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Ask HN: How to get the most for my used car? Where should I start?
I am looking to sell my car and not sure where to start. There are so many options like CarMax, Drivester, craiglist, offerup, dealerships, etc.
Anyone any recommendations?
- dominotw 8y agoget a quote from carmax, its hassle free and very low friction. That quote should give you a baseline, you can try getting a higher price at other options.
- ElGi 8y agoCarMax sucks! They lowballed me and made me wait for the inspection for 3hrs :( Their quote was 2K lower than Drivester.com. It seems Drivester is new in the market and kind of promised to beat any other offer I had. I am going to give them a try. Lets see how that goes.
- DBYCZ 8y agoDealerships and carmax will be your worst, but easiest options. The best way is to sell privately directly to the new owner without a middleman. Advertise on craigslist and Facebook, clean your car like new, and channel your inner used-car salesman. Be honest, but do not let anyone drive your car until they have signed the bill of sale and paid for it. Most importantly, remember that the car is worth what someone will pay for it. KBB and Edmund's calculators are not gospel.