Sell us your car

Coliseum Lexus of Oakland

Sell Us Your Car. Get Top Dollar Today.

Any make. Any model. Any year. We’re paying above-market for used vehicles right now — and many sellers are walking away with more than Carvana or CarMax offered them. The Bay Area’s most-awarded Lexus dealer wants to buy your car, and we’ll prove it’s worth more than you think.

Elite
Lexus Elite Award
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We can match other Written Offers
60
Seconds to a Real
Offer Estimate
20
Minutes from
San Francisco

We need cars. We sell them fast. That’s why we can pay more than dealers who don’t.

Most pre-owned vehicles leave our lot within weeks of arriving. Other dealers carry inventory for months — they price trades down to compensate. We don’t have to.

Pillar 1 — Reputation

The Bay Area’s Most-Awarded Lexus Dealer

Reputation matters because the person buying your car is going to be holding a check with your name on it. You want to know they’re real, they’re local, and they’ll be there next year if something needs sorting out.

Coliseum Lexus of Oakland has earned the Lexus Elite Award — Lexus Motor Sales’ highest honor, given to fewer than 10% of dealers nationwide for sales, service, and customer satisfaction. We’ve been in the East Bay since 1989. Our service team is staffed with EV-certified Lexus master technicians, the kind most dealerships can’t claim.

  • Hundreds of 5-star Google reviews — read them yourself
  • Active in the Oakland community for over three decades
  • A+ Better Business Bureau accreditation
Elite
Lexus Elite Award
Fewer than 10% of Lexus dealers in the country earn this honor in any given year. We’ve won it eight times in a row.

“This Lexus dealer is the easiest one to work with. We went here to buy a Lexus RX350 F Sport, and we submitted our offer based on our assessment of true market value and it was accepted right away. We were happy.”

Yaroslav Gagarina
Google Review

Pillar 2 — Hassle-Free

No Haggling. No Pressure. No “Let Me Talk to My Manager.”

If you’ve ever sold a car at a dealership, you know the dance: the appraiser disappears with your keys, a manager comes back with a lowball offer, you push back, they “find more room,” and an hour later you’ve negotiated yourself into exhaustion over a few hundred dollars.

We don’t do that here. Coliseum Lexus runs on a 1Price model — one transparent number for every car, every customer, every time. We tell you what your car is worth based on real market data, we show you how we got there, and the number on the offer is the number on the check.

  • One transparent appraisal — not a starting point to negotiate down from
  • 30-minute inspection, decision in 60 minutes or less
  • You walk out with a real check, not a “wait two business days” promise
  • No obligation to buy anything from us — sell us your car and leave
60
Minutes
Start to Check
From the moment you walk in to the moment you walk out with a check. Half that if there’s no loan payoff involved.

“I had a truly wonderful experience at Coliseum Lexus of Oakland. My sales consultant, Sophie, along with her entire team, was an absolute pleasure to work with. Everyone went above and beyond — they were attentive, professional, efficient and incredibly patient. The level of care, transparency, and customer service here is exceptional. I highly recommend Coliseum Lexus of Oakland.”

Zulsar Batmunkh
Google Review

Pillar 3 — Worth More Than You Think

Your Car Is Worth More Right Now Than It Was a Year Ago.

The Bay Area used car market has hit a nearly three-year high. Inventory is tight — most dealerships are running on a 27–38 day supply, well below the 60-day “balanced” benchmark. When supply is constrained, prices rise. That’s not marketing copy; that’s wholesale auction data and Cox Automotive’s monthly index.

For sellers, this means the value you assumed your car had in 2024 is almost certainly low. The car you bought three years ago has depreciated less than the math used to predict — and may have hidden equity if you’re still paying on a loan or coming off a lease.

The number Edmunds shows you on our online tool is based on this current market. It’s not a 2023 number. It’s not a national average. It’s a real, live, Bay Area-adjusted estimate. Most people are surprised in a good way.

