Detail Info for: Dodge : Grand Caravan GRAN CARAVAN NO RESERVE*2005 GRAND CARAVAN*1 FL OWN*VS 2004*2006*2007**SILVER*V6*70PIX

Transaction Info

Sold On:
12/30/2012
Price:
$ 2550.00
Condition:
Mileage:
213697
Location:
Tavares, Florida, 32778
Seller Type:
Dealer

Vehicle Specification

Year Make Model:
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan
Submodel Body Type:
GRAN CARAVAN Mini Passenger Van
Engine:
3.3L 3301CC 201Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspira
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
1D4GP24R85B338419
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
GAS
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:

Vehicle Detail

Contact SellerSee our other listingsPrint this listing NO RESERVE*2005 GRAND CARAVAN*1 FL OWN*VS 2004*2006*2007**SILVER*V6*70PIX BEAUTIFUL STERLING SILVER CLEARCOAT METALLIC.I WILL LET YOU WALK AROUND THE VEHICLE IN THE NEXT 10 OR SO PIX.LEFT REAR QUARTER PANEL WAS REFINISHED. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THE CUSTOMER BACKED INTO A PARKED CAR.YOU WOULD NOT KNOW THE QUARTER PANEL WAS REFINISHED UNLESS SOME ONE TOLD YOU. EXCELLENT WORKMANSHIP.VIEW OF THE VEHICLE FROM PASSENGER SIDE. HERE IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A ONE OWNER FULLY SERVICE TOWN AND COUNTRY. LOOK AROUND... THEY DON\'T COME ANY CLEANER.VIEW OF ENTIRE VEHICLE FROM DRIVERS SIDE. YOU WON\'T FIND A ONE OWNER VEHICLE IN THIS CONDITION FORWITHIN $3,000 OF THE PRICE.DRIVERS INTERIOR DOOR PANEL.CARPETS SHAMPOOED AND SPOTLESS WITH PROTECTIVE PLASTIC. THERE IS ALSO A SET OF MATCHED RUG PROTECTORS THAT GO WITH THE VEHICLE THAT ARE NOT SHOWN.DRIVERS SIDE VIEW OF DASHBOARD AND INTERIOR.DRIVERS SEAT IS FINISHED IN LIGHT DOVE PRESTON PATTERN CLOTH. THERE ARE NOT TEARS. DRIVERS SEAT BOTTOM PAD. NOTICE THE CONTOUR. THIS IS A TERRIFIC SEAT IF YOU HAVE BACK PROBLEMS.LOOKING ACROSS THE FRONT SEAT FROM THE DRIVERS DOOR.PASSENGER DOOR IS PERFECT.PASSENGER CARPET IS CLEAN AND UNDER PROTECTIVE PLASTIC.THE DASHBOARD AS SEEN FROM PASSENGER SIDE.PASSENGER SEAT.LOOKING ACROSS FROM PASSENGER SIDE.FLOORING IN SECOND ROW HAS LARGE HIDDEN STORAGE COMPARTMENTS FOR ANYTHING YOU WANT AWAY FROM PRYING EYES.2ND ROW SEATING IS PERFECT. LOOKING FROM PASSENGER SIDE.LOOKING AT SECOND ROW SEAT AND CUP HOLDER FROM DRIVERS SIDE.VIEW OF SECOND ROW SEAT FROM DRIVERS SIDE.THE CARPETING AND SECOND ROW INTERIOR...SPOTLESS.THE HUGE STORAGE COMPARTMENTS.SECOND SEAT FOLDED DOWN.STORAGE COMPARTMENTS FROM DRIVERS SIDE.THE CAVEROUS AREA BEHIND THE THIRD ROW SEATS.WELL WHERE THE SEATS FOLD AWAY.VIEW OF THE THIRD ROW SEATS IN DOWN POSITION.LOOKING BACK FROM PASSENGER DOOR.VIEW OF SIDE PANELS FROM THE REAR.THE ORIGINAL HOOD INSULATION IS FULLY IN PLACE.3.3 LITER V6 POWERPLANT IS FAMOUS AS STINGY ON GAS WITH PLENTY OF POWER TO HAUL 7 PEOPLE AT MAXIMUM HIGHWAYS SPEEDS COMFORTABLY AND SAFELY.EVERYTHING IS COMPLETELY STOCK UNDER THE HOOD.READY TO DRIVE ANYWHERE IS COMFORT AND SAFETY.RECENT HD DELCO BATTERY.THE RENOWNED CHRYSLER 3.3 LITER POWERHOUSE.LOOKING AROUND THE CAR FROM LEFT FRONT WHEEL TO SHOW INDIVIDUAL WHEELS AND TIRE TREAD.ALL TIRES ARE OEM GOODYEAR INTEGRA RADIALS.REAR BUMOER AND ENTRY AREA.CHRYSLER PRIDE AND JOY THE 7 PASSENGER GRAND CARAVAN.LOOKING AT THE CONTROLS AND CLEANLINESS AS YOU SCAN ACROSS THE DASH.LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL.STERING WHEEL SPEED CONTROLS FEATURES.THE ERGONOMIC DRIVER DISPLAY.CENTRAL HOUSING WITH SIMPLE CONTROLS FOR THE AIT CONDITIONING/HEATING SYSTEM AND THE WONDERFUL CHRYSLER PREMIUM AM/FM SOUND SYSTEM.CONSOLE CUP HOLDER.PASSENGER SIDE OF DASHBOARD.ALL THE ORIGINAL BOOKS, TOUCH UP STICK AND THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER. ALSO 2 KEYS.Vehicle SpecificationsYear: 2005Make: DodgeModel: Grand CaravanVIN: 1D4GP24R85B338419Stock Number: 1452Mileage: 213697Transmission: AutomaticEngine: 6 Cylinder, 3.3 LExterior Color: SilverInterior Color: GrayTitle: ClearContact InformationDEALER TRADES INC 359 North Duncan Avenue. (Rte 19). (The blue bldg behind Jesse's Tri-City Glass Co.) Tavares, FL 32778 Call Us Today (772) 332 - 9886 Ask ForRALPH J LENOCI (DAD)Ask Us A Question Description NO RESERVE! HIGHEST BIDDER WILL OWN THIS ONE FLORIDA OWNER 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SE 7 PASSENGER MINI VAN WITH HIDE-A-WAY 3RD ROW SEATING IN VERY NICE CONDITION. WE ARE DEALER TRADES. WE HAVE SOLD ON EBAY SINCE 2003. JUST CHECK OUT OUR FEEDBACK. I HAD MAJOR BACK SURGERY AND THE CAPTAINS CHAIR SEATING OF THIS VAN WAS PERFECT FOR ME TO DRIVE AS I HAVE GONE THROUGH THE HEALING PROCESS. I PURCHASEDTHIS GRAND CARAVAN SE VAN AND TOOK IT INTO MY OWN SERVICE DEPARTMENT. WE COMPLETELY SERVICED THE 3.3 LITER V6, AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WE INSTALLED A NEW SET OF OEM RADIAL TIRES, ALIGNED AND BALANCED THE FRONT END, REPLACED THE FRONT END BUSHINGS AND FRONT STABILIZER LINKS, CHANGED THE ENGINE OIL FILTER, TRANSMISSION FLUID, SERVICED AND CHARGED THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, RESURFACED THE DISCS, CHECKED THE BRAKE PADS AND SERVICED THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM, INSTALLED NEW UPSTREAM O2 SENSOR, INSTALLED NEW DOWN STREAM O2 SENSOR. IT WAS OVERKILL BUT I JUST WANTED TO MAKE SURE THAT I DIDN'T HAVE ANY PROBLEMS! THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY HAS 213670 MILES BUT YOU WOULD NEVER KNOW IT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DEALER SERVICED SINCE DAY ONE, HAD MAJOR OVERHAUL AT 151,200. CYLINDER COMPRESSION IS PERFECT AND ALMOST EXACTLY EVEN ON ALL CYLINDERS. ALL THIS WAS DONE ON A VEHICLE WITH COMPLETE ONE OWNER AUTOCHECK. THE AUTOMOBILE IS SO NICE THAT YOU BID IF YOU ARE FROM OUT OF STATE AND IF IT NOT EVERYTHING YOU EXPECTED WE WILL RETURN YOUR PARTIAL PAYMENT.THERE IS NO WAY I WOULD HAVE MY FAMILY IN ANYTHING BUT THE BEST! THERE ARE OVER 60 PICTURES OF THE VEHICLE WITH COMPLETE DESCRIPTIONS OF EVERYTHING ON THE CAR. YOU WILL NOT FIND A DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE