Best method to sell your Camaro?

jethro · Nov 20, 2004

I'm sorry to say, but it looks as if I will have to sell my Camaro, JUST after I got it completely together and HUMMING along like a well-oiled machine. I'm sad about it, but it is a finanacial issue after divorce.

1. Do you think I should wait till Spring? I can keep it probably that long, till, say May. Or should I just let it rip, even if snow may be coming one of these days?

2. Where is the best forum to advertise... I've purchased off Ebay, two cars, in fact. Also, purchased one off Car Trader. Or what about the Sunday paper... it's a large city, Cincinnati? Or what kind of luck have ppl had here on Team Camaro in the classifieds?

I just took a big pay cut, which is driving some of this. I CAN wait till Jan. 15th. to see what my new pay will look like after alimony, but I hate waiting till the dead of winter, finding I have to sell it, and struggling then.

RS3SDL2MG · Nov 20, 2004

I know what you are talking about , I am amazed to still have my 67 RS , I don't know what kind of car you have , your post did not say but if it is a 67 68 or 69 you should be able to sell it with no trouble , all I would have to do to sell my 67 is sneak out and write for sale on it , I doubt if it would last a week , but now if you have a car made after 1970 you may run into a bit of trouble ??? I simply would not know how to go about selling a car like that ,, good luck

MrDanB · Nov 20, 2004

Sorry to hear of your woes Jethro...I think that Ebay is the best way to sell because you reach more people. The local paper would only hit a very small area. You can contact the Ohio car club council (if they have one in Ohio) or contact many different car clubs and then you are targeting a specific group who would be more interested in it. Whatever happens, good luck to you friend!

Dano

Gary L · Nov 20, 2004

Team Camaro site works great for selling parts. I am not sure how well it works for cars, but I bet it does work well. A private sale might be better than a public sale.

383 · Nov 21, 2004

Sorry to hear the news jethro, but I agree with Gary. With ebay you're dealing with God knows who, and if they aren't local, you have shipping details to work out, payment issues etc.
Not to say that people have'nt had good results, but to me the hassle isn't worth it.
I would rather sell local in the paper or a sign in the driveway. It limits your exposure, but limits your vulnerability and hassle as well.

You can follow the buyer to his bank and do the transaction there. You get to see the secure funds in person.
Maybe I'm just paranoid, or extra careful, whatever. But past experiences have made me this way.
I can't imagine your car being on the market more than a week. You know lot's of people want these cars.
I don't think it matters what time of year.
Maybe for a house, but not for a first gen. Camaro. I bought my 68 out of the paper 2 weeks before Christmas. Ya never know.
Sorry you have to sell, all I can really add is... be careful. Lot's of scumbags as you know.

jethro · Nov 21, 2004

This is what I have:

67 Camaro | 350 | 650 Speed Demon | Dual plane GMPP intake | MSD ignition | Secret Cam (I don't know what it IS!) | 2.02/1.60 Camel Humps ported | Thorley Tri-Y's | 8.5 10 bolt 3.73 | M22

Good advice, all. I think paper may be best shot to start, but I took a roll of film today for Ebay, if I need it. I can't just put a sign on it, unless I hang around it, because I have it in a garage now, quite away from my home.

DjD · Nov 21, 2004

Jethro - all that info was in your signature... there is no reason to try one way at a time with the free advertisment that is out there. List the car in our for sale area, on trader online (www.collectorcartraderonline.com), www.craigslist.com and some of the other free online sites out there. Do a google search on "classic cars" to find them. Then look into finding local car clubs in your area, they will be glad to get the word out to their members. Hit as many free resources as you can all at once. If you really want to sell it put some effort into it.

I sense you are stalling and don't blame you but if it can't be avoided do it and get it over with. Hang in there...

jethro · Nov 23, 2004

DJD you have it wrong, but I can understand why you think that... my mistake, bud. Anyway, just wanted to update. You know what, I am NOT going to sell my Camaro unless I ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO!! It is one of the only real fun things I have to do right now, and I didn't ask for this divorce, I didn't want it, I didn't cause it, and I'm only partly responsible. By God, I finally got tired and fed up last night, and I'm going to hang onto it till I HAVE TO give it up, and then I'll make them pry my fingers off it.

