Question From Alex:  I have a 1995 Nissan 240sx with a 1995 RB25DET Skyline motor in it it has a Exedy clutch, 35hp shot of NOS with a battery kill switch, 17inch 5 spoke rims and, a Pioneer head unit. It has always had the oil changed with Mobil 1 and always use primium. How much should I sell it for? I don’t want to sell it but I have to.

Queen of the Road: Hi Alex. Welcome to AutoBragBlog. It’s always difficult to part ways with a car that you’ve grown with and become emotionally attached to. The way you describe your Nissan sounds like she’s been your personal racing project as well. It’s ok. I’m sure your next ride will be another hot project for you.

We do have that car in our Nissan wholesale price system, but I need the mileage. Just leave the mileage in the comment/reply box and I’ll take a look at a price range.

Question: Thank you for all your help!

Year: 1995
Make: Lexus
Model: LS400
Trim: v8
Mileage: 100000
Selling? perhaps tradein?

Thanks

Queen of the Road: Hi there! Welcome back. Let’s see what we’ve got here…

For a 1995 Lexus LS400 with 100,000 miles, prices range from $5,200 (being in above average condition) to $4,500 (being in average condition) and $3,600 (being in below average condition). Keep in mind that the numbers above are the wholesale prices. A dealership will usually aim to sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $4.3k to $6.1k.

The quote you get from trade-in may not even come close to what you’re expecting. I guarantee that if you sell privately, you will save money. The average percentage when selling privately is 5% to 10% over wholesale prices.

Question: Thanks for the service you are providing:

How much should I expect to get by selling in the classifides:

1995
Acura
Integra
RS Sedan
170K miles
Average condition

And, What would be a great price for replacing it with (from classifides):

2005
Chevy
Malibu
LS Sedan
50K miles

Also, what would be your suggestion for a newer model (03-05) sedan in the $6K-$8K range?

MuscleCarGuy: For a 1995 Acura Integra Sedan RS with 170,000 miles, prices range from $1,575 (being in above average condition) to $350 (being in average condition). Keep in mind that the numbers above are the wholesale prices. That what you should expect to get if you trade in your car.

For a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu V6 Sedan LS with 50,000 miles, prices range from $8,425 (being in above average condition) to $7,300 (being in average condition) and $6,150 (being in below average condition).

For the suggestion, I would stay with the Japanese cars, they are usually more reliable. However, the Malibu gives you a lot for your money.

For a 2003 Honda Civic LS Sedan with 60,000 miles, prices range from $8,450 (being in above average condition) to $7,075 (being in average condition) and $5,675 (being in below average condition).

Here is the crash test result for 2005 Chevrolet Malibu.

Here is the crash test result for 2005 Honda Civic.

If you end up getting the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, make sure to get the one that has Side Air Bag. The crash test for the Malibu without Side Air Bags has a safety concern on the side impact test. Good Luck!!!