[Nightime update] Finally made an ad

"CompactLuxuryFan" (compactluxury) 07/21/2019 at 00:49 • Filed to: None

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[Update at the bottom]

My A4 Avant is finally up for sale. I can’t understate how much I’ve been dragging my feet! I haven’t had much need for it since my last Tahoe trip in March. Since then, I’ve had to register it until next year, fix a seeping vacuum pump, and have the clutch and flywheel replaced. Needless to say, this girl deserves a better home.

Today I had her washed, snapped some quick pics, and threw a couple of ads up.

The first ad is on 3-pedal.com, a site which had advertised to me and I figured why not? You can find it here:

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The second ad is on Craigslist, which you can check out here:

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Tell your kids, your wife, your teachers, and your friends!

My main goal is to not be stressed about this process. Oppo feedback is welcome! Also hope I’m not breaking any rules by sharing the actual ad? NPoCP?

I tried looking for comps quickly and found this:

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Based on that, I think I should be ok? Not looking for a quick sale, but I would like to sell it. Fingers crossed!

[First night update]

I’ve already received a surprising amount of interest in it! It’s not overwhelming, though, so I’m feeling very good about the price. I already showed it to one guy, and I have another two lined up for tomorrow.

The gentleman who came to see it ended up being a total jalop. He’s selling his 200-series Land Cruiser (I think? Is that a thing? Idk Land Cruisers), which he showed up in. He’s looking to downsize from that, and probably end up with like $12k in his pocket on top (sorry Zoidberg, it looked to be out of your budget) . Also has a 70's Benz he’s been working on and a CLK he bought from his dad.

The Avant would be the family’s (two little kids) Tahoe rig moving forward. He was very nice and not scary, and I think he really liked the car. Things are honestly moving along way more quickly than I expected. Apparently, he buys and sells cars all the time, so he already had a whole procedure in place. I let him go on a drive and he seemed to enjoy. I didn’t even de-clutter the interior or bring the service documentation along, so I was definitely not prepared to deal that fast. He offered to pay me on Venmo! (Which I will not be accepting lol)

Anyway, that brings me to: we’re supposed to touch base again tomorrow morning. What if he wants to buy it tomorrow? How does one sell a car on a Sunday? My idea would be to meet the buyer at my bank and have them put the money straight in my account, after which I sign over the title. However, a ll banks are closed on Sundays . Even if he handed me a wad of cash, how do I know it’s not all fake? Any ideas? Guess I could just tell him we have to do the sale Monday? Is my bank idea any good even when the bank is open?

dogisbadob > CompactLuxuryFan 07/20/2019 at 19:25

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Send it to graverobber so we can vote on the price ;)

CompactLuxuryFan > dogisbadob 07/20/2019 at 19:33

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Haha I feel like the one person who can’t do that is the poster! That would definitely blow up my spot!

CompactLuxuryFan > CompactLuxuryFan 07/20/2019 at 19:51

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Links here in case of Kinja:

3-pedal ad: https://www.3-pedal.com/car_ads/604

Craigslist ad: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/d/san-francisco-audi-a4-avant-20t-quattro/6938643253.html

Comp ad:  https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/d/mountain-view-2007-audi-a4-avant/6927107564.html

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > CompactLuxuryFan 07/20/2019 at 20:50

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Disclaimer: I have done literally no research other than owning a 2005 Passat wagon that I sold in 2010, with 85k miles, for $12k:

The price seems about right on, maybe it should be closer to $4k but I’m sure you expect a buyer to haggle. The car looks super clean, and knowing you’re a diligent owner with records it seems like the right buyer will find you. If you’ve done the fuel pump, make sure to note that in the ad; if you haven’t, it’s living past the point of borrowed time. 

CompactLuxuryFan > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 07/20/2019 at 21:04

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I’m pushing for the upper $4,000s because of the brand new clutch and flywheel and vacuum pump replacement. The car needs nothing right now. I actually hadn’t heard anything about the fuel pump on these. What’s the recommended replacement mileage for that?

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > CompactLuxuryFan 07/20/2019 at 21:10

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Seems like NP

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > CompactLuxuryFan 07/20/2019 at 21:16

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Lol I don’t know about “recommended”, but most of the fuel pumps VW was using in the early to mid 00s usually crapped out at 60-100k miles. Mine died at 80k in the middle of the desert. The wiring corrodes and falls apart, causing it to fail.  Of course, there aren’t any symptoms until the engine dies.

CompactLuxuryFan > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 07/20/2019 at 21:33

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Interesting! Well, I’m leaving that for the buyer to find out. $4,900 still seems like NP to me.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > CompactLuxuryFan 07/21/2019 at 00:59

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In WA, you just need to bring your stub of the title as proof of your release of ownership to the title office within 7 days of sale, therefore you can sell it over the weekend. I always hand-write a bill of sale anyway and make a copy, everyone I’ve bought a car from has also done the same.

Also, who comes to look at a car without cash in hand? Especially for one so cheap. Am I so out of touch?

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CompactLuxuryFan > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 07/21/2019 at 01:06

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Well, he seemed genuinely convinced Venmo was as good as cash. Definitely a red flag. I was by far not ready to sell the car tonight, though. We met up like 20 mins after he texted. I was getting ready to get in my pjs and fold laundry for the night.

AestheticsInMotion > CompactLuxuryFan 07/21/2019 at 01:42

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What's wrong with Venmo? Seems like it is as good as cash. You can transfer the money to your bank account for free, and you have a lot of protections in place as a seller

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion 07/21/2019 at 01:53

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You're too trendy and hip for the likes of me. Which probably explains why my taste in homes, cars, and socializing are all incredibly outdated 

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 07/21/2019 at 02:07

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Just wait, your tastes will soon be mainstream.

Which... Makes you... A hipster..?

I didn’t believe you, but you were right about me being able to drive to Lynnwood and back during regular work hours without dealing with traffic.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion 07/21/2019 at 02:09

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I drive 25k miles a year for work alone and work from Stanwood down to Renton, and even east to Chelan. I know my traffic windows.

CompactLuxuryFan > AestheticsInMotion 07/21/2019 at 02:12

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They explicitly don’t have any protections for sellers. For example, i f somebody pays you out of their checking account, it will show up instantly in Venmo and you can begin a transfer to your bank , but the whole thing will be rolled back if the “buyer ”’s debit eventually doesn’t make it through.

AestheticsInMotion > CompactLuxuryFan 07/21/2019 at 03:17

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Ah, in my head I was thinking of PayPal.

Well, hopefully he just brings cash next time

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > CompactLuxuryFan 07/21/2019 at 10:17

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The market for 3 pedal awd/rwd wagons is pretty strong right now. The S4 Avant s of that generation are starting to  tick  up. I think your price is fair.