I've got 2 Mini Coopers that I love: 2006 automatic with 35k miles and sunroof that I own outright, 2011 manual with 17k miles and a Thule kayak rack that I owe about $7k on. My older teens have moved out and I don't need to have both cars anymore, so I'm trying to figure out the quickest, most hassle-free way of having only one car. Because I work full-time and live with just my son, I really don't want to have people coming to my house as I try to sell a car on my own and I'm willing to lose a little cash if I can make some type of deal on the spot with a dealer. Again, I really do NOT want to do Craigslist and sell the car on my own. I have a good relationship with the Mini dealer where I bought both cars. A friend suggested I bring in both cars, explain the situation, and see what they come up with. Any other ideas about the easiest way to get me into one Mini? Ideas to make the cars more desirable to the dealer? What angles have I not considered?
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posted by piato on Nov 10, 2012 - 4 answers

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posted by anonaccount on Oct 29, 2011 - 9 answers

How to sell my car? I just moved from VA to CA and want to sell my car that still has a loan on it (though it should sell for substantially more than I owe)... how does that work? [more inside]
posted by alaijmw on Jul 7, 2011 - 9 answers

If I want to get rid of a car that isn't inspected/registered, how would I do that? In NC, if it matters. [more inside]
posted by katybird on Mar 23, 2011 - 4 answers

I bought a Mini Cooper S in 2003. I loved the car and drove it a moderate amount until Christmas 2009, when I had to leave it at my father's house in Ohio and fly back to Chicago for work. I ended up leaving it there, and moving to New York City, where I'm clearly not going to be needing it for a while. So I need to sell the car. It's in pretty good shape, with remarkably low mileage (about 50,000 miles). Unfortunately, by now the battery is completely dead. I have no idea how to go about getting it fixed, or appraising it, or listing it for sale. What's the best way of getting it listed and sold?
posted by catsclaw on Mar 22, 2011 - 8 answers

I want to sell my used car that's worth about $10K. Are there other options than asking for cash? [more inside]
posted by emily37 on Jan 17, 2011 - 13 answers

Common-sense precautions for a woman to take selling a high-end car privately? [more inside]
posted by Yoshimi Battles on Jan 5, 2011 - 11 answers

We need to sell our almost brand-new car. How can we do it without losing too much money? [more inside]
posted by zsazsa on Jan 1, 2011 - 12 answers

I was stupid. I sold my car very stupidly. Now what? [more inside]
posted by Carius on Dec 9, 2010 - 12 answers

Should I sell my car? [more inside]
posted by Aizkolari on May 13, 2010 - 15 answers

I owe more on my car than it's worth. Help. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 2, 2010 - 13 answers

How do I get rid of a car in the SF bay area? Slightly above junk level... [more inside]
posted by paultopia on Nov 29, 2009 - 10 answers

I am looking to buy a used car for cash from a local (CA) private party, not a dealer. What do I need to know? [more inside]
posted by exceptinsects on Aug 3, 2009 - 8 answers

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posted by mwang1028 on Jul 23, 2009 - 16 answers

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posted by carpyful on May 28, 2009 - 14 answers

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posted by nanhey on Aug 27, 2008 - 4 answers

Where can I find information about how to sell my car? (Ohio) [more inside]
posted by imposster on Aug 8, 2008 - 7 answers

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posted by dcjd on Jun 16, 2008 - 6 answers

Selling my car in Oklahoma, but it's registered in Texas. Can I get some advice on what to do here? More details inside, and this sale could happen today! [more inside]
posted by jimmyhutch on May 1, 2008 - 1 answer

I am trying to sell a car privately and am afraid of getting scammed. What forms of payment should I accept? [more inside]
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posted by anonymoose on Jul 24, 2007 - 1 answer

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posted by ThePants on Jun 22, 2007 - 7 answers

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posted by SeizeTheDay on Jun 16, 2006 - 8 answers

I am selling a car with a loan on it, but how do I complete the sale with the buyer if I am "upside-down" on the loan? (search used already!) [more inside]
posted by skyguy14 on Feb 6, 2006 - 4 answers

How much disclosure is too much when you're trying to sell a car? [more inside]
posted by Jimbob on Aug 27, 2005 - 16 answers

My wife and I are likely to be moving from the US to Australia in the next few months. I have a 2004 Audi that we would need to sell. I would like to sell the car to a private buyer, as opposed to a dealer, to make as much back as possible. How do people deal with having a lien on the title while trying to sell the car? [more inside]
posted by qwip on Apr 14, 2005 - 15 answers

Arranging at transaction with someone 1000 miles away : I'm selling my 1958 Mercedes 2 door coupe, and I have a potential buyer. He's in Chicago. I'm on the East Coast. He suggested 50% down and 50% when he gets the car (he arranges shipping), but I'm uncomfortable with that. Any suggestions ? (More inside)
posted by troutfishing on Jul 22, 2004 - 13 answers