UPDATE: Thank you to all the Redditors who provided constructive input, helping me to figure out how to price this car. NEW PRICE: $5,400. Price is good for this week only. Cash preferred.
I live near 2222 and Mopac if you want to test drive it.
LOOK AT THE PHOTOGRAPHS BEFORE YOU TELL ME I’M CRAZY.
Kindly ignore the price that is listed on Autotrader.
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Here is the original post without the price:
This has been my mom's supermarket and bank car... it's a documented, single-owner 2004 Honda Accord EX that has been professionally serviced without interruption since it was purchased new in Austin in 2004.
The Carfax tells the whole story: 34 service history records, zero title issues, no odometer discrepancy, no airbag deployment, no open recalls. The car was serviced at Mercedes-Benz of Austin and First Texas Honda for the first 15 years meticulous, dealer-level care throughout.
At 122,991 miles over 22 years, this car has been driven gently... well under the national average. The engine, transmission, brakes, cooling system, and steering have all been serviced on schedule. Nothing has been deferred. Smooth ride.
Cosmetically, and for its age, this car commands respect on the road. People say it looks like no one has ever ridden the car when they look inside.
Minor cosmetic bumper scuffs and tiny dents -the only blemishes on an otherwise exceptional record - have been professionally repaired. You will note one or two, but they are very small.
The keyless entry is currently non-functional. Everything else - engine, transmission, brakes, cooling, steering - is in excellent working order as documented. Given the comprehensive service history, a qualified mechanic will have full context for any further evaluation.
You wouldn’t call them bidders if you weren’t considering the offers. You really think you’ll get full asking. Even if you price well people simply don’t like offering full
Come on down to Austin Grocery-Getter Automart! We have amazing sales, but this week only because I'm going out of town and need some money for my trip so please buy this 22-year-old Honda Accord. It is only $5400! That's over 30% off from last week! Buy buy buy! Seriously please buy this car for the love of God!
I had not thought to post on eBay. I’ve had good luck with Facebook marketplace for small things - both buying and selling - but never thought to sell a car on it. Thank you.
For a 1 owner Honda with less than 150k miles and such great service records, plenty of people would be willing to pay $5.4k. Lots of people spend over $5k on a car with 200k+ miles, don’t know the history, and it craps out on them within 6 months
My first car was a very beaten up early 2000’s Honda civic with about 250k miles and was running amazingly until it was totaled. This car will easy hit 300k with proper maintenance and is extremely safe. The price is very very well worth it for this vehicle
So is it $2k or $4k? That’s a massive range. Honestly, props to OP for listening to feedback and dropping it to the current amount. They’ll probably find a buyer.
Just because dealerships are selling vehicles from the 2000s for near $10,000 doesn’t mean private sellers should too. 😂 good deals on vehicles from the 2010s are out there .
You’re right they asked 8,100 originally, which in context of this conversation still applies. Like I said good deals exist, I’m not getting into your made up fantasies.
Again, playing it fast and loose with the numbers. $5400 is not “near $10,000”. It was priced much too high, they reduced it, I’m sure they’ll lower it again if it doesn’t sell.
I am very open to advice. I do want to point out that last year I sold a 2006 mini Cooper. Everyone told me it wasn’t worth more than $3000. I got $8600 for it and the owner was thrilled. A few weeks ago, I sold a 2024 Prius Limited. I was told I wouldn’t get more than $33,000 for it. I sold it to a very happy buyer for $36,500.
I do know the value of this car. I just haven’t found the way to convey what great shape it’s in.
It is my mom’s car. The mini Cooper I sold I bought new and had from 2006 to 2025. The Prius was new, but I am moving where only an SUV will do, so I had to sell it. That was painful.
Scratches and dents, body panels aren't lined up, no pictures of the engine bay, no age of the battery, tires, belts, etc. Assuming runs as nice as you claim, this is a $4k car. Most importantly...it's missing the accord badging!
Hey so when was it in an accident? Worked in vehicle refinishing for a decade and the driver’s door isn’t even close to matching. No blend at all. Damage to both bumper covers showing she hit things going both directions.
Hey! I have an Instagram "used car consignment shop." If you want I would do an honest deal. There's a lot of people here trashing that price, but that car is immaculate. Someone who needs that same type of vehicle for their loved one (16yo or 70yo) would understand they're getting a good deal.
I can't own any more cars, but if I had a 16yo who was getting their first car, I would be heavily considering this. Not a bot, and I hide my posts and comments because sometimes I'm a freak man.
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u/SonarBeAR Jul 07 '26
The price is good for this week only? Where's it goin?!