by "Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW!" (theduckduck)
Published 08/09/2017 at 09:49
by "Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW!" (theduckduck)
Published 08/09/2017 at 09:49
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Hello fellow Opponauts, I bought a new car (YAY!), which means the old car has gotta go. My only problem is trying to figure out a reasonable asking price. This is where you all come in with your combined wisdom. The car is a 2001 Subaru Forester S 5-Speed with 218k. Here are some photos and a preview of my potential Craigslist ad. Thank you all for any and all assistance in this dilemma.
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
08/09/2017 at 09:55, STARS: 2
$2K maybe?
"Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW!" (theduckduck)
08/09/2017 at 10:22, STARS: 0
Okay. I wasn’t thinking that high but thats no reason not to start there!
"razorbeamteam" (razorbeamteam)
08/09/2017 at 10:22, STARS: 1
Maybe list for $2,200 and accept $1,800?
"Nothing" (nothingatalluseful)
08/09/2017 at 10:24, STARS: 1
$1500, maybe accepting $1200. I’d start it below $2k. This seems to fall out of “I want a Subaru manual” realm, and into “winter beater”.
"Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW!" (theduckduck)
08/09/2017 at 10:24, STARS: 1
I like the thinking here. Keep em coming folks!
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
08/09/2017 at 10:29, STARS: 2
Less rhyme more serious, ask $2750/take $1800. Add in phrases like:
1. I would keep driving it if it didn’t remind me of my ex.
2. One of the original most desirable Foresters ever made.
3. Will continue to accumulate miles until I sell it.
4. Great dog car.
5. Great cat car.
6. Non-smoker.
"Future next gen S2000 owner" (future-next-gen-s2000-owner)
08/09/2017 at 10:30, STARS: 1
List it at 2.5K. Wait to see if anyone bites. No takers, drop to 2K. Anything that runs and drives decently well is worth that. Take anything north 1500 or donate and take a tax right off for the whole value. Blue book might be more than what people will actually pay.
"merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc" (merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc)
08/09/2017 at 10:32, STARS: 1
Have you done a nationwide search of similar vehicles? That’s how we’ve priced some vehicles our volunteer group sells. We will then undercut the most similar vehicles, but you could keep yours at a competitive price. Looking at the car, it strikes me as a 1500-1000 car, because it’s cosmetically pretty rough, so it’s going to be a driver for somebody. Then it comes down to how much money will the new buyer need to put in the car to keep it running. The newer tires bump the price up, so that helps. So I’d be looking at a $1000 car with new tires, so add the cost of the tires to the price and voila, you have your price.
"Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW!" (theduckduck)
08/09/2017 at 10:37, STARS: 1
I like this very much, hell the ex part is kinda true, the hood, fender and engine came from her car.
"BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather" (bugeyedacura)
08/09/2017 at 10:43, STARS: 1
I wouldn’t pay any more than $1k for someone to tow it out. If anyone asks for any more, they’re just trying to rip you off.
But in all seriousness, it’s a 1500-2k car. And add into the advert that the tires are Pirelli. People love those.
"Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW!" (theduckduck)
08/09/2017 at 10:45, STARS: 0
how does one do a nation wide search? I was thinking in this price range too.
"Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW!" (theduckduck)
08/09/2017 at 10:46, STARS: 0
also some copying and pasting might be happening with what you have said. Is that okay?
"merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc" (merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc)
08/09/2017 at 10:47, STARS: 0
CarGurus.com should work, but it may not pick up the CL type listings
"merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc" (merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc)
08/09/2017 at 10:47, STARS: 1
There is also searchtempest, and if I remember, that one pulls in nationwide CL ads
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
08/09/2017 at 10:51, STARS: 1
Oh yeah, make it so.
"Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW!" (theduckduck)
08/09/2017 at 10:52, STARS: 0
Yeah I love these tires, they are so quiet.
"My bird IS the word" (mybirdistheword)
08/09/2017 at 11:48, STARS: 0
Your sunroof doesn’t leak? damn! I really want one on my next car but am extremely cautious about buying one.
"promoted by the color red" (whenindoubtflatout)
08/09/2017 at 12:05, STARS: 0
List it for $2000 and enjoy the $1500 in your pocket.
"Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW!" (theduckduck)
08/09/2017 at 12:41, STARS: 0
Yeah no leaks. Even with 218k and it’s cracked. God I am going to miss that monster.
"Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy" (camshaft-chris)
08/09/2017 at 17:43, STARS: 0
I’ll give you $500 and crisp clean high-five.
"Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW!" (theduckduck)
08/09/2017 at 20:41, STARS: 1
Damn! That’s does sound like a sweet ass deal but.... gonna have to pass.
"Camshaft Chris: Skyline/McLaren/Porsche Fanboy" (camshaft-chris)
08/10/2017 at 08:54, STARS: 1
Eh, your loss.
In all seriousness though, if I lived in Minnesota I would definitely love to come check that thing out. I’ve been after and old Forester or WRX to play with on some logging trails and old country dirt roads. Unfortunately I live in South Carolina, so that’s a little outside of my search range, hahaha. But GLWS! Like everyone else has said, ask high so you can negotiate down and still get the actual price you want for it.