Free Trade-In valuation. Find out what your car is worth here in Omaha.

Free Trade-In valuation. Find out what your car is worth here in Omaha. Click Here!

If you're looking to sell or trade in your vehicle for a new one, finding out how much your car is worth is crucial and an important step in the negotiation process. Unfortunately, unless your car is a collectible, it is probably depreciating in value, and some cars depreciate faster than others.

You will enter the make, model, and year of your vehicle, and then select from options such as special features (sun roof, DVD player, etc.) and enter the condition of the car. (Be honest with yourself about the condition, or you may be expecting more than you can realistically get!) All of this takes just a few minutes, and then you will get  a value for the vehicle.

There are several different values: what you can expect to receive if you use it for a trade-in, what the car sells for on the retail market, and what you can expect to receive in a private sale. There can be a significant difference in value depending on the condition of the car, so it may be worth your time to fix it up first before trying to sell it, if that is your goal. If you're lucky, the value will still be more than what is left owing on your car, if you still have an outstanding loan.



There is other information that is helpful when finding out the value of the vehicle. Depending on the market, you may not be able to get what Black Book has suggested. In order to have a better idea what prices are like in your area, check out the newspaper classifieds, a Pennysaver, or Craigslist ads. Find cars that are similar to yours (year, make, model), and look to see what the average asking price is. This will give you a gage of what you should ask for your vehicle. With a little bit of legwork and knowledge, you will have a better idea of what you can expect for your car.

Do you like dancing and corvettes? If yes then...

Midwest Early Corvette Club's 33rd Annual Great Pumpkin Chase Car Rally and Costume Party

WHEN: Oct. 10 (Rain or shine).

WHERE: Starts at Hy-Vee Supermarket at 156th Street and West Maple Road (west parking lot).

REGISTRATION: 4 to 6 p.m.; drivers' meeting, 6:15 p.m.; first car off, 6:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per person.

DETAILS: Destination is a secret. Dance, disc jockey, door prizes, trophies to rally winners, food and refreshments available. NCCC-sanctioned gimmick rally for Corvettes with separate awards. Participants are urged to bring a flashlight, clipboard and a pen or pencil. Proceeds to Spina Bifida of Nebraska and the Nebraska Kidney Foundation.

MORE INFORMATION: Call Jeff at 933-3261 or visit www.midwestearlycorvetteclub.com to download a flier.

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Buying a used car over a new car?

With the prevailing economic global conditions, families everywhere are evaluating their expenses and costs. If you belong to such a household and are considering the purchase of a car, your options are numerous. You could invest in a modestly priced new car, but if you really want to save money you should invest in a high quality second hand vehicle. Whether you prefer a Hyundai or a Mazda, there are numerous operationally sound cars out there in the market.

The great thing about buying used cars is the variety of makes and models available at prices that are affordable and fall within almost any price range. You decide on a comfortable number and using that figure, search for a car that is not only reliable but also matches your other requirements like shape, engine size and other features. Take care to have the vehicle tested by a professional if you’re unfamiliar with the workings of a car and always take it for a test run to check for unusual sounds and performance.

One of the other main benefits of buying a used car is the relatively lower drop in resale value in percentage terms. Unlike new car resale prices, which drop a substantial amount with the first few years of operation, used cars command relatively higher prices compared to the original purchase value. This is a great way to ensure that you loose less money when you sell your second hand car at some point in the future.

Car insurance is a recurring expenditure and can contribute significantly to your expenses, depending on the value of the car you purchased. Due to their comparatively lower market value, used cars have lower insurance premiums. You can also approach your existing insurance company for a further reduction in premium as you’re providing additional business. This means additional savings for you. Keep in mind that older cars because of their lower prices have the lowest premiums.

OmahaUsedCars.com is a popular online classified site that caters to the sale of used cars and have fresh deals day after day. The variety of used cars and the ease with which they can be found are great.

The simplicity of identifying and purchasing a used car along with a wider selection has made the benefits of buying a used car hard to ignore. Our unstable economic environment has taught us time and time again that saving for the future is critical to survive comfortably in times of hardship. The good news is that a greater variety of used cars available has minimized the number of features we have to sacrifice to own a inexpensive, reliable vehicle. You get to own your dream car and loose less hair. Who wouldn’t want that?

Car Shows in and around Omaha.

This info provided by Mustang Car Club of Omaha

Upcoming Local Car Shows & Activities:

Every Friday - Ribs & Rides at OakView Hy-Vee. From 4 - 8 pm weekly. They will be grilling ribs in the parking lot. Come out and enjoy cool cars and great food.

Every Saturday - Cars and Coffee Omaha. Location: 156th & Maple Hy-Vee parking lot. 7:30 - 9:30 AM! A local cruise-in held every Saturday through September. All makes welcome.

September 27th - Fremont Swap Meet at Christensen Field Visit: www.fremontantiquecarclub.com for details.

September 27th - Summer's End Show and Shine. 2823 S. 84th St. Sponsored by Tangier Shrine Vintage Iron Club. Contact: 402-593-8506 for details.

October 4th - 2nd annual Arlington COmmunity Church Car Show. Info: 402-278-0213.

October 4th - Wahoo Swap Meet at Saunders Fairgrounds. Contact: 402-443-5025.

October 13th - Mustang Car Club of Omaha's Monthly Meeting. Held at Sam & Louie's New York Pizzeria on 120th & Blondo in Omaha. Meeting starts at 7:30 pm.

November 10th - Mustang Car Club of Omaha's Monthly Meeting. Held at Sam & Louie's New York Pizzeria on 120th & Blondo in Omaha. Meeting starts at 7:30 pm.

November 15th - Sioux City Fall Performance Swap Meet. Contact Lloyd: 712-239-6199.

Omaha Used Cars in Omaha, Nebraska

If you live in Omaha, Bellevue, Ralston, Elkhorn, Millard, Council Bluffs or any where close to Omaha you will want to check out OmahaUsedCars.com

The site changes all the time. You can find great deals on all used cars. Audi, volkswagon, mazda, subaru, hyundai and alot of other makes and models.

I will blog about more news in future. First post and all. :)



Here is a car RARE 2006 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN that is on there now.