re: How to sell a mid 90's car? Besides craigslist

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To who said trade in, I thought about that too. But will a dealer take a 1995 car?

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I traded a 98 4Runner this last week, and it was in pretty shitty condition

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I traded a 98 4Runner this last week, and it was in pretty shitty condition

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Thanks. Good to know.

Like someone else had mentioned, I'm more concerned about the title and registration by selling is on CL. I wanted to do the trade in, but on a dealer website under their "check trade in value" area it only went down to 2006.

I've got a few large items I want to sell, But I just don't want randoms showing up at my house.. CL just seems super sketchy.

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For older cars that people don't use, how often are you supposed to crank it and let it run?

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Once a week.

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And this was a big concern.

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Well I can tell you this much. People may do it themselves but all you need to do is have them meet you at one of these places(notary or auto title service), prepared to do the transfer and all that day. It costs about $150 at most for title transfer and sale and registration(that's with the actual fees you can't avoid. as a seller you won't have this much cost) but if either party agrees to pay or split it, it's well worth the hassle. It'll clear you of any liability on the vehicle and makes it easy for the buyer(if you're buying a car on CL) to get all your shite handled without the DMV.
Most notaries offer this service. Just call and make appt when it's good for your seller to meet you.

I myself, and several friends, bought and sold cars on craigslist. It is the easiest way.

I sold a GMC Acadia to a Hispanic guy off of Craigslist with no issues.

We met at my bank branch, had the notary at the bank do her deal with the title and bill of sale, he handed me the cash and I deposited it.

No issues at all. Go to your bank and ask if they are willing to help you with this.

Also of your not comfortable with this then Carmax and Texas Auto Direct will buy almost anything but they won't offer you much at all. You will make more if you find a notary and do the deal yourself.