Don't forget local car dealers, if you aren't afraid of negotiating. Drive around and if the dealer's lot is empty, you have a good shot at making some money. Graduation is around the corner and all those grads will need some wheels.
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Time is money. Some of us have more time than money. Some more money than time. Most of us find ourselves somewhere in the middle.
Dealers have full time/part time staff who can spend all day selling a car. I, personally, do not have time for that.
I also have exactly zero enthusiasm for letting someone take off with my car for a test drive and even less enthusiasm to ride with them as a passenger.
Cheddar comes, cheddar goes. As long as your life is cheesy it's all good.
These websites must only be interested in newer cars. I have a 2003 Chevy Astro that I use as a ski wagon and mountain camping vehicle, lifted, AWD, looks brand new (only 63k miles on it), and they offered me $300.00 for it. I could easily sell this for 10k private party.
Unless you absolutely need the space or are 100% comfortable in an untested vehicle I suggest not selling or trading in your current vehicle. I kept mine and we saved money on insurance by dropping rental from it, it’s a good peace of mind having a backup ready to go. I only put 9300 miles on the truck in 1 year, tomorrow makes a year exactly, and I feel great knowing I have a brand new looking truck with under 10k miles.
I couldn’t stop driving it at first I loved it, but now it’s broken in so this year I’ll probably put only 8K miles on it. The old faithful daily is not even 150k and it’s a Toyota so I’ll keep it around another 100k and only then will I sell it. At that point my kiddo will be a few years from driving so may hold it for her. I’d do what my parents did and just sign the title to her, she can drive it to death or trade to a new used/new car when she’s ready.
I couldn’t stop driving it at first I loved it, but now it’s broken in so this year I’ll probably put only 8K miles on it. The old faithful daily is not even 150k and it’s a Toyota so I’ll keep it around another 100k and only then will I sell it. At that point my kiddo will be a few years from driving so may hold it for her. I’d do what my parents did and just sign the title to her, she can drive it to death or trade to a new used/new car when she’s ready.
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I passed down a few myself 
When I have a dependable 4-door car that has 147k miles, starts every time, is a Toyota that will run a million miles on no oil lol, and a dealer offers $500 just so they can crush it…. It’s a no brainer.I passed down a few myself
I’m keeping it, they can crush someone else’s car lol.
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Yeah Taylor, sorry you can't get more.
The used car market was going wild for a long time. It has cooled way down since I made that post in this thread. The current used car market for Mavs are still hot since there are less than 70,000 units sold over North America as of the latest report:
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...r-2022-sales-7-457-sold-6-614-produced.24292/
Ha, I didn't even realize you had posted that so long ago.Yeah Taylor, sorry you can't get more.
The used car market was going wild for a long time. It has cooled way down since I made that post in this thread. The current used car market for Mavs are still hot since there are less than 70,000 units sold over North America as of the latest report:
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/-maverick-november-2022-sales-7-457-sold-6-614-produced.24292/
My current older Ranger is my only ride. When the time comes, I'm going to take it to the dealer in advance, have their used guy tell me (in writing) what they'll give me in trade. I'd frankly rather trade it in, easier on me to drive my only truck to the dealership and leave with the Mav. But it depends on the dealer - if I'm significantly better off trying to sell it myself, I will.
FB Marketplace seems to be the best route in my area, but I also let people at work know I'll be trading up, and have at least one guy interested. Also, depending on where you live, you may be able to sell it quickly by just slapping a sign on it. I live in a working class neighborhood, lots of tradesmen and contractors, pretty sure one of them would snatch up an old Ranger before the Sharpie on the sign fully dried.
FB Marketplace seems to be the best route in my area, but I also let people at work know I'll be trading up, and have at least one guy interested. Also, depending on where you live, you may be able to sell it quickly by just slapping a sign on it. I live in a working class neighborhood, lots of tradesmen and contractors, pretty sure one of them would snatch up an old Ranger before the Sharpie on the sign fully dried.
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