Sell sons car $ ??

Kim473 · #1 10-13-2012

Well, I gotta sell the sons car. 2010 hyundai accent, 20,000 km. Rest of car like new. Needs body work. Needs new hood, bumper, bumper supports, minor frame pull where bumper attaches on one corner, radiator, head light. Car was worth about $ 10,000 before accident. Needs about $1,500 worth of parts plus $1,000 paint. If a body shop was to do the work it would be about $5,000 Anyone can bolt the parts back on, easy-peasy.

Question is, how much do you think I should ask on Kijiji ??

Was thinking $5,000 and settle at lowest $3,000

Kim473 · #2 10-13-2012

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Dumbo_Dave · #3 10-13-2012

Do the work yourself and maybe get something like that 10,000 you mentioned or sell as it is and be lucky to get 1000. Sorry, that's just the way it is. Anybody willing to do the work is going to be afraid of unexpected problems and will pay accordingly.

bigdeal · #4 10-13-2012

Put the parts on yourself, easy peasy right. At least that way whoever goes to buy it gets to see that it is working and take it for a test drive possibly, and you will make all the money and time put into back.

As is x2 on the $1000 price

omega50 · #5 10-13-2012

Get your son to take responsibility and sell his own car.

If he was the one that damaged it, then what a valuable lesson for him

Easy Peasey

artie · #6 10-13-2012

Why not try to part it out. I have never done this but others have suggested I sell my old 97 chev truck as a parts truck.

BigDaddysToys · #7 10-13-2012

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Why not try to part it out. I have never done this but others have suggested I sell my old 97 chev truck as a parts truck.

Let me know if you do. I need some 97 Chev parts lol

ganderblaster · #8 10-13-2012

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Originally Posted by omega50

Get your son to take responsibility and sell his own car.

If he was the one that damaged it, then what a valuable lesson for him

Easy Peasey

X2 it's a cold hard world out there lol . The sooner he learns his way of navigating the life the better.

omega50 · #9 10-13-2012

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X2 it's a cold hard world out there lol . The sooner he learns his way of navigating the life the better.

Not trying to be hard, but I went through 4 vehicles between 2 sons from the time they were 16-21 and I have zero tolerance. The OP never stated whether the son damaged the vehicle, but if so what is learned by the parent coming to the rescue.

Delightful to look at-wonderful to hold, but if YOU break it- Baby it's sold.

Badback · #10 10-13-2012

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Originally Posted by omega50

Get your son to take responsibility and sell his own car.

If he was the one that damaged it, then what a valuable lesson for him

Easy Peasey

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Originally Posted by ganderblaster

X2 it's a cold hard world out there lol . The sooner he learns his way of navigating the life the better.

People, Kim's son is lucky to be alive and the accident wasn't his fault...Don't judge a person from his post

Canadiandiesel · #11 10-13-2012

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Originally Posted by ganderblaster

X2 it's a cold hard world out there lol . The sooner he learns his way of navigating the life the better.

X3 billion, I destroyed lots of vehicles I also paid for them all by myself, wanna rescue me when my beater blows up?

sparky660 · #12 10-13-2012

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Originally Posted by Badback

People, Kim's son is lucky to be alive and the accident wasn't his fault...Don't judge a person from his post

There are so many morons on here that assume the know everything and have the answer to everything. It makes a person sick.

They are coming out of the wood work as we speak....

Kim473 · #13 10-14-2012

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Originally Posted by sparky660

There are so many morons on here that assume the know everything and have the answer to everything. It makes a person sick.

They are coming out of the wood work as we speak....

You sure right on that one.

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People, Kim's son is lucky to be alive and the accident wasn't his fault...Don't judge a person from his post

Very lucky! Still going to therapy for his neck and shoulders. Just able to return to his part time job.

A big thanks! Badback.

Was asking how much do you think the car is worth if we sell it. Didn't ask any of you people how I should raise or teach my son, nor will I ever!

What was I thinking posting on this forum and asking a simple question on how much a car is worth. Its no wonder so many people have left and or don't post any more on here. A few good people still here but not too many.

For the people that posted $1000, 4 winter tires on factory rims and 4 all season tires with 10,000 km on them have to be worth close to $1000 alone if not more.

Tires for my truck is gonna cost over $1000 for 4 of them installed.

Geezle · #14 10-14-2012

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Originally Posted by Kim473

For the people that posted $1000, 4 winter tires on factory rims and 4 all season tires with 10,000 km on them have to be worth close to $1000 alone if not more.

Tires for my truck is gonna cost over $1000 for 4 of them installed.

Right, but then you've also gotta find somebody willing to buy a busted car and fix it up, and that's your sticky wicket. Many people are wary of buying 'other peoples problems' when it comes to used vehicles...and very much more so when the vehicle has been in an accident and is in the shape your sons is in. You may eventually find a buyer, but it may also take you a long time.

From the way you described the tires (which wasn't it the OP) it's sounding more and more like your best bet to be done with it in a reasonable amount of time is to just part it out.

I know it's likely not the answer you want to hear, but it kinda is what it is

Glad to hear your son's doing okay and is getting back to work

Lefty-Canuck · #15 10-14-2012

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Right, but then you've also gotta find somebody willing to buy a busted car and fix it up, and that's your sticky wicket. Many people are wary of buying 'other peoples problems' when it comes to used vehicles...and very much more so when the vehicle has been in an accident and is in the shape your sons is in. You may eventually find a buyer, but it may also take you a long time.

