How do you sell a car that no one wants?

"TheJWT" (thejwt) 06/13/2016 at 20:43 • Filed to: None

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Say, hypothetically, that you are trying to offload a car which may have at one time been desirable, but now is a bit of a pile. A car which, hypothetically, will never pass E Check, has few to no redeeming qualities, and no market whatsoever. Any ideas on how I someone can get rid of it?

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 20:46

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I’ll come pick it up for a dollar.

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 20:47

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Sell for scrap value

Frank W. Doom > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 20:47

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Sell it to a salvage yard.

DarkCreamyBeer > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 20:48

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SE-R?

TheJWT > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 06/13/2016 at 20:48

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I mean...

If you want to drive to Ohio...

TheJWT > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 06/13/2016 at 20:48

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Thinking about it

TheJWT > DarkCreamyBeer 06/13/2016 at 20:49

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Yep

JRapp: now as good as new again > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 20:49

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Try to sell it to the LeMons crowd?

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 20:51

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What JRapp said. Hawk it for $500 to the LeMons crowd or the budget racing crowd in general.

TheJWT > JRapp: now as good as new again 06/13/2016 at 20:52

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Haven’t thought of that... I don’t know how big of a community there is around here not being near any events. Do you know if they have an official FB group or anything?

smobgirl > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 20:52

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I left mine in the driveway until the weeds were growing through the engine bay and eventually my next door neighbor made an offer. Might depend on your neighbors though, but in this neighborhood any vehicle that can be made to run can be sold for something.

jkm7680 > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 20:53

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Donate is somewhere and tax write off.

TheJWT > jkm7680 06/13/2016 at 20:54

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I’ve thought about it, but it wouldn’t work because of reasons.

TheJWT > smobgirl 06/13/2016 at 20:56

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Don’t have room at my house, that’s why I need to get rid of it:( Also I need to sell it before I can transfer the registration to my GTA

jkm7680 > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 20:56

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tsk tsk tsk

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 20:56

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one dollar.

Birddog > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 20:57

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Donate? Somehow I feel rust makes me not want it even though I kinda do.

JRapp: now as good as new again > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 20:58

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They have a Web Site (and a forum): https://www.24hoursoflemons.com/

dogisbadob > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 20:59

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easy to drive to the junkyard :)

dogisbadob > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 21:00

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Do you have inspection in your state? Or are you near a state where it’s exempt? For example, cars older than 1996 are exempt in NJ.

daender > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 21:01

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If this wasn’t 10 hours away, then pops and I would have a new autocross beater car for next season.

Steve in Manhattan > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 21:02

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Dere is always an insurance fire.

Hey - I know people, who know people ... dis is a problem dat we can take care of. Just leave da car at the corner nearest that pork place in The Sopranos, and we’re done. Capiche?

Steve in Manhattan > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 21:02

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NPR will take it.

MM54 > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 21:03

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You refer to e-check so I’m going to assume you’re also in Ohio.

Does it run and drive? If so, someone will buy it. Keep in mind counties not bordering Cleveland don’t have e-check if that’s a concern.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 21:04

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The amusing part is I have friends that would be 100% down to do that, and it would be filmed and compiled into an episode of Drive Fast Not Loud.

TheJWT > JRapp: now as good as new again 06/13/2016 at 21:05

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Just posted it on there, thanks!

TheJWT > Steve in Manhattan 06/13/2016 at 21:06

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Honestly it getting stolen would be ideal...

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 21:06

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Bring it to a local scca rallycross event. I know a couple people who love these things for rallycross. Autocross may also work though I don’t know if that crowd likes sentras.

TheJWT > MM54 06/13/2016 at 21:07

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It does, and I’m sure there are buyers out there, but I don’t have time to wait for that one person to find it.

TheJWT > dogisbadob 06/13/2016 at 21:07

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No inspections in Ohio, just an E Check in my surrounding counties.

TheJWT > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 06/13/2016 at 21:09

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If you’re serious about it I’m not opposed. A lot of people have jokingly said the same thing which a) isn’t helping, and b) is getting a bit old.

TheJWT > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 06/13/2016 at 21:10

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None near me:(

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 21:11

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You aren’t in an scca region?

TheJWT > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 06/13/2016 at 21:14

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I am but there aren’t any events within driving distance

dogisbadob > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 21:14

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Just sell it to someone in a county that doesn’t have the e-check. If you can’t do that, a junkyard.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 21:15

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Well if it were in the Bay Area I know places you could leave it unlocked and *poof*

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 21:18

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I’ll talk to some people, but I might have a week between jobs (depending on how things go) where I could totally take the Buick and mosey up to Ohio. How soon do you need it gone?

JRapp: now as good as new again > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 21:19

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I would have probably put it on their main Forum and not RacingJunk, as that seems like it’s more race-prepped cars, but what do I know.

-this space for rent- > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 21:23

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There are 81 non echeck counties in Ohio to list it in.

