There are some companies out there that uses KBB or BlackBook to generate a trade-in price to give you an “instant quote” and it’s all just an estimate. Some have actual bidders that they hire to give you a value, but it’s never been binding unlike Carvana or Vroom who usually stand behind their quotes.
I bet you’re on their list…
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I thought somebody around here said they sold theirs before having a reg.
@Bostoncarconcierge , did you have your registration?
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Of course it is not binding.
But, this is the first time I have experienced a drop in price after an appraisal. And that’s a BIG drop. They obviously need to fix their system.
On my 392? Yes sir
Cars can’t leave lot without being registered in Ma
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I normally don’t disclose my payoff amount before getting a quote. I feel that they’ll use that amount as a benchmark to lowball the offer.
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And can it be sold with a temporary registration? Or have to be registered in my State in order to sell it?
No idea dude
Someone asked that question like 4 posts above you
I’m probably the worst person to ask since I don’t have temps. Ya feel me?
Got ya… Thanks
Yeah, it’s pretty shitty. Looks like Algo definitely uses bidders for the final amount: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/c/AutoLendersGo/Job/Auto-Lenders-Virtual-Automotive-Buyer/-in-Berlin,NJ?jid=2b4bae0d16da0550
I sold three Kona’s to Carvana on temp tags this year. I’m in PA. Carmax and Vroom offered to buy them but I didn’t go with them.
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update -
just got my 2nd bonus drive check - applied 7/7
also just got my tag paperwork for 2nd jeep, registering tomorrow. signed 7/6
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Just got my bonus drive check as well. Signed 6/29, submitted bonus drive on 7/1, approved 7/2 and arrived today via Priority Mail. Pleasantly surprised how quick and easy that was.
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I’m approaching week 8 on two jeep orders and none have even been built😩
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Whoa. 8 weeks and nothing. Ouch
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Wow that’s really fast. I hope they extend the program. My order definitely won’t make it in time 
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Took almost as long for me to get around to depositing the check as it did to arrive from dealer/Allstate. Amount is about what we spent on flight tickets, so I’m pleased.
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I’m curious as to what you mean by this. I’m contemplating a 4XE HA but Texas pays taxes on full purchase price up front. 6.25%. This would just eat into profits right? Not buying the car specifically to flip but would hope to have positive equity in a year and hopefully get into a new one.
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I was referring more to the states that tax on the sum of the lease payments up front rather than the total cost of the vehicle up front.