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My 2004 Civic EX Coupe is for sale

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Megamorph

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I know Civics are popular cars around here, so I thought some of you guys might be able to help me price the car right. NADA doesn't have it listed yet, so I don't really have a guide.

It's 2004 Civic EX Coupe. Alloy Wheels. Automatic Trans. All-power. Sunroof. 6,000 miles. Excellent cond.

What should I ask for it?
 
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You will be lucky to get what you owe/paid for it. With rebates and % deals from NEW dealers selling a car that is not even a year old with 6k is going to be hard.
 
That's pretty much new. I'd take $2k off it (the purchase price, or what it would cost now new) and see how that works. Civics have stupid high resale, so although selling a car in this one's condition is generally a top-notch way to get screwed out of some value on it, you shouldn't do too badly with the civic.
 
Originally posted by: Skoorb
That's pretty much new. I'd take $2k off it (the purchase price, or what it would cost now new) and see how that works. Civics have stupid high resale, so although selling a car in this one's condition is generally a top-notch way to get screwed out of some value on it, you shouldn't do too badly with the civic.
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That's probably reasonable... my 03 Civic has lost about $5000 in value since I got it. The problem is finding someone who is willing to pay that for a car when they could get one brand new for only $2000 more.
 
Originally posted by: Megamorph
I know Civics are popular cars around here, so I thought some of you guys might be able to help me price the car right. NADA doesn't have it listed yet, so I don't really have a guide.

It's 2004 Civic EX Coupe. Alloy Wheels. Automatic Trans. All-power. Sunroof. 6,000 miles. Excellent cond.

What should I ask for it?
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check craigslist or another classifieds in your area and see if you can find a similar car for sale.
 
can't you check kelly blue book? eh, i guess thats what the low depreciation is good for. u need money or are u just dumping the car for another?

and yea, regardless of depreciation...finding a buyer is probably not gonna be that easy. it doesn't make sense to me that anyone would really buy a used car for just a tiny bit less then a full new one.
 
Originally posted by: fivespeed5
Originally posted by: Megamorph
I know Civics are popular cars around here, so I thought some of you guys might be able to help me price the car right. NADA doesn't have it listed yet, so I don't really have a guide.

It's 2004 Civic EX Coupe. Alloy Wheels. Automatic Trans. All-power. Sunroof. 6,000 miles. Excellent cond.

What should I ask for it?
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check craigslist or another classifieds in your area and see if you can find a similar car for sale.
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I checked autotrader.com but all of the listings were Dealer listings...and I kow they can ask and get more for it than a private seller. There weren't any for sale by individuals.
 
i hope you put a big down payment on it ..otherwise you may be upside down on your loan or hopefully break even.
 
Originally posted by: mugs
Originally posted by: Skoorb
That's pretty much new. I'd take $2k off it (the purchase price, or what it would cost now new) and see how that works. Civics have stupid high resale, so although selling a car in this one's condition is generally a top-notch way to get screwed out of some value on it, you shouldn't do too badly with the civic.
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That's probably reasonable... my 03 Civic has lost about $5000 in value since I got it. The problem is finding someone who is willing to pay that for a car when they could get one brand new for only $2000 more.
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That means it lost more than $5000 in value. Resale value is what you can sell the car for, not what blue book claims it is.
 
Don't forget that Honda is still offering a 1.9% rate for Civics. Compared to the current 6.51% average rate on used car loans.

That's about $1500 right there.
 
Originally posted by: SuperTool
Originally posted by: mugs
Originally posted by: Skoorb
That's pretty much new. I'd take $2k off it (the purchase price, or what it would cost now new) and see how that works. Civics have stupid high resale, so although selling a car in this one's condition is generally a top-notch way to get screwed out of some value on it, you shouldn't do too badly with the civic.
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That's probably reasonable... my 03 Civic has lost about $5000 in value since I got it. The problem is finding someone who is willing to pay that for a car when they could get one brand new for only $2000 more.
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That means it lost more than $5000 in value. Resale value is what you can sell the car for, not what blue book claims it is.
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I realize that, but I'm not about to sell my car to find out how much it's worth.
 
Originally posted by: klah
Don't forget that Honda is still offering a 1.9% rate for Civics. Compared to the current 6.51% average rate on used car loans.

That's about $1500 right there.
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Well then I guess he'll have to hope someone is too stupid to realize that... it wouldn't suprise me honestly, a good percentage of people in this country cannot grasp basic math skills, especially as they relate to money. Hence you now see 7 year car loans.
 
Originally posted by: mugs
Originally posted by: klah
Don't forget that Honda is still offering a 1.9% rate for Civics. Compared to the current 6.51% average rate on used car loans.

That's about $1500 right there.
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Well then I guess he'll have to hope someone is too stupid to realize that... it wouldn't suprise me honestly, a good percentage of people in this country cannot grasp basic math skills, especially as they relate to money. Hence you now see 7 year car loans.
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That's true, or also people who are going to buy with cash.

$2k is not much to save, but then if you're able to look at it rationally and don't care about the new car smell, $2k saved for a negligible 6k on a civic is worth it. Finding a buyer would be hard, but some people may be willing to buy what is basically a new civic, and save $2k doing it...

I still want to know why he's selling it 😉
 
Originally posted by: Skoorb

I still want to know why he's selling it 😉
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I'm guessing that since he didn't tell us after being asked several times, he doesn't want to tell us. 🙂
 
Originally posted by: mugs
Originally posted by: Skoorb

I still want to know why he's selling it 😉
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I'm guessing that since he didn't tell us after being asked several times, he doesn't want to tell us. 🙂
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He can't even use the excuse of the 03's comparably butt-ugly front end vs. the 04. What's the deal here?

- M4H
 
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