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Old 03-29-2010, 04:20 PM
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Feeler - What's it worth?

Looking for information here, not posting a classifieds thread.... yet.

So, since I haven't been looking at the market lately, I'm posting this to find some information on what I might be able to sell my car for..

The Good:
2007 RX-8 GT without navi or satellite radio
Galaxy Gray
21,xxx Miles (still under powertrain warranty)
Overall very clean condition
Receipts since 12,xxx miles
Regular oil changes at 3k miles
Kumho Ecsta tires in great shape
Mods: H&R lowering springs, Koni adjustable shocks, front and rear Mazdaspeed strut bars, Racing Beat ECU reflash, AEM cold air intake, Agency underdrive pulley, ACT flywheel, AFE short shifter, clear corners, stealth bulbs
Not installed: ACT clutch, COBB Accessport; also have all parts (except for the stock shocks) to return to stock

The Bad:
Some scratches on top of trunk lid
One orange bulb in rear taillight (too cheap to buy a new pair of stealth bulbs LOL)
Shifting into 3rd and 4th is difficult at times. The car had new syncros put in at 15k miles, but something's still up. I've taken it in to be checked out at a dealership (still under 60k mile powertrain warranty), but since it's not a pressing issue, they say nothing's wrong

The Ugly:
Car has been in an accident. Slid into a curb on freeway offramp a few months ago, but everything was repaired correctly at John Hine Mazda in San Diego. Have receipts (spent quite a bit...) and the car is just as it was when I bought it with 12k miles. I fucked up, but the car shows no signs of it.


So there's the information for the car. I'll post some pictures when I can.

Anyway, I'm trying to sell it for the most I can, but would like some help determining its value. It's a low mile car in great shape, some nice mods... With one accident. Just trying to determine my best possible options. I'm located in SD and LA alternatively so I feel like I have good markets for selling it, but trying to find the best channels. I'd post a for sale ad on here, because I'd like the car to go to a Rotarian who would take care of it. Other than that, would a Mazda dealer, private dealer, or private seller be the way to go?

I figure since I've got all parts to return it to stock, the dealer might take a bit off for labor? Carmax or the like may be okay, but again they may not care for a modified car, mild or otherwise. Private sale or trade on this forum or another would be ideal. Private sale through autotrader or the like is where I have most difficulty discerning the car's value. I could post it for 19k OBO and cling to the notion of "KBB VALUE!!!!1111!!1!!!" and sit on the car for months....

Help me out here, what do you think my car's worth and what's the best way to sell it?
Old 03-29-2010, 07:52 PM
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Not much since she hit a curb .

I have seen several cars after accidents like that and they all fall apart.

Any where from bad drive train, rear end, loose valves etc.. All that **** happens after about one year.

See if you can sell it for 15k
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