View Full Version : I want to sell my 97' Toyota Tercel?


sunshine
12-09-2008, 06:47 PM
Im not sure on how much to sell it. Ive had it for 5 years never had a problem with it. Oil change every 3 months, no dents, perfect condition, new radio system, 2 door, takes about $15-20 to fill gas tank, not sure how many miles on it right now. Does need brakes (I get them every year), also needs new tires. I was thinking maybe $2,500-3,000. Is that too much? How much do you think?

pinkprincesserica
12-09-2008, 06:47 PM
check kell blue book
I think you are way underselling your car. Toyotas hold their value very well. A tercel with one owner and properly maintained should sell for about 4000$

Vipassana
12-09-2008, 06:48 PM
http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/1995-to-1998-toyota-tercel-3.htm

Let's say it's good condition, which puts it at 2000-2500.

Subtract the cost of tires, which is around $250. Subtract the cost of brakes, which is around 400.

So, your car is worth around 1350 to 1850, to a buyer.

KBB and Consumer Auto are great guides, but what matters to a buyer, is how much money they have to sink into it, after the cost of buying the car. So, even if it says $2500, the average person isn't going to want to pay that, knowing they have $600+ to spend on it after the fact.