Any Suggestions on Selling a US Car in Vancouver

uberruby · 02-11-2009, 07:13 PM

I'm just curious if anyone has any suggestions on how to sell a US car in Vancouver, that I haven't thought about yet?

I'm heading over to Europe in a couple of weeks for 6 to 12 months and would love to sell my 2007 STi Limited prior to going. I've advertised it in the usual places and had some good interest, but no bites yet.

I'm considering the option of just wholesaling it off to a dealer if I don't move it prior to my departure, which I know is going to hurt ($$$). I spoke with all the Subaru dealers in Vancouver today though, and they all told me that they do not buy US cars...

There's been some interesting threads on here regarding service on US cars in Canada, but I didn't see anything on reselling a US car.

Any ideas?

Thanks...

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007WRX · 02-11-2009, 07:16 PM

Proper pricing.

Most people don't want a US car.

Premium · 02-11-2009, 07:17 PM

How much? I'm coming to Vancouver from Europe next week to stay for 6-12 months at least...

uberruby · 02-11-2009, 07:19 PM

Hey 007WRX, any thoughts on what a fair price for a 2007 STi is in Van?

I priced mine at $36K based on seeing ad's ranging from $35K to $39K.

rockcrete · 02-11-2009, 07:22 PM

It's a bit tough to sell one that is still under warranty due to the games played by Subaru Canada and the dealers with US cars. Once it's out of the factory warranty, it's no longer an issue. Your car for all intents and purposes can be considered not to have a warranty.

That being said, the local car market is a bit tough and everyone is cheap, they tend to shop the bottom of the market for price and will gladly buy a shiny bondoed back together wreck to save a few bucks (probably with a rolled back odometer too).

Qbase · 02-11-2009, 07:23 PM

i bought my 2007 STI from richmond subaru..and my car was a US model? the owner before me was from seattle working in vancouver.

007WRX · 02-11-2009, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uberruby

Hey 007WRX, any thoughts on what a fair price for a 2007 STi is in Van?

I priced mine at $36K based on seeing ad's ranging from $35K to $39K.

Haven't seen one for sale yet, so I couldn't help you.

uberruby · 02-11-2009, 07:26 PM

Hey Qbase, if you don't mind me asking... What did you pay for your 2007 STi? It's easy to find out what the asking prices of these are, but not so easy to find out what the selling price is

Qbase · 02-11-2009, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 007WRX

Haven't seen one for sale yet, so I couldn't help you.

theres a few on craigslist. check there.

uberruby · 02-11-2009, 07:27 PM

The only other 2007 STi Limited I've seen in Van is at Trinity for $37,888. It's got a bit less mileage than mine, but not much...

Qbase · 02-11-2009, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uberruby

Hey Qbase, if you don't mind me asking... What did you pay for your 2007 STi? It's easy to find out what the asking prices of these are, but not so easy to find out what the selling price is

got my 2007 sti for 38,000. had 7000 miles on it. car was mint.

rockcrete · 02-11-2009, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uberruby

Hey 007WRX, any thoughts on what a fair price for a 2007 STi is in Van?

I priced mine at $36K based on seeing ad's ranging from $35K to $39K.

As someone that has sold a few cars, you have a very hard time selling if you're not the cheapest in the paper - you could very well still have the car in six months if you're not aggressive with the price.

007WRX · 02-11-2009, 07:29 PM

You cannot compare that car to what the op is selling.

Ninja edit busted.

foggy · 02-11-2009, 11:46 PM

The other deal killer with your car is that the buyer will have to pay GST as well as PST on what initially appears to be a private sale.

hipower · 02-12-2009, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qbase

got my 2007 sti for 38,000. had 7000 miles on it. car was mint.

got my 06 sti with 6000mile for 44,000 what a ripe off

Qbase · 02-12-2009, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hipower

got my 06 sti with 6000mile for 44,000 what a ripe off

umm are you serious?! at a dealership?

alcoolaid · 02-12-2009, 02:06 AM

You guys all got ripped. 07 STI, 7 miles on it, $40,xxx CAD after taxes/import/inspection

alcoolaid · 02-12-2009, 02:09 AM

To the OP, with the exchange rate now, it cost a lot more to import a car over from the US so people are pricing their US cars a bit more now.... I guess it's hard to find the right buyer who has the $$ to buy a car right now...

dasnowman · 02-12-2009, 02:54 AM

Ya your best bet is here, IWSTI, craiglist, Revscene etc....I found that with the pay adds I actually got less inquiries from them. I have bought and sold a few US cars... It's wierd a lot of people think just because it's a US car they should pay way less for it or that there is something wrong with it. Because it's a US car, and even though it was made in the same place. You have a car that alot of people want, a Subaru STi without the ricer big wing and boy racer blue seats.

