Really need help selling my car

Ant · 05-31-2009, 05:28 PM

My Camaro dreams could well be over if I don't sell my current car. The person who was supposed to buy it this month bailed out on me.

The car is a 2008 Hyundai Elantra SE with like 13,500 miles on it. Look here for photos and more info :http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24709

I'm asking $12,000 for it. Do you think that is a fair price?

I've put the car on AutoTrader, eBay, Craigslist, and most recently my local newspaper and WantAd Digest. On eBay only a few people are bidding on it and it's in the low thousands. The listing ends tomorrow.

There is still a lien on the title.

Any other car-selling tips? :(

THE EVIL TW1N · 05-31-2009, 06:09 PM

what is kbb at?
what are others posting their cars for?
how much do you owe?

THE EVIL TW1N · 05-31-2009, 06:13 PM

well, i just looked at KBB and the value is listed at $11,540 - $13,340. So you don't exactly have it "priced to sell". At your asking price, it's in waiting game mode.

patriotpa · 05-31-2009, 06:22 PM

Donate it, and take the write-off.

Ant · 05-31-2009, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE EVIL TW1N

well, i just looked at KBB and the value is listed at $11,540 - $13,340. So you don't exactly have it "priced to sell". At your asking price, it's in waiting game mode.

Well I'm selling it cheaper than others I've seen. And they're selling the GLS, which is the trim below the one I have.

And what do you mean by donating and taking the write off ^^?

patriotpa · 05-31-2009, 06:30 PM

Donate the car to a charity. You get a receipt and can write the whole thing off on your taxes. Whatever charity you choose (Salvation Army, Red Cross, etc.) can fill you in. H&R Block or the IRS will have more info as well.

You can take a tax credit for anything you donate, even clothing.

shank0668 · 05-31-2009, 06:45 PM

War Eagle · 05-31-2009, 09:12 PM

Have you asked your Dealer to take the car in trade, it is a nice looking car and looks like it was well taken care of. I would think the Dealer would have no trouble moving it.

Andro · 05-31-2009, 10:42 PM

Carmax

Ant · 05-31-2009, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by War Eagle

Have you asked your Dealer to take the car in trade, it is a nice looking car and looks like it was well taken care of. I would think the Dealer would have no trouble moving it.

They offered me $10,000 and that was like 5-6 months ago. :(

Ant · 05-31-2009, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andro

Carmax

I wonder how much they will give me. Are they usually fair?

Blownhotrodder · 05-31-2009, 11:43 PM

Their worth a shot. And I believe their offer is good for 15 days or something like that.

fazm · 06-01-2009, 01:15 AM

carmax is a joke lol

if the dealer offered you 10k, carmax would probably offer you 9k

War Eagle · 06-01-2009, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ant

They offered me $10,000 and that was like 5-6 months ago. :(

A $10,000 trade is worth an extra $600 cash in your pocket with a 6% sales tax. It would be the same as selling your car for $10,600.

I would wait, your car will not depreciate that much more the next couple of months and then you will ba able to find a Dealer who will offer a much better trade.

Good Luck

05-31-2009, 05:28 PM	#1
Ant Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT/RS (V6) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 911	Really need help selling my car My Camaro dreams could well be over if I don't sell my current car. The person who was supposed to buy it this month bailed out on me. The car is a 2008 Hyundai Elantra SE with like 13,500 miles on it. Look here for photos and more info :http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24709 I'm asking $12,000 for it. Do you think that is a fair price? I've put the car on AutoTrader, eBay, Craigslist, and most recently my local newspaper and WantAd Digest. On eBay only a few people are bidding on it and it's in the low thousands. The listing ends tomorrow. There is still a lien on the title. Any other car-selling tips? :(

05-31-2009, 09:12 PM	#8
War Eagle Drives: 1969 Chevelle, Avanti, 2010 GT500 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 179	Have you asked your Dealer to take the car in trade, it is a nice looking car and looks like it was well taken care of. I would think the Dealer would have no trouble moving it. __________________ Back in a Chevelle after 41 years.

05-31-2009, 10:42 PM	#9
Andro NOICE!!! ™ Drives: Force Fed 427 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GOT BOOST? Posts: 5,213 View My Garage	Carmax __________________

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