There was a paint situation though, she had gone through a Walgreen's drive-through, (before she stopped driving) and contacted one of those concrete guard poles which had made a few deep scratches on one side. Not enough to require bodywork but enough that it would not buff out, I'd guess $1,000 in damage.
OK, wow, I did one for my zip and added in the damage, it was $14.4K, insane, she paid $17 for it back in '14!..There was a paint situation though, she had gone through a Walgreen's drive-through, (before she stopped driving) and contacted one of those concrete guard poles which had made a few deep scratches on one side. Not enough to require bodywork but enough that it would not buff out, I'd guess $1,000 in damage.
Yea, strange indeed, before I went the CL route I brought it over to Daytona Toyota, their best offer was $7K, I LOL'ed and walked, Rep said "that offer might not be there tomorrow", I said who gives a shit, it's a turd offer anyway, greedy a-hole's.I don't get it. On my 2012 Accord the Carvana estimate was something like $12k. The Carmax online estimate was under $10k. Something doesn't add up!
Just for S+G i went to carvana and inquired about buying a 2013 corolla, the average about $13-14K which is what their used estimator valued the one I just sold. LOL, now I know why my phone was ringing like mad, interesting that the local Toyota dealer would only offer me $7K, had he offered 9 I would have bit.Yes It is crazy. I did a KBB on my Toyota Tacoma and it came in for a private party value more than what I paid for it New in 2012.
Yea, they made the entire front end a plastic bag of crap, I don't like them at all.Toyota Corollas that fresh aren't even in the "pissing out oil" stage yet......
It also is before the plasticization of the Corolla and introduction of the new DI+port combo, computers in the engine bay, etc speedkar99 highlighted in a more recent Corolla.
Also guaranteed to not have tranny neglect issue.....low oil, noisy exhaust, the pissing of oil when seals start to fail...The only thing needed is suspension work after 90-120k.
Damm, sure wish I knew they were going nuts like that, I figured that since to local Toyota dealer would only go to $7 that a carmax/carvana type offer would be around $9 at max.Just sold a used car to Carvana for more than any sane person would pay by private party. Took less than 15 min and they barely looked it over.
I still gained $10K so it's not all bad, I was shocked anyone would pay close to 14K for an 8yr old corollaSorry for your loss.
Seems like somebody got a very good deal. Im sure you made their day.
Since you have a Carvana account, can you run a sell estimate for me? If so, I'll send over the particulars. I don't feel like giving them my email at this time but now I'm curious if they are massively overpaying for cars as otho11 mentioned.Yeah, clearly you listed it too low if that's the case.
Just sold a used car to Carvana for more than any sane person would pay by private party. Took less than 15 min and they barely looked it over.
Gobble up market share yes, but I really don't get their business model if they can't sell them for what they paid? It doesn't make sense.
I remember in January, Carvana was listing low mileage Tesla 3s (Standard range+) for $37k, which was very close to what new ones were selling for (ignoring state subsidies). I agree with you that it doesn't make any sense whatsoever, but presumably these companies are able to squeeze out a tiny profit.Gobble up market share yes, but I really don't get their business model if they can't sell them for what they paid? It doesn't make sense.
Just handed Carvana my VIN and email, and they low-balled me an offer of $11,383 for a well-optioned 2014 BMW 328i, 68k miles. I realize these things depreciate like old Italian village homes, but it's low enough that I won't even have to think about it.? You don't need an account. Just enter the VIN and some simple information.
EDIT: I guess you do in some cases? I tried our 2021 Ascent for fun and it asked to create an account. Not going to bother.