How much to list a parts car at?

[cutchemist42]

Getting rid of a car that is beyond done (98 Audi A6 2.8) as a parts car here in Winnipeg. Car still runs, but with a noisier sounding engine. Would need a front suspension overhaul since it doesn't feel good anymore.

WHen I go on my local kijiji, I see older 90s Audis as part cars for around $1000 but is that reasonable?

Thanks for opinions!

 

[supton]

Going onto CL? I'd start higher than than, and reduce the price until you start getting nibbles. Won't do anything other than waste time if you price too high; and you never know, someone might even give you top dollar.

 

[JHZR2]

scrap is like 13c/lb, so the parts should be worth a bit more than that, but someone would have to remove them... So not necessarily much more.

 

[Chris142]

Picapart pays $425 and they come get it. I had em haul off 9 last year.

 

[eljefino]

Originally Posted By: supton
Going onto CL? I'd start higher than than, and reduce the price until you start getting nibbles. Won't do anything other than waste time if you price too high; and you never know, someone might even give you top dollar.


This... but kiiji is the CL of the

Just drop the price by $75 every few days until it moves. Winter is working against you.

 

[KB2008X]

Craigslist and similar services are hit-and-miss at best when selling used cars that need work or salvage cars. It can take weeks to sell at a decent price and may require more of your time and effort than you might think. Not to mention all the looky-loos and nutjobs that will eat up your time. At least that's been my experience.

Have you tried to find a German car salvage yard near Winnipeg ? A specialist yard like that will sometimes pay more, depending upon the condition of the parts that they know will sell, than a conventional yard. They'll have more Audi parts buyers and buyers that will pay more.

It might also be a good idea to contact Audi clubs and see what kind of feedback you get. They might see your car as a real gem versus a junkyard candidate.

I'm sure there are a few good Audi forums online with members that are near you that could guide you, too.

I'd leave craigslist and such as a least resort.

 

[nitehawk55]

You'll get a lot of flakes on Kijiji . Hard call but if the car doesn't owe you anything and you want to get rid of it quick before it's buried in snow I would ask $600 as is and take the first decent offer from a serious buyer .

 

[threeputtpar]

It's tough to move a used up A6. I'd say if it has the 5 speed manual you may find a buyer that wants it for a AT to MT conversion. If it's an auto, just get what you can from a boneyard and move it quickly.