IN THIS CONDITION UNLESS YOU PURCHASE A 2008 OR NEWER VEHICLE. I WOULD HAVE NO FEAR GETTING IN THIS VEHICLE WITH MY FAMILY AND DRIVING ACROSS COUNTRY TO CALIFORNIA!!! THE VEHICLE WILL SELL TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER. PLEASE HAVE A GOOD EBAY FEEDBACK RATING OR CALL BEFORE YOU BID. THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE AUCTION AND WE MUST SELL TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER AND EXPECT TO SELL TO SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTANDS THE EBAY RULES. YOU MUST INSPECT THE CAR BEFORE THE END OF THE AUCTION! WE ALWAYS RECOMMENDCARCHEX.COM AS THEY ARE REASONABLE AND EBAY RECOMMENDED. WE ALSO OFFER THE CAR FOR IMMEDIATE SALE AT $4,986. CALL 772.332.9886 AND ASK FOR RALPH. WE WILL HANDLE ALL EBAY AND PAYPAL FORMALITIES...OR JUST GO AHEAD AND BID WHATEVER YOU THINK WILL GET THE JOB DONE! LOOK OVER THE 70 PICTURES. WE ALWAYS RECOMMEND YOU INSPECT ANY CAR. WE USE CARCHECK.COM WHO ARE NATIONWIDE AND VERY REASONABLE.FeaturesInteriorTinted GlassPower SteeringReclining Bucket SeatsInterior Hood ReleaseFront Bucket SeatsCruise controlAir conditioningPower locksCourtesy LightsAM/FM StereoRear DefrosterPremium Sound SystemTrip OdometerMap LightCup HoldersPower windowsCloth UpholsteryRear Air ConditioningCompass/Temp. GaugeTachometerThird Row SeatInterval WipersExteriorMetallic PaintRadial tiresSafetyDriver airbagBreak-Resistant GlassChild-Proof Door LocksPower Brakes3-Point Rear Seat BeltsThird Brake LightDrivetrainAutomatic TransmissionFront-Wheel DriveWarranty Information AS IS - NO WARRANTY This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.Terms and Conditions BANKS AND CREDIT UNIONS ALL HAVE POLICIES WITH REGARD TO FINANCING A CAR. PLEASE BY SURE YOUR FINANCING IS CONFIRMED BY THE BANK PRIOR TO BIDDING. BUYER IS FREE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE END OF THE AUCTION. YOUR BID IS NOT SUBJECT TO INSPECTION. YOU MAY DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO VERIFY THAT IT IS AS ADVERTISED. WE ASK THAT YOU PLACE FEEDBACK AT THE COMPLETION OF THE TRANSACTION WHEN YOU HAVE FOUND IT TO YOUR SATISFACTION. WE CAN ARRANGE TRANSPORTATION AIRPORT (ABOUT 55-65 MINUTES) VIA LAKE AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION CO.) THE DISCOUNTED RATE FOR UR CUSTOMERS IS $65. PER PERSON DURING ALL SCHEDULED AIRPORT HOURS. I AM A SINGLE DAD WITH A 13 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER, SARAH. OUR HOURS ARE MONDAY- THURSDAY 10 AM- 4:00 PM. WE WILL GLADLY MAKE EXCEPTIONS FOR OUT OF STATE CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE TO MEET AIRLINE SCHEDULES IF YOU GIVE US NOTICE. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE OF SOMETHING. PLEASE CALL AND ASK. DO NOT ASSUME ANYTHING! WE TRY ALWAYS TO BE A FULL DISCLOSURE DEALER. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL ANY ADVERTISEMENT IF THE CAR IS SOLD. WE WILL GLADLY PROVIDE PROOF OF DATE AND TIME OF SALE. IF YOU WANT TO BUY THE CAR NOW OR WANT TO DISCUSS ANY ISSUE INCLUDING PRICE. CALL ME @ 772.332.9886. I WILL REVIEW EVERYTHING THE VEHICLE OFFERS. IF YOU PERSUADE ME WITH YOUR ARGUMENT, I WILL COMPROMISE. WE ARE HERE TO DO BUSINESS. AS ONE OF MY LONG DECEASED MENTORS SAID "THE ONLY THING CARVED IN STONE ARE THE TEN COMMANDMENTS. WANT TO GET A WRITTEN INSPECTION? CARCHEX.COM IS ONLINE! IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS. YOUR SATISFACTION IS WHAT HAS BUILT OUR BUSINESS. THANK YOU. SARAH, DAD AND SWEET TEA, THE CHAMPION DALMATION. DAD (RALPH) CELL # 772.332.9886 Fee and Tax Information:EACH VEHICLE IS SOLD WITH NO WARRANTY UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. THIS MEAN AS WE USED TO SAY BEFORE EVERYONE LOST THERE SENSE OF HUMOR YOU TAKE WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY JUST THE WAY YOU HAVE TO TAKE YOUR HUSBAND OR WIFE.DEALER TRADES CHARGES A $469 DEALER FEE. THIS CHARGE INCLUDES FULL TITLE GUARANTEE PROTECTED BY BOND. ALL PAPERWORK AND TITLES MAILED BY EXPRESS SERVICE. PLUS EACH VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY RE-CLEANED JUST BEFORE DELIVERY, A 7 GALLONS OF RECOMMENDED GAS ADDED (EXCEPT FOR TRANSPORTED VEHICLES WHERE INTERSTATE COMMERCE RULES REQUIRE THE BARE MIMIMUM OF GAS.) AS A FLORIDA AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR 7 YEARS, WE MEET ALL FLORIDA AND GOVERNMENT STANDARDS FOR THE PRIVACY OF ANY INFORMATION YOU ARE REQUIRED TO GIVE TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION. WE ALSO ARE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE OUT OF STATE SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR TRANSPORT TO ANYWHERE IN THE U.S. WE WILL ALSO ARRANGE TRANSPORT WITH FULLY INSURED INTERSTATE CARRIERS WHO WILL PICK UP AT OUR DEALERSHIP AND DELIVER THE VEHICLE WITH NO OFF/ ON WAREHOUSE LOADINGS THAT INEVITABLY CAUSE SCRATCHES AND PROBLEMS. (THE TRANSPORT COST IS THE CUSTOMERS RESPONSIBILITY.) WE HANDLE ALL IN STATE SALES TAX, REGISTRATIONS AND TEMPORARY PLATES SO THAT EACH CUSTOMER IS FLORIDA DMV ELECTRONICALLY APPROVED TO LEGALLY DRIVE THE VEHICLE ON THE ROAD AT DELIVERY! WE WILL DELIVER TO ANY OUTSIDE SHIPPERS WAREHOUSE WITHIN 35 MILES. THE COST IS $125.00 AS WE MUST USE 2 DRIVERS. PLEASE BE AWARE THEIR WAREHOUSES ARE IN THE WORST AREAS OF TOWN AND THEY THINK NOTHING OF WASTINF 2 HOURS BEFORE THEY INSPECT AND GIVE US ADELIVERY RECEIPT. A WORD TO THE WISE! THUS, IF YOU BID $10,000 FOR A VEHICLE, THE TOTAL IS $10,469. (By Florida law, if DEALER TRADES, INC charges a dealer fee, we must charge all customers the same fee, via computer/in or out of state, dealer or non-dealer.)THE WINNING BIDDER SHALL RECEIVE A PARTIAL PAYMENT REQUEST FROM PAYPAL FOR THE SUM OF $750.00 PAYABLE TO DEALER TRADES INC (SARAHNDAD@MSN.COM). THIS PARTIAL PAYMENT IS DUE IMMEDIATELY!DEALER TRADES WILL SEND YOU A FORM FOR BILLING THE VEHICLE CORRECTLY WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE, PAYPAL PARTIAL PAYMENT. The balance of payment and the pick up of the vehicle shall be within 7 days of auction bidding end.WE MUST CHARGE $7.00 DAILY FOR STORAGE OF VEHICLE AFTER 10 DAYS FROM SALE. WE HAVE A LIMITED AMOUNT OF ROOM AND RELY ON EFFICIENT TURNOVER AND DELIVERY TO MAKE A PROFIT.WE PAY THE 3% CHARGE ON THE PARTIAL PAYMENT. IF YOU WISH TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD, WE MUST ADD THE 3% CHARGE THE BANK BILLS US TO THE CREDIT CARD AMOUNT. THE SAFEST METHOD IS WIRE TRANSFER AS THE BANKS HAVE COMPLETE RECORDED FINANCIAL TRANSACTION DETAILS TO PROTECT BOTH PARTIES. WE ACCEPT OUT OF STATE CASHIERS CHECK BUT RELEASE THE TITLE TO THE VEHICLE WHEN THE CHECKS CLEAR (APPROX. 