How much should I ask for my Camry? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

xenocamry · 10-19-2006, 08:27 PM

As of tommarow I'm buying a "New to Me" car. Its a 2000 Dodge Avenger with 35k on it. I'm payng $5400 for it but it's in amazing shape. With that being said, it's time to part with my Camry. It's an 87' with 119k on it. I've owned it for 2 years. I did a full tune up Memorial day, put 2 new tires on 4 months ago, new brakes (rotors, calipers, pads, and shoes) installed not more than 9 months ago. It also has a new battery and alternator. It was also painted right before I bought it. The interior is in pretty good shape, only a wear spot on the drivers seat.

Now for the bad, it needs a driver's side CV joint, and possibly a starter (only starts badly in warm weather). Also the suspension is probably shot. Also AC doesn't work (needs to be charged). Now the worst part. I was in a minor acceident before I bought it (new hood, fender, and headlight) which accounts for the newer paint. The outside looks fine exept for a little bit of rust starting to appear at the botoms of the doors. It also makes some odd noises for about 15 minutes after startup (imagine penny in a glass jar)

My question is how much should I sell it for? I paid $1400 and my old car ( a Chevy Lumina-death trap). It had 86k on it then. I'm hoping for $1000 is that reasonable?

Tommy · 10-19-2006, 10:09 PM

$1000 doesnt sound out of line, kinda worried about the engine noise.

Go ahead and replace the CV and starter, they're cheap/easy enough, and youll have less hassle with people trying to short change you because of it.

SymtecX2003 · 10-20-2006, 12:56 AM

to be honest look at my sig but i only gave 300 for that car w/o system and wheels, and ive got 2 more gen2''s never gave more than 800 for any of them and they are all mint or close and no problems at all running or driving

Tommy · 10-20-2006, 06:17 AM

really depends on the market - down where i am, one in good condition with that many miles easliy will go for $2000-$3000

check out the local classified and see what other people are getting for theirs

xenocamry · 10-21-2006, 12:29 AM

Thanks for the replies. But I have bad news. The Avenger was a bust. Took it to my mechanic and it needs tires (dry rot, I knew about this) and brakes. He says that one of the calipers is loose but since the car sat for a while and it would be best if I changed the rotors and calipers all the way around. Parts alone will cost me at least $400. So unless I can get them down under $5000 I cant take it. I need a car that I can drive and not have to wait to fix.