. Personally I would get a new front lip on it, it's part of what makes it a limited and might make it easier with all the factory parts on it and in a undamaged state. I would also not advertise it's a US car but tell them in person once they fall in love with it.

minifreak · 02-12-2009, 03:51 AM

Considering the buyer will still have to pay GST and PST on your car 36,000 really doesn't sound like a good deal even for an STI Limited.

A brand new base model 09 STI has a MSRP of under 40,000 and it will be brand new with full warranty.

Kevin · 02-12-2009, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dasnowman

It's wierd a lot of people think just because it's a US car they should pay way less for it or that there is something wrong with it.

You find it weird that people want to pay less for a car they know cost less

People brag about how cheap they got their US cars for compared to buying a Canadian market car. Guess what, when it's time to sell, an informed buyer will know that and try to adjust the price accordingly. If I was looking at a US car I would base my offer on what that year/model was selling for in the nearest US city (with a little added on to pay for the trouble of importing).

Just my opinion, I'm sure there's people out there willing to pay the same price as a local car. And as far as the actual car goes, of course it's just as good as one sold locally.

alcoolaid · 02-12-2009, 04:28 AM

^Couldn't say it any better.

geebutbut · 02-12-2009, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minifreak

Considering the buyer will still have to pay GST and PST on your car 36,000 really doesn't sound like a good deal even for an STI Limited.

Quote:

Originally Posted by foggy

The other deal killer with your car is that the buyer will have to pay GST as well as PST on what initially appears to be a private sale.

It should only be 1 tax. It's a used car, private sale. From the looks of it, the car has already been imported (it's got BC plates) so the GST would've already been paid.

hipower · 02-12-2009, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qbase

umm are you serious?! at a dealership?

Wolfe almost 2 years ago 2 month before the 08 came out

alcoolaid · 02-12-2009, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geebutbut

It should only be 1 tax. It's a used car, private sale. From the looks of it, the car has already been imported (it's got BC plates) so the GST would've already been paid.

Wrong. GST and PST apply..... dealer sale as stated by: http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/cto/1029614818.html

02-11-2009, 07:13 PM	#1
uberruby Scooby Newbie Member#: 202758 Join Date: Feb 2009	Any Suggestions on Selling a US Car in Vancouver I'm just curious if anyone has any suggestions on how to sell a US car in Vancouver, that I haven't thought about yet? I'm heading over to Europe in a couple of weeks for 6 to 12 months and would love to sell my 2007 STi Limited prior to going. I've advertised it in the usual places and had some good interest, but no bites yet. I'm considering the option of just wholesaling it off to a dealer if I don't move it prior to my departure, which I know is going to hurt ($$$). I spoke with all the Subaru dealers in Vancouver today though, and they all told me that they do not buy US cars... There's been some interesting threads on here regarding service on US cars in Canada, but I didn't see anything on reselling a US car. Any ideas? Thanks... * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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02-11-2009, 07:16 PM	#2
007WRX Scooby Guru Member#: 125884 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Kelowna Vehicle: 06 Evo IX MR Black 76 Datsun ZZZZZZZ	Proper pricing. Most people don't want a US car.

02-11-2009, 07:17 PM	#3
Premium Scooby Newbie Member#: 148086 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Iceland Vehicle: 2007 WRX White	How much? I'm coming to Vancouver from Europe next week to stay for 6-12 months at least...

02-11-2009, 07:19 PM	#4
uberruby Scooby Newbie Member#: 202758 Join Date: Feb 2009	Hey 007WRX, any thoughts on what a fair price for a 2007 STi is in Van? I priced mine at $36K based on seeing ad's ranging from $35K to $39K.