3 WEEKS.)WE REPORT ALL NON PAYING BIDDERS TO EBAY, THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF ELECTRONIC FRAUD AND THE NEW GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATIVE UNIT. DON'T BID UNTIL YOU ARE SURE YOU HAVE COVERED ALL YOUR OWN BASES. THIS IS A BUSINESS TRANSACTION THAT COST TIME AND MONEY AS WE DEPEND ON VOLUME AND FAST TURNOVER TO EARN A PROFIT!FLORIDA CUSTOMER MUST PAY THE SALES TAX AND MOTOR VEHICLE CHARGES AT TIME OF DELIVERY. DEALER TRADES HANDLES ALL THE RUNNING AROUND TO THE MVD AND SALES TAX BUREAU.ALL PARTIES AGREE THAT LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA WILL BE THE PROPER JURISDICTION IN ANY LEGAL DISPUTE OR ACTION.IF YOU BUY THE CAR WITHOUT PHYSICALLY SEEING IT AND DO NOT LIKE THE CAR FOR ANY REASON, YOU MUST NOTIFY US BY U.S. EXPRESS MAIL AND RETURN THE CAR PREPAID TO OUR DEALERSHIP ADDRESS DURING POSTED BUSINESS HOURS WITHIN 10 DAYS FROM THE RECEIPT OF THE CAR. WE WILL REFUND THE AUCTION SELLING PRICE OF THE VEHICLE WITH THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTED COSTS. (EBAY ADVERTISING $99.50, BANK FLOOR PLAN ON/OFF CHARGE OF $75.00 TO REFLOOR PLAN PLUS $50 INTEREST CHARGE. THE COST TO RE-CLEAN THE CAR FOR SALE AGAIN $136.00 AND ELECTRONIC COSTS FOR THE BILLING, RECORD KEEPING AND REQUIRED COMPLIANCES $34.00. THE TOTAL CHARGE DEDUCTED BEFORE RETURN OF FUNDS $394.50. YOU AGREE AND UNDERSTAND THAT DEALER TRADES WILL ENFORCE JUDGMENT FOR THESE COSTS IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT PLUS FEES AND COURT COSTS WHICH ARE ADDED TO THE PRINCIPAL. THE VEHICLE MUST NOT HAVE MORE THAN 250 MILES ABOVE THE SELLING ODOMETER MILEAGE WHEN RETURNED. TRUCKING RECEIPT MUST NOT HAVE MORE NOTED DEFECTS THAN ON THE TRUCKING RECEIPT WHEN DELIVERED TO CUSTOMER. THE COMPLETE RETURN WITH TITLE DELIVERED TO DEALER TRADES BY U.S. EXPRESS MAIL WITHIN 10 DAYS FROM THE TRUCKING DELIVERY DATE TO THE CUSTOMER.WE HAVE EARNED OUR EBAY FEEDBACK REPUTATION BY ALWAYS TRYING TO BE FAIR IN OUR BUSINESS DEALING. IF A CUSTOMER WHO PURCHASES A VEHICLE HAS SOME ABSOLUTELY UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCE AND WANTS TO NOT COMPLETE THE SALE AND TAKE DELIVERY. DEALER TRADES WILL REFUND THE PARTIAL PAYMENT LESS THE $394.50 COST ASSICIATED WITH SELLING THE VEHICLE PROVIDED THE CUSTOMER LETS US KNOW WITHIN 3 DAYS OF PLACING THE PARTIAL PAYMENT. About Us WE ARE DEALER TRADES,INC, A REGISTERED LICENSED AND BONDED FLORIDA USED VEHICLE DEALER AND WHOLESALER (VI 100 9046/1). 9 YEARS AGO, I HAD A BACK INJURY WHICH SLOWLY WORSENED UNTIL BY FEBRUARY OF 2012, I COULD NOT STAND OR WALK MORE THAN 3-4 MINUTES NO MATTER HOW MUCH MEDICATION OR RELIEF PAINS INJECTIONS THE DOCTORS' GAVE ME. I WAS TERRIFIED OF SURGERY BUT TOWARD THE END REALIZED THAT THE QUALITY OF MY LIFE WAS FAST DISAPPEARING, I COMMITTED TO A 4 LEVEL SPINAL FUSION TO BE PERFORMED BY DOCTOR GREG MUNSON AND HIS TEAM AT THE THE JEWETT ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC HERE IN ORLANDO. JEWETT IS A HIGHLY REGARDED 60 YEAR OLD SURGICAL GROUP BEST KNOWN BECAUSE THEY ARE THE ORTHOPAEDIC TEAM PHYSICIANS FOR THE ORLANDO MAGIC BASKETBALL TEAM. THE GREAT SKILL OF THIS TEAM AND BY THE GRACE OF GOD, HAVE GIVEN MY FAMILY, OUR LIVES BACK. LESS THAN A MONTH FROM THIS SIX HOUR SURGERY, I AM BEGINNING TO WALK AGAIN USING ONLY A SUPPORT BRACE FOR ADDITIONAL BACK STABILTY. THE AGONIZING PAIN IN MY BACK AND LEGS HAS ALMOST COMPLETELY VANISHED AND MY LEGS SUPPORT ME WITH NO PAIN OTHER THAN MUSCLES WHICH MUST GET BACK INTO SHAPE NOT BEING REGULARLY EXERCISED FOR YEARS. I SHARE THIS BY WAY OF EXPLAINING THE NEW LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED DURING THIS PERIOD EVEN THOUGH I I STARTED SELLING CARS AS A COLLEGE DROP OUT 1961 AND WITH MANY HELPING HANDS, BECAME A NEW CAR DEALER FOR FORD, CHEVROLET, CHRYSLER AND MITSUBISHI OVER THE NEXT 40 YEARS. I SOLD MY LAST DEALERSHIP IN 2002. I RETIRED TO BECAME THE FULL TIME CUSTODIAL PARENT FOR SARAH DANIELLE LENOCI WHO WILL NOW BE FOURTEEN YEARS OLD THIS JUNE. IF YOU ARE COUNTING, I AM 70. SARAH IS GROWING UP FAST AND ALREADY HAS IT PLOTTED OUT THAT SHE WILL NEED TO GET HER LICENSE AND A VEHICLE AT SIXTEEN SO SHE CAN HELP DAD! DEALER TRADES STARTED IN 2003 AS A USED CAR WHOLESALER THAT THROUGH 40 YEAR BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS, BEGAN ASSISTING NEW CAR FRANCHISED DEALERS TO KEEP THEIR USED CAR INVENTORIES UNDER 60 DAYS OF AGE. MANY OF THESE DEALERS HAVE BECOME PUBLIC COMPANIES WHO MUST TURNOVER THEIR USED VEHICLE INVENTORIES EVERY 60 DAYS TO PROVE TO THE SHAREHOLDERS THAT THE VALUES OF THESE INVENTORIES ARE REALISTIC, AND NOT BLOATED BY AGE OR MISTAKE. THIS MEANT THESE DEALERS HAD TO TAKE ALL OVERAGE CARS TO AUCTION WHERE THEY GENERALLY LOST THE REPAIR MONIES PUT INTO THE CAR, THE COST OF MANPOWER TIME, ALL TRUCKING COSTS AND TRANSPORT DAMAGE. PLUS AUCTION FEES, SHIPPING HOME OF ANY UNSOLD UNITS AND POSSIBLE HANKY-PANKY. I DEVELOPED A SYSTEM WHERE THE DEALERS REDUCED THESE LOSSES BY AS MUCH AS 40% BY USING LEASING ONE COMPLETE AUCTION LANE MONTHLY AT A MAJOR ORLANDO WHOLESALE AUCTION. THEN RE-DETAILING EACH CAR TO LOOK ITS BEST JUST BEFORE AUCTION AND CREATING A REAL SALE ATMOSPHERE WITH A BAND, BEER, WINGS AND HOOTER'S GIRLS. EVERYBODY LOVED IT AND IT WORKED! IT ALSO GAVE ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHERRY PICK A FEW NICE CARS EACH MONTH OUT OF THE OVER 500 UNITS THAT