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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 01:30 AM
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I paid $200 to charity and all I got was this stupid title... oh, and I'm probably out to sea right now too.
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Im guessing Pick n Pull (and the like) will only give you a couple hundred dollars for it. And you can donate it for a tax write off, but two things will hinder that putting money in your pocket.

First off, you need to donate a certain amount a year before you start to see a refund on it and more importantly the laws have changed and you would only get what goodwill could auction your car for.
so if you drop it off tomorrow it might be a month or two before they auction it off and after they sell it they will give you a receipt of the amount they got. So basically, its not worth the write off. Only good for your conscience lol
Old Mar 4, 2012 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by old.guy
Keep in mind there is a difference of what is needed. And what is an up sell. You car may not need everything. What was wrong with it?
Needs new engine
Needs new center differential
Needs new clutch and flywheel
Needs new struts

aaaaaand many other issues I won't bother to list.


I don't plan to get a replacement car anytime soon. Maybe 3-5 years from now.

Originally Posted by JAC Wagon
Im guessing Pick n Pull (and the like) will only give you a couple hundred dollars for it. And you can donate it for a tax write off, but two things will hinder that putting money in your pocket.

First off, you need to donate a certain amount a year before you start to see a refund on it and more importantly the laws have changed and you would only get what goodwill could auction your car for.
so if you drop it off tomorrow it might be a month or two before they auction it off and after they sell it they will give you a receipt of the amount they got. So basically, its not worth the write off. Only good for your conscience lol
Thanks for more input, would be helpful for someone who's going to be in a similar situation.




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