What is a good price for a 02

Cito

03-03-2005, 07:13 PM

I'm trying to sell my 2002 Chevy Cavalier that has 29K miles and in excellent condition. It has power locks and trunk, 5 speed, cloth seats, crank windows. Black with charcoal grey interior. I've had it on www.Autotrader.com for a few months and no calls. I priced it at $6900.00 OBO and for some reason I can't seem to sell this puppy. Any suggestions on what would be a good price?

inarifennec

03-03-2005, 07:37 PM

hey that seems reasonable to me. got my z-24 01 for 8k

Wonder why nobody wants a cav?

cousincletus

03-03-2005, 08:00 PM

I checked the kelley blue book for my 2002 and the wholesale value was under 4G. They lose value pretty quickly

Cito

03-03-2005, 08:39 PM

I just lowered the price to 6000.00 OBO. Hopefully i'll get some calls on it. The car is in excellent condition, maybe this weekend i'll wash and wax it with some Meguiars NXT wax and post some pics for anyone that may be interested.

Classicrocjunkie

03-03-2005, 10:45 PM

i picked mine up sticker 5999 with 27K miles.

Cito

03-05-2005, 01:24 AM

i picked mine up sticker 5999 with 27K miles.

Is it a two door or four? Mine is a two door. Did you buy it from a dealer or private?

noshun

03-05-2005, 09:21 AM

Is it a two door or four? Mine is a two door. Did you buy it from a dealer or private?

His is a four door and it came with some free knitting needles! I think he spun the cat hair on the back seat into yarn and made a sweater! did you finish it yet Cody?

brown and blue I think it was!

Yeah I don't see why you haven't had any calls on the car, seems good enough price, although there's been an 02 Sunfire 4 door near me for a good price for about 4 months now, just sits there! Too many people are getting new cars, the used car market is dying and residuals just getting lower and lower. A new 05 Cav can be gotten for a really good deal right now so there probably lies your problem!

Good Luck!

Classicrocjunkie

03-06-2005, 01:08 AM

Dave is jealous of my low milage car. Now your not gettin your sweater i promised you for you B-day. You hurt my feelings...

LMAO... ha ha..

ChasMan0218

03-06-2005, 01:57 AM

my 02 cavy 4dr, i bought for 6500 and it had 35k on it and from a dealer.

Knifeblade

03-06-2005, 10:44 AM

I t may help ya to list the model, like is it an LS or a Sport or Es, etc.

We picked up my g/f's '03 LS Sport, loaded except for power seats, has the power moonie, 5 speed manual, the LS Sport suspension and effect panels, etc.etc., practically a carbon copy of noshun's LS Sport, and we dealer'ed at $9,200. It had 46K on it, a bit high miles for price, but it was one immaculate ride and super good runner.

noshun

03-06-2005, 05:42 PM

I t may help ya to list the model, like is it an LS or a Sport or Es, etc.

We picked up my g/f's '03 LS Sport, loaded except for power seats, has the power moonie, 5 speed manual, the LS Sport suspension and effect panels, etc.etc., practically a carbon copy of noshun's LS Sport, and we dealer'ed at $9,200. It had 46K on it, a bit high miles for price, but it was one immaculate ride and super good runner.

Mines a 97 Z24?! CRJ you know that I said that I only like Dog Hair sweaters! The Ls sport was still called a Z24 tup here in Canadia!

Cito

03-06-2005, 07:17 PM

godenm

03-06-2005, 08:08 PM

hell,i got a 97 2.2 cavi green,65,000 miles w/chrome 17's and im only asking 2000.

Cito

03-06-2005, 08:51 PM

hell,i got a 97 2.2 cavi green,65,000 miles w/chrome 17's and im only asking 2000.

Not sure if I'm understanding... How is your 97 with 65,000 relevant to my 2002 with 29K miles?? Even if your ride has 17 chrome rims, I don't see how it compares to a car that is 5 years newer than yours.

