found one for him through my various sources for cars. If you’re thinking about getting a different vehicle, drop me an email or give me a call and I’ll let you know if I can track down what you’re looking to purchase.

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I was actually able to get him financed on this vehicle, even though it was 20 years old. NADA doesn’t go back to 1991 without classifying it as a classic car and very few lenders will loan money on classic cars because of the age of the vehicles.

I thought I would post some photos of it here for my readers to check out the vehicle and for the new owner.

I won’t be taking on any new consignments anytime soon. I’ve been doing consignments for almost six years and they are very time consuming. I had over thirty calls on this vehicle and numerous offers and showings to find the one person who was serious about purchasing the vehicle.

The previous owner is glad his vehicle is sold and it went to someone who is a Z enthusiast. This was the second 300zx he had owned. Having owned it for many years he decided it was time to let it go.

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It can be really tough to sell old cars unless you can find a cash buyer and many times they want to pay much less than the seller is hoping to get, especially if the vehicle needs work or if the car or truck has a questionable history, it is even more difficult. I was glad that it worked out for both parties and I didn’t have to return the vehicle and throw in the towel, which I have to admit was tempting for the amount of time involved in selling this one.

Unfortunately, the consignment service I’ve been offering has been taking away from my primary service as The Cool Car Guy, which is locating vehicles for my clients. I work with every make and model. I shop my client’s trades to get the most money possible. I can handle their financing. I have access to the Dealer Auctions and rental car fleets to save more money. I also assist clients in buying or leasing new as well as used vehicles.

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Needless to say, this takes a great deal of time and consignments have been something I’ve been offering as a service to assist people to get more money for their vehicles than if they traded them to a dealer or sold them on their own on Craigslist.com, EBay or other online advertising sources.

Which I want to mention something about doing online cash transactions on your own that my readers should be aware of. Recently, a guy I know who works out at 24 Hour Fitness, who is a car collector told me about how he drove from Colorado to Ohio to meet a guy he met on the Internet to buy his truck. After driving that distance, he met the guy who was selling the truck online at night and the truck had been totally misrepresented online. The seller drove from Virginia, had two of his big friends with him, who just happened to get out of the guy’s truck with tire irons and asked if he had brought the $10,000 in cash with him to buy his vehicle. He said that there was no doubt that they had planned to mug him for his $10,000 and who knows what else.

The guy telling me the story just happened to have a conceal and carry permit and had brought along his gun, which possibly could have got him in trouble crossing State lines with a firearm. He warned them that they had better think twice or he had no problem putting a bullet in them. That was a wild story to say the least and it emphasizes the importance of being safe when buying or selling vehicles today on your own.

I hope you enjoy the photos. The photo shoot that was done on this vehicle really turned out great!

Color: Burgundy
VIN#: JN1CZ24H5MX505448

Transmission: 5 Speed
Year: 1991 Engine: 3.0L V6 SOHC 24V TURBO
Make: Nissan Drive Train: RWD
Model: 300ZX Mileage: 57,837
Trim: Turbo
State: CO
Interior: Leather
Price: $9,995
Vehicle Type: Coupe

City 18
Hwy 24

Options
Air Conditioning
Power Seats
Alloy Wheels
Power Steering
AM/FM
Power Windows
Cruise Control
Rear Defroster

Driver Airbag
Rear Spoiler
Extra Keys
Tilt Wheel
Power Locks

Cool Car Guy Rating: Nice

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John Boyd

Auto Consultant – John Boyd: The Cool Car Guy

John is an auto consultant with his license at a car dealership in Denver, Colorado. He can help you save

time and money on any make or model, new or used, lease or purchase – nationwide! Call or email John about your next vehicle! jboyd@coolcarguy.com or Twitter @coolcarguy

1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Targa Consignment – SOLD

Hey Cool Car Fans,

Last week I got a phone call from a client who asked me to help him sell his 1990 Porsche 911 sports car. When he showed up I couldn’t believe how good of shape it was in for the year of the vehicle. It only has 65,800 miles and it’s the Targa with the great top that is easy to pop off for driving on sunny days.

I asked him how long he had owned the vehicle and it turned out that his wife and him had purchased the vehicle in 2004, but discovered that they didn’t drive it that much. In fact, they bought the vehicle with 63,575 miles on it, so they only drove it around 2,300 miles for the past six years! Talk about a rare find and this is a classic looking car with the black on black color scheme. These vehicles are really hard to find, especially with good miles on them.