From the way you described the tires (which wasn't it the OP) it's sounding more and more like your best bet to be done with it in a reasonable amount of time is to just part it out.

I know it's likely not the answer you want to hear, but it kinda is what it is

Glad to hear your son's doing okay and is getting back to work

Well said!

you will maximize your return by doing the needed repairs and recovering the cost...

...If you just want to get it done and over with than sell the car as a parts car but the return will be low.

Also glad to hear your Son is doing well!

LC

Kim473 · #16 10-14-2012

Thanks guys.

Pick a part said they would give me a wooping big $200 LOL

Well, I think we will be putting some $ into it and try selling after for say $9,000 and take 7 or 8 grand.

Our cost will be about 3 to $4,000

Would sell parts off it but no room on a city lot to store and I like my heated garage way too much when winter is just around the corner.

Store for a month or 2 and put it back together.

Geezle · #17 10-14-2012

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Thanks guys.

Pick a part said they would give me a wooping big $200 LOL

Well, I think we will be putting some $ into it and try selling after for say $9,000 and take 7 or 8 grand.

Our cost will be about 3 to $4,000

Would sell parts off it but no room on a city lot to store and I like my heated garage way too much when winter is just around the corner.

Store for a month or 2 and put it back together.

Yeah, pick a part is pretty much for getting rid of a car that you're going to put a bullet into anyway

I think the path you're thinking on now will give you the best return on it as long as you've got the time to put the work into fixing 'er back up.

What about just fixing it up and keeping it? Or does your son already have another set of wheels to get himself around?

Nickote316 · #18 10-14-2012

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Originally Posted by Kim473

Thanks guys.

Pick a part said they would give me a wooping big $200 LOL

Well, I think we will be putting some $ into it and try selling after for say $9,000 and take 7 or 8 grand.

Our cost will be about 3 to $4,000

Would sell parts off it but no room on a city lot to store and I like my heated garage way too much when winter is just around the corner.

Store for a month or 2 and put it back together.

How come you want to sell it after you fix it?

igorot · #19 10-14-2012

Sell it if somebody wants it don't bother fixing it. Its a Hyundai basically its a crap. This cars just have a life span for 5 years and everything deteriorate.

Kim473 · #20 10-14-2012

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Originally Posted by Geezle

Yeah, pick a part is pretty much for getting rid of a car that you're going to put a bullet into anyway

I think the path you're thinking on now will give you the best return on it as long as you've got the time to put the work into fixing 'er back up.

What about just fixing it up and keeping it? Or does your son already have another set of wheels to get himself around?

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How come you want to sell it after you fix it?

He dosn't think the car would be safe as his air bags didn't go off. He was just lucky he was going backwards about 70 or 80 km/hr when he got hit head on and the other truck was slowing. And not T-boned at 100km/hr. In otherwords, about a 20km/hr hit. He was very very lucky actualy.

Bought a 2009 Hond civic with 40,000 km on it. $ 15,000 Fully loaded, in excelent shape. Actualy his Grandmother bought it for him. Guess who is grandma's favorite grand kid . She thinks he is the worlds greatest kid. I would have helped him pay for fixing the accent and put it back together to drive, now he has to do it all himself and pay moneies he makes from sale and give to grandma.
I will probly lend a hand with the wrenches.

Will have to give her all the money he gets for it after he fix's it. Thats why we want to get the most out of it.

a little redneck · #21 10-14-2012

If you've gone through insurance the claim will show up on a carfax and will show the dollar amount, this may make it harder to get market price.

You'll only get what the market will give you once it's fixed. Research Autotrader.ca and local dealers and you'll get a picture of what it is really worth. What is asked and what you get may differ by $500-1000 or so, dealers have wiggle room and people are often willing to pay a little more for a little peace of mind buying from a dealer.

If you have major frame damage maybe more to fix and not worth the hassle (not sure about that). You're right if you don't fix you'll basically give it away. Try to sell for market price and if it goes great. If not... and you're putting $2500 in it plus your time and selling for $3000 it'd be better to keep it and use it as a commuter car imo. Would be a great project to work on... plus the work of doing it would provide a good learning experience that can be used on other vehicles.

megadodge · #22 10-14-2012

If you want to sell the winter wheels/tires PM me. I have the same car for a commuter box.

As for a selling price, they seem to be going for $5-7500k used (undamaged), so assume less for a rebuilt.

Kim473 · #23 10-14-2012

Not going to sell the tires just yet. Thinking that is a good selling feature come dec or jan after its fixed. Hopefully its fixed by Jan 1st. 4 all season tires and 4 winter tires.

nsmitchell · #24 10-15-2012

Kim, My son had a friend who was involved in an accedent in a Hyundai Tiburon and the airbags did not deploy. She went to Hyundai with the evidence and they compensated her for the vehicle becasue their safety system did not perform as it was supposed to. Talk to Hyundai to see what they can do for you. Not good when systems meant to protect you fail to perform.

Okotokian · #25 10-15-2012

Geeze, it's a 2 year old car. Seems worthy of a few thousad dollar investment to get it back to good shape and sellable. Why give it away for a couple thousand??