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re: Old POS car that runs - what to do with it?

Posted on 1/3/18 at 5:01 pm to
Posted by OWLFAN86
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Posted on 1/3/18 at 5:01 pm to
Posted by Eighteen
Member since Dec 2006
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Posted on 1/3/18 at 5:05 pm to
If it runs you can sell it on Craigslist. List it for $800, accept $600
Posted by Tiger Prawn
Member since Dec 2016
25795 posts
Posted on 1/3/18 at 5:07 pm to
Volunteers of America runs TV ads saying they'll come pick up vehicles and you get a tax deduction for donating it.

NRA runs radio ads saying the same thing...benefits a "back the blue" program.
Posted by SNAKERIVER
Dallas, TX
Member since Mar 2016
427 posts
Posted on 1/3/18 at 5:11 pm to
We gave one to St. Vincent DePaul
Posted by jbgleason
Bailed out of BTR to God's Country
Member since Mar 2012
20121 posts
Posted on 1/3/18 at 5:13 pm to
They changed the tax rule on donating vehicles last year. You used to be able to deduct the fair market value (which would be a good deal here) but now you have to wait until they sell the vehicle and you only get the actual sales value off.

Which is really killing organizations that donate the vehicle to needy single moms because if they don't "sell" it then you get zero.
Posted by TigerFan4040
Member since Sep 2013
4390 posts
Posted on 1/3/18 at 5:14 pm to
Sell it on craigslist. Not joking.

the KBB on my compact SUV was 1900 and I got 4000 cash for it.
Posted by LSU CRAZY
Da Bestbank!!
Member since Dec 2004
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Posted on 1/3/18 at 5:17 pm to
Don’t trade it, donate it!!
Posted by Big Lesticles
Hammond
Member since Sep 2015
558 posts
Posted on 1/3/18 at 5:21 pm to
Donate it to Bridge House
Posted by upgrayedd
Lifting at Tobin's house
Member since Mar 2013
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Posted on 1/3/18 at 5:21 pm to
Chop in half

Have fun




Posted by weadjust
Member since Aug 2012
15745 posts
Posted on 1/3/18 at 5:22 pm to
Buy a ski mask and do a smash and grab at a jewelry store
Posted by Paradiddler
in a groove
Member since Jul 2016
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Posted on 1/3/18 at 5:23 pm to
quote:

Seriously making me think I should fix the issues and hang onto it for a bit just in case


Now you're thinking - but don't do any repairs yet. The car only gets you the first taste - if it's good stuff, you then have the repairs to negotiate with.
Posted by bayou choupique
the banks of bayou choupique
Member since Oct 2014
1848 posts
Posted on 1/3/18 at 5:41 pm to
If rear wheel drive, power brake it until both rear tires pop. Then donate it to your charity of choice
Posted by Hangit
The Green Swamp
Member since Aug 2014
46765 posts
Posted on 1/3/18 at 5:47 pm to
Do you have a kid in the family that needs a car? When I was 16 any old beater would have been a diamond. If so, you can give it to him/her and do the repairs that are needed to get an inspection sticker.
Posted by lsuoilengr
Member since Aug 2008
5433 posts
Posted on 1/3/18 at 5:56 pm to
i drive a 2000 malibu that was a gfree gift. someone will want that car!
Posted by airfernando
Member since Oct 2015
15248 posts
Posted on 1/3/18 at 6:08 pm to
quote:

Is it a good idea to sell a car (for $500 or something) that can't pass an inspection?
sell it to someone who lives in a state without those god awful inspection stickers.
Posted by StealthCalais11
Lurker since 2007
Member since Aug 2011
12541 posts
Posted on 1/3/18 at 6:10 pm to
quote:

at some point you will learn of some single mom that desperately needs a car, this will be your chance to frick her cause shes desperate


Here sir, have an up vote
Posted by Chuker
St George, Louisiana
Member since Nov 2015
7544 posts
Posted on 1/3/18 at 6:13 pm to
I bet a volvo would make a great derby car
Posted by Jason in BR LA
Dutchtown
Member since Feb 2012
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Posted on 1/3/18 at 6:14 pm to
I had the same issue with a 20 year old Dodge truck. I sold it very cheap to a guy who just got out of jail and needed a ride to his new job driving a dump truck. Nice guy. I hope he didnt go back in.
Posted by bamagreycoat
Member since Oct 2012
5749 posts
Posted on 1/3/18 at 6:24 pm to
Some illegal Latino will buy it if you put it up for sale but my advice is to fix those minor problems and hold on to it, it never hurts to have an extra vehicle around.
Posted by Cocotheape
Member since Aug 2015
4242 posts
Posted on 1/3/18 at 6:25 pm to
Sell it in Alabama, no inspection
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