THESE MAJOR DEALERS WHOLESALED. HOWEVER, AS MY ILLNESS PROGRESSED, I COULD NOT DO THE EXTENSIVE TRAVEL AND COORDINATE THE TRANSPORT AND AUCTION DUTIES. IN 2008, I HAD TO GIVE UP THIS COMFORTABLE INCOME STREAM. NOW WHAT! I REALIZED THERE ARE OVER 7,500 CARS WHOLESALED EVERY WEEK THROUGH 6 AUCTIONS WITHIN 50 MILES OF MY HOME. EACH AUCTION PUBLISHES A PRE-SALE LIST OF THE CARS FOR SALE SO THAT CAR DEALERS AS FAR AWAY AS CALIFORNIA CAN FIND UNITS THEY NEED. WEEKLY, THEY COME TO FLORIDA TO BUY FROM THE HUGE VOLUME OF LATE MODELS, LEASE AND FACTORY RETURNS AND EVEN A SHARP OLDER UNIT. ALL THIS IN A GREAT PLACE FOR AN ADDITIONAL DAY OR TWO OF R&R. IT IS SAID THAT ORLANDO IS THE WHOLESALE CAR CAPITAL OF THE WORLD! WELL, ALTHOUGH I COULD NOT WALK, I COULD READ. IN 7-8 HOURS ON MY COMPUTER I COULD LOOK UP EVERY 4-9 YEAR OLD DESIRABLE MODEL WITH APPEALING, COLOR AND EQUIPMENT. THIS RESEARCH USUALLY PRODUCED A GROUP OF 60-70 CARS AND TRUCKS WITH POSSIBILITIES. THEN, USING THE SERIAL NUMBERS, I LOOKED UP THE COMPLETE VEHICLE HISTORY USING THE "AUTOCHECK AND "CARFAX" WEBSITES. I WHITTLED DOWN THE GROUP BY SELECTING ONLY ONE/TWO OWNER AUTOMOBILES, GOOD TITLE, NO ACCIDENTS, BACK UP SERVICE RECORDS VEHICLES, LOW MILEAGE AND FLORIDA OWNERSHIP HISTORY (NO RUSTED OUT NORTHERN VEHICLE CARS FROM THE USE OF SALT ON THE WINTER ROADS.) THIS FINAL GROUP IS USUALLY DOWN TO LESS THAN 15 VEHICLES. I HIRED A PART TIME SENIOR TO DRIVE ME TO THE AUCTIONS VERY EARLY ON SALE DAY. THE AUCTIONS LOAN US ONE OF THEIR CARTS TO DRIVE AROUND AND WE PHYSICALLY VIEW AND APPRAISE THE REAL VEHICLE.ARE THEY IN GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION?SHARP CLEAN INTERIORS? GOOD TIRE AND WHEELS?ROAD TRASH/SCRAPES?OWNERS MANUALS, BOOKS AND RECORDS IN CAR?SPECIAL EQUIPMENT?LOTS OF OPTIONS?EXCELLENT ROAD FEEL ON TEST DRIVE? THE AUCTION NUMBERS ON THE VEHICLES TELL THE OWNERSHIP AND I CONTACT THE REPRESENTATIVE TO SEE IF THE CAR CAN BE PURCHASED AT A GOOD VALUE IN COMPARISON TO THE PUBLISHED WEEKLY SALE REPORTS. ALL MAJOR AUCTIONS PUBLISH AND UPDATE DAILY ALL CURRENT SALES RESULTS ON THE INTERNET AND ON SPECIAL PHONE APPS FOR REGISTERED AUTOMOBILE DEALERS. THEN, I WATCH EACH OF THE SELECTED CARS AS THEY COME THROUGH THE BLOCK FOR BIDDING (I HAVE ALREADY COMPILED THE APPROXIMATE VALUE FROM MY AUCTION WHOLESALE APP.) I BUY AS MANY AS 4 VEHICLES ON A GREAT DAY, BUT IT USUALLY TURNS OUT TO BE 1 OR 2. I THEN PAY FOR A POST SALE INSPECTION. HERE, THE AUCTION HAS A SPECIALIST DRIVE THE CAR FOR CORRECT ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN OPERATION, CHECK THE UNDERCARRIAGE ON A LIFT FOR UNDECLARED FRAME, WATER OR RUST PROBLEMS AND GUARANTEE THAT THE VEHICLE MAY BE RETURNED IF THERE IS ANY IMPEDIMENT ON THE TITLE SUCH AS POLICE, TAXI OR FACTORY BUY BACK WITHIN 2 WEEKS TIME. DEALER TRADES HAS A VERY LOW OVERHEAD! WE SUBLET ALL REPAIRS TO AN INDEPENDENT GARAGE THAT GIVES US A DISCOUNT ON BOTH PARTS AND THE LABOR BECAUSE OF THE VOLUME OF BUSINESS WE SUPPLY. OUR DETAIL COMPANY THEN PICKS UP THE CAR AND TAKES IT TO THE WAREHOUSE WHERE THE CAR IS CAREFULLY WASHED, THE ENTIRE EXTERIOR IS CLEANED WITH A CLAY BAR TO REMOVE ALL DIRT AND ANY FOREIGN MATERIAL ON THE PAINT. CLAY BAR IS MORE EXPENSIVE AND TIME CONSUMING, BUT IT GENTLE ON THE CLEARCOAT FINISH OF MODERN AUTOMOBILES RATHER THAN USING RUBBING COMPOUND WITH A HIGH SPEED BUFFER. THE COMPLETE INTERIOR IS CLEANED AND SWEPT OUT. THE SEATS, CARPETS, CONSOLE, DASH AND VENT PANELS ARE ALL SHAMPOOED. ALL GLASS IS CLEANED USING ENVIRONMENTLY SAFE PRODUCTS. THE EXTERIOR IS THEN POLISHED USING REAL CARNUBA WAX AND ECO-PRODUCT TO DETAIL THE TRIM, WHEELS AND TIRES. OUR WAREHOUSE IS NOT FANCY BUT RATHER LEASED FOR SECURITY AND LARGE ENCLOSED AREA TO SAFELY STORE THE AUTOMOBILES. WE SELL ALMOST 90% THROUGH EBAY AND OTHER ON LINE MERCHANDIZERS SO THERE IS NO HUGE NEWSPAPER AND TV ADVERTISING BUDGET. EACH VEHICLE IS DRIVEN OUT TO MY HOME WHERE I PERSONALLY DRIVE THE CAR AND TAKE AS MANY AS 90 PICTURES SO THAT YOU GET A COMPLETE PRESENTATION OF THE CONDITION FROM EVERY POSSIBLE ANGLE. OFTEN, WHEN YOU GO TO THE DEALER, THE SALESMAN DOES NOTHING MORE THAN PRESSURE YOU TO "BUY NOW!" "BUY NOW!" BUY NOW!" AND HAS A READY MADE STORY TO CONVINCE YOU TO ACT IMMEDIATELY! THE REAL RUSH IS THAT HE WANTS TO EARN A COMMISSION AND DOES NOT WANT YOU TO LOOK AROUND AND COMPARISON SHOP. WE GIVE YOU ALL THE FACTS AND DETAIL. YOU HAVE UP TO 10 DAYS TO REVIEW EVERY PICTURE, COMPARE THE VALUE AND TO CHECK TO SEE HOW MUCH MORE YOUR LOCAL DEALER HAS TO CHARGE BECAUSE OF COMMISSIONS AND THAT MILLION DOLLAR FACILITY AND SHOWROOM OVERHEAD. WE HAVE NO COMMISSION. THERE IS MICHAEL, THE PART TIME SENIOR WHO ASSISTS ME, SARAH, MY THIRTEEN YEAR OLD, AND SWEET TEA, HER DALMATION DOG AND ME. WE TRY ALWAYS OFFER THE BEST COMBINATION OF PRICE AND VALUE. AND, WE NEVER FORGET THAT OUR SUCCESS IS BASED ENTIRELY ON YOUR SATISFACTION. THANK YOU DAD61898 CELLULAR PHONE 772.332.9886, MON-SAT 10 AM- 7:30 PM. ALSO, SUNDAY WHEN AUCTION ENDS THAT DAY. WAREHOUSE: OPEN M-THU 10 AM-4PM BY APPT.DisclaimerThis auction is a legally binding contract to buy this vehicle. All vehicles are sold as-is unless otherwise specified. I have done my best to accurately describe this vehicle. 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RESERVE*2005 GRAND CARAVAN*1 FL OWN*VS 2004*2006*2007**SILVER*V6*70PIX Year2005MakeDodgeModelGrand CaravanVIN1D4GP24R85B338419Stock Number1452Mileage213697TransmissionAutomaticEngine6 Cylinder, 3.3 LExterior ColorSilverInterior ColorGrayTitleClear3-Point Rear Seat BeltsAM/FM StereoAir conditioningAutomatic TransmissionBreak-Resistant GlassChild-Proof Door LocksCloth UpholsteryCompass/Temp. GaugeCourtesy LightsCruise controlCup HoldersDriver airbagFront Bucket SeatsFront-Wheel DriveInterior Hood ReleaseInterval WipersMap LightMetallic PaintPower BrakesPower SteeringPower locksPower windowsPremium Sound SystemRadial tiresRear Air ConditioningRear DefrosterReclining Bucket SeatsTachometerThird Brake LightThird Row SeatTinted GlassTrip Odometer