That’s an SE-R right? put it on a B13 board and someone will scoop it up.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 21:36

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Also, is there somewhere else we can discuss this?

Die-Trying > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 21:37

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sell it next to the high school, as reliable transportation...... how much are you trying to get out of it???

TheRealBicycleBuck > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 21:42

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If you itemize your taxes, donating it might help you out.

arl > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 21:43

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I assume that sweet b13 SE-R is not the car you’re talking about?

Can I get ungreyed?

TheJWT > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 06/13/2016 at 21:44

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As soon as possible, it’s costing me money as long as I have it. Shoot me an email at jakewetherill at yahoo.com if you want to talk about it.

TheJWT > arl 06/13/2016 at 21:45

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That’s the one alright

TheJWT > JRapp: now as good as new again 06/13/2016 at 21:46

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My bad, didn’t realize there were different categories

DarkCreamyBeer > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 21:47

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Oooo man, I had an SE-R once. Mine was white. I wish I had room in my life to wrench on one.

I’ve observed in the past there are pretty active SR20 related forums that might want it or the parts. Does it still have the tranny and diff?

arl > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 21:55

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I don’t know the condition of the car (obviously), but these 90-94 SE-R’s are starting to become a bit collectible. Have you advertised on the b13 forums? Grassroots motorsports forums or bring a trailer might also yield some interest.

What’s good about it and what makes it a pile? Exterior pic looks ok . I’ve seen some serious piles of doo doo SE-R’s on CL and this doesn’t look like a pile.

Monkey B > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 22:33

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what’s E Check? There has got to be a market for it. I’d consider it for sure.

TheJWT > Monkey B 06/13/2016 at 22:42

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Emissions testing

MM54 > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 22:49

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I know almost nothing about older nissans... what is it? Specs?

UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 22:53

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That’s crazy. I’ve lived in three different Ohio counties now and none have had e-check. I wonder which ones do.

TheJWT > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 06/13/2016 at 22:57

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Just Cuyahoga and the surrounding counties

TheJWT > DarkCreamyBeer 06/13/2016 at 22:59

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Yeah it does and it runs fairly decent. It’s just such an obscure car and I don’t have time to find the right buyer. We’ve currently got 4 cars in a house that barely fits 2 so its gotta go.

Speed > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 23:29

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WTF I always look for old SE-R’s.

I’m in KY and I’m not afraid to drive. If you have a number in mind, rakestrj@yahoo.com.

E92M3 > TheJWT 06/13/2016 at 23:33

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What are you asking for it? Any car that can be driven home is worth an automatic $1000. Someone will want it, but maybe not for as much as you want out of it.

M54B30 > TheJWT 06/14/2016 at 00:09

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What do you want for it?

Sam > TheJWT 06/14/2016 at 02:20

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If it won't pass emissions, list it on eBay. Then someone from a state without testing may pick it up.

PartyPooper2012 > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 06/14/2016 at 07:41

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Take the damn car. Don’t let it be parted out. I hope it’s el manuel

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > PartyPooper2012 06/14/2016 at 08:20

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It is. I’m going up this weekend. Fun times will be had by all, and much autocrossing will be done with this little sports coupe.

PartyPooper2012 > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 06/14/2016 at 08:21

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Awesome. They are pretty reliable generally speaking. They use these in Mexico as taxi cabs.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > PartyPooper2012 06/14/2016 at 08:25

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It’s a 1000 mile drive each way. Three other people are going and we’re switching out drivers occasionally. Taking the Riviera up there, buying Saturday, then driving back. And filming it for an episode of Drive Fast Not Loud. With a 0-60 of 7.4 seconds and handling on par with an Integra Type R this looks like a hell of a fun car.

PartyPooper2012 > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 06/14/2016 at 08:31

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The mere fact that you roll around in a buick - you get all my stars. **************

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > daender 06/15/2016 at 19:58

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I’m driving 15 hours/1000 miles each way to pick it up because I love adventure and hate my bank account. Also it looks cool, makes a good noise, handles well, and has no creature comforts. Right up my alley.

daender > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 06/15/2016 at 20:28

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You’re crazy.

I like crazy. Best of luck with that adventure!

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > daender 06/15/2016 at 20:29

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It will be well-documented.

Brian, The Life of > TheJWT 06/16/2016 at 20:11

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If it’s a manual, post it here:

http://forums.24hoursoflemons.com/viewforum.php?…

Roundbadge > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 06/16/2016 at 22:19

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Formerly, it was all the counties around the major cities. Eventually the requirement changed and now it’s just 7 NE Ohio counties. Cuyahoga (Cleveland), Summit (Akron), Medina, Portage, Geauga, Lake, and Lorain.

Roundbadge > TheJWT 06/16/2016 at 22:27

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How old is the car? ‘91 model year is permanently exempt from e-check.

I’m not kidding when I say I’d really like to help you out here...but I don’t have the room right now.

UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > Roundbadge 06/16/2016 at 23:12

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That would explain it. I've only lived in NW and now SW Ohio