These guys tested the difference between selling a Fiat 500 online or trading in-branch
Published on Jul 05, 2025 at 3:16 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jul 05, 2025 at 3:16 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
These guys wanted to sell their Fiat 500, so they decided to run an interesting experiment.
They tried to get it appraised online first, and then they took it a WeBuyAnyCar branch.
The bad news is they learned the car wasn’t worth much.
The surprising news is, in person, WeBuyAnyCar offered an amount that was not even close to the offers they’d received online.
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The likely reason why there was such a huge difference between these two offers
WeBuyAnyCar can sometimes offer amounts that seem a bit low.
That’s definitely how a Tesla Model Y owner we talked about a few days ago felt, and a Porsche 911 owner had a similar experience.
And the guys from We Flip Cars UK YouTube channel also found out when they tried to get their Fiat 500 appraised.
They were offered just £2,380 for it, equivalent to $3,200.
That’s bad enough, but it got worse when they showed it to WeBuyAnyCar in person.
The offer was a lot lower, £1,817 – or $2,500.
To be fair, the reason is probably just because, in person, it’s a lot easier to see dents and scratches.
Why both offers for this Fiat 500 were so low
With exceptions, cars lose most of their value within the first 12 months, and then even more in the next five years, and nearly all of their value in the next 10 years.
This varies a lot, but it’s more or less always true.
That’s how we sometimes end up with cars with that had an of MSRP of $70,000 when they were new and are now worth $1,500.
There are obviously exceptions.
Some supercars (not all of them) hold on to their value quite well, and some even make the buyer money.
The most expensive car in the world, lest we forget, cost nine (!) figures.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
