The RIGHT price?

[cmorriss]

I'm a brand new member, and I've already learned a great deal from the threads I have reviewed and responses I have received to my inquiries - Thank YOU!

I hope I can count on your feedback and opinions - I am considering your membership to be the experts! I am learning that members place a high value on these specialty cars - now how do I convert that information into the right price? My car is a 2002 Ws6 Ram Air. I am considering the KBB info and disregarding what I paid for this car last year. I think $16,000 seems right, right in the middle of KBB values, but I would like to ask for your feedback. Here's my car (and it is in beautiful condition) and here's what KBB says about the value, based on the data I provided:




I pulled up all 3 values - data copied directly into the post.

BLUEBOOK SUGGESTED RETAIL Value: $18,975
Suggested Retail Value Assumes Excellent Condition...

BLUEBOOK PRIVATE PARTY Value:
Excellent $16,650

Good $15,655

Fair $14,345

BLUEBOOK TRADE IN Value:
Excellent $14,425

Good $13,545

Fair $11,990

This is the data I included to get these values:

Vehicle Highlights
Mileage: 63,800
Engine: V8 5.7 Liter
Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Selected Equipment
Standard
Air Conditioning Cruise Control ABS (4-Wheel)
Power Steering AM/FM Stereo Leather
Power Windows Single Compact Disc Rear Spoiler
Power Door Locks Premium Sound
Tilt Wheel Dual Front Air Bags
Optional
Ram Air Handling Pkg T-Bar Roof
Dual Power Seats Premium Wheels

The car was babied by its original owner, a 35 year old woman, and was treasured by its second owner, my 20 year old son. He drove it from May 2006, when I bought it, until August 2006, and it has been under its cover since then. I have driven it a few times, but it is a little too much for me. Last fall, the driver's side window was sticking, so I had the motor replaced. Other than that, it is in perfect condition.

Please feel free to share your opinions with me - I'll appreciate anything that helps me find the right buyer.

Thanks!

[M-Ten]

it might be easier to look up on autotrader.com and see how they explain their cars.. i think the list you have is good .. if they have any additional questions that you didn't go over they can always call you and ask you..

ps: i'm lookin for a T/A right now and if i had 16k i would buy yours

[cmorriss]

thanks!

[M-Ten]

yep np

[M-Ten]

oh btw gl w/ the sale too

[cmorriss]

It's a really nice car - I'll find the right buyer, I'm sure.

[M-Ten]

yeah definetly, if i had more i would buy it lol

[cmorriss]

This is going well and I appreciate the responses to my different questions. I have a couple of options now - I have been offered $14,800, but there I live near Carlisle, PA, and they have a Fall Collector Car show and sale there in 2 weeks. I'm thinking of waiting until then, and seeing if I might find a buyer with an offer closer to my asking price of $16,000.

Any feedback or opinions about the prospects of selling this car at a show like that? They have about 1,500 cars for sale in the "corral" plus another 200 at auction, with around 100,000 people attending over 4 days.

I appreciate your ideas!

[lemons12]

tell him 15,3.... you came down and he came up... thats a killer price for your car man.. wouldnt go under 15 though.. IMO youd be ripped.. make him come get it too

[01WS6_4_ME]

NO LESS THAN 16! That car looks to be in great shape! Good panel fit and paint seems to be in good condition. I'd buy it from you too if I have 16K.

[Redphoenix1998]

hmmm....I do need a new daily driver

[01WS6_4_ME]

hmmm....I do need a new daily driver

Well hook him up, keep it in the family yo.....