How Much Should I Pay: 2005 Honda Civic

Question From Ozzie: How much should I pay for a 2005 Honda Civic Ex 2dr Coupe with 95K miles?
Queen of the Road: Hi Ozzie. Welcome to AutoBragBlog!
For a 2005 Honda Civic Coupe EX Automatic with 95,000 miles, wholesale prices range from $8,700 (being in above average condition) to $7,300 (being in average condition) and $5,800 (being in below average condition).
A fair range for a dealership sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $6,900 to $9,900. A private seller will usually aim to sell it for 5%-10%.
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!


March 12th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
What is a fair price for a 2005 Honda LX 4 cylinder, automatic, 27K miles? Dealer bought it at the Honda Auction.