How to privately sell a $100,000+ car?

MontegoGoGoGo · 10-10-2010, 05:33 PM

I'd try to make this short, but I never can.

My dad has asked me to sell his Bentley for him, he absolutely doesn't want to pay anyone a cut of anything. i.e - no brokers etc. He also doesn't want to trade it in when buying his new car.

So, I was going to approach it just like any other car; was going to put it on autotrader. I thought for a *second* about craigslist, but I don't think it's a good idea. Ebay I'm afraid of too many winners who don't pay.

I want to reach a national audience, because on the coasts, people are asking for $10,000-$15,000 more than here in the midwest.

He's going to try selling it first within his "contacts" - but if that doesn't work then it's to the internet we go.

My biggest concerns are people saying they want to buy it, just to drive it, and getting mugged.

Is there any sort of autotrader for more expensive cars?

Thanks!

MHP · 10-10-2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MontegoGoGoGo

I'd try to make this short, but I never can.

My dad has asked me to sell his Bentley for him, he absolutely doesn't want to pay anyone a cut of anything. i.e - no brokers etc. He also doesn't want to trade it in when buying his new car.

So, I was going to approach it just like any other car; was going to put it on autotrader. I thought for a *second* about craigslist, but I don't think it's a good idea. Ebay I'm afraid of too many winners who don't pay.

I want to reach a national audience, because on the coasts, people are asking for $10,000-$15,000 more than here in the midwest.

He's going to try selling it first within his "contacts" - but if that doesn't work then it's to the internet we go.

My biggest concerns are people saying they want to buy it, just to drive it, and getting mugged.

Is there any sort of autotrader for more expensive cars?

Thanks!

Forget Ebay, Autotrader, etc. List in the DuPont Registry. That mag reaches your entire target demo globally speaking.

NewYearsBoy · 10-10-2010, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MHP

Forget Ebay, Autotrader, etc. List in the DuPont Registry. That mag reaches your entire target demo globally speaking.

I agree...

Silver-Bolt · 10-10-2010, 07:31 PM

Autotrader is fine. There are plenty of high end cars. Like any car I sell I do not let people drive it until the cash is in hand. I will take them for a drive but they don't get behind the wheel. Not too hard to weed out the joy riders and potential threats if you use you head and pay attention to detail. Someone looking to buy a $100k will likely be driving something nice, on males look at their watch. Dead give away. Might be in jeans and casual but still will be wearing the high end watch. On women look at the ring. Lady looking for a high caliber car will likely be wearing a nice sized rock. Offer to have the car inspected at the local dealer. Have copies of all service work on hand to show. Not as tough sa it sounds to sell $100k+ vehicles. Dupont Registry is OK but only published once a month. Skip ebay. Craig's list may draw in local undesirables to see what else you have. I typically will meet buyers in a public place away from my home.

Turbo>NA · 10-10-2010, 08:23 PM

6speedonline.com hello

Legit Ballers.

They even have a Bentley Sub-Forum.

Kensta335 · 10-11-2010, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Turbo>NA

6speedonline.com hello

Legit Ballers.

They even have a Bentley Sub-Forum.

Luxury4play would be better.

DimSum · 10-11-2010, 02:48 AM

6speedonline. luxury4play and dupont garentee sell.

duyh · 10-11-2010, 04:12 AM

you guys are leaving out the most ballin one of them all, teamspeed

MontegoGoGoGo · 10-11-2010, 04:06 PM

Thanks for the help. Taking photos today and getting it up sometime this week.

Stay tuned for photos of his new car.

ZJP · 10-11-2010, 04:26 PM

http://www.jameslist.com/cars

klipseracer · 10-12-2010, 06:00 PM

I"ll Buy It Now!

MontegoGoGoGo · 10-13-2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by klipseracer

I"ll Buy It Now!

Riiiiiiiiiiight, right, right, right.

EmPower · 10-13-2010, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MontegoGoGoGo

Riiiiiiiiiiight, right, right, right.

If it is a Continental, I would think you could use some of the more plebain sources, since they are not as rare as the Arnages. But good luck with the sell. Do keep us informed of your experience.

ALPINE6SPD · 10-14-2010, 03:30 PM

dupont registry

335iMIAMI · 10-14-2010, 05:03 PM

DuPont Registry +111111 and 6speedonline , luxury4play

rmani · 10-15-2010, 01:15 PM

autotrader, 6speed, teamspeed, cars.com, fchat

lotta scammers out there but online still reaches the largest audience IMO.

