Bring a Trailer vs Cars and Bids vs?
Posted by Mike__O@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 10 comments
I've got a '95 Cobra Convertible that came from the factory with a removeable hard top as well. It's in excellent survivor condition.
I'm thinking about letting it go in the next year or so, but the local market for a car like that is shit. That leads me to online platforms. A car like this isn't really suited for Autotrader, so I'm thinking of a more specialty site like BAT can CAB.
Any insight on either of those platforms in terms of which one is a better match for the car I've got? I'd like to maximize the value of what I can get out of it.
Sea-Challenge-9068@reddit
Just read that your car was one of only like 500 to come with that factory hardtop, pretty neat
Demostecles@reddit
I had to look it up as well.
I never knew a Mustang came with an OEM hardtop.
That’s a rare accessory!
Bleades@reddit
Hagerty is another option.
MarsupialFriendly519@reddit
Craigslist
benicebuddy@reddit
It’s 2005 somewhere right?
right415@reddit
I've never heard of cars and bids, but I've sold vehicles on bring a trailer successfully. So there's that.
benicebuddy@reddit
Quality comment right there.
tila2015@reddit
I actually wouldn't recommend an auction site for your situation. Remember, the auction charges the buyer 5%, so final sale prices are typically lower than market value. If your goal is maximum value, I'd suggest joining various Facebook groups and web forums for your vehicle and try listing it there. And if it doesn't get sold after whatever your timeframe is, then you can go use an auction site.
GetawayDriving@reddit
I don’t know the Cobra market, but for the cars I watch (mostly Lotus) I see higher sale prices on Bring a Trailer. I suspect the audience there is larger, and more moneyed. So as a seller, I’d say BaT but as a buyer, I’ve seen smoking deals on C&B.
BeardBootsBullets@reddit
C&B sure is quick to show examples of cars they sold which fail to sell on BAT and showcase record-high sale values.