Potentially Selling CT5 BW

[DCV]

Try selling a superbike. Been there and done that with Honda, Ducati and Aprilia. Lots of weird people that are one check away from having the money, waiting for inheritance, waiting for an injury claim, selling their beater but modded truck…. And so on. Finally I stopped dealing with that crap and typically sold them back to the place I bought them from. Sure I get less money, but time lost and frustration has its costs too. Same with my 911s, sold them back.

 

[autoregression]

I sold a car on BAT. It was a fun experience.

It was a rare enthusiast vehicle, about 9 years old with 80k miles. Not exactly the kind of car that dealers get excited about (CarMax and two local dealers offered me 50% of trade in value). I had previously sold a built enthusiast vehicle and it took 4 months on Autotrader, so I wasn't looking to wait that long again.

I took the pictures myself for the listing (the car was gorgeous). I got exicited when a 4 way bidding war broke out, but that abruptly fizzled and the car sold for exactly what it should (bluebook plus the auction fee). The seller flew in (I picked him up at the airport), and then said, "hope you don't mind if I pay with a certified check and $10k in cash?" LOL

 

[Savethemanuals]

You can also reach out to some of the high-end used car dealers. Clean inventory is their life line so they typically pay above what an average dealer would for great condition used cars. I've had luck with this route as well as Autotrader in the past.

BaT success relies on how well equipped your vehicle is with enthusiast-desired options. Fully loaded cars with low miles bring the $ but moderately optioned cars regardless of miles are at higher probability of not meeting reserve if you insist on a higher reserve. Here is an example of one that ended yesterday. Great looking '26 but no CF options, mid-tier seats. Didn't meet reserve at $95K.

2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 6-Speed

Bid for the chance to own a 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 6-Speed at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #244,537.

bringatrailer.com

 

[Deneed4spd]

You can also reach out to some of the high-end used car dealers. Clean inventory is their life line so they typically pay above what an average dealer would for great condition used cars. I've had luck with this route as well as Autotrader in the past.

BaT success relies on how well equipped your vehicle is with enthusiast-desired options. Fully loaded cars with low miles bring the $ but moderately optioned cars regardless of miles are at higher probability of not meeting reserve if you insist on a higher reserve. Here is an example of one that ended yesterday. Great looking '26 but no CF options, mid-tier seats. Didn't meet reserve at $95K.

2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 6-Speed

Bid for the chance to own a 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 6-Speed at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #244,537.

bringatrailer.com

Thanks for the latest bat. It’s interesting. Mine is not fully decked out so I makes me think a bit.