I'd never deal with Ebay for cars what a headache.

10-10-2010, 05:33 PM	#1
MontegoGoGoGo I'm kind of a bitch 396 Rep 895 Posts Drives: Montego/Cream E93 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Louis & St. Petersburg iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E93 [0.00]	How to privately sell a $100,000+ car? I'd try to make this short, but I never can. My dad has asked me to sell his Bentley for him, he absolutely doesn't want to pay anyone a cut of anything. i.e - no brokers etc. He also doesn't want to trade it in when buying his new car. So, I was going to approach it just like any other car; was going to put it on autotrader. I thought for a second about craigslist, but I don't think it's a good idea. Ebay I'm afraid of too many winners who don't pay. I want to reach a national audience, because on the coasts, people are asking for $10,000-$15,000 more than here in the midwest. He's going to try selling it first within his "contacts" - but if that doesn't work then it's to the internet we go. My biggest concerns are people saying they want to buy it, just to drive it, and getting mugged. Is there any sort of autotrader for more expensive cars? Thanks! __________________ E93: Montego/Cream <---- E46 (Coupe): JB/Black <---- E30 (Cabrio): Alpine White/Black
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Silver-Bolt Captain 28 Rep 805 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 35is Melbourne Red Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 Z4 35is [9.00]	Autotrader is fine. There are plenty of high end cars. Like any car I sell I do not let people drive it until the cash is in hand. I will take them for a drive but they don't get behind the wheel. Not too hard to weed out the joy riders and potential threats if you use you head and pay attention to detail. Someone looking to buy a $100k will likely be driving something nice, on males look at their watch. Dead give away. Might be in jeans and casual but still will be wearing the high end watch. On women look at the ring. Lady looking for a high caliber car will likely be wearing a nice sized rock. Offer to have the car inspected at the local dealer. Have copies of all service work on hand to show. Not as tough sa it sounds to sell $100k+ vehicles. Dupont Registry is OK but only published once a month. Skip ebay. Craig's list may draw in local undesirables to see what else you have. I typically will meet buyers in a public place away from my home.
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10-10-2010, 08:23 PM	#5
Turbo>NA xbox gamertag: HuGeBluEmOnKeY 267 Rep 3,757 Posts Drives: M-Sport LCI Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SoCal (626) iTrader: (2)	6speedonline.com hello Legit Ballers. They even have a Bentley Sub-Forum. __________________ E92 335i alpine white \| black dokota \| auto \| zpp \| zsp \| heated \| iPod - ltbmw : vorsteiner : linea corsa : h&r : k&n : e92-lighting : expectalot-vinyl - --GONE--
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10-11-2010, 02:48 AM	#7
DimSum Banned 230 Rep 2,740 Posts Drives: SLOW Join Date: May 2008 Location: LITTLEBIMMER.COM iTrader: (10)	6speedonline. luxury4play and dupont garentee sell.
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10-11-2010, 04:12 AM	#8
duyh Team Blop 90 Rep 602 Posts Drives: X5M & 13 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Blop HQ, WA iTrader: (1)	you guys are leaving out the most ballin one of them all, teamspeed
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10-11-2010, 04:06 PM	#9
MontegoGoGoGo I'm kind of a bitch 396 Rep 895 Posts Drives: Montego/Cream E93 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Louis & St. Petersburg iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E93 [0.00]	Thanks for the help. Taking photos today and getting it up sometime this week. Stay tuned for photos of his new car. __________________ E93: Montego/Cream <---- E46 (Coupe): JB/Black <---- E30 (Cabrio): Alpine White/Black
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10-11-2010, 04:26 PM	#10
ZJP Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,759 Posts Drives: F10 535xi / B6 S4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (7)	http://www.jameslist.com/cars
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10-12-2010, 06:00 PM	#11
klipseracer Banned 228 Rep 3,012 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i, 05 E46 330i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arizona iTrader: (27) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00] 2005 330i [0.00]	I"ll Buy It Now!
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10-15-2010, 01:15 PM	#16
rmani Buys too many toys... 17 Rep 305 Posts Drives: 2000 Ferrari 360 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	autotrader, 6speed, teamspeed, cars.com, fchat lotta scammers out there but online still reaches the largest audience IMO. I'd never deal with Ebay for cars what a headache. __________________ 2014 BMW 740Li/2000 Ferrari 360/2004 Yamaha R1 2003 X5 4.6is (Sold) 1995 M3 (Sold)
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