Re: Considering sale of V8

[John Karasaki <johkar@teleport.com>]

At 03:56 AM 2/11/97 +0000, you wrote:
>Hello,
>
>I have a 1990 V8 (AT) with 56,000 miles in excellent condition.
>There are no local mechanics who are competent at servicing this car and I
>am considering selling it.
>
>I have heard resale prices that are all over the map for this car and am
>wondering what is a reasonable range.
>
>Any suggestions on how to sell it and get a fair value--I know that
>trade-ins usualy are a poor deal for the seller and with this rare car
>might be even worse.
>
>Thanks.
>
Keith,

Prices around the country are indeed all over the map (purposeful pun).  I
have seen V8 prices increase here in the Pacific NW.  In fact we could sell
our V8 now for about what we paid for it.  Remember, if you're selling a
quattro, winter is THE time to do it.  Prices seem to increase whenever we
have a bad ice storm!  If you live in a warmer state, I think you're out of
luck.  BTW, you'll never get Blue Book for it, no matter what state you sell
it in.  And many car dealers get your trade-in for free (yes free) and still
make a profit on the car you buy.  It's all in how you shuffle the numbers.
I have friends and relatives in the car business.  Oh, the stories they
tell... and they're the nice car sales-people!  Good luck.

Regards,


John Karasaki

Audi Quattro Fanatic