Today, I had a call from someone who is looking for one, so I told him I would put some additional photos and details up here at CoolCarGuy.com to check out. I had hoped to put them up sooner, but I’ve been slammed today and this week.

The Porsche 911 Carrerra 4 Targa had an original MSRP of $70,900. Here are some of the specifications on this vehicle, along with some additional photos for my visitors to check out. It has a super clean interior and looks and drives great.

Standard Engine: 3.6L 247 hp I6
Horsepower: 247
Torque (lb-ft): 228

5-Speed Manual Overdrive

City (mpg) 15
Highway (mpg) 24

Details: “The 911 is Porsche’s iconic rear-engine sports car, produced today in coupe and cabriolet versions that was updated for 2009. The 911 first went into production as the 1964 911 Carrera, Porsche’s first six-cylinder model and a replacement for the legendary Porsche 356. For 2004, a 40th Anniversary edition was offered and the Turbo Cabriolet and the Carrera 4S Cabriolet were added, marking the first time since 1989 that a Turbo Cabriolet was offered.

The 2005 Carrera and Carrera S debuted the next generation of 911, an evolution of the original 911 silhouette, with a return to oval headlights with separate turn indicators. The Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S returned for 2006, followed by the 911 Turbo and GT3 for 2007.” – MSNAutos

Cool Car Guy Rating: Extremely Cool

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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John Boyd

Auto Consultant – John Boyd: The Cool Car Guy

John is an auto consultant with his license at a car dealership in Denver, Colorado. He can help you save time and money on any make or model, new or used, lease or purchase – nationwide! Call or email John about your next vehicle! jboyd@coolcarguy.com or Twitter @coolcarguy

2002 Lexus IS 300 – Cool Car Consignment (SOLD)

Hey Cool Car Fans,

Here are some cool photos of a nice consignment vehicle that I recently sold for a client of mine.  I had quite a few calls on this vehicle and it was definitely the nicest 2002 Lexus IS300 in the Denver area for the money. The new owner is thrilled and he showed up with some cash and we financed the rest.  The vehicle had really low miles as you can tell from the odometer and I presented it properly to get it sold. It was super fun to drive and handle very well for the size of the vehicle.

As The Cool Car Guy, I sell quite a few vehicles, more in a month than many people will own in their lifetime.  I don’t sell every vehicle that people bring to me because frankly some people want too much money for their vehicles, more than the market will bear.

I also don’t consign just any vehicle since I have an indoor showroom and that space is limited.  However, I work with every make, model and price range.  I just need to find more time to put cool car shots up here on CoolCarGuy.com for my visitors to check out.  I like to have really nice vehicles to showcase for people, who are in the market for the right vehicle at the right price.  This 2002 Lexus is a great example though of a vehicle that sold because it was priced right and in fantastic condition.  They are difficult vehicles to find as well and my client made more money than had he traded the vehicle that would have been put outside by a Used Car Manager to be beaten-up by the elements. It’s always nice to create a win-win for the buyer and the seller.

I thought I would put the pictures up here for my visitors to enjoy.  The older body style on the Lexus IS was pretty cool and it’s a vehicle that is in high-demand because of the appearance of the vehicle.  It has a timing belt instead of a timing chain, so if you buy one of these make sure you get the service done regularly.  My client had all of the work done at the Lexus dealership and one benefit of that is that all of the service history of the vehicle is recorded within the Lexus dealerships database.

Here’s some of the details of the Rear-Wheel Drive 2002 Lexus IS 300 should you be in the market for one…

“The Lexus IS 300 made its production debut at the 2000 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. However, this car did exist in other markets under different names well
before it arrived in North America. The car is sold in Asia as the Toyota Altezza and in Europe as the IS 200, although with a smaller, less powerful engine. The IS 300 is aimed squarely at the BMW 3-Series; Lexus is hoping to prove that the best high-performance sedans don’t necessarily come solely from Europe. The addition of the 5-speed manual transmission enforces this hope.” – MSNAutos

Original Retail Price (MSRP) $29,435 $30,805
Original Invoice Price $25,901 $27,108

ENGINE
Standard Engine 3.0L 215 hp I6 3.0L 215 hp I6
Horsepower 215 @ 5800 RPM 215 @ 5800 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 218 @ 3800 RPM 218 @ 3800 RPM

FUEL ECONOMY
City (mpg) 18 18
Highway (mpg) 25 25

Cool Car Guy Rating: Very Cool