2022 brz for $34k on Craigslist

[Pacific Auto]

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/...435190147.html

Just saw it if anyone can’t wait for a build.

[Midnightsky]

Doesn't say why he is selling it tho.....

[Dzmitry]

Originally Posted by Midnightsky

Doesn't say why he is selling it tho.....

Considering the mileage and cost, my guess would be he tested it out for a while, changed his mind and decided to sell. He is likely selling it for more than he bought to gain some extra dollars too since it's in demand.

[PulsarBeeerz]

With Carvana and Carmax paying max for everything he wants to sell on Craigslist? It does appear he is trying to flip it asking $34K though.

[Lightened]

Brand new manual BRZ Limited cost breakdown:

$30,495 (without any options)
$960 (Subaru Destination & Delivery Fee)
$2750 (9% CA State Tax estimate)

$350 (CA State License & Registration Fee estimate)

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$34,555

[Dzmitry]

Originally Posted by Lightened

Brand new manual BRZ Limited cost breakdown:

$30,495 (without any options)
$960 (Subaru Destination & Delivery Fee)
$2750 (9% CA State Tax estimate)

$350 (CA State License & Registration Fee estimate)

_______

$34,555

Not with 1200 miles on it.

[Yoshoobaroo]

Originally Posted by Dzmitry

Not with 1200 miles on it.

You’re right, forgot the charge for the break-in service.

[Lightened]

Originally Posted by Dzmitry

Not with 1200 miles on it.

Have you seen used car prices lately?

Used low mileage 2018-2020 BRZ in California list for $30,000 - $35,000 + TAX

[kaesu]

Originally Posted by Dzmitry

Not with 1200 miles on it.

Maybe not rationally but have you seen the used market in the past year or so? Seen a lot of Americans importing used cars and flipping them for even more in the states too. The shortage is real.

Now w the 22MY production being suspended temporarily/awaiting MY23, I'm sure there will be one or two buyers that might be willing to pay MSRP+tax/fees etc with a bit of mileage.

[Dzmitry]

Guess my comment was slightly misunderstood. I understand used market is high right now. The point I was trying to make is that he is likely trying to sell it as he did not want it and also knows he can make a buck on it or hit par with a resale - due to the high used market value.

My comment was in reference to the fact that this BRZ was just purchased brand new probably less than a month ago for a certain value, so at 1200 miles, it SHOULD be worth less than what it was purchased for. I assumed @Lightened was listing the total price to oppose my thought that this guy is making money on it. But maybe he's not, idk.

[mav1178]

if you factor in gas, insurance, etc., this guy isn't really making money.

there's probably another motivation, like buyer remorse or loss of income.

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by Lightened

Brand new manual BRZ Limited cost breakdown:

$30,495 (without any options)
$960 (Subaru Destination & Delivery Fee)
$2750 (9% CA State Tax estimate)

$350 (CA State License & Registration Fee estimate)

_______

$34,555

$30495 MSRP + $2363 use tax for 92660 + $436 registration fee + $960 destination

What most are forgetting is the use tax penalty. If someone buys this car today for $34000 (and assuming same 92660 ZIP for Newport Beach), they will pay another $2650 in use tax (which includes the $15 title transfer fee), because it is another vehicle sale.

So in reality if someone buys this, they are paying $36650 for the car, much higher than the MSRP scenario listed above. You would only get around this if the seller agreed to put a lower price on the sell price, but that may also impact insurance coverage down the road if you need to get a payout from a loss or accident.

The seller is trying to get out of the car without losing money.

[kaesu]

^What mav1178 said. Probably just trying to break even.