Time for the LS to go

[Black03]

Been thinking about this one for a while but i think it's time for the LS to go. Getting ready to start a family and just need something a little more practical/bigger. Went to a lot today but they weren't offering much on a trade so I'm gonna sell it privately.

Out of curiosity, what are you guys seeing them go for around your part of the country.

I was hoping for 12-13K, which seems reasonable for what I've got with NAV and under 50k miles.

 

[King03LS8]

Been thinking about this one for a while but i think it's time for the LS to go. Getting ready to start a family and just need something a little more practical/bigger. Went to a lot today but they weren't offering much on a trade so I'm gonna sell it privately.

Out of curiosity, what are you guys seeing them go for around your part of the country.

I was hoping for 12-13K, which seems reasonable for what I've got with NAV and under 50k miles.

Market is soft right now man, it will definitely hurt the pocket trying to sell our LS'. I'd say you should be able to get at least 16K with your package and miles. I'd be lucky to get 17-18K and I only have 25,000 miles on mine with the same package. Try listing it for 16.5, see what happens.

 

[Black03]

That's what I was originally thinking. One dealer offered 10k today, Ford offered 8k and said they can't afford to do more cause I was looking to buy something on an A-Plan. No way was I gonna accept 10, let alone 8. I had an offer of 11 a couple weeks ago from a dealer but I ended up not wanting the new car they had.

 

[NateRW21]

I just booked mine today; I've got an 03 V8 Sport w/ sunroof and 6 disc in-dash... 82,000 on the clock (I drive it a lot... put 20k on it in the last year; two months of that it sat in my driveway awaiting a TPS to be installed)...

clean retail on it was I think about $15k

Obviously I wouldn't get that for it... I'd imagine returned to stock I'd get about $13.5k out of it best case scenario.


Given that, mileage difference and the nav... I'd say you'll get $14-$15k depending how the market is in your area.

I would do as said before... list for the $16-$16.5k ballpark and just be ready to play ball. I always list high; then when you drop the price a grand or so the buyer thinks they are getting over on you and snatch it up... when in reality you're getting exactly what you want out of it. Of course that doesn't work for the informed buyer... but there are plenty who aren't informed and are willing to hand you their money!

 

[Tricky-Dick]

That's what I was originally thinking. One dealer offered 10k today, Ford offered 8k and said they can't afford to do more cause I was looking to buy something on an A-Plan. No way was I gonna accept 10, let alone 8. I had an offer of 11 a couple weeks ago from a dealer but I ended up not wanting the new car they had.

Try getting the numbers from a Ford Dealer on your trade before you tell them your going to go "A Plan".

 

[Black03]

When using the A Plan though you have to tell them up front you are planning on doing that. Otherwise I would and hope to get closer to 11 or 12 from them.

 

[Beamer]

Yep, ask 16.5 and work from there. Here these kind of cars go decently quick, especially if you are "willing" to work on your asking price. When I traded my LS in, it was sold that evening pretty much. Someone saw it sitting on the lot as the dealer was working out what they do when they get a car in and the person said they wanted it, did some paper work, hurried the pay off and it was gone the next day around 11am or so.

Private selling can be tough though because people get that mentality that something is wrong if the owner is selling. Least that is the problem I have had selling a few of my rides. I just tell 'em, hey not in a hurry if you are worried something is wrong, than tough and move on, stop wasting my time because someone else well see its a good deal and take it blah blah, changes their attitude pretty quick.

 

[NateRW21]

Another one of my car selling theories is this...

Immediate disclosure of problems... Sure, you might loose $300 on the selling price... but in most states, not informing a buyer of a known problem can result in you paying for the repair. And it also makes the buyer feel more comfortable that you're an honest seller. People always like it when they feel as though someone is being honest and fair... so you can usually make price adjustments which are more beneficial to you if you disclose immediately instead of letting them find the problem(s) on their test-drive.

Also, simple maintenance issues; take care of them first. If it's close to needing brakes... pull the rotors, have them turned (the ONLY time I'll have rotors turned is when I'm selling it), throw on some auto-zone cheapo pads... change the oil. These are all things you can mention which will encourage the prospective buyer to trust you and makes them believe they are getting a very well maintained vehicle. If the tires are shot, find some new vehicle take-offs if you can. It will cost you next to nothing and you can point out the brand new name brand tires...

 

[KD00LS]

Get the KBB and list it for like 2-3k higher. I hate that site sometimes its figures are off.