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What's the best way to sell a used car in BR these days?

Posted on 1/4/14 at 1:12 pm
Posted by Enadious
formerly B5Lurker City of Central
Member since Aug 2004
17689 posts
Posted on 1/4/14 at 1:12 pm
Bought my wife a new car so it's time to sell her old one. Newspaper? Craigslist? Suggestions?
Posted by GaryMyMan
Shreveport
Member since May 2007
13498 posts
Posted on 1/4/14 at 1:17 pm to
I sold a truck on Craigslist and it was the easiest transaction I can imagine. Then again it was a 4x4 f150 so my market was all oilfield workers. I negotiated everything via text message and met the guy at my bank to complete the sale.
Posted by diplip
the Mars Hotel
Member since Jan 2011
897 posts
Posted on 1/4/14 at 1:27 pm to
Last 3 I have sold from just putting a for sale sign with a price and phone number,.. All sold in less than a week...

This was over the span of the last five years...
Posted by Golfer
Member since Nov 2005
75052 posts
Posted on 1/4/14 at 1:27 pm to
I posted mine on CL for 2 weeks, then added listings at cargrus and eBay.

Sold on eBay (regionally) in 5 days.
Posted by Enadious
formerly B5Lurker City of Central
Member since Aug 2004
17689 posts
Posted on 1/4/14 at 2:11 pm to
Thanks for sharing guys.
Posted by brbowhunter
baton rouge
Member since Apr 2013
851 posts
Posted on 1/4/14 at 4:26 pm to
craigslist only. no fees unlike ebay. and put it in the 3 closest citys to you. it will sell if its not a pile of shite.
Posted by DeepSouthSportsman
frick Bama
Member since Jul 2012
4635 posts
Posted on 1/4/14 at 4:56 pm to
Carmax if you just wanna be done with it
Posted by KingRanch
The Ranch
Member since Mar 2012
61590 posts
Posted on 1/4/14 at 5:01 pm to
Auto Yes Clown
Posted by Enadious
formerly B5Lurker City of Central
Member since Aug 2004
17689 posts
Posted on 1/4/14 at 6:37 pm to
quote:

it will sell if its not a pile of shite.


Acura TSX. Super great condition. Low miles.
Posted by Enadious
formerly B5Lurker City of Central
Member since Aug 2004
17689 posts
Posted on 1/4/14 at 6:38 pm to
quote:

Carmax if you just wanna be done with it


How competitive could they be? NADA 14,500
Posted by onelochevy
Slidell, LA
Member since Jan 2011
16531 posts
Posted on 1/4/14 at 6:42 pm to
You might lose a couple grand with carmax. I think the book on my ram was 22k, and they gave me 20k. Took less than an hour and I had a check in my hand. It was worth it to me not to have to deal with a private sale.

You can let them give you an appraisal. It's free and you dont have to accept their offer if youre not happy with it.
This post was edited on 1/4/14 at 6:44 pm
Posted by Enadious
formerly B5Lurker City of Central
Member since Aug 2004
17689 posts
Posted on 1/4/14 at 7:07 pm to
quote:

You can let them give you an appraisal. It's free and you dont have to accept their offer if youre not happy with it


Thanks for the info!
Posted by DeepSouthSportsman
frick Bama
Member since Jul 2012
4635 posts
Posted on 1/4/14 at 7:07 pm to
I've never dealt with them. They have good and bad reviews. Like other poster said only took him a hour and it's free so may be worth a shot. Report back if you get a estimate
Posted by Enadious
formerly B5Lurker City of Central
Member since Aug 2004
17689 posts
Posted on 1/5/14 at 8:55 am to
Will do.
Posted by Auburntiger
BTR area
Member since Mar 2005
13296 posts
Posted on 1/5/14 at 9:11 am to
quote:

Last 3 I have sold from just putting a for sale sign with a price and phone number,.. All sold in less than a week... 


Same here...and I just displayed the vehicle in the parking lot of a closed business located in a high traffic area...

If you are looking to get the most $ for your vehicle, this is the way to go.

If you just want to get rid of it and don't mind sacrificing some $, then Carmax is a good avenue
Posted by El Es Shu
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2008
609 posts
Posted on 1/5/14 at 9:19 am to
Craigslist. Sold mine same day. It's free. Post it and try.
Posted by couv1217
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Sep 2007
3322 posts
Posted on 1/5/14 at 9:45 am to
Did carmax. 05 envoy with a bad egg in the back rear tire, bad scratch repair from spray paint can, and 1 of my pistons wasn't working properly. Their review was my tires were perfect, body was great, and engine was perfect. Needless to say they gave me 8k when everywhere else was offering me 6500 on trade in. I took that 8k and ran and they ended up with a lot of headache.
Posted by Enadious
formerly B5Lurker City of Central
Member since Aug 2004
17689 posts
Posted on 1/5/14 at 9:49 am to
Great advice everyone. I'm gonna get seriously on it tomorrow.
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