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Craigslist, Facebook marketplace. I wouldn't bother with the franchised dealers unless it is new-ish (4-5 yrs old) and miles under about 100k. They will only be interested in something they can retail



 
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Happily Retired
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Another vote for Craigslist. I've sold lots of stuff on there but have lots of good pics and print boldly NO TRADES and CASH ONLY. I have a land line and that is the only number I give so no worrying about texts.



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Posts: 5213 | Location: Lake of the Ozarks, MO. | Registered: September 05, 2005Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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I agree with the CarMax votes, but it depends on what your time and patience are worth when it comes to Tire Kickers and Joy Riders.


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Too soon old,
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Originally posted by 220-9er:
If you put it on craigslist, mention upfront that you will be meeting any prospective purchasers/lookers at the local police station for everyone's safety, AND communicate through phone calls, not texts. Also, they will need to show you their drivers license and an insurance card before any test drive.

I sell lots of stuff on CL and 99.9% of the scammers want to only communicate through texts.

Just remember, trust your judgement and if it sounds too good to be true, it is (not just probably).


Can you explain why to avoid texts?


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Posts: 1517 | Location: NoVa | Registered: March 14, 2009Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Surprised no one has mention the classifieds here?
Someone may know someone in the market for the yet to be specified vehicle?




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I have a guy who details my cars and he also does work for many local used car dealers. He sold my last one for $500 under what I was going to ask. I paid him $200.00 and the dealer also gave him something. I didn't have to worry about the potential buyers, etc.
 
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Thanks for all the advice. I posted it on our employee electronic bulletin board and it sold 10 minutes after posting. Got full asking price to boot.
 
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So what kind of car was it?




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2014 Toyota Venza Limited Touring. Nice car, was loaded, had every option available. Got $6,000 more selling out right versus trading it in at the dealership.
 
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2014 Toyota Venza Limited Touring. Nice car, was loaded, had every option available. Got $6,000 more selling out right versus trading it in at the dealership.



how did you receive payment?

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Personal check.
 
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+1 for carmax. the offer may appear to be less than you think you could get from a street sale but they take care of EVERYTHING on the back end so if you like ease and convenience then that is the way to go. if you have a niche/special car you may do better to sell yourself.



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