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I have a 2005 Civic EX. It's in excellent condition with only 25,000 miles on it. I've tried some of the online valuation tools, and the valuation is all over the place - ranging from $2,500 to around $6,000. I suspect it may be worth more than that. It gets driven about 200 miles a year now and is garaged when not in use. I'm not sure it's ever seen rain! The engine looks brand new.
How do you value an older car with so few miles and use?
Assuming it’s never had the timing belt or anything else maintained, it’s hard to value above the $6,000 mark. If everything was up to date, then you may be looking more.
Unfortunately, even it good condition, these are not sought after.
Assuming it’s never had the timing belt or anything else maintained, it’s hard to value above the $6,000 mark. If everything was up to date, then you may be looking more.
Unfortunately, even it good condition, these are not sought after.
Thanks, - FWIW, the timing chain was replaced a few years back.
I got the value for a 2005 ex sedan automatic in excellent condition with 25k on the clock (for my zip code). Trade=in value is around the 5100-6400 mark, private party sale is 6200-8200. Realistically speaking, 4500-5000 is what I'd expect a dealership to pay out, and you can probably fetch 5500-6000 (if not more to the right buyer) in a private party sale. If you opt for the latter, I'd recommend starting with the highest KBB value and let the buyer negotiate down, but keep a "lowest possible sale price" in your head. I'd list it as 8200-8500 and let them talk me down to 6000ish.
I got the value for a 2005 ex sedan automatic in excellent condition with 25k on the clock (for my zip code). Trade=in value is around the 5100-6400 mark, private party sale is 6200-8200. Realistically speaking, 4500-5000 is what I'd expect a dealership to pay out, and you can probably fetch 5500-6000 (if not more to the right buyer) in a private party sale. If you opt for the latter, I'd recommend starting with the highest KBB value and let the buyer negotiate down, but keep a "lowest possible sale price" in your head. I'd list it as 8200-8500 and let them talk me down to 6000ish.
Well, Kelly Blue Book quoted $3971, and I was sure it was worth a lot more than that. Your values seem more reasonable. I'll be selling it privately, so I'll probably shoot for $6000.
