Toyota corolla hatchback(the nice one)

Jrad

In afew months i am planning to sell a 99 Toyota corolla hatchback(the nice one), i am a bit worried, as people have told me that i will make nothing off it. Its in perfect condition and has never given me a spot of bother whilst all my mates italian and german and french cars have come apart at the seams. I was wondering if i would get my asking price of €5000, it will have nct till 09 etc.
Could anyone give me advice on the subject.

unkel

€5k is very optimistic for a private sale. It's not impossible though if the car is immaculate, low mileage, 1 owner from new, full Toyota service history, etc. - you get the picture

Stephen

It is 8 years old after all, I wouldn't get my hopes up too much.

colm_mcm

99 Corolla 3 doors generally go for between 3500 to 4000 privately.

littlejukka

talk to this guy

http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=20892&cat=26

bazz26

You can buy a tidy 00 reg facelifted VVTi Corolla for around €5k.

I doubt very much you will get €5k for a 99 bug eye non VVTi Corolla.

Esel

colm_mcm wrote:

99 Corolla 3 doors generally go for between 3500 to 4000 privately.

How much for a 5 door?

colm_mcm

esel wrote:

How much for a 5 door?

much, much less!

Jrad

Really? I wasnt expecting such a negitive response. On carzone they range from €3500 to the rediculous €10,000 mark. I thought toyotas had a good sell on value. It will have its nct till 09. also at the €4000 mark will i be waiting months for any interest?

Lex Luthor

littlejukka wrote:

talk to this guy

http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=20892&cat=26

he's looking for a 5dr...op has a 3dr

bazz26

Jrad wrote:

Really? I wasnt expecting such a negitive response. On carzone they range from €3500 to the rediculous €10,000 mark. I thought toyotas had a good sell on value. It will have its nct till 09. also at the €4000 mark will i be waiting months for any interest?

Carzone "asking" prices are usually made up of overinflated dealer prices which include warranties and other overheads. Private sellers see these prices and knock a few hundred off their price thinking they will get it. Also there is a huge difference between the "asking" price and what the car actually sells for.

Regarding resale value well your car is 8 years old, on the plus side it is the popular 3 door version. NCT for 2 years will not increase it's value by much but will make it easier to sell. I reckon you could start by advertising it for €4,300 and see how it goes. Little or no interest means it is overpriced, drop your price then accordingly.

Jrad

Nice one, thanks very much.

unkel

Yeah, go with bazz26's game plan. Stick it in the buy and sell too - only about a tenner including a picture. Stick it in all free ads, especially www.adverts.ie

Let us know how you are getting on!

PADRAIC.M

it is possible, but would want to be a minter..
I got 6,800 for a 2000 3 dr corolla I had 2 months ago I know its vvti and had only 42k on it, your should get about 4,500