OT: Selling a Car

[Knight Shift]

Other than Craigslist, can anyone recommend a good place to list online, or a used car dealer that would purchase a 2014 Audi Q5?

For a variety of reasons, we can't do a trade-in now, but wondering if selling a car is still an enormous hassle, and if we should just trade it in.

 

[MADHAT1]

can't recommend a place to sell, but recommend reading this link and decide for yourself if article helps you avoid problems.

How to avoid danger and scams when selling your car online
https://www.usatoday.com/story/mone...-scams-when-selling-your-car-online/96472114/

 

[fg7321]

Facebook Market place

 

[MorrisAsh]

Autotrader.com

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[JRZEER]

Car gurus

 

[ron313]

I've sold through ebay, craigslist and autotrader. Couple other online sites as well.

Definitely want to read a link on avoiding scams. Usually get a good price but sometimes have to hold out.

 

[Crazed_RU]

For what it’s worth. I had a VW Passat I was getting rid of that needed a significant amount of mechanical work, engine type stuff. It was driving me crazy and I had just agreed to buy anew Highlander. Dealer literally wanted to give me $300 because it needed so much work, basically wanted to see if I was dumb enough to take it. I really wanted to avoid selling it myself but was insulted by the dealer. I listed on Craigslist and got $2400 for it.

 

[yesrutgers01]

Facebook Market place

I know you are not a facebook guy but this is by far the best yet. You don't get all the fakes and crazies as they have their facebook page linked to their inquiries. I've used all the others CL, EBay Autotrader and cars.com
I also happen to have a really nice spot near a fairly busy road that I have been able to sit them on too. But try marketplace

 

[TempleOwls]

Car cash. Have an office right on Route 18. South Brunswick I believe or that might be Old Bridge. Check out their webpage.

 

[yesrutgers01]

KS- also keep in mind that trading vs selling on your own, you get a tax advantage on your purchase if you trade it is. 7% on the dollar so keep that in mind. Also, be very realistic in what you expect on a trade in...even if in perfect condition, you will never get more than "poor" condition listed in KBB

 

[newell138]

You will get bombarded by people asking you for the VIN # if you put it on Craigslist. All scammers, not sure what they do with it

 

[RUMBA-JK]

hope you know all of this -
(1.) be prudent - meet buyers at a location that is safe - ideally a place of your choosing- with a 'comfort level' - with plenty of people around - possibly at a local garage where you have a relationship - or in the parking lot of your municipal building - or local fire department
(2.) be willing to say no - don't get talked into anything
(3.) craft a bill of sale - research on internet for examples - be sure to state "as is" - get ID info on the buyer
(4.) absolutely sign all parts of the title - do not go along with - "I'm buying this for my sister - so leave it blank & she will sign " - and write in the miles ...
(5.) your phone has a camera - photograph the car - photograph the signed title - and anything else that might need to be documented
(6.) Take your plates - prior to the transaction take them off - if you have to drive the car to deliver it - put plates on with zip-ties or something simple but secure & then just cut off -
(7.) accept only a certified / bank check -

 

[RULoyal]

Body found of father who went missing trying to sell his car

 

[Knight Shift]

I've sold through ebay, craigslist and autotrader. Couple other online sites as well.

Definitely want to read a link on avoiding scams. Usually get a good price but sometimes have to hold out.

Yeah, went through this with selling a boat.

KS- also keep in mind that trading vs selling on your own, you get a tax advantage on your purchase if you trade it is. 7% on the dollar so keep that in mind. Also, be very realistic in what you expect on a trade in...even if in perfect condition, you will never get more than "poor" condition listed in KBB

Yeah, that weighs in favor of trading. I am waiting for a final payment from Audi from the diesel gate scandal. The payment is $4,000. There are some really good year end specials on new and certified pre-owned cars that expire before we will receive that payment, which is why I was entertaining selling later.

You will get bombarded by people asking you for the VIN # if you put it on Craigslist. All scammers, not sure what they do with it

Went through this with selling a boat, and not sure it will be worth the hassle.

hope you know all of this -
(1.) be prudent - meet buyers at a location that is safe - ideally a place of your choosing- with a 'comfort level' - with plenty of people around - possibly at a local garage where you have a relationship - or in the parking lot of your municipal building - or local fire department
(2.) be willing to say no - don't get talked into anything
(3.) craft a bill of sale - research on internet for examples - be sure to state "as is" - get ID info on the buyer
(4.) absolutely sign all parts of the title - do not go along with - "I'm buying this for my sister - so leave it blank & she will sign " - and write in the miles ...
(5.) your phone has a camera - photograph the car - photograph the signed title - and anything else that might need to be documented
(6.) Take your plates - prior to the transaction take them off - if you have to drive the car to deliver it - put plates on with zip-ties or something simple but secure & then just cut off -
(7.) accept only a certified / bank check -

Good advice. Thanks.

Dealers know all the pitfalls of selling and the built in cushion the buyer of a new vehicle gets when they do a trade in, and they use that leverage to low ball the trade.

 

[Knight Shift]

Body found of father who went missing trying to sell his car

"Houston police said Altaf Malik was stabbed to death on Thursday around 11:10 p.m.

His body was found covered in trash bags inside a dumpster at an apartment complex on Truxillo in Third Ward."

Ehh, small potatoes. Could think of worse things that could go wrong. :grimace:

Thanks for that.

 

[rutgersal_rivals139582]

Go to car max, maple shade, as long as it hasn’t been in any accidents. They will give offer you a decent price, without the hassle, in a nice computer printout. Then you can make a decision. If the car has been in an accident, then they will offer wholesale.

Craigslist is probably the best place to get the maximum price. You can offer to meet at a police station parking lot or Dunkin’ Donuts, but would have to filter through a lot of trash.

 

[Extra Point_rivals157299]

Do any of you sell your old car instead of trading it in? What if the buyer cause an accident before they register it? What if they don't register it? Have buyers ever come back and ask for their money back and the car is now damaged? Trading in is easier but generally you get a much lower value trading it in. Getting an extra grand or two selling privately makes me think it may be worth the hassle of selling the old car privately.

 

[rutgersal_rivals139582]

I got 3 grand more selling my Honda Accord privately. Got the best results from Craigslist.com

 

[RAA-1]

Car cash. Have an office right on Route 18. South Brunswick. Check out their webpage.

CarCash location and Rt 18 are in East Brunswick not in South Brunswick.

 

[Knightmoves]

Do you want Craigslist people coming to your home and/or having your contact info?

Sell thru car max, etc or the dealer. A better plan than inviting private sale car scam people into your life.

At least for me it is. Ymmv.

 

[RUinPinehurst]

Carvana will come to you, buy it, and haul.it off.

 

[rutgersal_rivals139582]

Do you want Craigslist people coming to your home and/or having your contact info?

Sell thru car max, etc or the dealer. A better plan than inviting private sale car scam people into your life.

At least for me it is. Ymmv.

You can meetup in a police dept parking lot. You can also provide a mobile number. Works the same way as a newspaper classified ad. I got 3K more than what Carmax offered me, using craigslist.

 

[montoya33]

I used to work for a Chevy dealer.
Unless we liked your car, we would figure a way to give you as little as possible.
Many times it was zero.
Most people don't want a hassle.