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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 01:48 PM
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Hey, I've always used Kelly Blue Book looking for Trade In Value as the spot to hit in paying for a new ride. I just ran across Clearbook / Truecar. It's at clearbook(dot)truecar(dot)com Seems like an interesting tool with a probability of accuracy and a bell shaped curve.
I thought it was interesting. Has anyone had experience using it?
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 07:24 AM
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Checked it out. Looks innovative and useful. The valuation on my car seems right on.

Thanks for bringing it to our attention!
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 12:14 AM
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TrueCar & Edmunds are the most accurate resources I've found.

KBB is written to stuff dealers' pockets. Just like NADA. In fact the first KBB was written by a used car dealership in L.A. (Kelley Kar Company).
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 01:01 AM
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Wow just checked it out it's an excellent site. i really like the bell curve they implemented looks like an intelligent site designed by intelligent people. Great find, thanks for sharing!
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 09:42 AM
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Why is the private sale price and trade in price just about the same?
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 10:58 AM
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Thanks for the tip. I'll use this to price my Accord.

I could have used this a couple of weeks ago when negotiating for the LS430. It sure beats KBB.
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 02:44 PM
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Great SITE. thanks!
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