Facebook Marketplace2016 Honda Civic LX — front-end damagePhoenix, AZ · 98,400 mi · asking $5,200
THE LISTING SAYS“2016 Honda Civic LX sedan, automatic, 98,400 miles. Got hit in the front last week — hood, bumper, right headlight and grille damaged. Engine runs great, drives straight, no check engine light. Clean title in hand. Cash only, $5,200. Phoenix, AZ.”
↓ Cars Flipping analysis
You invest$9,465$5,200 car + $3,315 repairs + $950 costs
You sell for$13,000range $11,500–$14,500
Expected profit+$3,535BUY ROI 37.3%
REPAIRS (parts + labor + paint)Hood moderatereplace$615–$1,235
Front bumper cover moderatereplace$660–$1,315
Passenger-side headlight moderatereplace$185–$480
Front grille moderatereplace$155–$475
Passenger-side front fender minorrepair$65–$580
Total with 15% reserve$1,932–$4,698
Craigslist2014 Toyota Camry SE — rear-endedDallas, TX · 121,000 mi · asking $4,300
THE LISTING SAYS“2014 Toyota Camry SE, 121k miles, rear-ended. Trunk lid and rear bumper cover smashed, right tail light broken. Everything else works, AC cold, new tires. Clean title. $4,300 firm. Dallas, TX.”
↓ Cars Flipping analysis
You invest$8,076$4,300 car + $2,826 repairs + $950 costs
You sell for$9,200range $8,000–$10,500
Expected profit+$1,124NEGOTIATE ROI 13.9%
REPAIRS (parts + labor + paint)Rear bumper cover and mounts severereplace$680–$1,530
Trunk lid moderatereplace$730–$1,515
Right taillight moderatereplace$112–$348
Total with 15% reserve$1,751–$3,901
eBay Motors2013 Ford F-150 XLT — dented door, peeling paintAtlanta, GA · 142,000 mi · asking $9,800
THE LISTING SAYS“2013 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew 5.0L V8 4x4, 142,000 miles. Big dent in the driver door, clear coat peeling on the hood. Runs strong, 4x4 works, A/C cold, new battery. Clean title. Buy It Now $9,800. Atlanta, GA.”
↓ Cars Flipping analysis
You invest$13,749$9,800 car + $2,999 repairs + $950 costs
You sell for$14,500range $12,500–$16,500
Expected profit+$751NEGOTIATE ROI 5.5%
REPAIRS (parts + labor + paint)Driver front door severereplace$1,120–$2,445
Hood moderaterefinish$510–$1,140
Total with 15% reserve$1,875–$4,123
Copart auction2018 Toyota RAV4 XLE — hail damage, salvageDenver, CO · 64,000 mi · asking $6,100
THE LISTING SAYS“2018 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD, 64,000 miles. Hail damage — dents across the hood, roof and trunk lid. Runs and drives. Salvage title. Current bid $6,100. Denver, CO.”
↓ Cars Flipping analysis
You invest$9,893$6,100 car + $2,843 repairs + $950 costs
You sell for$14,820range $13,260–$16,770 · salvage title priced in
Expected profit+$4,927BUY ROI 49.8%
REPAIRS (parts + labor + paint)hood severepdr$520–$1,220
roof moderatepdr$650–$1,660
liftgate moderatepdr$195–$700
Total with 15% reserve$1,570–$4,117
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