[cajun]

Any experience with this? About 3 years ago mine got nailed in the rear. $6K worth. The title is clean, but the Carfax shows something like "severe damage." No airbag deployment in the accident. Doesn't eat tires. Looks/drives like new. Was repaired by the dealer's shop, and they did good work.

I know buyers/dealer will try to lowball me, but I'm wondering if I'd have a hard time unloading it, period. Me...I'd walk from any car after reading those words on a report.

I don't HAVE to sell, just considering something else. I don't have to give the car away.

 

[Sean D.]

Any experience with this? About 3 years ago mine got nailed in the rear. $6K worth. The title is clean, but the Carfax shows something like "severe damage." No airbag deployment in the accident. Doesn't eat tires. Looks/drives like new. Was repaired by the dealer's shop, and they did good work.

I know buyers/dealer will try to lowball me, but I'm wondering if I'd have a hard time unloading it, period. Me...I'd walk from any car after reading those words on a report.

I don't HAVE to sell, just considering something else. I don't have to give the car away.

Yikes, I can feel your pain...

You're in a really tough spot. The car is mechanically sound, and I assume it was repaired at competent auto body shop using OEM parts throughout?

If so, you'll just have to go the extra mile when it comes time to sell your car.

What I mean is, you'll have the BURDEN of showing to new prospective owner that THE CAR IS OK. (no need to worry)

It's going to come down to your sales pitch, and how well prepared you are to answer the hard questions about the previous damage to your Accord.

I would advise you to assemble a folder or binder full of photos, receipts, and any detailed repair notes from the body shop. (to put the potential buyer(s) at ease)

Remember, OPEN & HONEST is your best bet. :thmsup:

If you appear annoyed or irritated after repeated questions about the damage, the potential buyer might think you're hiding something else, or they may get cold feet. :thumbsdow

Now with that being said...

You have to know that every potential buyer is going to LEVERAGE that damage against you in the sale price negotiations.

Please tell me that you understand that... :dunno:

Bottom Line: You're going to take a hit on the selling price. That's pretty much a given.

But...

You CAN still sell the car. It's not a lost cause by any stretch of the imagination.

Also remember that it doesn't matter how well you present your case...

The lingering 'stigma' of a car that was involved in a severe collision is going to cost you at least a few thousand dollars IMHO. If you can accept that fact going in, it will make this process a lot easier on you when it comes time to sell the car.

If you expect to get anywhere near market value for your Accord, that's probably not a realistic goal. (no matter how well it was repaired after the accident) And even worse, if you're adamant about getting the same dollar value as an Accord with similar trim level and options that has NOT been in an accident, ...then I think you'll have a very tough time selling the car at all.

The key is to be prepared (paperwork), and don't become angry or pissed when someone offers you less than what you think the car is worth. If the price they offer is too low, then politely tell them that you won't sell the car for that price and just move on. (or make a counter offer that you can live with)

If you want to get maximum valve for your Accord (with the accident damage hanging around your neck like a noose), you're going to have to be PATEINT. If you do this, the 'right' buyer will eventually come along IMHO.

You can do this...

You'll just have to work a little harder than usual to make it happen. :wave:

My .02

 

[ChrisQ80]

I was able to sell a 1994 Acura Integra LS with 192k on the clock for $4,000 in 2004. It was involved in a front end collision in 1996 while it was parked ($3500 damage) Then in 2001 I was rear ended at a stop light. The car was totaled, I re-purchased the car and had it fixed ($7000 in damage)

In 2003 I was clipped while someone changed lanes in front of me causing me to spin and hit the highway divider causing ($3,000 in damage) The car was repaired each time by a quality shop.

 

[SatinSilver]

I'll give you a bucket of fried chicken for it and a case of the finest beer available. :thumbsup:

 

[cajun]

You have to know that every potential buyer is going to LEVERAGE that damage against you in the sale price

Please tell me that you understand that... :dunno:

Yes, I fully understand that. Like I said, if I was a buyer, I'd walk after reading the report.

I'll give you a bucket of fried chicken for it and a case of the finest beer available. :thumbsup:

Sure. Just add in your Toyo Matrix, and I want Trinity as part of the deal.:yes:

 

[Jpanelle11]

I have a 2008 EX-L and it was in a rear end collision.... I am terrified of trying to sell it.

 

[Flyboy]

If you keep driving the car for eight or ten years it won't really matter because condition and milage will determine the value. Then, trade in the car and the dealer will give you the wholesale value regardless of the accident and then send the car to the auction.

 

[cintocrunch]

Just be open and honest, if you have pictures of the damage at the accident scene that can always help. My Pathfinder had an accident reported but in reality I tapped a guys bumper an my license plate got mangled and 1 scratch on the actual bumper, it didn't even come off the clips on the side. Made the buyer feel much better.

 

[plane]

JMO, but a rear end collision is much better than front. There is a lot less stuff in the rear, assuming the frame not bent. Most older cars have been banged, and naturally are worth maybe a little less, but most repair shops today have some sort of satisfaction warranty (don't know if it transfers)