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What's it worth? 2011 Yaris with 3700 miles
Have a client that recently passed just a year after her husband passed. They bought a 2011 Toyota Yaris 2 door coupe brand new, then quit driving for the most part.
That 3700 is not a typo. It really only has 3700 miles on it. Car looks and smells new. The client handling the estate lives out of State and doesn't want to mess with it. I have found several 2011s described as "pristiine", one with 75k miles and one with 90k miles. Both are priced over $14k. Client wants me to buy it for considerably less. I have put out some feelers, but don't have any friends or relatives in need of cheap transportation (gets 36 mpg on the highway) right now. I don't have time for things like this normally. What do you guys think? Easy flip during a gas crisis?
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Drive it over to your local Toyota dealer. They will probably pay close to high retail.
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Try Carmax. They will pay a premium for prime merchandise.
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I echo “carmax”. Bet you could get an offer without even picking the car up. Send them the 411 and photos and see what they say it’s worth. Cheers.
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I'd say if you could buy it for $10K you'd have no trouble selling it for a profit. Then if you feel particularly generous you could keep some of the profit for your troubles and send some back to the client or apply it to your fees.
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I don't see where you would have any problem flipping it, Lynn. Like you say, it may take some of your time to deal with it, but it could be worth it.
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Mitch 1970 Chevelle SS 1966 Chevelle SS 1967 Camaro ss/rs 1938 Business coupe, street rod 2000 FXSTS, original owner, 13k miles |
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Wow. That was one of the quickest flips ever. Didn't even get a chance to detail it or even vacuum.
Found some folks in need who were thrilled to get it below market value. Every one is happy. Only one I ever did quicker was a BMW back in the late 80s or early 90s. We had a client who called and asked if we knew where a 525iS might be available on a Friday. Went to Dallas the next day, brought one that met his criteria home and sold it to him on Monday. He still has the car. Several years ago, I converted it from an auto trans to a five speed. He is one of my best friends still. Recently retired brain surgeon that could buy whatever he wants, but still drives an 85 535iS as his DD.
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Used car market is insane with the shortage of new vehicles.
Congrats on the quick sale and helping someone with the cost...
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Mitch 1970 Chevelle SS 1966 Chevelle SS 1967 Camaro ss/rs 1938 Business coupe, street rod 2000 FXSTS, original owner, 13k miles |
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With the car market and gas prices the way it is, that car should have easily sold itself!!
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