[Paparoach]

Couple of good points were made:

1. Your car is worth what someone is willing to pay....(private especially)
2. Trade in values come before taxes so add 15% if you were to sell it privately
3. Selling privately is definately a hassle


Couple of things I would like to point out though:

1. When looking in the autotrader do not look at private listings these guys are on crack (I think there is a guy still trying to sell his 91 NSX for $70,000)

2. Trade in value is also relative to the car you are about to purchase (for example if you were to buy an Escalade you would get more than if you were going to buy a Sunfire, they take it off the top to make a deal)

3. Your car is never never ever extra clean ..no matter what you think. Most cars are average at best, stop thinking your car is immaculate because mileage puts wear on your vehicle no matter what.

As for your value Hardkore if you got $8500 you are doing very very very well....that is like selling it privately for $10000.

Plus we all know that you can pick up a brand new SVT with full warranty for under $20000.

Black book says your car is worth only about $6500-$7000 top end less reconditioning.

Good luck and don't be shy to ask questions about the whole process. ;)