How Do I Get The Most Money out of an Undriveable 2002 Forester?

Flamo on 01/12/2017 - 14:38
Last edited 01/12/2017 - 14:47 by 1 other user

Hi all,

So recently the clutch in my old 2002 Forester seized up. The throwout bearing had been whining for a couple of weeks so we knew it could go at any time. Apart from the clutch not working, the rest of the car is fine - even has newish tyres (not much older than 6mths), new battery, etc, and registered until May next year.

I sent an enquiry to a local wreckers but they only offered $100 for it, which I knocked back.

I'm thinking it's worth more than that, but I don't have a lot of knowledge on the subject. I believe however that if I de-register the vehicle I get the remainder of it reimbursed, which would presumably be somewhere around $300ish. That, plus the tyres, battery, engine and other parts of the car lead me to believe I could scrap it for more.

I thought about selling it on Gumtree but not sure if I would need to get a safety certificate to sell it, as I know you need to get a safety inspection done to sell used cars but I don't know what the rules are for cars you can't actually drive!

What do you lot think would be the best way to go about getting rid of the old warhorse while making the most $$ out of it?

Cheers in advance and happy Friday!

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  GG57 on 01/12/2017 - 14:46

  +1

  I'm in a similar position.
  You can certainly sell a car without registration (and therefore without RWC) on Gumtree. Take the plates back to VicRoads (or whatever) and get the registration refund. Same with any insurance you may have.

  There are a few wreckers that offer to buy them; perhaps contact them all and get their quotes. Some offer same day collection, payment in cash, etc., which might be attractive if you need to get rid of it.

  Otherwise you could use those quotes as the basis for your sell price on Gumtree, but finding a buyer might take days / weeks?

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    Flamo on 01/12/2017 - 14:47

    +1

    I suppose that's the only issue, although the car is parked in a spot where it isn't in the way, it would be nice to get rid of it sooner rather than later! Hope you get rid of yours successfully as well.

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  p1 ama on 01/12/2017 - 14:48

  +1

  It depends on how much time you have. If you have the time and knowledge, the best way to do it is to part it out - take the car completely apart and sell it piece by piece.

  Here's a video you might find helpful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ECB-Nyx2bo

  If you don't have the time or you can't be bothered, then just sell it on Gumtree and be happy you've gotten rid of it.

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    Flamo on 01/12/2017 - 20:57

    Haha, I don't think I have the time, knowledge or the bother - but thanks for the suggestion!

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  Presence on 01/12/2017 - 15:01

  How many km?

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    Flamo on 01/12/2017 - 15:47

    213,705

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  dazweeja on 01/12/2017 - 15:29

  Put it on eBay and make clear it has no rego and rwc. 10 day auction, start at 99c. Slightly risky but should get more than $100 back, plus rego refund.

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  original15 on 01/12/2017 - 16:34

  +1

  Don't forget to cancel insurance and get that back (minus cancellation fee)..

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  [Deactivated] on 01/12/2017 - 16:48

  +2

  Turn it into an airbnb

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    Flamo on 01/12/2017 - 20:56

    Do you think I would have to warn potential lodgers that it smells mildly of cat piss or put it up as a 4 star instead of 5 star room and leave it at that?

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  Euphemistic on 02/12/2017 - 10:44

  +1

  A Forester is a car that plenty of car nuts like. A clutch is a relatively simple thing to fix for that type of person. You should be able to sell it fairly easily for more than $500 if it is in reasonable condition - other than clutch.

  I don’t know how hard it is to re-register a car in Vic, but if in NSW I’d sell it with rego, no roadworthy. Getting a roadworthy is simple for a registered car is easier than an unreg one.