NO RESERVE!

HIGHEST BIDDER WILL OWN THIS ONE FLORIDA OWNER 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SE 7 PASSENGER MINI VAN WITH HIDE-A-WAY 3RD ROW SEATING IN VERY NICE CONDITION.

WE ARE DEALER TRADES. WE HAVE SOLD ON EBAY SINCE 2003. JUST CHECK OUT OUR FEEDBACK.

I HAD MAJOR BACK SURGERY AND THE CAPTAINS CHAIR SEATING OF THIS VAN WAS PERFECT FOR ME TO DRIVE AS I HAVE GONE THROUGH THE HEALING PROCESS. I PURCHASEDTHIS GRAND CARAVAN SE VAN AND TOOK IT INTO MY OWN SERVICE DEPARTMENT.

WE COMPLETELY SERVICED THE 3.3 LITER V6, AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WE INSTALLED A NEW SET OF OEM RADIAL TIRES, ALIGNED AND BALANCED THE FRONT END, REPLACED THE FRONT END BUSHINGS AND FRONT STABILIZER LINKS, CHANGED THE ENGINE OIL FILTER, TRANSMISSION FLUID, SERVICED AND CHARGED THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, RESURFACED THE DISCS, CHECKED THE BRAKE PADS AND SERVICED THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM, INSTALLED NEW UPSTREAM O2 SENSOR, INSTALLED NEW DOWN STREAM O2 SENSOR. IT WAS OVERKILL BUT I JUST WANTED TO MAKE SURE THAT I DIDN'T HAVE ANY PROBLEMS!

THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY HAS 213670 MILES BUT YOU WOULD NEVER KNOW IT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DEALER SERVICED SINCE DAY ONE, HAD MAJOR OVERHAUL AT 151,200. CYLINDER COMPRESSION IS PERFECT AND ALMOST EXACTLY EVEN ON ALL CYLINDERS. ALL THIS WAS DONE ON A VEHICLE WITH COMPLETE ONE OWNER AUTOCHECK. THE AUTOMOBILE IS SO NICE THAT YOU BID IF YOU ARE FROM OUT OF STATE AND IF IT NOT EVERYTHING YOU EXPECTED WE WILL RETURN YOUR PARTIAL PAYMENT.THERE IS NO WAY I WOULD HAVE MY FAMILY IN ANYTHING BUT THE BEST!

THERE ARE OVER 60 PICTURES OF THE VEHICLE WITH COMPLETE DESCRIPTIONS OF EVERYTHING ON THE CAR.

YOU WILL NOT FIND A DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE IN THIS CONDITION UNLESS YOU PURCHASE A 2008 OR NEWER VEHICLE. I WOULD HAVE NO FEAR GETTING IN THIS VEHICLE WITH MY FAMILY AND DRIVING ACROSS COUNTRY TO CALIFORNIA!!!

THE VEHICLE WILL SELL TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER. PLEASE HAVE A GOOD EBAY FEEDBACK RATING OR CALL BEFORE YOU BID. THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE AUCTION AND WE MUST SELL TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER AND EXPECT TO SELL TO SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTANDS THE EBAY RULES. YOU MUST INSPECT THE CAR BEFORE THE END OF THE AUCTION! WE ALWAYS RECOMMEND CARCHEX.COM AS THEY ARE REASONABLE AND EBAY RECOMMENDED.

WE ALSO OFFER THE CAR FOR IMMEDIATE SALE AT $4,986. CALL 772.332.9886 AND ASK FOR RALPH. WE WILL HANDLE ALL EBAY AND PAYPAL FORMALITIES...OR JUST GO AHEAD AND BID WHATEVER YOU THINK WILL GET THE JOB DONE! LOOK OVER THE 70 PICTURES. WE ALWAYS RECOMMEND YOU INSPECT ANY CAR. WE USE CARCHECK.COM WHO ARE NATIONWIDE AND VERY REASONABLE.

AS IS - NO WARRANTY



This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

BANKS AND CREDIT UNIONS ALL HAVE POLICIES WITH REGARD TO FINANCING A CAR. PLEASE BY SURE YOUR FINANCING IS CONFIRMED BY THE BANK PRIOR TO BIDDING.

