NOT EBAY: 2008 smart cabrio

[fmaxwell]

2008 smart cabrio with only 4.9K miles.

Price: $16,990

Description:

• Red with black tridion cell
• Black cloth interior
• Meticulously maintained. Flawless interior and exterior.
• No accidents.
• Break-in done per factory recommendations.
• Oil change at about 3K miles -- Full synthetic with Purolator filter

This car is like-new and needs nothing. Save money and get the car you want today. No need to pay a dealer for unwanted add-ons (tacky aftermarket leather upholstery, grossly overpriced car stereo head units, $3,000 wheel packages, aftermarket window tinting, "paint protection", rustproofing, etc.). No dealing with scammers on ebay or being outbid at the last minute.

I priced this low because I want a fast, simple sale.

Terms: This sale to be conducted in-person, with cash, at bank. No personal checks or pre-prepared cashier's checks, bank checks, money orders, etc. I will not ship the car or consider offers involving other forms of payment. Paperwork to be notarized at my expense.

Location: Alexandria, VA

Reason for sale: Bought 2009

All standard features including:

• Air Conditioning
• Power Windows, Mirrors, Brakes, and Convertible Top
• Alloy Wheels and Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Antilock Braking System
• Electronic Stability Program
• Paddle Shifters
• smart premium radio (AM/FM, mp3-compatible 6 disc CD changer; aux input jack [radio 10])
• smart sound system (2 tweeters and subwoofer)

smart Options:

• Heated seats
• Power steering
• Additional Instruments (Tachometer and Analog Clock)

Aftermarket:

• Polk db651 door speakers. Meticulously installed, great sound, great looks.

[fmaxwell]

With the economy being as bad as it is, it's hard to sell late-model vehicles. I've had a few e-mails between this forum and craigslist, but no sale. Have others seen better success with ebay, autotrader, or other venues for advertising cars?

I'm starting to think that I just need to be patient until gas prices or consumer confidence rise.

[smark]

Edmunds used cars pricing is showing your used smart, worth only $14,972. This is by private party. With all your options you have, The dealer retail might get $15,848. Its going to hard to sell that car, in this economy. They been sitting on the used car lots here. Good luck to you.

Edmunds used smart fortwo car appraisal. Used smart car pricing.

[fmaxwell]

I just went to the Kelly Blue Book web site and it is showing the private party value at $17,430, exactly as equipped:

• Stability Control
• Premium Sound including AM/FM Stereo with MP3 (Multi CD)
• ABS (4-Wheel)
• Traction Control
• Power Steering
• Air Conditioning
• Power Windows
• Power Door Locks
• Alloy Wheels
• Front Side Air Bags
• Dual Front Air Bags

Check it yourself: 2008 smart fortwo cabrio with 4,900 miles in excellent (like new) condition equipped as shown above in the 22310 ZIP code area.

I'm offering the car at over $400 off of the Kelly Blue Book.

Will it sell in this economy? Maybe not until gas prices shoot up again or the economy recovers some more, but I can wait. I'm not going to low-ball the price.