heychusa Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Hi All, I hope that this is okay to ask. I am getting ready to sell my baby (2005 Legacy 2.5GT Limited) and am not sure what I should be asking. Several years ago whenever we took it to the dealership for oil changes we were told that there are not many around in the condition it is in with the low mileage that it has. Is KBB the way to go or should I be asking for more? I am having a hard time selling anyway and don't want to lowball myself. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08 LGT Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 If you're having a hard time selling it, then you are probably asking too much for it. That said, have you posted it in the classifieds here and on NASIOC.com, and on Autotrader and Cars.com? The more eyeballs you get on it, the better. As far as I know, as long as the price is fair, there should be a decent number of Subie enthusiasts looking for these cars in good shape; the KBB value is usually at least a little lower than what someone will pay for one of these in good condition with maintenance records. Since you live in the Subaru hotbed that is the Pacific Northwest, the value should be a littler higher as well. That said, this question is impossible to answer without knowing the mileage, what/if any problems it has, and any imminently needed maintenance items (for example, if the timing belt needs to be changed soon). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heychusa Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 Thanks. I am just getting ready to sell. I will be sure to post it in all of those places. I have never really sold a car before so I just want to be prepared. If you're having a hard time selling it, then you are probably asking too much for it. That said, have you posted it in the classifieds here and on NASIOC.com, and on Autotrader and Cars.com? The more eyeballs you get on it, the better. This question is impossible to answer without knowing the mileage and where you live, too. As far as I know, as long as the price is fair, there should be a decent number of Subie enthusiasts looking for these cars in good shape; the KBB value is usually at least a little lower than what someone will pay for one of these in good condition with maintenance records. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holla Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Well, more info would be helpful for us to determine the value. What body style is it? Which interior does it have? Which transmission? Mileage? Color? Mods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heychusa Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 Thank you! - It is a sedan. - Black with black leather interior. Premium sound package, rear spoiler. - Automatic sport transmission (limited package with the speaker and spoiler added by the dealership). - Just under 87,000 miles. - The only mod is a K&B air filter and I still have the original air filter. I am the original owner. No young or racing drivers. No accidents / clean title. QUOTE=Holla;5618570]Well, more info would be helpful for us to determine the value. What body style is it? Which interior does it have? Which transmission? Mileage? Color? Mods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttnio Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Your sedan is 4,000 miles ahead of mine! Good luck on your get really to sell mode on the sedan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holla Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 At this point, these are defininetly enthusiast cars so the market on a 5EAT is more limited than the 5MT. With the PNW Subaru tax I'd guess it's worth about 10k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08 LGT Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 At this point, these are defininetly enthusiast cars so the market on a 5EAT is more limited than the 5MT. With the PNW Subaru tax I'd guess it's worth about 10k. KBB has it at about $6,000, so I'd say $7-8,000 is a more realistic closing price. That said, if OP isn't in a rush to sell, I'd list it for $10,000 and see if anyone bites, then if not, gradually lower the price by $500 at a time until someone does. I just bought my current 2008 5MT with 75,000 miles for $12,000 in December 2015 in the DC area (and knock on wood, haven't put a penny into it beyond regular maintenance yet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunny5280 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 If you're having a hard time selling it, then you are probably asking too much for it. That said, have you posted it in the classifieds here and on NASIOC.com, and on Autotrader and Cars.com? The more eyeballs you get on it, the better. As far as I know, as long as the price is fair, there should be a decent number of Subie enthusiasts looking for these cars in good shape; the KBB value is usually at least a little lower than what someone will pay for one of these in good condition with maintenance records. Since you live in the Subaru hotbed that is the Pacific Northwest, the value should be a littler higher as well. That said, this question is impossible to answer without knowing the mileage, what/if any problems it has, and any imminently needed maintenance items (for example, if the timing belt needs to be changed soon). I think what he meant was he was having a difficult time with the decision to sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 List it for $8k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWebb Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 My guess is you will be hard pressed to get more than 7k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dishwasher Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 http://www.nada.com is a more realistic place for "book" values than KBB. I'd say you would be fine listing it at 10k and settling for 8-9k. Brought to you by Pfizer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08 LGT Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 My guess is you will be hard pressed to get more than 7k That's what I thought at first, but the price of used Subarus in the Pacific Northwest is insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike07LGT Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I Wouldn't pay anymore than 6k beings its an automatic. But best of luck with the sale! 03 WRB WRX (RIP) 04 JBP STI (sold) 07 DGM Legacy GT (RIP) 12 OBP STI (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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