BUYER IS FREE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE END OF THE AUCTION. YOUR BID IS NOT SUBJECT TO INSPECTION.

YOU MAY DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO VERIFY THAT IT IS AS ADVERTISED. WE ASK THAT YOU PLACE FEEDBACK AT THE COMPLETION OF THE TRANSACTION WHEN YOU HAVE FOUND IT TO YOUR SATISFACTION.

WE CAN ARRANGE TRANSPORTATION AIRPORT (ABOUT 55-65 MINUTES) VIA LAKE AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION CO.) THE DISCOUNTED RATE FOR UR CUSTOMERS IS $65. PER PERSON DURING ALL SCHEDULED AIRPORT HOURS.

I AM A SINGLE DAD WITH A 13 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER, SARAH.

OUR HOURS ARE MONDAY- THURSDAY 10 AM- 4:00 PM. WE WILL GLADLY MAKE EXCEPTIONS FOR OUT OF STATE CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE TO MEET AIRLINE SCHEDULES IF YOU GIVE US NOTICE.

IF YOU ARE NOT SURE OF SOMETHING. PLEASE CALL AND ASK. DO NOT ASSUME ANYTHING!

WE TRY ALWAYS TO BE A FULL DISCLOSURE DEALER.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL ANY ADVERTISEMENT IF THE CAR IS SOLD. WE WILL GLADLY PROVIDE PROOF OF DATE AND TIME OF SALE.

IF YOU WANT TO BUY THE CAR NOW OR WANT TO DISCUSS ANY ISSUE INCLUDING PRICE. CALL ME @ 772.332.9886.

I WILL REVIEW EVERYTHING THE VEHICLE OFFERS. IF YOU PERSUADE ME WITH YOUR ARGUMENT, I WILL COMPROMISE. WE ARE HERE TO DO BUSINESS. AS ONE OF MY LONG DECEASED MENTORS SAID "THE ONLY THING CARVED IN STONE ARE THE TEN COMMANDMENTS.

WANT TO GET A WRITTEN INSPECTION? CARCHEX.COM IS ONLINE!

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS. YOUR SATISFACTION IS WHAT HAS BUILT OUR BUSINESS.

THANK YOU.

SARAH, DAD AND SWEET TEA, THE CHAMPION DALMATION.

DAD (RALPH) CELL # 772.332.9886



Fee and Tax Information:
  • EACH VEHICLE IS SOLD WITH NO WARRANTY UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. THIS MEAN AS WE USED TO SAY BEFORE EVERYONE LOST THERE SENSE OF HUMOR YOU TAKE WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY JUST THE WAY YOU HAVE TO TAKE YOUR HUSBAND OR WIFE.
  • DEALER TRADES CHARGES A $469 DEALER FEE. THIS CHARGE INCLUDES FULL TITLE GUARANTEE PROTECTED BY BOND. ALL PAPERWORK AND TITLES MAILED BY EXPRESS SERVICE. PLUS EACH VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY RE-CLEANED JUST BEFORE DELIVERY, A 7 GALLONS OF RECOMMENDED GAS ADDED (EXCEPT FOR TRANSPORTED VEHICLES WHERE INTERSTATE COMMERCE RULES REQUIRE THE BARE MIMIMUM OF GAS.) AS A FLORIDA AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR 7 YEARS, WE MEET ALL FLORIDA AND GOVERNMENT STANDARDS FOR THE PRIVACY OF ANY INFORMATION YOU ARE REQUIRED TO GIVE TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION. WE ALSO ARE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE OUT OF STATE SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR TRANSPORT TO ANYWHERE IN THE U.S. WE WILL ALSO ARRANGE TRANSPORT WITH FULLY INSURED INTERSTATE CARRIERS WHO WILL PICK UP AT OUR DEALERSHIP AND DELIVER THE VEHICLE WITH NO OFF/ ON WAREHOUSE LOADINGS THAT INEVITABLY CAUSE SCRATCHES AND PROBLEMS. (THE TRANSPORT COST IS THE CUSTOMERS RESPONSIBILITY.) WE HANDLE ALL IN STATE SALES TAX, REGISTRATIONS AND TEMPORARY PLATES SO THAT EACH CUSTOMER IS FLORIDA DMV ELECTRONICALLY APPROVED TO LEGALLY DRIVE THE VEHICLE ON THE ROAD AT DELIVERY!
  • WE WILL DELIVER TO ANY OUTSIDE SHIPPERS WAREHOUSE WITHIN 35 MILES. THE COST IS $125.00 AS WE MUST USE 2 DRIVERS. PLEASE BE AWARE THEIR WAREHOUSES ARE IN THE WORST AREAS OF TOWN AND THEY THINK NOTHING OF WASTINF 2 HOURS BEFORE THEY INSPECT AND GIVE US ADELIVERY RECEIPT. A WORD TO THE WISE!

THUS, IF YOU BID $10,000 FOR A VEHICLE, THE TOTAL IS $10,469. (By Florida law, if DEALER TRADES, INC charges a dealer fee, we must charge all customers the same fee, via computer/in or out of state, dealer or non-dealer.)

  • THE WINNING BIDDER SHALL RECEIVE A PARTIAL PAYMENT REQUEST FROM PAYPAL FOR THE SUM OF $750.00 PAYABLE TO DEALER TRADES INC (SARAHNDAD@MSN.COM). THIS PARTIAL PAYMENT IS DUE IMMEDIATELY!
  • DEALER TRADES WILL SEND YOU A FORM FOR BILLING THE VEHICLE CORRECTLY WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE, PAYPAL PARTIAL PAYMENT. The balance of payment and the pick up of the vehicle shall be within 7 days of auction bidding end.
  • WE MUST CHARGE $7.00 DAILY FOR STORAGE OF VEHICLE AFTER 10 DAYS FROM SALE. WE HAVE A LIMITED AMOUNT OF ROOM AND RELY ON EFFICIENT TURNOVER AND DELIVERY TO MAKE A PROFIT.
  • WE PAY THE 3% CHARGE ON THE PARTIAL PAYMENT. IF YOU WISH TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD, WE MUST ADD THE 3% CHARGE THE BANK BILLS US TO THE CREDIT CARD AMOUNT. THE SAFEST METHOD IS WIRE TRANSFER AS THE BANKS HAVE COMPLETE RECORDED FINANCIAL TRANSACTION DETAILS TO PROTECT BOTH PARTIES. WE ACCEPT OUT OF STATE CASHIERS CHECK BUT RELEASE THE TITLE TO THE VEHICLE WHEN THE CHECKS CLEAR (APPROX. 3 WEEKS.)
  • WE REPORT ALL NON PAYING BIDDERS TO EBAY, THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF ELECTRONIC FRAUD AND THE NEW GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATIVE UNIT. DON'T BID UNTIL YOU ARE SURE YOU HAVE COVERED ALL YOUR OWN BASES. THIS IS A BUSINESS TRANSACTION THAT COST TIME AND MONEY AS WE DEPEND ON VOLUME AND FAST TURNOVER TO EARN A PROFIT!
  • FLORIDA CUSTOMER MUST PAY THE SALES TAX AND MOTOR VEHICLE CHARGES AT TIME OF DELIVERY. DEALER TRADES HANDLES ALL THE RUNNING AROUND TO THE MVD AND SALES TAX BUREAU.
  • ALL PARTIES AGREE THAT LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA WILL BE THE PROPER JURISDICTION IN ANY LEGAL DISPUTE OR ACTION.
  • IF YOU BUY THE CAR WITHOUT PHYSICALLY SEEING IT AND DO NOT LIKE THE CAR FOR ANY REASON, YOU MUST NOTIFY US BY U.S. EXPRESS MAIL AND RETURN THE CAR PREPAID TO OUR DEALERSHIP ADDRESS DURING POSTED BUSINESS HOURS WITHIN 10 DAYS FROM THE RECEIPT OF THE CAR. WE WILL REFUND THE AUCTION SELLING PRICE OF THE VEHICLE WITH THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTED COSTS. (EBAY ADVERTISING $99.50, BANK FLOOR PLAN ON/OFF CHARGE OF $75.00 TO REFLOOR PLAN PLUS $50 INTEREST CHARGE. THE COST TO RE-CLEAN THE CAR FOR SALE AGAIN $136.00 AND ELECTRONIC COSTS FOR THE BILLING, RECORD KEEPING AND REQUIRED COMPLIANCES $34.00. THE TOTAL CHARGE DEDUCTED BEFORE RETURN OF FUNDS $394.50. YOU AGREE AND UNDERSTAND THAT DEALER TRADES WILL ENFORCE JUDGMENT FOR THESE COSTS IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT PLUS FEES AND COURT COSTS WHICH ARE ADDED TO THE PRINCIPAL.
  • THE VEHICLE MUST NOT HAVE MORE THAN 250 MILES ABOVE THE SELLING ODOMETER MILEAGE WHEN RETURNED. TRUCKING RECEIPT MUST NOT HAVE MORE NOTED DEFECTS THAN ON THE TRUCKING RECEIPT WHEN DELIVERED TO CUSTOMER. THE COMPLETE RETURN WITH TITLE DELIVERED TO DEALER TRADES BY U.S. EXPRESS MAIL WITHIN 10 DAYS FROM THE TRUCKING DELIVERY DATE TO THE CUSTOMER.
  • WE HAVE EARNED OUR EBAY FEEDBACK REPUTATION BY ALWAYS TRYING TO BE FAIR IN OUR BUSINESS DEALING. IF A CUSTOMER WHO PURCHASES A VEHICLE HAS SOME ABSOLUTELY UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCE AND WANTS TO NOT COMPLETE THE SALE AND TAKE DELIVERY. DEALER TRADES WILL REFUND THE PARTIAL PAYMENT LESS THE $394.50 COST ASSICIATED WITH SELLING THE VEHICLE PROVIDED THE CUSTOMER LETS US KNOW WITHIN 3 DAYS OF PLACING THE PARTIAL PAYMENT.

