- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Coaching Changes
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
What’s the best way to sell my car? With updates to the interior and a new engine.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 6:25 pm
Posted on 12/28/25 at 6:25 pm
I bought a 2012 Kia Optima in 2022 and it’s about to be paid off. I now drive a company car so I don’t need the Optima.
In 2023 a brand new engine was put in and in 2024 I had a place install an 11 inch touchscreen for Apple CarPlay and a backup camera.
Car guys-what’s the best place to sell the vehicle and how much should I expect to get from it?
In 2023 a brand new engine was put in and in 2024 I had a place install an 11 inch touchscreen for Apple CarPlay and a backup camera.
Car guys-what’s the best place to sell the vehicle and how much should I expect to get from it?
12
Posted on 12/28/25 at 6:27 pm to Arthur Bach
quote:
2012 Kia Optima in 2022 and it’s about to be paid off.
quote:
In 2023 a brand new engine was put in
quote:why?
in 2024 I had a place install an 11 inch touchscreen for Apple CarPlay and a backup camera.
had no idea you were black
This post was edited on 12/28/25 at 6:28 pm
Posted on 12/28/25 at 6:28 pm to OWLFAN86
quote:
why?
The engine failed and it was under a factory warranty recall.
The touchscreen was because I got a new job and travelled a lot.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 6:36 pm to Arthur Bach
That'll make sense, I'm sure someone will offer you 350
Posted on 12/28/25 at 6:36 pm to Arthur Bach
See what they're selling for on car gurus with similar mileage. At the end of the day, it's still a 13 year old Kia and a new touchscreen isn't gonna change that
This post was edited on 12/28/25 at 6:37 pm
Posted on 12/28/25 at 6:36 pm to Arthur Bach
Best I can do is bout $350
Posted on 12/28/25 at 6:37 pm to onelochevy
If you want to sell it quick, carvana or carmax. If you want max dollar, Facebook marketplace. You will get no extra value out of the touchscreen, and I’m not quite sure how much a new engine helps a 2012 Kia.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 6:37 pm to Arthur Bach
This place really needs a Car Board.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 6:38 pm to Arthur Bach
easiest way is to sell it to carvana
Posted on 12/28/25 at 6:38 pm to Arthur Bach
You should check Kelly Blue Book for the approximate value.
Then go to car gurus dot com and see what others are selling for.
Then you can list it on autotrader or a number of other websites as a private seller
places like carmax and other dealerships will offer you less than a private buyer from an online market place
you can also ship the vehicle to a buyer out of state at a cost if you want to factor that cost into the selling price
probably want to list it a couple grand more than the minimum you would accept as a selling price
hope this helps
Then go to car gurus dot com and see what others are selling for.
Then you can list it on autotrader or a number of other websites as a private seller
places like carmax and other dealerships will offer you less than a private buyer from an online market place
you can also ship the vehicle to a buyer out of state at a cost if you want to factor that cost into the selling price
probably want to list it a couple grand more than the minimum you would accept as a selling price
hope this helps
This post was edited on 12/28/25 at 6:39 pm
Posted on 12/28/25 at 6:43 pm to TexasTiger33
Take kbb and knock a couple grand off for the new engine and then go FB marketplace or carvana
Posted on 12/28/25 at 6:48 pm to Arthur Bach
Keep it. That company vehicle could be gone tomorrow.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 6:54 pm to Loup
quote:
Keep it. That company vehicle could be gone tomorrow.
This...
Posted on 12/28/25 at 7:01 pm to thejudge
quote:I would think a newer engine with less miles would add value to the vehicle but maybe I'm wrong
Take kbb and knock a couple grand off for the new engine and then go FB marketplace or carvana
Posted on 12/28/25 at 7:10 pm to Arthur Bach
Just take it to a bunch of used car lots near your house, take the highest offer. It's not worth dealing with a bunch of weirdos on FB MP for an extra few hundred, even few thousand, dollars.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 7:36 pm to OWLFAN86
quote:
In 2023 a brand new engine was put in
It’s still a 2012, and should be in running condition if you are selling it. NADA book doesn’t have an add for “New Engine”, so really not an added value. Will still go by year, miles, & condition…
Posted on 12/28/25 at 7:42 pm to Arthur Bach
Keep it. You lose your job, you're not screwed
Posted on 12/28/25 at 7:45 pm to RichJ
quote:Makes sense. The mileage is what it is regardless if the engine was replaced.
NADA book doesn’t have an add for “New Engine”, so really not an added value.
Posted on 12/28/25 at 7:48 pm to TexasTiger33
quote:
I would think a newer engine with less miles would add value to the vehicle but maybe I'm wrong
Sometimes. Sometimes not.
The Kia replacements for what was probably the oil burn issue have been very hit or miss and may not transfer to the new owner. Neighbor across the street has had two replacements. The dealership fricked the first one up. I know because I had to tow her from down the street.
The second one wouldn't hold a battery charge as I jumped that one off several times. She eventually got rid of it.
Page 1 of 2
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News