For financial reasons, I may have to see my G35 coupe. What could I realistically sell it for? I bought it in mid-July. I have ~4,400 miles. Brilliant Silver, Graphite, AT, Performance, Premium, SG, perfect condition. I'd rather not go the dealer trade-in route but sell it on my own. What type of hit would I be taking at this point? I looked at Kelly Blue Book and it says approximately $34k. I was hoping it would be a little higher because it cost me more total bottom line.

Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.

2003 G35c BS/Graphite/Prem/Tire/Aero
All stock.

 

IMHO if you could get someone to pay you $34k for it you would be making out pretty well. Everyone knows that as soon as you drive the car off the lot it goes from "new car" status to "used car" status and loses value instantly. Don't expect to recover sales tax paid, destination paid, etc. Your location would also make a small difference on price depending on where you are selling it (1-2%). You might even try taking her to CarMax and seeing what they would offer, you might be surprised.
Good luck and sorry to hear you have to get rid of your baby

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Ordered: 04 G35C 6M/T Laser Red/Premium/Aero body kit/Nav
('W' order due Jan - Feb '04)

 

Sorry to hear that as well.

I agree completely with BeerViper. If you got $34K for it you would be making a used car steal, so run away fast.

The thing to remember is that the person buying it will still have to pay for tax, tags, and title etc. So from sticker price on down you might be saving them what about $1000 total?

So in someones mind, buying a new G, they could get the same car new for about the exact same cost...

Something you have to remember is that there is a difference between interest rates for a new car and a used car. Like maybe 5% for new and 6% for used. Without actually doing the math, that alone would make it smarter to just buy a brandnew one.

Sorry for the bad news.

J.

2004 G35 Coupe 6MT
NAV-less
TEIN Basics
Volk GT-7's
Falken 245/35/ZR19 & 285/35ZR19
Limo Tint, Clear Sides

 

I hate to be the bearer of reality, but if you're able to sell it for $32000 you will have made out extremely well.

Take a look at <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2441855602&bibo=1">thi s car for sale on eBay</a>. It's a 6MT coupe with Premium, Nav, and Aero (and of course the performance wheels w/ Brembos) and 10000 miles. The guy couldn't get anyone to bid even $30000 for it and his Buy It Now price was $32500. Ouch!

--Steve

 

that's unfortunate.
You might want to compare with other cars in the "Autos for sale" section of this website.

This may be a gamble for you to consider, but if you can 'upgrade' the car somehow to make it unique, and you can afford to be patient, you might be able to get a little more for it.

 

Also, the $34K you got from KBB is retail price. The wholesale price will be considerably (probably several $1K's) lower. The wholesale price is what a used car dealer would give you on a trade-in. Selling the car directly person-to-person, the reasonable price will be somewhere in between (unless you find a real sucker). Except under a very special situation, a private buyer will not be willing to pay you near as much as they would to a used car dealership.

G35 Coupe 6MT / Brilliant Silver / Graphite / Prem.Pkg. / BSM

Doug.

 

I think you would want to look under KBB private party pricing section. Retail pricing isn't a good benchmark for you. Good luck.