02-11-2009, 07:22 PM	#5
rockcrete Scooby Newbie Member#: 196721 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Maple Ridge Vehicle: 1993 GF8 WRX Wagon Black	It's a bit tough to sell one that is still under warranty due to the games played by Subaru Canada and the dealers with US cars. Once it's out of the factory warranty, it's no longer an issue. Your car for all intents and purposes can be considered not to have a warranty. That being said, the local car market is a bit tough and everyone is cheap, they tend to shop the bottom of the market for price and will gladly buy a shiny bondoed back together wreck to save a few bucks (probably with a rolled back odometer too).

02-11-2009, 07:23 PM	#6
Qbase Scooby Newbie Member#: 190160 Join Date: Sep 2008 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Coquitlam, BC Vehicle: 2007 WRX STI World rally blue	i bought my 2007 STI from richmond subaru..and my car was a US model? the owner before me was from seattle working in vancouver.

02-11-2009, 07:26 PM	#8
uberruby Scooby Newbie Member#: 202758 Join Date: Feb 2009	Hey Qbase, if you don't mind me asking... What did you pay for your 2007 STi? It's easy to find out what the asking prices of these are, but not so easy to find out what the selling price is

02-11-2009, 07:27 PM	#10
uberruby Scooby Newbie Member#: 202758 Join Date: Feb 2009	The only other 2007 STi Limited I've seen in Van is at Trinity for $37,888. It's got a bit less mileage than mine, but not much...

02-11-2009, 07:29 PM	#13
007WRX Scooby Guru Member#: 125884 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Kelowna Vehicle: 06 Evo IX MR Black 76 Datsun ZZZZZZZ	You cannot compare that car to what the op is selling. Ninja edit busted.

02-11-2009, 11:46 PM	#14
foggy Scooby Newbie Member#: 128009 Join Date: Oct 2006 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Vancouver	The other deal killer with your car is that the buyer will have to pay GST as well as PST on what initially appears to be a private sale.

02-12-2009, 02:06 AM	#17
alcoolaid Scooby Guru Member#: 134949 Join Date: Dec 2006 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Vancouver, BC Vehicle: '07 SWP STi Twinscroll ViPec Anti-lag	You guys all got ripped. 07 STI, 7 miles on it, $40,xxx CAD after taxes/import/inspection

02-12-2009, 02:09 AM	#18
alcoolaid Scooby Guru Member#: 134949 Join Date: Dec 2006 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Vancouver, BC Vehicle: '07 SWP STi Twinscroll ViPec Anti-lag	To the OP, with the exchange rate now, it cost a lot more to import a car over from the US so people are pricing their US cars a bit more now.... I guess it's hard to find the right buyer who has the $$ to buy a car right now...

02-12-2009, 02:54 AM	#19
dasnowman Scooby Specialist Member#: 125450 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Tricities, B.C. Vehicle: Gone 07 SWP STi LTD 07 Nissan Nismo 4x4	Ya your best bet is here, IWSTI, craiglist, Revscene etc....I found that with the pay adds I actually got less inquiries from them. I have bought and sold a few US cars... It's wierd a lot of people think just because it's a US car they should pay way less for it or that there is something wrong with it. Because it's a US car, and even though it was made in the same place. You have a car that alot of people want, a Subaru STi without the ricer big wing and boy racer blue seats. . Personally I would get a new front lip on it, it's part of what makes it a limited and might make it easier with all the factory parts on it and in a undamaged state. I would also not advertise it's a US car but tell them in person once they fall in love with it.

02-12-2009, 03:51 AM	#20
minifreak Scooby Specialist Member#: 116914 Join Date: Jun 2006 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Beautiful British Columbia Vehicle: 2006 WRX Wagon Obsidian Black	Considering the buyer will still have to pay GST and PST on your car 36,000 really doesn't sound like a good deal even for an STI Limited. A brand new base model 09 STI has a MSRP of under 40,000 and it will be brand new with full warranty.

02-12-2009, 04:28 AM	#22
alcoolaid Scooby Guru Member#: 134949 Join Date: Dec 2006 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Vancouver, BC Vehicle: '07 SWP STi Twinscroll ViPec Anti-lag	^Couldn't say it any better.