Best way to sell used car?

itznin · 02-12-2006, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by wantmye90

Here's the link to the autotrader.com posting of my car. Let me know what you think...

http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ca...ice=&cardist=0

It's probably early still to say autotrader isn't working (just 7 days now), but I'll follow everyone's directions and get more exposure. Thanks.

Looks good, good luck.

Post on craigslist as well it is free!

voltron1011 · 02-12-2006, 11:43 PM

I've never been successful selling a car through the Autotrader. I've always sold my cars quickly through the classifieds. I think it comes down to fact that most people are too cheap to buy an Autotrader, but a newspaper is practically free and you'll find one whereever you go (ie in the waiting room of an office or a barber shop).

sdorn · 02-12-2006, 11:58 PM

All of the above suggestions are right on. However, if you are trying to sell a really high mileage car that cleans up real nice, I suggest listing it on eBay. I see cars that look really good in pictures sell for way more than they are worth on there, especially the ones with 100k+ miles on them.

poldim · 02-13-2006, 10:29 AM

ebay

billgti · 02-13-2006, 11:49 AM

another vote for craigslist. i put my previous car (vw gti) on craigslist and sold the car the next day. after that i still got a lot of calls. i also got a lot of inquiries from vwvortex.com so u might wanna try that as well.

good luck!

wantmye90 · 02-13-2006, 08:57 PM

Hey Ya'll!! Out here in the Southeast I've never heard of Craigslist. Is that a nationwide publication?

nabutes · 02-13-2006, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wantmye90

Here's the link to the autotrader.com posting of my car. Let me know what you think...

http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ca...ice=&cardist=0

It's probably early still to say autotrader isn't working (just 7 days now), but I'll follow everyone's directions and get more exposure. Thanks.

I'm curious to know why you wrote "no tax!" in your listing? Are you going to pay the sales tax for when the buyer titles the car? Interesting....

blke90man · 02-13-2006, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by user1

I don't know where you live, but my suggestion is to park the car somewhere with a sign (in addition to the internet ads). The vehicles I've sold on my own have went for more money from being on display than what I was offered off the internet.

Find a busy shopping/eating area with outdoor parking. Get a spot with good visability from a busy road or from the most popular place in the shopping area. Place a sign in the window and leave the car there (may have to move it each night). It helps to pick an area that would have your targeted buyer. If you were selling a BMW I would go to an upscale shopping area. This only works if you have a quality vehicle that looks nice. If you are trying to get top dollar for a piece of junk you will have a hard time ever selling it.

I agree...I did this with my e46 and sold it in 2 days

Hankdoll · 02-14-2006, 12:17 PM

Wow...great tips. Just listed my car on vortex (didn't even know that was an audi site as well!). The 330 came in early, so I need to start getting serious about selling. Next stop, craiglist. If anyone knows anybody that needs a wagon...

http://members.cox.net/2002a4/A4forsale.htm

kobechrome · 02-14-2006, 01:02 PM

I agree with everyone who said craigslist. I posted an old Honda beater up there last month and within 48 hours, about 10 emails and 10 phone calls.

Pics definitely help.

wantmye90 · 02-16-2006, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by nabutes

I'm curious to know why you wrote "no tax!" in your listing? Are you going to pay the sales tax for when the buyer titles the car? Interesting....

In Georgia, there's no sales tax when you purchase a used car via private party. However, a used car from a dealer's lot will cost you 7% sales tax in my county. That's $840 on a used $13,000 car! So "no tax" is a huge benefit.

DavE90 · 02-17-2006, 08:13 AM

autotrader.com

gdnyc · 02-24-2006, 12:57 PM

I recently sold my Audi with Autotrader.com. I sold it within the first week it was up. I got about 15 calls.
Hope it picks up for you

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voltron1011 Colonel 119 Rep 2,909 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, FJR-1300 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wiesbaden iTrader: (2)	I've never been successful selling a car through the Autotrader. I've always sold my cars quickly through the classifieds. I think it comes down to fact that most people are too cheap to buy an Autotrader, but a newspaper is practically free and you'll find one whereever you go (ie in the waiting room of an office or a barber shop).
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02-12-2006, 11:58 PM	#25
sdorn Lieutenant 26 Rep 491 Posts Drives: 2006 Jet Black 325i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	All of the above suggestions are right on. However, if you are trying to sell a really high mileage car that cleans up real nice, I suggest listing it on eBay. I see cars that look really good in pictures sell for way more than they are worth on there, especially the ones with 100k+ miles on them. __________________ 2008 Sparkling Graphite 535i 2009 Land Rover LR2 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo (SOLD) 2006 Jet Black 325i (SOLD) 2001 Bullitt Mustang (450rwhp - SOLD)
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poldim Vroom Vrrooooom 300 Rep 3,146 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i Sedan [0.00] 2003 GSX-R 600 [0.00]	ebay __________________ -Dmitriy 06' BMW 330i & 03' Suzuki GSX-R600 SG \| Beige Dakota \| Poplar \|\| iDrive w/MP3 \| PP \| SP \| CWP \| PDC \| Comfort \| Shades \|\| 40% Tint \| Black Line Tail Lights \| Hardwired V1
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02-13-2006, 11:49 AM	#27
billgti Lieutenant 26 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	another vote for craigslist. i put my previous car (vw gti) on craigslist and sold the car the next day. after that i still got a lot of calls. i also got a lot of inquiries from vwvortex.com so u might wanna try that as well. good luck!
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02-13-2006, 08:57 PM	#28
wantmye90 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 220 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In My Car! iTrader: (0)	Hey Ya'll!! Out here in the Southeast I've never heard of Craigslist. Is that a nationwide publication?
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02-14-2006, 12:17 PM	#31
Hankdoll Lieutenant 136 Rep 423 Posts Drives: M2/M3/4/5 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: O.C., CA iTrader: (0)	Wow...great tips. Just listed my car on vortex (didn't even know that was an audi site as well!). The 330 came in early, so I need to start getting serious about selling. Next stop, craiglist. If anyone knows anybody that needs a wagon... http://members.cox.net/2002a4/A4forsale.htm __________________
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kobechrome Captain 38 Rep 699 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 335xi Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ashburn, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 335xi Sport [0.00] 2013 Lexus RX 350 [0.00] 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	I agree with everyone who said craigslist. I posted an old Honda beater up there last month and within 48 hours, about 10 emails and 10 phone calls. Pics definitely help. __________________
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02-17-2006, 08:13 AM	#34
DavE90 Bimmer Fan & S FL Realtor 22 Rep 129 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	autotrader.com __________________ Miami Homes E90 330i Jet Black, Terra Leather, Comfort Access, Premium and Sport Packages
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02-24-2006, 12:57 PM	#35
gdnyc Lieutenant 24 Rep 472 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Jet Black Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I recently sold my Audi with Autotrader.com. I sold it within the first week it was up. I got about 15 calls. Hope it picks up for you __________________ 2006 330xi BMW, please get rid of the RFT's and give us a spare tire!
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