Elle wrote:
> "RAV" <PaulR@Case.com> wrote
>> Sorry, we're on the opposite coast. By the way, we have checked
>> Edmunds, and we don't think that represents the true value of the car.
>> That's why we're interested in the views of people here.
>
> I checked Edmunds yesterday, and I can say I personally would pay more than
> the top price (the retail used car price, not more than $3k for my area)
> that they said was the average for your car. I wouldn't pay $10k. Maybe 33%
> more than what Edmunds states for the retail price. Otherwise, I'd think the


if its "all that and a bag o chips", id say $7990 would be a fair firm
asking price. a thourough detailing and visit by a paintless dent guy
would help.

who knows, though. might find someone who has fond memories of that
being their "first car/car they drove in high school, college, etc/lost
their virginity in/whatever"

theyd obviously pay more. after all, $12k will get you a nice shiny
hyundai, so i wouldnt expect more than that.

this is all assuming its had at least ONE timing belt/water pump, and
the tires are recent.

> seller was seriously trying to gouge me. Fact is, I'd only be interested
> because I know this vintage of Hondas pretty well at this point. That's
> worth something to me. The typical used car buyer does not have this
> knowledge and has only Edmunds to go by. That's leverage on the buyer's
> side. S/he doesn't have to trust you about what a great car it is. You're
> only one person, and the (biased) seller at that.
>
> But set the price at a value that makes sense to you, with room for
> haggling, and see if you get some interest. Maybe have documentation on why
> this is such a great car.

yup. theyre only going to get top dollar if they sell to an enthusiast.