i have a 2005 ford taurus i'm selling, only 28000 miles. it's in "fair" condition, with a smashed headlight and a passenger mirror that's just hanging there, but supposedly the bluebook value is around $10,000 still. i asked for that amount at a few used car dealers and none were willing, for that much. i need to get rid of the car cause i'm going overseas (permanently) soon, but i don't want to get ripped off and sell it for less than its true worth. any opinions?
2007-04-05 10:00:24 · 5 answers · asked by oddthomas 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
If getting the headlight fixed for even a couple hundred dollars do it.
You are far more likely to get your money back and then some.
Also invest some "sweat equity" or about $100 into a detail job on the interior and exterior.
True a dealer wont give you 10K for your vehicle but depending on the model level, mechanical condition, and the buyer in front of you, there may be a chance of getting close.
Ask 10500 OBO.
That way when someone wants to bring you down on your price, you can have a nice clean car in front of you and come down 500 without hesitation.
But consider coming down a little more if you have a buyer that's really ready to buy.
Challenge them. If they offer 9500, ask them if they are prepared to buy today.
If they say were going to go home and think about it, politely ask them why. Feel out your customer without being too intrusive.
If they ask for your best price, say it's on the window but you will entertain any reasonable counter offer.
2007-04-05 10:33:59 · answer #1 · answered by Kari 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Problem is what are you calling the bluebook value? You need to go instead by trade in value.. for the damage it's only gonna fetch $8,000 on trade.... basically taking it to a body shop to repair a few things (such as the mirror, and get a aftermarket headlight) can send the value up over $1000 or more....
Basically it all depends upon shape.. and used car dealers ain't dumb.. they want to fast turn around and they will take the cost out of what they offer to the seller to turn a profit to sell it to a buyer..
You can take a chance on a private party sell... but most buying a car in this shape private party are just like the used car dealers... buy low sell high...
Go to a body shop for an estimate first.. see if the repairs needed will actually net you more from a used car lot due to the shape of the car.. or if it's better to cut your losses...
2007-04-05 13:28:04 · answer #2 · answered by gearbox 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dealer will probably give you much less for it then a private buyer. Dealers have to put some money into it and get it ready for resale and make a profit. Look in the local paper and see what the make and model is really going for, then set your price and advertise accordingly.
2007-04-05 10:08:34 · answer #3 · answered by Someone who cares 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to other auto sellers, you could sell your car from a price range from about 16,000 to a good for some fixtures such as the headlight 20,000.
2007-04-05 11:33:23 · answer #4 · answered by MXican 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've had plenty of friends that got Tauruses for first cars. They say even though it looks like a grandma car, it gets great MPG's, has plenty of space, and is as reliable as a Toyota. Go for it.
2016-05-18 00:19:37 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