F-Type ( X152 ) 2014 - Onwards

Selling Advice

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 18, 2018 | 10:44 AM
  #1  
jbajor's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 199
Likes: 45
From: Palo Alto, CA
Default Selling Advice

Sadly, I may need to part with my 2017 F-Type British Design Edition. Only 8600 miles, perfect condition with paint correction and quartz coat. I am looking for advice on the best place(s) to lost the car to make sure it goes to a good home and brings a good price. Dealer is only offering $70k. Any suggestions/ recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
 
Reply
Old Nov 18, 2018 | 12:18 PM
  #2  
ek993's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 772
Likes: 183
From: CT
Default

I got 50% more than trade in offers given by Tesla, CarMax and Vroom on a Range Rover by listing it on an eBay auction.
 
Reply
Old Nov 18, 2018 | 01:47 PM
  #3  
Dan_NL's Avatar
Veteran Member
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 1,236
Likes: 262
From: The Netherlands Central Highlands - Veluwe-
Default

Put it on this forum as 'for sale' , many potential owners look around here for information...
As we say in Dutch : ".. who knows how a cow catches a hare.." ..
 
Reply
Old Nov 19, 2018 | 03:35 PM
  #4  
WJV's Avatar
WJV
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 197
Likes: 41
From: Augusta, Georgia
Default

I've always had luck with listings on AutoTrader. I use their App constantly (very easy to navigate). It's about $70 for a proper listing, but you can list it 'till it sells. Nothing wrong with listing a car on eBay either; I've sold several cars that way with success. Hemmings Motor News is another solid option for serious sellers/buyers.
 

Last edited by WJV; Nov 19, 2018 at 03:37 PM.
Reply
Old Nov 19, 2018 | 05:55 PM
  #5  
SinF's Avatar
Veteran Member
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 6,986
Likes: 2,158
From: Canada, eh
Default

You have to be realistic about you car value. KBB tell me 2017 F-type S British Design Edition with 8600 miles is $58-64K.

https://www.kbb.com/jaguar/f-type/20...tion=very-good
 
Reply
Old Nov 19, 2018 | 07:41 PM
  #6  
eeeeek's Avatar
Veteran Member
5 Year Member
Community Favorite
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 1,618
Likes: 754
From: Granite Bay, CA
Default

I was just thinking $70k from the dealer sounds pretty darn good.
 
Reply
Old Nov 19, 2018 | 09:36 PM
  #7  
tzoid9's Avatar
Senior Member
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 241
Likes: 65
From: Greensburg, PA
Default

Yep, I have to agree with eeeeK, I think that $70K number a dealer gave you is outstanding. I know when we take really good care of our cars, its logical to think they are worth a lot more than the book value. Unfortunately, that may be true with real "Collector" cars, but what we have here doesn't fit in that category. I was surprised to hear such positive comments on selling on eBay....my experience was terrible. It seemed like most buyers were really looking for a great deal (a.k.a. selling it at some stupid low price). I had good experience selling 2 of my cars on "cars.com", but both of those were family type vehicles. Advertising here probably is a good idea, IMO....I know the GT-R owners have pretty good luck selling their cars on the GT-R Forum, the "For Sale" category. Good luck!
 
Reply
Old Nov 19, 2018 | 10:20 PM
  #8  
Chawumba's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 800
Likes: 243
From: So Cal
Default

Originally Posted by eeeeek
I was just thinking $70k from the dealer sounds pretty darn good.

^^+1 and what others have said. If you want the most for your car, private party via autotrader.com is a good way to go, but you have to be realistic and you may have to go through a few prospective buyers to actually close the deal.. Cars depreciate fast those first 3 years, even when properly cared for.
 
Reply
Old Nov 19, 2018 | 10:44 PM
  #9  
jbajor's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 199
Likes: 45
From: Palo Alto, CA
Default

Thanks for the help everyone! 66-73 is what I see on KBB. Probably avoid the hassle and hand it to dealer! Thanks again!
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
MerlinWizard
XJ XJ6 / XJ8 / XJR ( X350 & X358 )
8
Sep 22, 2018 08:14 PM
weisberg
XK8 / XKR ( X100 )
6
Oct 20, 2013 03:53 PM
RobEmmet
XJ6 & XJ12 Series I, II & III
9
Aug 31, 2013 07:40 AM
tnt10
XK / XKR ( X150 )
15
Nov 22, 2012 05:01 PM
ajenda2003@hotmail.c
XJ XJ8 / XJR ( X308 )
3
Dec 20, 2008 03:22 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:02 AM.