On Thu, 8 May 2008 03:06:24 -0600, ".boB" <bobcowan035@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
wrote:
>Mort Guffman wrote:
>> I have finally decided to buy a new car. I am
>> embarrassed to say what
>> I'm gonna buy in this newsgroup...
>>
>> However, The Stealer has offered be a generous
>> $6000 for my 98 Cobra.
>> I might be able to squeeze another $500 out of
>> him. Based on what I
>> see in Auto Trader I think I could sell it
>> myself for 7500-8500.
>> Here's what I have:
>> mort
>
>The asking prices you see in auto trader are
>probably not what people are actually getting for
>their cars.
>
>Selling it yourself requires some cash outlay for
>advertising. And then there's the hassle of all
>the people who call and look but really have no
>intention of buying. Or they want to give you a
>ca****er's check from the bank of ireland. And, of
>course, it might take you 3-4 months to sell the
>car.
>
>Each state is differant, but there might be a tax
>advantage to a trade in. Here in CO, you pay
>sales tax on the purchase price - trade in. With
>a $6,500 trade in you save $487 in sales tax.
>
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>.boB
>2006 FXDI hot rod
>2008 Mustang Coupe
>2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92
>1966 Mustang Coupe - Daily Driver
>1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast.
>
>
But, that is IF you can get a dealer to pay that much.
I've had dealers tell me to sell it myself because I'd get much more
for the car.
As for advertising, what it has cost me in the past was made up for in
the sale. And a car like yours... put some flyers up on college
bulletin boards and there is some kid who is hot for a car.
And the Trader, The Nickle, etc, are cheap to adverside in. As I
recall Hemmings wasn't too bad either.
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