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Old 05-13-08, 08:46 AM
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I've been trying to sell my car for about a month 1/2 now and its been pretty bad experience for me. I've got 11 flakers now~ as of yesterday who said it was a for sure deal. and i might have to resort selling my car for 20,500, its pretty retarded to take such a big hit in resale (i paid 32,500). I see other people listnig their cars for way more so i dunno how many people can relate to my situation.
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Originally Posted by ihkskim
I've been trying to sell my car for about a month 1/2 now and its been pretty bad experience for me. I've got 11 flakers now~ as of yesterday who said it was a for sure deal. and i might have to resort selling my car for 20,500, its pretty retarded to take such a big hit in resale (i paid 32,500). I see other people listnig their cars for way more so i dunno how many people can relate to my situation.
That is too low to sell you vehicle. I assume you have a 2006? What is the mileage and condition? I had a neighbor buy his son a 2006 Matador red with 6MT. It was hard for them to locate one and they were happy. I think you should hold out. It will sell quickly because it is a rare car and the demand is their. Why do you want to sell it?
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got bored of it pretty much
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What about the mileage, condition, vehicle year?
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Wow, unless you've racked up a TON of miles $20k is way low. If you decide to sell that low I almost guarantee I can find somebody to buy it 'right now.' As asked above, year, miles, condition, mods etc?

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PS- what wheels are those... for sale???
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i parted all my stuff out a long time ago. its completely stock now. minus the gfx rear lip and spoiler.

its 49k miles right now which is a lot but i can't help it with my commute. everythign else is clean.

2006 bought in nov 05
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Originally Posted by Brian231
What about the mileage, condition, vehicle year?
Here's his car listing on this link. It explains why the resale value is low.
http://www.xerovariance.com/isfinal/caradis.htm
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Originally Posted by ister
Here's his car listing on this link. It explains why the resale value is low.
http://www.xerovariance.com/isfinal/caradis.htm
i dont' think it should be 20k low though
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With the economy so weak right now, cars are not selling very well. Although your price is good, it may still take longer than you expected to sell it.
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I didn't get much action on my 6MT either.

So, I ended up taking it to Carmax, and they gave me what I thought was a fair deal. Can't hurt...their appraisal is free, and it only took about 45 minutes.
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I think it's a fair price and passed on the link to a few friends. I really like white 2IS's, and the 6MT is nice to have too. I wouldn't think it'd be this hard to sell it, but then again nobody is buying anything currently.

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Originally Posted by Recluse
I didn't get much action on my 6MT either.

So, I ended up taking it to Carmax, and they gave me what I thought was a fair deal. Can't hurt...their appraisal is free, and it only took about 45 minutes.
yea i was thinking about taking it to carmax but i'm pretty sure theyr'e going to give me "good" trade in value which is sub 20k, based on my past experience.
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Originally Posted by ihkskim
yea i was thinking about taking it to carmax but i'm pretty sure theyr'e going to give me "good" trade in value
They actually gave me just a little over "good" trade value for mine.
Old 05-13-08, 10:52 AM
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I know how you feel. Anything over $10,000 is selling really poorly right now. People are just not letting go of their money right now. I just sold my wifes RSX. Had it up for sell for 4 months. Currently Blue book was $17000. I tried 16000. nothin then 15000 nothin 13500 still nothin finially I had to give it away for 11500. The car was super clean low miles. Hurt really bad to sell it that low
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I remember this white 6MT from past posts. yes the miles are high, but that car should hold better value. It looks like a Craigs List posting and it wwas smart of the poster to place in a Car Fax. I am confident it will sell.


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