changing car

dotsflan

hey guys im thinking about changing my car but im wondering whats better trade it in with a dealer or try sell it myself?? its a 98 toyota corolla with 120,000 miles,its in perfect condition and has been serviced regularly with the timing belt changed at 111,000. would i be wasting my time trying to sell it myself with so many cars in the market now??and iif so how much should i look for it?? any advice would be greatly welcomed!!:)

Rowley Birkin QC

Dealers will offer you little or nothing for it, in fact they probably won't take it at all.

You are in a much stronger position as a cash buyer.

I would imagine that a car like yours might actually be easier to sell in these times than a newer or more high end model. Try putting it on www.adverts.ie.

Buffman

Yep, your best bet is to put it on the free sites like adverts, gumtree, etc. ~€1000 would be a fair enough asking price if you want to sell it quickly.
Here's something similiar http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1295218

Rowley Birkin QC

Also, it's either the best or worst time in a long while to be thinking about changing your motor.

Depends on your circumstances.

dotsflan

well ive been told that my jobs pretty safe so i was thinking of changing the car before it gets to the stage where its worthless!!:D i was thinking of buying a 01 or 02 bora.

L-M

dotsflan wrote: »

well ive been told that my jobs pretty safe so i was thinking of changing the car before it gets to the stage where its worthless!!:D i was thinking of buying a 01 or 02 bora.

You would be surprised at how cheap newer, 04/05, Boras are. Worth taking a look up the years. What every you do, get a comfortline line. The seats alot more comfortable {you can tell if it's a comfortline by the armrest}.

dotsflan

Limerick man wrote: »

You would be surprised at how cheap newer, 04/05, Boras are. Worth taking a look up the years. What every you do, get a comfortline line. The seats alot more comfortable {you can tell if it's a comfortline by the armrest}.

what year does the comfortline start at limerick man?

L-M

dotsflan wrote: »

what year does the comfortline start at limerick man?

Fairly sure since day one {1999}.

I've just had a look through carzone, and it seems some Standard spec Boras have armrests. If at all possible, these are the seats you are after

Esel

Keep the Corolla! (and your money).