Used car prices may have cooled compared to the pandemic-era madness, but some vehicles are still commanding surprisingly high bids.
And if you’re shopping for older Hondas or Toyotas at auction hoping for a bargain, you might be in for a rude awakening.
That’s exactly what one Florida car dealer discovered after walking through a recent auction lot.
His reaction? Pure disbelief.
A 13-Year-Old Honda Accord Shocked Him
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TikTok creator and Florida car dealer @mrdwing recently posted a video showing just how expensive used Hondas have become at auction.
While walking the lot with his business partner, Ben, they stopped to inspect a 2013 Honda Accord with around 75,000 miles.
At first glance, he guessed the car was worth roughly $9,000.
That estimate ended up being almost spot-on.
The auction listing showed the Accord priced at $9,100.
That’s when he called the pricing “insane.”
Why Dealers Are Frustrated
The biggest issue wasn’t necessarily the car itself.
It was the fact that dealers are paying close to retail pricing before the car even reaches their lot.
That leaves less room for profit after transportation costs, detailing, repairs, and dealership overhead.
According to the TikToker, some dealers are overpaying simply because reliable vehicles like older Hondas and Toyotas remain in extremely high demand.
That demand keeps auction prices elevated.
Toyota And Honda Reliability Keeps Prices High
There’s a reason older Toyota and Honda models continue pulling strong money.
Buyers trust them.
Vehicles like the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Honda Civic have built reputations for reliability and lower maintenance costs.
Even older examples with higher mileage often sell quickly.
That reputation continues driving prices upward in both private sales and dealer auctions.
Buyers In The Comments Didn’t Think It Was Expensive
Not everyone agreed that $9,100 was outrageous.
Many viewers said they’d gladly pay that amount for a low-mileage Accord in good condition.
Some pointed out that similar cars often sell for much more at dealerships.
Others argued that finding a clean, dependable older Honda for under $10,000 has become increasingly difficult.
Love it or hate it, dependable used cars are still bringing serious money.