The original question was: What is a good price for a 02? 'not' what your 97 2.2 cavi green,65,000 miles w/chrome 17's and im only asking 2000 is selling for. In other forums this would be called "Highjacking a thread" Sorry i'm not trying to be rude or anything.

jayson716

03-06-2005, 10:19 PM

lol well i know anything but a z24 will not have a very good resale. I bought my 2000 z24 two years ago with 43k on it for 6900

noshun

03-06-2005, 10:31 PM

Finally I have some pics. Check them out and let me know if you think $6000.00 is a good price for this ride.

It's certainly very tidy! Not too bad. It is in very good condition! It really doesn't matter so long as you are happy with it and the price!

Classicrocjunkie

03-06-2005, 10:48 PM

It's certainly very tidy! Not too bad. It is in very good condition! It really doesn't matter so long as you are happy with it and the price!

Looks like as what Noshun calls my grocery go getter did and still does look like when i bought it. That paint and engine bay is very well maintaind. I'd say its worth it.

Cito

03-06-2005, 10:54 PM

Looks like as what Noshun calls my grocery go getter did and still does look like when i bought it. That paint and engine bay is very well maintaind. I'd say its worth it.

Thanks Classicrocjunkie, I think it's a steal for 6000.00. My Autotrader ad with the new price takes effect this coming Thursday. Until then, the price is advertised at $6900.00. I also ran an ad in the Penny Saver and the REcycler. Hopefully now i'll get some interested buyers.

If it doesn't sell in a month, it's going on eBay. Anyone agree?

noshun

03-06-2005, 10:56 PM

Thanks Classicrocjunkie, I think it's a steal for 6000.00. My Autotrader ad with the new price takes effect this coming Thursday. Until then, the price is advertised at $6900.00. I also ran an ad in the Penny Saver and the REcycler. Hopefully now i'll get some interested buyers.

Oh yeah you're the guy selling not the other that just bought! Man I f8cked up. Must be the ephedrine!

Cito

03-06-2005, 10:57 PM

Oh yeah you're the guy selling not the other that just bought! Man I f8cked up. Must be the ephedrine!

No worries noshun, it happens. I just hope this puppy sells.

noshun

03-06-2005, 11:02 PM

No worries noshun, it happens. I just hope this puppy sells.

Put a free case of beer in the trunk!

People love free stuff, people love beer!

Classicrocjunkie

03-06-2005, 11:14 PM

^^^ hmm... if i came across that deal when i was looking. I would take it off your hands. But already have a cavy..

noshun

03-06-2005, 11:17 PM

^^^ hmm... if i came across that deal when i was looking. I would take it off your hands. But already have a cavy..

You see!

Classicrocjunkie

03-06-2005, 11:39 PM

Mmmm heinekin, becks, guiness, rolling rock... i'd be set.

Cito

03-07-2005, 11:56 AM

hahaha. Ok, free case ice cold beer. Too bad I can't advertise that on the Autotrader, Recycler, or the PennySaver....i'd probably get busted for giving away alcohol without a permit..

inarifennec

03-08-2005, 02:55 AM

psh that's only a technicality... >.> just throw it in anyway. claim that you forgot you left a case of frosty cold beers in there and the buyer can keep em.

-Jayson-

03-08-2005, 11:41 AM

Thanks Classicrocjunkie, I think it's a steal for 6000.00. My Autotrader ad with the new price takes effect this coming Thursday. Until then, the price is advertised at $6900.00. I also ran an ad in the Penny Saver and the REcycler. Hopefully now i'll get some interested buyers.

If it doesn't sell in a month, it's going on eBay. Anyone agree?

dude your not gonna sell that 2200 engine for 6,000. If i were you id be happy to get 4,500 at most. You can get a brand new ecotec for like 7,000.

Cito

03-08-2005, 02:31 PM

dude your not gonna sell that 2200 engine for 6,000. If i were you id be happy to get 4,500 at most. You can get a brand new ecotec for like 7,000.

So you're saying i'm better off selling it on eBay with a reserve of $4500.00? Don't you think $4500.00 is a bit low? I've seen all the other cars (02 Cavi's) in the Autotrader and my car has the lowest price, I think the next car up same year more miles is $7700.00 and from a private seller.

