Selling a car that needs repairs "As Is"

Sell it on Craigslist.

I'm guessing in working condition that would sell for $4000 - $4500 on top end?

List it for $2500 and see if you can get a bite. That's probably what you would be offered as a trade in if it was fixed.

But you are looking for someone to paint it (from what you said) and take your word that all it needs it $2k in repairs (which is still pretty costly). $3k should be about what you can get out of it, especially since it seems like it has high mileage for 'performance model' Civic. GL

And to answer your question, yes dealership will purchase a vehicle without taking on trade. That look at auction pricing and hit you below that to make some profit, and just be a middle man.

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KBB trade in value for "Fair" Condition is $4,251-5,628.

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You're vehicle is in poor condition. Repair costs are 50% of what it's worth.

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You're vehicle is in poor condition. Repair costs are 50% of what it's worth.

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Fair point. I'm trying the KBB Instant Cash Offer. I had tried to get a value on the car from the dealership where it is at, but they just wanted me to come in and try to sell me something.

Could also try a place like carmax. They'll inspect it and make you an offer right then and there. If you're happy with it, they'll cut you a check and you're done.

If you get $2k consider yourself lucky. I'm thinking more like $1500.

This may sound shady but it's really not. I would do some research to see if there's a temporary fix so you can get rid of it on the open market for a little more than advertising it as clutch going out.

You have 3 things working against you especially right now;
1.) most people aren't interested in, or don't even know how to drive manuals anymore. It sounds like you weren't great at it either.2.) right now it's a very slow time of year to try to sell a used vehicle, and it will be until mid feb. 3.) It's difficult to sell a project vehicle anyway unless you give it away for pennies on the dollar like someone else said, to some young guy who likes the car, wants to repair it himself and drive it. Even some amateur flipper who buys, repairs, and sells is going to be super low ball on it because they have tons of options out there.

I'm assuming your quote of 2000 was for the dealer to do it. Most likely a small shop can do this somewhat or much cheaper. Or, you may find a mobile mechanic to come to your house and do it in a day for a few hundred bucks. That's always risky, because he could realize he's in over his head and walk away. If that happens don't pay him and find someone else to come finish. But you're really not in much worse shape if it does. As far as the paint being bad, that's something you can work around. Take pics where it don't show up as bad and show it/sell it after dark. If it's not real noticeable they may not notice even in daylight. Some people buy cosmetics based on what they see in the photos. When they get there they only are concerned with mechanical aspects.

Any dealership new or used is not going to give much for it, with the repair or without.

If you are not in a hurry, the only other logical option besides taking it to a public auction is to park it, and sell it to someone who's just learning how to drive a stick and doesn't realize there's anything wrong with it. Tell him you feel more comfortable being driver on the test drive. He wouldn't notice til it's too late. As shady as it sounds, it's pretty common in used car sales. Trick someone in to dumping your problems off on them, just give them a sweet deal they can't pass up.

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Trick someone in to dumping your problems off on them, just give them a sweet deal they can't pass up.

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you sir are a piece of shite.

OP you may be better off donating the car for the tax write off.

How is that not shady?

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The clutch on my 2007 Civic Si began to die this week. Second one in <100,000 miles, and the total repair is going to cost $2k because they have to replace the flywheel. On top of that, it has paint issues from a faulty paint job on a recall and interior wear.

My aunt is giving me a great deal on a 4-year-old Rav4 with relatively low miles. Therefore I'm not looking to trade in the vehicle.

Would a dealership still be willing to buy it without using it as a trade in? Could I even try and sell it out on the street or on Craig's list considering it doesn't drive very well without the repair?

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You could probably part out the car and get a few thousand (pull the entire k20 and ecu, axles, transmission, wire harness etc.. put on craiglist for $2500). Sell the rims (si rims will sell $250 or so). Depending on the condition of the seats, they are worth something as well.

You won't get anything from a dealer if it has mechanical problems. You are better of getting it fixed and driving around a car with bad paint and interior wear.

If you don't want to deal with any of this, list it for sale on craigslist for $4000 and take the first person who offers you $3000.