WE ARE DEALER TRADES,INC, A REGISTERED LICENSED AND BONDED FLORIDA USED VEHICLE DEALER AND WHOLESALER (VI 100 9046/1).

9 YEARS AGO, I HAD A BACK INJURY WHICH SLOWLY WORSENED UNTIL BY FEBRUARY OF 2012, I COULD NOT STAND OR WALK MORE THAN 3-4 MINUTES NO MATTER HOW MUCH MEDICATION OR RELIEF PAINS INJECTIONS THE DOCTORS' GAVE ME. I WAS TERRIFIED OF SURGERY BUT TOWARD THE END REALIZED THAT THE QUALITY OF MY LIFE WAS FAST DISAPPEARING,

I COMMITTED TO A 4 LEVEL SPINAL FUSION TO BE PERFORMED BY DOCTOR GREG MUNSON AND HIS TEAM AT THE THE JEWETT ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC HERE IN ORLANDO. JEWETT IS A HIGHLY REGARDED 60 YEAR OLD SURGICAL GROUP BEST KNOWN BECAUSE THEY ARE THE ORTHOPAEDIC TEAM PHYSICIANS FOR THE ORLANDO MAGIC BASKETBALL TEAM.

THE GREAT SKILL OF THIS TEAM AND BY THE GRACE OF GOD, HAVE GIVEN MY FAMILY, OUR LIVES BACK. LESS THAN A MONTH FROM THIS SIX HOUR SURGERY, I AM BEGINNING TO WALK AGAIN USING ONLY A SUPPORT BRACE FOR ADDITIONAL BACK STABILTY.

THE AGONIZING PAIN IN MY BACK AND LEGS HAS ALMOST COMPLETELY VANISHED AND MY LEGS SUPPORT ME WITH NO PAIN OTHER THAN MUSCLES WHICH MUST GET BACK INTO SHAPE NOT BEING REGULARLY EXERCISED FOR YEARS.

I SHARE THIS BY WAY OF EXPLAINING THE NEW LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED DURING THIS PERIOD EVEN THOUGH I I STARTED SELLING CARS AS A COLLEGE DROP OUT 1961 AND WITH MANY HELPING HANDS, BECAME A NEW CAR DEALER FOR FORD, CHEVROLET, CHRYSLER AND MITSUBISHI OVER THE NEXT 40 YEARS. I SOLD MY LAST DEALERSHIP IN 2002.

I RETIRED TO BECAME THE FULL TIME CUSTODIAL PARENT FOR SARAH DANIELLE LENOCI WHO WILL NOW BE FOURTEEN YEARS OLD THIS JUNE. IF YOU ARE COUNTING, I AM 70. SARAH IS GROWING UP FAST AND ALREADY HAS IT PLOTTED OUT THAT SHE WILL NEED TO GET HER LICENSE AND A VEHICLE AT SIXTEEN SO SHE CAN HELP DAD!

DEALER TRADES STARTED IN 2003 AS A USED CAR WHOLESALER THAT THROUGH 40 YEAR BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS, BEGAN ASSISTING NEW CAR FRANCHISED DEALERS TO KEEP THEIR USED CAR INVENTORIES UNDER 60 DAYS OF AGE.

MANY OF THESE DEALERS HAVE BECOME PUBLIC COMPANIES WHO MUST TURNOVER THEIR USED VEHICLE INVENTORIES EVERY 60 DAYS TO PROVE TO THE SHAREHOLDERS THAT THE VALUES OF THESE INVENTORIES ARE REALISTIC, AND NOT BLOATED BY AGE OR MISTAKE.

THIS MEANT THESE DEALERS HAD TO TAKE ALL OVERAGE CARS TO AUCTION WHERE THEY GENERALLY LOST THE REPAIR MONIES PUT INTO THE CAR, THE COST OF MANPOWER TIME, ALL TRUCKING COSTS AND TRANSPORT DAMAGE. PLUS AUCTION FEES, SHIPPING HOME OF ANY UNSOLD UNITS AND POSSIBLE HANKY-PANKY.

I DEVELOPED A SYSTEM WHERE THE DEALERS REDUCED THESE LOSSES BY AS MUCH AS 40% BY USING LEASING ONE COMPLETE AUCTION LANE MONTHLY AT A MAJOR ORLANDO WHOLESALE AUCTION. THEN RE-DETAILING EACH CAR TO LOOK ITS BEST JUST BEFORE AUCTION AND CREATING A REAL SALE ATMOSPHERE WITH A BAND, BEER, WINGS AND HOOTER'S GIRLS.

EVERYBODY LOVED IT AND IT WORKED!

IT ALSO GAVE ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHERRY PICK A FEW NICE CARS EACH MONTH OUT OF THE OVER 500 UNITS THAT THESE MAJOR DEALERS WHOLESALED.

HOWEVER, AS MY ILLNESS PROGRESSED, I COULD NOT DO THE EXTENSIVE TRAVEL AND COORDINATE THE TRANSPORT AND AUCTION DUTIES. IN 2008, I HAD TO GIVE UP THIS COMFORTABLE INCOME STREAM.

NOW WHAT!

I REALIZED THERE ARE OVER 7,500 CARS WHOLESALED EVERY WEEK THROUGH 6 AUCTIONS WITHIN 50 MILES OF MY HOME.

EACH AUCTION PUBLISHES A PRE-SALE LIST OF THE CARS FOR SALE SO THAT CAR DEALERS AS FAR AWAY AS CALIFORNIA CAN FIND UNITS THEY NEED.

