Hi Scotty,
I've been keeping an eye on a 10-12 Avalon to buy as I love that generation's body style. In Ohio, they seem to go for 12-14 K for a 10 with 100 K up to 16- 20 K for anyone under 80 K? What do you feel would be a realistic and fair retail price for such a car with 80-100 K considering the pandemic and chip shortages? Thanks, Joe
At this market, the price is what the seller wants, but of you also paid a bit higher for a good one, since these are well made cars, they will pay themselves off in the long run. With that said, people charge a lot for cars under 100k miles which in the case of Toyota, it really does not matter that much (as @nlord mentioned). Just make sure your mechanic checks it before purchase.
I wouldn't pay much more at all for an avalon that has 80k vs one that has 100k, that is trivial for them. Just get an inspection and make sure it was taken care of maintenance wise.
The prices you mention seem in the ballpark down in the southeast as well. I did see a 2010 with 66k with a few scratches and dings going for 11,600, but it likely won't last, it was posted an hour ago.
A 2011 in Florida with 56k for 16.5k.
I am looking at a 2012 with 85k for $13,500 for my daughter. She looked at a 2012 with 130k for 14,000. Tough to get a good deal.
Keep in mind that some people are just trying to get as much as they possibly can. Just because they list it for 14k, doesn't mean they will get it, especially when others in the area are cheaper.