I did take photos of it, anticipating an ad... does anyone have a good link for the jpegs so I can post a link to it now that it is up, running, and looking soooooo good.

86irocz · Nov 23, 2004

if you had a messenger you could forward them to me and i could host them on my ftp server for ya

garfield · Nov 23, 2004

Keep it..Later you'll be glad you did

Everett#2390 · Nov 23, 2004

One thing you could do, only if you have a close friend, somebody you trust more than any relative or family member, sell the car to them for a $1 with the stipulation you'll buy it back at a later date.

You pay all out-of-pockets fees, ie, taxes, titling, and insurance, either through the new owner or you buy it for the car.

This way, the asset stays out of the property settlement and doesn't have to be sold later when the property is split up. If she asks for half the monies gain, place fifty cents on her side of the table.

All this is good if the title in your name only.

Granny's 69 · Nov 23, 2004

Sorry to here of your troubles Jethro. Hang in there guy! Hopefully, you won't have to sell your car.

- Mark

383 · Nov 24, 2004

I had to chime in again. Good advice Everrett.
I've heard of this being a possible solution to any assets in "your name only".

MangeMD · Nov 24, 2004

Until her lawyer gets wind of it, and he probably will, then they'll get you.

Z10Joey · Nov 25, 2004

Originally posted by jethro:

I just took a big pay cut, which is driving some of this. I CAN wait till Jan. 15th. to see what my new pay will look like after alimony, but I hate waiting till the dead of winter, finding I have to sell it, and struggling then.

Jethro:
Maybe I'm missing something, but did you mean alimony, or child support. I thought alimony went out in the 70's. Any able bodied women who can hold a job and has some sort of job skills should not be recieving alimony unless you are extremely wealthy, she cannot work (medical reasons, etc.), or she in some way worked to send you to school or training. I also went through a divorce and it is sometimes difficult for an ex wife to receive alimony for any extended period. Sometimes they get it until they develop job skills for today's market but usually that is if she has been a housewife/ raising kids type wife who needs time to develop job skills.

Now child support is a different matter. It's pretty much cut and dry rules for that based on custody and salary.

These are some of the things told to me during my divorce. Never give in to a women who demands alimony, she needs to have a pretty good reason to receive it if you have a good lawyer.

Get a few opinions from different lawyers. Might be worth while. Also, don't give up your Camaro, the $1 sale is a great idea if you have someone you can trust. BTW, you are also intitled to property she may own or have in her possesion. Check into it.

Just my opinion!

383 · Nov 25, 2004

O.K. This is starting to resemble my situation.
I need to be more informed.
MangeMD, are you saying that it's not a valid option if the lawyer gets wind of it? Why? And what could he\she do about it? The deal is a legal transaction.
Z10Joey, I thought that alimony was paid based on the number of years married?
I am starting to find that there are no clear cut rules for these matters. It seems to be up to the judge's whim. Not right IMO.

jethro · Nov 25, 2004

Alimony is a limited time payment to help a spouse who does not have a work history/job/career transition into the job market... . I agreed/offered to provide the support, but SINCE THEN, my company has given me a 32.5% pay cut!!!!! I'm going back to my lawyer in about a month when the pay cut becomes effective and renogotiate the settlement in court if she won't accept a lower alimony payment. I think I'll prevail on this, but I've made up my mind... I AM NOT SELLING MY CAR UNTIL I ABSOLUTELY, UNEQUIVICALLY, MUST SELL IT TO EAT.

I have finally f*&Y*%g had it!

By the way, put it in a garage today, since I no longer have one, but unfortunately it is unheated... hate to think of it out there in 70-90 % humidity during the winter, even if it is under a dust cover and in a garage.
Sigh

383 · Nov 25, 2004

jethro, Hang in there bud, it sounds like you have a plan. I know it sucks, because I am going through (almost) the same thing.
I find that talking things out with others is a great release. I have found lately that I have more friends available on this site than I do in life. More things in common etc. I welcome all the different views, and thought processes.
Check your email if you want to chat.

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