How Much Should I Pay: 2009 Nissan Maxima
Question: Seller asking 28,900 for 2009 Maxima SV, WHIte with 12k miles . What would you offer?
Queen of the Road: Hi there. Welcome to AutoBragBlog! I’m assuming that this is a private seller and the SV is a base model…
For a 2009 Nissan Maxima Sedan SV with 12,000 miles, wholesale prices range from $31,600 (being in above average condition) to $26,600 (being in average condition) and $21,700 (being in below average condition).
A fair range that a dealership would sell it for is +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $23,900 to $34,600. A private seller will usually aim to sell it for 5%-10%. $28.9k is a pretty good price, but ask the reason for sale (assuming its a private seller) and do your research on the car.
Check the carfax and do plenty of research on the history of the vehicle. Ask for their maintenance records. You can even bring a mechanic for a brief inspection. Here’s a good article to read before continuing: Car Buying Tips From An Insider. Let me know if you have any further car questions.
Good luck and keep us posted on how the purchase goes!
