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#259 of 299 Re: Do I have to sell my car before I get another one? [jproc] by airtas

May 31, 2011 (7:27 pm)

Replying to: jproc (May 31, 2011 6:11 pm)
No I mean since I have yet to sell my car I will need to finance more currently but once I sell my car I want to apply that to the loan, would that require refinancing?

#260 of 299 Re: Do I have to sell my car before I get another one? [airtas] by qbrozen

May 31, 2011 (7:34 pm)

Replying to: airtas (May 31, 2011 7:27 pm)
You certainly could send the finance company the $7k after you get it. However, it will do nothing to lower your payment. It will just help you make fewer payments. So as long as you are ok with the higher payment, then you are good to go.
 
Only other issue in your way is if a bank will give you a car loan while you already have a car loan on another car.

#262 of 299 I'm looking to sell my car at a good price at no cost by rangel547

Aug 04, 2011 (11:46 pm)

I'm looking to sell my car at a good price at no cost........ I'm trying to find a place in which there's a fairly good chance of getting prospective buyers........

#263 of 299 Re: I'm looking to sell my car at a good price at no cost [rangel547] by qbrozen

Aug 05, 2011 (7:29 am)

Replying to: rangel547 (Aug 04, 2011 11:46 pm)
I've had some luck with the free eBay local classifieds.

#264 of 299 Re: I'm looking to sell my car at a good price at no cost [rangel547] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Aug 05, 2011 (9:42 am)

Replying to: rangel547 (Aug 04, 2011 11:46 pm)
Craigslist is good but you have to know how to attract the right kind of buyer. Post GOOD photos (you only get to post 4) and lots of description on condition, options, mileage, owner history and if you have the info, the CARFAX report.
 
To sell at a "good price" you need a) a good car to start with and b) skillful composition and presentation in the advert.
 
Common errors in car ads:
 
1. Lousy photos---get a good camera, take your time.
 
2. Misspelling the car's name (bad idea). My favorites are "Camero" and "Alpha Romero".
 
3. No details (is it an automatic? Does it have X or Y? Mileage? Carfax?
 
4. No price (very annoying)
 
5. Harsh language, e.g. "take it or leave it"/ "no flakes"/ price is firm, no haggling/ if you don't know what these cars are worth, don't waste my time/ etc etc

#265 of 299 Re: I'm looking to sell my car at a good price at no cost [Mr_Shiftright] by lemmer

Aug 05, 2011 (10:55 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 05, 2011 9:42 am)
How about "I REFUSE TO ANSWER EMAILS!" I see that regularly.

#266 of 299 Re: I'm looking to sell my car at a good price at no cost [lemmer] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Aug 05, 2011 (11:15 am)

Replying to: lemmer (Aug 05, 2011 10:55 am)
That sure is a turn-off, isn't it?
 
Also, you have to price it right. If you get no phone calls, or 2 or 3 walk aways, you're above market most likely.

#267 of 299 Re: I'm looking to sell my car at a good price at no cost [Mr_Shiftright] by kirstie_h HOST

Aug 06, 2011 (8:04 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 05, 2011 9:42 am)
I see #3 frequently - very few details, and sometimes the ad even says "call for details." Um... why am I going to waste my time calling when I can just read the ads that include details? The ad is free. It's disrespectful to your audience to ask them to accommodate pure laziness.
 
If you visit the real-world trade-in values discussion here, right above the post-a-message box is a list of details we ask you to include to get a more accurate price evaluation. If you use that as a checklist when writing a for sale ad, you'll be in good shape relative to the competition.
 
Re: #2 - how about that Camaray?

#268 of 299 Re: I'm looking to sell my car at a good price at no cost [kirstie_h] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Aug 06, 2011 (8:20 am)

Replying to: kirstie_h (Aug 06, 2011 8:04 am)
You can always tell a good car ad on Craigslist---because it is deleted in a day or two because the car got sold!

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