Selling my camry, what's it worth?

[crc13]

I have a 1994 xle, v6, leather, etc. 228K, new timing belt, new brakes, new tires, 1 rust spot. Overall in good condition. Just have no idea what I should be asking for it.

[fenixus]

www.kbb.com

www.edmunds.com

[cf99]

You can also look it up on Autotrader, but in that case you judge based on comparable cars, as oppose to entering some parameters and having it spit out a number (which no one is required to honor).

If you want to set a bottom, find a dealer that quotes trade-ins using Blackbook. You generally have to give an email address to get the number, but that helps you to know a bottom number that you should be able to do better than by selling yourself.

[Mister_Perkins]

keep in mind Less than 5% of all used vehicles fall into the Excellent category on the Suggested Retail.

[fenixus]

Originally Posted by cf99

If you want to set a bottom, find a dealer that quotes trade-ins using Blackbook. You generally have to give an email address to get the number, but that helps you to know a bottom number that you should be able to do better than by selling yourself.

any car older than 1996 does not even exist in Black Book, so for the dealers using Black Book as a Trade-in value it's worth next to nothing ($50-100 probably in practice).

see for yourself:
http://www.bayridgetoyota.com/valuetrade.asp

[Mister_Perkins]

you have to also think practically. If it has over 200,000 miles its due for a rebuild of at least the bottom end bearings. Even if the vehicle had oil changes every 3,000 miles and was properly maintained, after 200,000 miles the bearings are wore out. That is of-course if you haven't replaced them already.

I would guestimate on private resale if the paint is glossy and reflective, interior is very clean (no big stains or splotches in the carpeting, seats, etc..), underbody is clean (no major rust), tires are not dry-rotted or bad, You could get $2200.00 easily for it. You may even be able to get a little more for it considering its a 6 cylinder.

[RichieRichJP]

Originally Posted by fenixus

www.kbb.com

www.edmunds.com

Agreed.

It's worth whatever you feel its worth.
It's worth whatever the potential buyer perceives it worth.

[THEARCHITEK]

ill say 3k ito 2500

[Silent Runner]

This highlights what is so tough about keeping really good cars on the road today, unless your willing to be an absolute research genius, and self repair wizard. At over 200k (miles, I assume), even the best automatic transmissions are well over due for a rebuild and are going to pack it in soon. Thats at LEAST $2000. Add to that alternators, powersteering pumps, A/C, C/V joints, waterpumps, tensioner bearings. exhaust systems, electrical +++. Buying a car at this age even in good shape is a lottery play for the buyer. This car is generally too advanced for minor self repair people (rare) to fix themselves, so any professional repairs will come with a high cost. Yet if you find a real enthusiast (even harder to find), and its really a great car, you might get a bit more. Post it as widely as you can, with pictures of its really great condition and you might find someone willing to make a $2000, bet that they can drive a great car around for a couple of years with no trouble.

[youngfarang]

potential buyer's perceived value < what it's worth < your perceived value

Consider how quickly you'd like to sell it.
Despite the repairs done in the past, a high mileage car will need more in the future.

[ghettosled]

honestly, i would peg it at a $1000-1500 vehicle at the most. its a 17-year-old car with 228k miles. typically it comes down to "should i sell it OR spend $X to fix what's wrong." not spend $X for maintenance and repairs then sell it.

[zythr]

Originally Posted by Silent Runner

This highlights what is so tough about keeping really good cars on the road today, unless your willing to be an absolute research genius, and self repair wizard. At over 200k (miles, I assume), even the best automatic transmissions are well over due for a rebuild and are going to pack it in soon. Thats at LEAST $2000. Add to that alternators, powersteering pumps, A/C, C/V joints, waterpumps, tensioner bearings. exhaust systems, electrical +++. Buying a car at this age even in good shape is a lottery play for the buyer. This car is generally too advanced for minor self repair people (rare) to fix themselves, so any professional repairs will come with a high cost. Yet if you find a real enthusiast (even harder to find), and its really a great car, you might get a bit more. Post it as widely as you can, with pictures of its really great condition and you might find someone willing to make a $2000, bet that they can drive a great car around for a couple of years with no trouble.

Good points, and wishful thinking he'll get $2000 for it.

Originally Posted by ghettosled

honestly, i would peg it at a $1000-1500 vehicle at the most. its a 17-year-old car with 228k miles. typically it comes down to "should i sell it OR spend $X to fix what's wrong." not spend $X for maintenance and repairs then sell it.

Very true, cost of maintenance would be the deciding factor, unless the new owner won't bother doing it, and just run it into the ground.

Originally Posted by Mister_Perkins

you have to also think practically. If it has over 200,000 miles its due for a rebuild of at least the bottom end bearings. Even if the vehicle had oil changes every 3,000 miles and was properly maintained, after 200,000 miles the bearings are wore out. That is of-course if you haven't replaced them already.

I would guestimate on private resale if the paint is glossy and reflective, interior is very clean (no big stains or splotches in the carpeting, seats, etc..), underbody is clean (no major rust), tires are not dry-rotted or bad, You could get $2200.00 easily for it. You may even be able to get a little more for it considering its a 6 cylinder.

Wishful thinking, again. He mentioned rust, even though it's small, it is still rust, that will be a downer, unfortunately, He should be happy to get at least a decent price. At that mileage, a new owner, probably wants something to get around in, and will, again, probably neglect maintenance.

[thaharlequin]

Originally Posted by Mister_Perkins

you have to also think practically. If it has over 200,000 miles its due for a rebuild of at least the bottom end bearings. Even if the vehicle had oil changes every 3,000 miles and was properly maintained, after 200,000 miles the bearings are wore out. That is of-course if you haven't replaced them already.

Maybe, but that depends on specifics. Something like an s2k that's been well used may need to have the bearings replaced at ~200k miles, but a typical engine that isn't beat on shouldn't see the same wear for a long time.

[LynchburgCSI]

Originally Posted by THEARCHITEK

ill say 3k ito 2500

[Welfarewagon]

FWI I paid $2200 for my 93 XLE leather, roof etc and it only had 112K miles, rusted over both rear wheel wells, just something to compare to.