WEEKLY, THEY COME TO FLORIDA TO BUY FROM THE HUGE VOLUME OF LATE MODELS, LEASE AND FACTORY RETURNS AND EVEN A SHARP OLDER UNIT.

ALL THIS IN A GREAT PLACE FOR AN ADDITIONAL DAY OR TWO OF R&R.

IT IS SAID THAT ORLANDO IS THE WHOLESALE CAR CAPITAL OF THE WORLD!

WELL, ALTHOUGH I COULD NOT WALK, I COULD READ. IN 7-8 HOURS ON MY COMPUTER I COULD LOOK UP EVERY 4-9 YEAR OLD DESIRABLE MODEL WITH APPEALING, COLOR AND EQUIPMENT.

THIS RESEARCH USUALLY PRODUCED A GROUP OF 60-70 CARS AND TRUCKS WITH POSSIBILITIES. THEN, USING THE SERIAL NUMBERS, I LOOKED UP THE COMPLETE VEHICLE HISTORY USING THE "AUTOCHECK AND "CARFAX" WEBSITES.

I WHITTLED DOWN THE GROUP BY SELECTING ONLY ONE/TWO OWNER AUTOMOBILES, GOOD TITLE, NO ACCIDENTS, BACK UP SERVICE RECORDS VEHICLES, LOW MILEAGE AND FLORIDA OWNERSHIP HISTORY (NO RUSTED OUT NORTHERN VEHICLE CARS FROM THE USE OF SALT ON THE WINTER ROADS.)

THIS FINAL GROUP IS USUALLY DOWN TO LESS THAN 15 VEHICLES.

I HIRED A PART TIME SENIOR TO DRIVE ME TO THE AUCTIONS VERY EARLY ON SALE DAY. THE AUCTIONS LOAN US ONE OF THEIR CARTS TO DRIVE AROUND AND WE PHYSICALLY VIEW AND APPRAISE THE REAL VEHICLE.

  • ARE THEY IN GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION?
  • SHARP CLEAN INTERIORS?
  • GOOD TIRE AND WHEELS?
  • ROAD TRASH/SCRAPES?
  • OWNERS MANUALS, BOOKS AND RECORDS IN CAR?
  • SPECIAL EQUIPMENT?
  • LOTS OF OPTIONS?
  • EXCELLENT ROAD FEEL ON TEST DRIVE?

THE AUCTION NUMBERS ON THE VEHICLES TELL THE OWNERSHIP AND I CONTACT THE REPRESENTATIVE TO SEE IF THE CAR CAN BE PURCHASED AT A GOOD VALUE IN COMPARISON TO THE PUBLISHED WEEKLY SALE REPORTS.

ALL MAJOR AUCTIONS PUBLISH AND UPDATE DAILY ALL CURRENT SALES RESULTS ON THE INTERNET AND ON SPECIAL PHONE APPS FOR REGISTERED AUTOMOBILE DEALERS. THEN, I WATCH EACH OF THE SELECTED CARS AS THEY COME THROUGH THE BLOCK FOR BIDDING (I HAVE ALREADY COMPILED THE APPROXIMATE VALUE FROM MY AUCTION WHOLESALE APP.)

I BUY AS MANY AS 4 VEHICLES ON A GREAT DAY, BUT IT USUALLY TURNS OUT TO BE 1 OR 2.

I THEN PAY FOR A POST SALE INSPECTION. HERE, THE AUCTION HAS A SPECIALIST DRIVE THE CAR FOR CORRECT ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN OPERATION, CHECK THE UNDERCARRIAGE ON A LIFT FOR UNDECLARED FRAME, WATER OR RUST PROBLEMS AND GUARANTEE THAT THE VEHICLE MAY BE RETURNED IF THERE IS ANY IMPEDIMENT ON THE TITLE SUCH AS POLICE, TAXI OR FACTORY BUY BACK WITHIN 2 WEEKS TIME.

DEALER TRADES HAS A VERY LOW OVERHEAD!

WE SUBLET ALL REPAIRS TO AN INDEPENDENT GARAGE THAT GIVES US A DISCOUNT ON BOTH PARTS AND THE LABOR BECAUSE OF THE VOLUME OF BUSINESS WE SUPPLY. OUR DETAIL COMPANY THEN PICKS UP THE CAR AND TAKES IT TO THE WAREHOUSE WHERE THE CAR IS CAREFULLY WASHED, THE ENTIRE EXTERIOR IS CLEANED WITH A CLAY BAR TO REMOVE ALL DIRT AND ANY FOREIGN MATERIAL ON THE PAINT. CLAY BAR IS MORE EXPENSIVE AND TIME CONSUMING, BUT IT GENTLE ON THE CLEARCOAT FINISH OF MODERN AUTOMOBILES RATHER THAN USING RUBBING COMPOUND WITH A HIGH SPEED BUFFER.

THE COMPLETE INTERIOR IS CLEANED AND SWEPT OUT. THE SEATS, CARPETS, CONSOLE, DASH AND VENT PANELS ARE ALL SHAMPOOED. ALL GLASS IS CLEANED USING ENVIRONMENTLY SAFE PRODUCTS. THE EXTERIOR IS THEN POLISHED USING REAL CARNUBA WAX AND ECO-PRODUCT TO DETAIL THE TRIM, WHEELS AND TIRES.

OUR WAREHOUSE IS NOT FANCY BUT RATHER LEASED FOR SECURITY AND LARGE ENCLOSED AREA TO SAFELY STORE THE AUTOMOBILES.

WE SELL ALMOST 90% THROUGH EBAY AND OTHER ON LINE MERCHANDIZERS SO THERE IS NO HUGE NEWSPAPER AND TV ADVERTISING BUDGET.

EACH VEHICLE IS DRIVEN OUT TO MY HOME WHERE I PERSONALLY DRIVE THE CAR AND TAKE AS MANY AS 90 PICTURES SO THAT YOU GET A COMPLETE PRESENTATION OF THE CONDITION FROM EVERY POSSIBLE ANGLE.

OFTEN, WHEN YOU GO TO THE DEALER, THE SALESMAN DOES NOTHING MORE THAN PRESSURE YOU TO "BUY NOW!" "BUY NOW!" BUY NOW!" AND HAS A READY MADE STORY TO CONVINCE YOU TO ACT IMMEDIATELY! THE REAL RUSH IS THAT HE WANTS TO EARN A COMMISSION AND DOES NOT WANT YOU TO LOOK AROUND AND COMPARISON SHOP.

WE GIVE YOU ALL THE FACTS AND DETAIL. YOU HAVE UP TO 10 DAYS TO REVIEW EVERY PICTURE, COMPARE THE VALUE AND TO CHECK TO SEE HOW MUCH MORE YOUR LOCAL DEALER HAS TO CHARGE BECAUSE OF COMMISSIONS AND THAT MILLION DOLLAR FACILITY AND SHOWROOM OVERHEAD.

WE HAVE NO COMMISSION. THERE IS MICHAEL, THE PART TIME SENIOR WHO ASSISTS ME, SARAH, MY THIRTEEN YEAR OLD, AND SWEET TEA, HER DALMATION DOG AND ME.

WE TRY ALWAYS OFFER THE BEST COMBINATION OF PRICE AND VALUE.

AND, WE NEVER FORGET THAT OUR SUCCESS IS BASED ENTIRELY ON YOUR SATISFACTION.

THANK YOU

DAD61898

CELLULAR PHONE 772.332.9886, MON-SAT 10 AM- 7:30 PM. ALSO, SUNDAY WHEN AUCTION ENDS THAT DAY.

WAREHOUSE: OPEN M-THU 10 AM-4PM BY APPT.

This auction is a legally binding contract to buy this vehicle. All vehicles are sold as-is unless otherwise specified. I have done my best to accurately describe this vehicle. It is up to the buyer to come see and further inspect the car before the end of the auction.-->

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