I'll try it for 6K for a couple weeks and if I get no call then i'll think about dropping it a bit more.

I also created a quick site for the Cavi... check it out
http://users.adelphia.net/~rdarellano/Cavalier/index.html

Classicrocjunkie

03-08-2005, 05:32 PM

I was lookin through my local auto section and people are selling 00-02 cavi with 70+K miles on them running from 3400 up to 5500 i've seen and these are non "Z24's" i could prolly break even if i were to sell my car even when KBB only shows mine for 3K private.

-Jayson-

03-08-2005, 11:27 PM

im talking dealer prices, not personals

Cito

03-09-2005, 12:47 AM

im talking dealer prices, not personals

Wow, looks like Cavi's don't hold their value. At only 29K and 2002 it seems that 6K would be a steal. So you're saying that this should go for less than 4K... I'd rather keep it and give it to my son when he turns 16 (he's not even born yet). So why are people still buying these cars if two years later loose 75% of their value? I had a 95 Integra VTEC which I bought new for $17,500 and sold it 4 years later with 60K for 14,500 (had rims and some engine upgrades but no more than 3K invested) talk about holding it's value.

I sitll have confidence in American made cars and believe this ride is worth every penny. Like I said before, if I don't get any calls in a couple weeks I'll try selling on eBay (with a reserve of course) Anyone think it would be a smart move?

Cito

03-10-2005, 02:16 PM

The ads finally posted the correct price. I'm hoping I get some calls on this black beauty!

-Jayson-

03-10-2005, 02:36 PM

these cars lost their value so quickly cause they got replaced. Gm desperately wanted to get rid of any left over cavaliers on the lot to make room for the cobalts. The cavalier repacement. Combine that with some great rebates and such, ive seen people get brand new cavaliers for 7,000-10,000 dollars depending on what they got with them. They were trying so hard to get rid of them they had a deal going for a little bit that if you bought a chevy Tahoe, they gave you a cavalier for FREE!

Cito

03-12-2005, 07:15 PM

They were trying so hard to get rid of them they had a deal going for a little bit that if you bought a chevy Tahoe, they gave you a cavalier for FREE!

OMG... I can't believe this! It's been a couple of days since the day hit the stands and I still haven't received any calls. Wow, i'm starting to think that I might have to go for an eBay sale. ANyone have any ideas on how I can sell this puppy?

Cito

03-12-2005, 07:29 PM

I hate to do this but, since I can't seem to sell this puppy I'm thinking of selling my 1.8 Turbo VW. Click here for more on it http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=379459

dkelly9

03-21-2005, 07:41 PM

Cito

03-22-2005, 01:39 PM

I just got an offer for 5K... Wow, there goes a thousand dollars. What do you guys think? I personally don't think it's worth selling it for that low, this car is practically brand new. I talked it over with my wife and I guess it's probably best if we sell it. It's been sitting in the garage for 6 months and I am still paying insurance on it. Just another expense that we don't need. I could keep it and give it to my son when he turns 16. What do you guys think? Is 5000.00 a reasonable price?

-Jayson-

03-22-2005, 02:46 PM

5,000 is a really good price for a 2.2L 2200. I know it sucks, but your gonna have to bite the bullet on this one. Or it would be a really good idea to keep it for your son when he turns 16. I had a 2.2L cavy when i turned 16, its a good car to learn on. Not very powerful so you dont have to worry about him street racing it. Handles well.

Cito

03-22-2005, 09:56 PM

Just got back from a test drive, looks like it may go for 5K. Will let you know tomorrow. I did have to buy some new winshield rubber wipers since they looked damaged.

Cito

03-24-2005, 08:39 PM

Not sure if this sounds shady, but he wants me to sign it over and let him fill out the DMV paperwork when he resells the car. I think he might be a wholesaler that doesn't want to pay taxes, but I think that makes me liable if any tickets are issued or if he crashes the car. Suggestions?

Cito

04-01-2005, 10:22 PM

Sold it for 5K last Sunday. He bought it just so he could re-sell it, he was most likely a wholesaler. What a great deal!

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