redsman

bought in sept 2004, anthra/ebony leather. no wrecks no problems..almost showroom condition. got company car (new, all paid!) so i need to sell.
car has been in garage, covered, etc.

had in papers etc 3 months now. couple deals that fell thru.

looking at going back to dealer and a $3800 hit. way below kelly blue book!

really stressed out now about it!!

advice?

RSA_Secure

try ebay

redsman

i'm told not getting up there too high quite yet
will consider
thx

rets

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MR1

You are going to take a hit. How big depends on how much you paid and how fast you want to sell. Dealer will want to make more money, that's what they do. It's a model year old and people will be cautious and looking for a deal, sorry, nothing personal, just business.

Look on the bright side, down the road, no car payments and insurance.

thaita78

Have you also tried carmax?

redsman

no doubt. still--it will take a buyer another 4000 or so to be in a new 2005. big question is whats the number? had it sold twice (1 with earnest money!) other only a "modest" real deal. overall great deal for me with company car truly offsetting the hit by a ton. still very real money though!

i've had about 30-40 calls, about 12 test drivers. everybody has positive sounding story but that means nothing.

redsman

will try carmax.
thx for the idea

thaita78

np for the ideas, you can always trade the TL towards an NSX? LOL

HEK

But how much are you selling it for?...and what options/ model etc...maybe someone here can pass on the info......I wish I would have found someone trying to sell his vehicle....

redsman

have it at 28995 now going to 28500 tomorrow. splash guards , wheel locks are only options. dealer will go 27000. i had it sold 29500 about a month ago and the buyer (being questionably dishonest) got a deal on new one from dealer. had it sold for 28650 2 weeks ago. i think my number is about right but obvious it ain't gone yet!

ibeplato

Ditto that - I sold my '99 maxima there when I bought my TL. I got $1200 over blue book, no questions asked.

redsman

i am not familiar with carmax..none in my state! they appraise then make offer...any fees, etc? pretty straightforward?

ibeplato

Exactly, took me about an hour. You can get an appraisal that is good for something like 5 days or 500 miles.

redsman

nearest to me is about 90 miles away. they work with me over the phone?
how can they price so well...wouldn't competition hurt them? i checked and they're showing similar vehs around 31500 ish. not the same mark up needed as a dealer?

MR1

call, see, post results please. 90 miles is nothing, nearest to me is 170 miles. Take a bus or train home or have a friend-spouse play taxi.

carguyrob

So what city/state are you in?

Is the car and auto or stick?

Navi or no Navi?

You might find a potential buyer on here!

rets

not this forum... it's Black Market...

I see this thread is going down... time to close??

JackSprat01

I would. He has the best tip other than selling outright and that's Carmax.

carguyrob

Can you tell me what you mean by "black market"? I guess I can't understand what might be wrong about him telling us about the car he is trying to sell. If someone wants to talk to him via e-mail about the car he wants to sell, isn't that okay?

MR1

Here is Blackmarket section of the forum. I think you can advertise here. Good Luck.

https://acurazine.com/forums/non-automotive-motorcycle-sales-9/

rets

JackSprat01 and MR1, thanks for your advice and help.


I hope redsman has got the adequate info to his need. Best of luck with the transaction.




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