Thinking of flipping my car...
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I'm contemplating flipping my car to get something a bit newer ...
I've seen a lot of 2006 3 series around for 18-20K and I think I can get around that much for what I have now.
Have any of you all privately sold cars? This is my first car and I'm not real sure what is involved in it?...what are the risks or precautions I take in order to make a good sale.
Any chiming in would be great!
Thanks.
I've seen a lot of 2006 3 series around for 18-20K and I think I can get around that much for what I have now.
Have any of you all privately sold cars? This is my first car and I'm not real sure what is involved in it?...what are the risks or precautions I take in order to make a good sale.
Any chiming in would be great!
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by slm6715' post='1044837' date='Nov 1 2009, 03:58 PM
I'm contemplating flipping my car to get something a bit newer ...
I've seen a lot of 2006 3 series around for 18-20K and I think I can get around that much for what I have now.
Have any of you all privately sold cars? This is my first car and I'm not real sure what is involved in it?...what are the risks or precautions I take in order to make a good sale.
Any chiming in would be great!
Thanks.
I've seen a lot of 2006 3 series around for 18-20K and I think I can get around that much for what I have now.
Have any of you all privately sold cars? This is my first car and I'm not real sure what is involved in it?...what are the risks or precautions I take in order to make a good sale.
Any chiming in would be great!
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by slm6715' post='1044837' date='Nov 1 2009, 06:58 PM
I'm contemplating flipping my car to get something a bit newer ...
I've seen a lot of 2006 3 series around for 18-20K and I think I can get around that much for what I have now.
Have any of you all privately sold cars? This is my first car and I'm not real sure what is involved in it?...what are the risks or precautions I take in order to make a good sale.
Any chiming in would be great!
Thanks.
I've seen a lot of 2006 3 series around for 18-20K and I think I can get around that much for what I have now.
Have any of you all privately sold cars? This is my first car and I'm not real sure what is involved in it?...what are the risks or precautions I take in order to make a good sale.
Any chiming in would be great!
Thanks.
Advertise on Autotrader or craigslist they seem to get more traffic.
Google the prospective buyer's name. I usually feel comfortable if their name is attached to a good job. On the other hand, there may be an alert against him/her.
Accept only a certified check or wire transfer. Ask them to fax you a copy of the check, before delivery of the car, and a copy of the business card of their loan officer, so that you can call the bank to verify it.
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Originally Posted by slm6715' post='1044843' date='Nov 1 2009, 04:08 PM
65K...think i'm overestimating what i can get?
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Originally Posted by sholaesq' post='1044842' date='Nov 1 2009, 06:07 PM
I don't trade in cars, so I sell mine privately all the time.
Advertise on Autotrader or craigslist they seem to get more traffic.
Google the prospective buyer's name. I usually feel comfortable if their name is attached to a good job. On the other hand, there may be an alert against him/her.
Accept only a certified check or wire transfer. Ask them to fax you a copy of the check, before delivery of the car, and a copy of the business card of their loan officer, so that you can call the bank to verify it.
Advertise on Autotrader or craigslist they seem to get more traffic.
Google the prospective buyer's name. I usually feel comfortable if their name is attached to a good job. On the other hand, there may be an alert against him/her.
Accept only a certified check or wire transfer. Ask them to fax you a copy of the check, before delivery of the car, and a copy of the business card of their loan officer, so that you can call the bank to verify it.
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