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Selling Car: Who to? Repair first?

Selling car due to relocation. Should I repair 2007 Ford Focus SES, with 75,000 mi, and a $2000 body repair estimate, or not?

Should I focus on selling the car to my dealer (who did all sched. maint.), a body shop, or outright? Other than Craigslist, where would you advertise to sell outright?

There have been no mechanical issues with the Ford Focus. Kelly Blue Book's value at "Good" condition (solely because of body damage) is $8800. Kelly Blue Book's price changes swiftly and doesn't list the options the Ford has and are needed in our Northeast area, like heated seats and mirrors.

I really need your advice at this busy time. Thank you.

Update:

Senior citizen moving from East Coast to West Coast, in 1 month. I can't drive the car there. Lowest reputable Auto Transport bid is $1400. What do you suggest? (I'll be purchasing a new car in my new location.)

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago
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    You think a car that needs $2000 worth of body damage is in "good" condition ?

    I suspect you need to take your car by carmax for an eye-awakening.

    Your car isn't worth near $8800 with or without a repaired body.

    And dealers wont give much for it. And its hard to sell a car on your own unless its priced $3500 or below.

  • 9 years ago

    Let me see if I got the facts....

    You're trying to sell a Ford Focus with $2000 worth of bodywork needed for $8800 ??

    Good luck with that !

    (giggle- "solely because of body damage" BAH HA HA)

    Source(s): 30 years of buying & selling
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