Used Cars For Sale in Boston, MA (2024)

FAQs

What is the best marketplace for second hand cars? ›

Sell your car to an individual or private party

Selling your car to an individual, also called a private-party sale, is typically where you can get the most money.

The “sweet spot” for purchasing a used car is between 2 to 5 years old. This is the age range where the car has already gone through the steepest part of its depreciation curve, but it's still relatively new and in good condition.

A wary buyer should use as a general rule of thumb that most cars are driven 12,000-15,000 miles per year. If a vehicle is 10 years of age, it should have between 120,000 miles and 150,000 miles on the odometer.

Who is paying the most for used cars? After comparing multiple car buying websites, our team found CarMax pays top dollar for used vehicles. We received valuations from CarMax that were above the KBB trade value for each vehicle.

And simply put, no one has more experience with vehicle values and pricing than Kelley Blue Book. We've been the go-to source for both consumers and the automotive industry since 1926.

It wouldn't be a best seller list without the Ford F-150 pickup topping it and 2023 is no exception. Making up 3.3% of the 9.2 million used car sales examined, the Ford F-150 retained its top spot for another year, not just in the used market.

Key Takeaways: Both Carvana and CarMax advertise no-haggle pricing, but Carvana offers a seamless selling process that helps it come out ahead in our rankings. We give Carvana the edge over CarMax as a car selling website. Our team rates CarMax just slightly ahead of Carvana for its car buying services.

What is the easiest car brand to sell? ›

The fastest-selling used car brands are Honda, Lexus, Toyota, Tesla, and Acura, averaging between 26 and 28 days to sell.

Alaska car buyers pay the most for used cars - roughly $7,700 dollars more than buyers in the least expensive state to buy used cars, which is Indiana. iSeeCars says it analyzed 8 million car sales to determine where drivers pay the most and least for used cars.

It's a good idea to sell your car before it hits 60,000 miles if you don't want to spend a lot of money on repairs and replacement parts. During this mileage bracket, your car should be about five years old, meaning it'll still command a substantial amount.

As a general rule, you should assume that the average car owner puts 12,000 miles on a car each year. To determine whether a car has reasonable mileage, you can simply multiply 12,000 by its age. That means good mileage for a car that's 5 years old is 60,000.

In conclusion, while it's a good idea to consider both the age of a vehicle and the mileage on the odometer, how it was maintained is the key. A 10 year old car with 100,000 miles may have received more maintenance and upkeep then a 5 year-old car with 50,000 miles.

Possibility of scams: You must be aware of the various scams on Facebook Marketplace. There have been instances of people being duped by fraudulent sellers. No payment security: Since Facebook does not have a built-in payment system for Marketplace, there is no way to ensure the safety of your payment.

The Kelley Blue Book ^® Price Advisor shows you what you should pay for a new or used car based on what others have paid in your area. And how can you be sure you're getting good deal? Aim for the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price and Fair Market Range as your target price.