Any advice for selling my car?

"Trunk Impaired 318" (matteocscaptura) 08/20/2018 at 16:40 • Filed to: None

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Probably should have asked for advice before I posted my CL ad but better late than never. I’ m in a tough spot because of where I live, aka no market, so I can’t help but feel that selling my MINI for a fair price is going to be near impossible. It’s not like I need to sell it either, I had always been planning on turning it into my autocross car, but I really just didn’t enjoy autocrossing with it.

Anyways, let me know if you guys have any advice for selling a car with virtually no market! Thanks.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Trunk Impaired 318 08/20/2018 at 16:45

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You want to 100% make sure that people know what you have and you are not interested in tire kickers.

Cover your plates with your finger when taking pics.

That’s all I can provide.

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > Trunk Impaired 318 08/20/2018 at 16:47

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list it as best offer + shipping

thats all i got

people further afield will be interested if they know you will take care of shipping... even if they pay for it

MonkeePuzzle > Trunk Impaired 318 08/20/2018 at 16:49

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lots of pics. list all the problems, not doing so only wastes your time. list the VIN so they can carfax.

post your ad here, for the free share and for us to assess.

WilliamsSW > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/20/2018 at 16:51

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You should also clarify whether or not lowballers should contact you.  Lowballers like to know that - so that they only contact sellers who are looking for lowball offers, and don’t waste the time of those who are not.

Zaxbys > Trunk Impaired 318 08/20/2018 at 16:51

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Make it cheap enough and post it to facebook’s marketplace and it’ll sell... maybe...

*Source: tried to sell a PT Cruiser with a stick last summer. It didn’t go well.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > MonkeePuzzle 08/20/2018 at 17:05

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And good pics.

Nom De Plume > Trunk Impaired 318 08/20/2018 at 17:08

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Telling everyone who will listen/read this posting that you are going to struggle and there is no market is bad salesmanship.

I would specifically target this at people going to college. Not explicitly stating this in title or ad , targeting. If you present yourself as a stable adult unlikely to be offputting to any buyer it will attract older people looking for a fun car as well.

Good luck

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > Trunk Impaired 318 08/20/2018 at 17:08

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Be patient. And this is going to sound strange but honestly don’t put every single detail in your ad; you keep away more casual buyers from my experience . Put the top 3-5 good things and 2-3 bad things and then invite them to come take a look. Start with CL and Facebook; go to forums and pay sites if needed.

E92M3 > Trunk Impaired 318 08/20/2018 at 17:09

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Just curious why you didn't enjoy autocrossing it? Seems like a perfect choice, I mean besides the miata.

DutchieDC2R > Trunk Impaired 318 08/20/2018 at 17:12

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Add a lot of keywords at  the bottom of your ad that have absolutely nothing to do with your car.

Nom De Plume > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 08/20/2018 at 17:17

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The ad definitely needs to be framed in with reminders you do not need help selling as well as any other low level unenforceable threats you feel compelled to ward off buyers through the inclusion of.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > Trunk Impaired 318 08/20/2018 at 17:23

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Take lots of good pictures.

This was the lede photo when I sold my beater Jeep. Got a grand for it, which isn’t bad considering it was a 2wd with  260k, no AC, and an oil leak

Trunk Impaired 318 > MonkeePuzzle 08/20/2018 at 17:29

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Linked to the ad in my post yesterday, i ts really nothing great. VIN is listed and not that its really an issue but there really isn’t anything to disclose with problems. Biggest two are the tires only have about 10k left in them which I feel isn’t necessary to bring up as its not like they’re going to need to be replaced immediately, and the passenger airbag light is on because a shop that worked on it took the seat out without disconnecting the battery. 

Trunk Impaired 318 > E92M3 08/20/2018 at 17:32

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I honestly think it’s because it was too easy and not engaging enough. I was able to consistently drive it on the limit and it just felt, meh. T he funny thing is, I really love driving it on the street. 

Trunk Impaired 318 > Nom De Plume 08/20/2018 at 17:32

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Thanks!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Trunk Impaired 318 08/20/2018 at 17:50

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Can you get that large stain out of the rear seat? You don’t have a particularly rare or deairable car and the resale value is low. You should make it look at immaculate as possible, within reason.

Trunk Impaired 318 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/20/2018 at 17:56

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I’ve tried everything short of a professional cleaning for the interior and for the prices I’ve been quoted its just not worth it. And my issue is that I know what the car is worth in the MINI circle but to the general population they’re going to compare it to a similar car they’ve seen advertised and assume I’ m overpriced.

I’ve had a few forum members contact me about it saying that my realistic price point is spot on but there’s just too many of them closer to where they are to justify trekking out for mine. 

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Trunk Impaired 318 08/20/2018 at 18:12

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Could consider lowering your price to be done with it. I know leaving money on the table isn't a pleasant thought, but if you want it gone, or need money now, or your wife is not happy, or you don't want to pay for another month's insurance...

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > Trunk Impaired 318 08/20/2018 at 18:14

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List it on North American Motoring. That’s probably your best place to start when selling a Mini.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/

xsnowpig > Nom De Plume 08/20/2018 at 18:20

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#iknowwhatigot is mandatory.

Trunk Impaired 318 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/20/2018 at 18:29

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And that’s really where my issue is. I don’t need to sell it, it’s not costing me that much, I would just like a different car that I can autocross or track.

I’m sure I could have it gone soon enough if I took $4-4.5k for it, but taking $1-1.5k less than its really worth just to get rid of it? So for the time being I guess I’m content just sitting on it until the right person comes along. 

Trunk Impaired 318 > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 08/20/2018 at 18:31

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It’ll be going up there shortly, I actually posted a feeler thread for it about a month ago and it was met with, good/fair price just too far away. 

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Trunk Impaired 318 08/20/2018 at 18:32

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Then just wait. I didn't see anything wrong with your ad. Although I'm not exactly a skilled car salesman...

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > Trunk Impaired 318 08/20/2018 at 18:36

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Have you checked what Carmax will give you for it?  Even if you don’t go through with it, getting their value on it makes for a good price floor.

Trunk Impaired 318 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/20/2018 at 18:49

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Neither am I, haha, hence why I’m here. 

Trunk Impaired 318 > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo 08/20/2018 at 18:50

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Nearest CarMax is 2.5 hours away but if I go there I’ll check. I have a feeling they’d probably offer $2k at best, maybe $2.5 if I’m really lucky. 

haveacarortwoorthree2 > Trunk Impaired 318 08/20/2018 at 20:32

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Damn, you weren't kidding about having nothing around you.  Can you throw a football from your house into NM? 

Trunk Impaired 318 > haveacarortwoorthree2 08/20/2018 at 21:05

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Haha not quite, I could easily get a golf ball over there though

E92M3 > Trunk Impaired 318 08/20/2018 at 23:53

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I guess I get it. A lot of STI owners spend a lot of money and time upgrading their cars to start doing HPDE’s, but once they do a couple they don’t enjoy it anymore. Because they tend to reach the limit, the car understeers, and they roll off the throttle to get traction again. It’s just not as satisfying as a RWD car that ca n swing the tail out.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Trunk Impaired 318 08/21/2018 at 09:31

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LOTS of pictures, even of the flaws. Post on the MINI forum as well, and Autotrader.

Trunk Impaired 318 > E92M3 08/21/2018 at 10:46

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Thats definitely along the lines of where I am. I can get pretty crazy amounts of lift off oversteer but you don't have to do anything other than get back on the throttle to correct it. I'm used to we'll set up 318ti that has no power but is ridiculously stiff and takes a lot more finessing to drive fast.