Used car question

miked · 08-07-2016, 10:14 AM

I figured I'd turn to the collective wisdom as I try and figure out how to sell my car. I haven't sold a car in about 5-6 years and I used autotrader.com or something. What site are people using that is not craigslist?

Also, I am trying to value this thing, it's a base 2006 Rav4 in really good condition with about 77k miles (I live close to work). Wheels are about 10k miles maybe, all recalls fixed, great condition. So KBB tells me the car can fetch around $7,500 in this condition. Fine. My wife has been looking at cargurus.com to find us a new car. When I put my car in to cargurus, it tells me the value based on 350 listings is $10,500 or so. That is quite a big spread. Does everyone just use KBB to value their car? Thanks!

MrBug708 · 08-07-2016, 10:33 AM

Do you have a carmax by you? They usually give a pretty fair offer that isnt too far below KBB

Pyser · 08-07-2016, 10:41 AM

I've found carmax to be pretty terrible, but I've only taken them cars around 100k miles. I think they are much better with new-ish cars. 77k miles...you'll get more selling yourself, question is, is it worth the hassle?

I used cars.com and autotrader, but think it was craigslist where i finally ended up selling both my cars. It may be shadier but it definitely gets responses.

Just using the sniff test, 10k for a 10 year old car with almost 80k miles sounds really high to me, but I'm no expert.

Good luck, the whole process is pretty miserable.

CU Tiger · 08-07-2016, 11:10 AM

CarMax is the worst possible choice. Kbb private party very good condition is usually pretty spot on, ime.

Don't overlook options. Certain. Options will move price by 1-2 k

Izulde · 11-22-2021, 05:40 AM

Go with the higher number. KBB is more of a traditional market, but this isn't is a traditional market. Used cars are at a premium right now, and it looks like CarGurus is reflecting the reality of the heated market.

sterlingice · 11-25-2021, 11:41 PM

Our bot population is getting pretty diverse these days

SI

Toddzilla · 11-26-2021, 02:13 PM

I found that post pretty insightful, ngl

11-22-2021, 05:40 AM	#5
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Go with the higher number. KBB is more of a traditional market, but this isn't is a traditional market. Used cars are at a premium right now, and it looks like CarGurus is reflecting the reality of the heated market. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

11-25-2021, 11:41 PM	#6
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Our bot population is getting pretty diverse these days SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!" Last edited by sterlingice : 11-25-2021 at 11:41 PM.

08-07-2016, 10:33 AM	#2
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Do you have a carmax by you? They usually give a pretty fair offer that isnt too far below KBB

08-07-2016, 10:41 AM	#3
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	I've found carmax to be pretty terrible, but I've only taken them cars around 100k miles. I think they are much better with new-ish cars. 77k miles...you'll get more selling yourself, question is, is it worth the hassle? I used cars.com and autotrader, but think it was craigslist where i finally ended up selling both my cars. It may be shadier but it definitely gets responses. Just using the sniff test, 10k for a 10 year old car with almost 80k miles sounds really high to me, but I'm no expert. Good luck, the whole process is pretty miserable.

08-07-2016, 11:10 AM	#4
CU Tiger Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Backwoods, SC	CarMax is the worst possible choice. Kbb private party very good condition is usually pretty spot on, ime. Don't overlook options. Certain. Options will move price by 1-2 k

11-26-2021, 02:13 PM	#7
Toddzilla Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burke, VA	I found that post pretty insightful, ngl

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)