Selling our car on Craigslist - tips needed!

[greenmom17]

I just listed our 95 Honda Accord on Craigslist and have received over 19 responses in 30 minutes. Everyone wants me to call them back. I realize that 50% are probably scams.

What's the best way to deal with this kind of sale? The Kelly blue book price was $2200. We have it listed for $1000 b/c it needs $1200 in immediate repairs. It would be perfect for someone who knows how to repair cars.

My DH is not home until 7pm. Obviously I wouldn't let anyone over to see the car without his being there.

When they test drive the car, should I ask for their keys or wallet? I don't want them to drive away in our car. I also don't want DH to be in the car with a stranger.

Any tips?

[Adamsmama]

I just talked to my husband about your situation. He said he has always ridden in the car with the person -- no problems. He said he would repost your car for at least $2,000 -- based on what he knows of the resale values of your car. I'm curious why you think half are scams. Is it what they said in their email? We have sold a car on Craiglist specifically and didn't have any scammers (although, we have had scammers that were obvious for other things like a plasma tv). My husband said because a dealership wouldn't let someone drive off in the car without them in it -- he wouldn't either.

[jen in co]

I think you also underpriced the car...so you might think about reposting it.

As far as tips for selling cars on craigslist....we helped my sister sell her 95 Honda Civic EX coupe a few years ago. Hondas in relatively good working condition tend to go for close to blue book in our area and get a ton of response. We only responded to individuals and required that they left the keys to their car with one of us while they test drove the car. We also required cash payment. The woman who bought my sisters car was buying it for her teenage daughter and she took it it to a mechanic to have it looked over. We kept the keys to her prius while she took it.

HTH