And the resale value is completely theoretical on extremely high mileage late model cars. Noone would buy the car for NEAR what the book says its worth.

EDIT... I actually have to have an appraisal to claim more than $5000 and the most I can see it able to claim is in the low $6's by book (edmunds,kelly,NADA)

Brad "Diva": 2004 Mazda 6s 5-door, Volcanic Red Rex: 1988 Mazda RX-7 Vert, Harbor Blue.