Selling a used car [Archive] (2024)

jpre

5th July 2008, 05:54

Oldsmobile

5th July 2008, 11:57

Is there a CarMax in your area? Carmax buys cars at or below trade-in value, but does save you the hassle of selling it yourself.

Another option is a consignment specialist. I had used one to sell a car back in 2006. The fee was $500, but the car sold for "dealer" price so I recouped the cost. Also--The consignment dealer offered financing for buyers, which I could not. This is particularly valuable if you're selling a more expensive car.

Rich Wilkman

5th July 2008, 12:04

It will get you a lot less than selling as a private party. If it's not a popular car they won't take it, but may take it on consignment and you'll get even less that way.

There's a CarMax out near Sacramento I think. But even there, you'll get less than PP.

All that holds for unencumbered cars (i.e., paid for, clear title).

-Rich

Mute

5th July 2008, 15:50

Gene-M

6th July 2008, 01:22

jpre

6th July 2008, 02:17

Since this was posted in the Pricing section originally, I decided to leave it for a day to see what kind of help you might get there. However, the question you have asked is quite particularly of a regional nature, so I've moved it to your regional section, where it probably should have been posted in the first place. I hope this helps, and I wish you well in your efforts. :)

Nope. I posted in this section originally and it was moved to the pricing section. You've moved it back to where it started. Along the way I feel I've received exactly the help I was looking for. Thanks to all!

Steve-90

6th July 2008, 02:31

You could try wheels and deals on el camino in santa clara. For 30 days on their lot you pay $298 (half up front, the other half when it sells, if it doesn't sell in that 30 days, you can take it off the lot and only lose the first $149). They have different options/services for selling your car.

I dont recommend wheels and deals at all. I put my 2000 Tahoe there about 4 years ago...(same management) and someone ate food in my car on the lot..and left french fries and wrappers in my car. I also got door dings. I totally would stay away from there.

Mute

6th July 2008, 03:22

I dont recommend wheels and deals at all. I put my 2000 Tahoe there about 4 years ago...(same management) and someone ate food in my car on the lot..and left french fries and wrappers in my car. I also got door dings. I totally would stay away from there.

Did you sell the Tahoe?? (guess not considering your context) I have seen Miatas blow through there pretty fast, good if your looking to sell! The poster is looking for a place to sell his car at trade value, he can get that or more here. Simply put..... Give him another option....

Steve-90

6th July 2008, 14:16

Did you sell the Tahoe?? (guess not considering your context) I have seen Miatas blow through there pretty fast, good if your looking to sell! The poster is looking for a place to sell his car at trade value, he can get that or more here. Simply put..... Give him another option....

No, I didnt sell the Tahoe after being there about 3 weeks..I ended up finding someone on craigslist. That is where I recommend selling and buying cars (if you know a bit about cars). I just bought my last miata off craigslist. I sold my first miata on craigslist too.

If he is trying to sell quickly..do not list the car at trade value..or someone will think there is something wrong with it. Do slightly below KBB private party value. It will sell at that price if it doesnt have major issues.

mywong23

6th July 2008, 15:06

agree with Steve-90,
Craigslist is excellent for Bay area cars.

Monitor it for a week and see how many cars are listed and sold.
The ones that are priced right (not too high) sell very quickly.

if you have a miata, this IS the right time to sell.
if it doesn't need any work, it could sell within a week;
and just might sell within a few days, or sooner.... :)

Qckslvr

6th July 2008, 20:52

Gene-M

6th July 2008, 23:10

Nope. I posted in this section originally and it was moved to the pricing section. You've moved it back to where it started. Along the way I feel I've received exactly the help I was looking for. Thanks to all!

I apologize for my share in the confusion. However since you weren't asking for "pricing" help, but a local (to you) sales outlet, I still feel that it best fit this section according to the forum's guidelines. Either way, I'm very happy to know that you got the help you sought. :) Sorry, thanks, and good luck! :wave:

big pete

8th July 2008, 01:25

agree with Steve-90,
Craigslist is excellent for Bay area cars.

Monitor it for a week and see how many cars are listed and sold.
The ones that are priced right (not too high) sell very quickly.

if you have a miata, this IS the right time to sell.
if it doesn't need any work, it could sell within a week;
and just might sell within a few days, or sooner.... :)

+1. I just sold my turbo '93 with a hardtop, 67k, and a bunch of mods for $8k :)

Rich Wilkman

8th July 2008, 12:09

How long did it take and what was the original asking price? I get the feeling the OP is looking for a quick sale.

-Rich

+1. I just sold my turbo '93 with a hardtop, 67k, and a bunch of mods for $8k :)

jpre

8th July 2008, 12:49

I get the feeling the OP is looking for a quick sale.

I am probably looking for a quick sale, but for the record, it's my gf's 91 Jeep Wrangler (that she "replaced" with a Mazda5), not my Miata.

d_shiz-nit

8th July 2008, 13:06

+1. I just sold my turbo '93 with a hardtop, 67k, and a bunch of mods for $8k :)

you wouldnt happen to be on barf?