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Old 16-07-2008, 12:34 PM   #1
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Hi, guys. I have a Ford Falcon 2002 AU III Forte Sedan. I smashed it when I lost control at a rainy day. I think it is not worth repair but most of the part like engineer is still in good condition. And it also has a new spare tyre. Could anyone give me some advices how can I get rid of it and get back maxium value form it? I am in Melbourne.

The condition of my car is in the below: http://www.oztion.com.au/OA/oa_previ...picnum=1#mypic

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Old 16-07-2008, 12:36 PM   #2
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sell it as a wreck...? or part it out
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Old 16-07-2008, 01:19 PM   #3
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Maybe keep it advertised for sale with a negotiable price and in the mean time start taking off parts and sell them on eBay. It'll keep you busy for a year. Regularly update the original listing to mention what it doesn't include as you sell the parts.

Just an idea.

Remember to list it in our Parts For Sale section as well.
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Old 16-07-2008, 02:13 PM   #4
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Guys, thanks for the information. Unfortunately, right now I parked it in the street near where I am living. I will move soon. So I have to get rid of it as a whole. :(
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Old 16-07-2008, 04:27 PM   #5
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Guys, thanks for the information. Unfortunately, right now I parked it in the street near where I am living. I will move soon. So I have to get rid of it as a whole. :(
That's a bugger because you could have cut it up and turned it into a BBQ :
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Old 16-07-2008, 02:20 PM   #6
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A wrecker will take it away for $50, look in your local paper classifieds?

Edit: Oops sorry, I know you want max value from it. I guess just keep trying to sell it as a wreck, all you can do?
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Old 16-07-2008, 02:37 PM   #7
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Insure it and park it at Dandenong Plaza.

Seriously scrap steel prices are going through the roof at the moment - you might find someone thats willing to pay you a small amount and take it off your hands
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Old 16-07-2008, 03:25 PM   #8
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Try an auction yard. They will hold the damaged vehicle until it is sold.
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Old 16-07-2008, 03:50 PM   #9
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Thanks for all the comments. I have put it in the Parts For Sale section this forum.
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Old 16-07-2008, 04:12 PM   #10
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auction it on ebay.I did with my patrol that got written off.
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Old 16-07-2008, 10:07 PM   #11
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Thanks, everyone. It has been sold.
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Old 16-07-2008, 10:10 PM   #12
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That was quick
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