difficulty pricing my 97 Accord for sale

Discussion in 'Honda Parts For Sale / Trade' started by techman41973, May 20, 2011.

  1. techman41973

    techman41973 Guest

    I have a 97 Accord EX 2-door. 2 years ago the automatic transmission
    died and I wasn't ready to spend $1500-$2500 on a car that had 270,000
    miles.
    The rest of the car is in good condition and I had an attachment to my
    Gen-5 Accord, so I decided to keep it in my driveway until I could
    make a final decision on what to do with it. I start it every month
    and keep is washed and occasionally wax it. I've decided to finally
    get rid of it but I don't know what price to ask for or what price to
    accept. I live in San Francisco bay area and Edmunds pegs the private
    party value of my as $1400, but that assumes that it has a working
    automatic transmission and can be driven away the new owner (it needs
    to be towed away) The rest of the car is in good shape and I have all
    my service records. Some minor dings, paint flaws, but the interior
    looks almost new and it has a nice aftermarket alarm and stereo
    system. I would think it would be a great car for parts or a mechanics
    special. Is my car worth anything or should I just donate it to a
    charity? Please help me determine what to price it for.
     
    techman41973, May 20, 2011
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  2. techman41973

    Tegger Guest



    With a blown tranny, you won't get much at all on account of the price of a
    new tranny. I'd give you $800. Maybe. And only because CA is a low-rust
    location. And only if no collision damage. But with a discount for the
    damaged factory wiring (alarm, stereo). On second thought, I'd offer $500.

    The problem for you is that Accords are thick on the ground, like leaves in
    the fall; most buyers will see your failed transmission and look elsewhere.
    Buyers willing to fix the problem will want the car for free because it's a
    junker as-is. Tough call for you.

    I'd say put 'er up on trader.com for $1,000 and see where it goes. No
    bites? Lower the price until she sells. If time is more important to you
    than cash, just donate the thing.
     
    Tegger, May 21, 2011
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  3. techman41973

    Tegger Guest



    With a blown tranny, you won't get much at all on account of the price of a
    new tranny. I'd give you $800. Maybe. And only because CA is a low-rust
    location. And only if no collision damage. But with a discount for the
    damaged factory wiring (alarm, stereo). On second thought, I'd offer $500.

    The problem for you is that Accords are thick on the ground, like leaves in
    the fall; most buyers will see your failed transmission and look elsewhere.
    Buyers willing to fix the problem will want the car for free because it's a
    junker as-is. Tough call for you.

    I'd say put 'er up on trader.com for $1,000 and see where it goes. No
    bites? Lower the price until she sells. If time is more important to you
    than cash, just donate the thing.
     
    Tegger, May 21, 2011
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  4. techman41973

    jim beam Guest

    you live in the bay area and you've not heard of craigslist? you
    haven't searched for "mechanics specials"? you haven't seen the endless
    spam from unlicensed dealers saying they'll buy any honda, working or
    not???

    more likely, you just don't want to deal with the price you've already
    been offered, like trade-in when you bought its replacement. face it
    dude, unless you fix it, it's not a car, it's a well upholstered chicken
    coop. give it to the neighbor kid and let them get a used transmission
    and fix it up. or do it yourself. your local pick-n-pull has them
    listed for only $130.
     
    jim beam, May 21, 2011
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  5. techman41973

    jim beam Guest

    you live in the bay area and you've not heard of craigslist? you
    haven't searched for "mechanics specials"? you haven't seen the endless
    spam from unlicensed dealers saying they'll buy any honda, working or
    not???

    more likely, you just don't want to deal with the price you've already
    been offered, like trade-in when you bought its replacement. face it
    dude, unless you fix it, it's not a car, it's a well upholstered chicken
    coop. give it to the neighbor kid and let them get a used transmission
    and fix it up. or do it yourself. your local pick-n-pull has them
    listed for only $130.
     
    jim beam, May 21, 2011
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    Seth Guest

    I say go the donation route. Remember, that's a tax deduction. So while it
    may not mean $$$ in the OPs pocket today, it will be cash saved come April
    15th in the form of a bigger refund or smaller amount owed.

    I know laws on auto donations have changed but considering the condition
    it's in he might make out. A $500 sale equivalent to a $1500 write-off. If
    the write-off is higher than that it's better than what you would
    theoretically give for the car.
     
    Seth, May 21, 2011
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  7. techman41973

    Seth Guest

    I say go the donation route. Remember, that's a tax deduction. So while it
    may not mean $$$ in the OPs pocket today, it will be cash saved come April
    15th in the form of a bigger refund or smaller amount owed.

    I know laws on auto donations have changed but considering the condition
    it's in he might make out. A $500 sale equivalent to a $1500 write-off. If
    the write-off is higher than that it's better than what you would
    theoretically give for the car.
     
    Seth, May 21, 2011
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    Dillon Pyron Guest

    Just trade it to one of the "massage therapists". :)
    Two choices. Put in a transmission from a junked Accord (like you
    said) or turn it into a junked Accord. Honestly, this is one of those
    "the parts are worth more than the sum total of the parts". Find the
    right people and you can probably part it out for $300.

    I sold a spare set of alloy Civic wheels with R1s (that were no longer
    legal so they had no value) for $60. I'll bet a scrap yard will pay
    you $200.
    --

    - dillon I am not invalid

    "You idiots, it's rape, pillage,THEN BURN!!!"
    --- chief of the Aggie Vikings
     
    Dillon Pyron, May 24, 2011
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  9. techman41973

    Dillon Pyron Guest

    Just trade it to one of the "massage therapists". :)
    Two choices. Put in a transmission from a junked Accord (like you
    said) or turn it into a junked Accord. Honestly, this is one of those
    "the parts are worth more than the sum total of the parts". Find the
    right people and you can probably part it out for $300.

    I sold a spare set of alloy Civic wheels with R1s (that were no longer
    legal so they had no value) for $60. I'll bet a scrap yard will pay
    you $200.
    --

    - dillon I am not invalid

    "You idiots, it's rape, pillage,THEN BURN!!!"
    --- chief of the Aggie Vikings
     
    Dillon Pyron, May 24, 2011
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