  • Used Bay Area vehicle prices at a near 3-year high (Cox Automotive, 2026)
  • 27–38 day supply means dealers are bidding aggressively for inventory
  • Most sellers underestimate their car’s value by $1,000–$3,000
  • We’ll show you our appraisal math — no opaque algorithms
3-Year
Bay Area Used Car
Prices at a High
Cox Automotive, April 2026 — used vehicle retail prices in the Bay Area at their highest level since 2023.

“Recently bought my new 2026 Lexus IS and had a great and easy experience with the dealership and my sales person Bee Erdenedavaa. Staff and managers were very helpful and provide smooth transactions. Thank you!”

Cesar Saldivar
Google Review

Pillar 4 — Top Dollar

We’ll match other Written Online Offers.

Carvana, CarMax, Vroom, Givemethevin — the online buyers built their model on speed and convenience, not on giving sellers the best number. They have to pay shipping, reconditioning, and a national overhead structure out of their margin. We don’t. We sell what we buy locally, fast, and that’s why we can pay more.

Show us a screenshot or a printout, we verify the offer, we inspect the car, and we make you an offer.

Most dealers won’t do this because they can’t afford to. We can — because the car you sell us in the morning is on our lot soon after and gone by the end of the month.

  • No obligation to buy anything from us — outright purchases welcome
  • We pay off your loan, even if you’re underwater
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match other written offers
Bring the offer. Show us the number. We’ll match it — in writing, same day, no haggling required.

“Our experience buying (pre-owned) a car from Sammy was quick and painless. He was friendly and honest, and worked with us on negotiating a good price, as well as fixing a small cosmetic issue. This is the 2nd car we’ve purchased from Coliseum, and we’d totally look to them next time we’re looking.”

Chandra Spence
Google Review

How It Works

Two Ways to Get Your Offer Today

Whether you’d rather start online or talk to a real person, we’ve made it easy. Both paths lead to the same result: a real, written offer for your car.

Option 1 · Online

Use Our Online Appraisal Tool

Takes 60 seconds

Powered by Edmunds True Market Value, our online tool gives you a real, market-based estimate of your car’s value before you ever leave the house.

  1. Enter your year, make, model, and trim
  2. Add your mileage and condition details
  3. Get an instant estimate based on live market data
  4. Schedule an in-person inspection to finalize the offer

Start Online Appraisal →

Option 2 · Phone

Call Our Acquisition Manager, Pagi Paguirigan, Directly

One phone call

Prefer to talk to a real person? Our Acquisition Manager, Pagi Paguirigan, handles every offer personally — no call center, no scripts, no transfers. Just one direct line.

  1. Call (510) 710-4721 — Pagi Paguirigan, Acquisition Manager direct line
  2. Tell us about your car: year, make, model, mileage, condition
  3. Get a real estimate over the phone, in minutes
  4. Bring the car in to finalize and walk out with a check

Call (510) 710-4721

The Comparison

Coliseum Lexus vs. The Alternatives

A side-by-side look at how selling to us stacks up against the alternatives most Bay Area sellers consider.

Coliseum Lexus Carvana / Online Other BA Dealers
Offer based on Real local market data National algorithm Their inventory needs
Negotiation experience One transparent number Take it or leave it Sales-floor haggle
Time to check in hand Same day 24–48 hours after inspection Variable
Beats any written offer By $500, in writing — —
Pays off your loan Yes — even if underwater Sometimes Sometimes
Buys any make and model Yes — Toyota, BMW, Tesla, etc. Yes Often Lexus-only
Local people, real conversations ✓ — ✓
Lexus Elite service team (8 yrs) ✓ — —
Direct line to a real Acquisition Manager ✓ (510) 710-4721 — —

What We Buy

We Buy Far More Than Just Lexus

You don’t need to drive a Lexus to sell us your car. We regularly acquire vehicles across nearly every major brand — EVs, hybrids, gas, trucks, sedans, SUVs, sports cars. If it runs, drives, and has a clean title, we want to see it.

Toyota
Honda
Lexus
BMW
Mercedes-Benz
Audi
Acura
Tesla
Porsche
Subaru
Ford
Chevrolet
Nissan
Mazda
Hyundai
Kia
Volkswagen
Volvo
Jeep
Land Rover
Infiniti
+ More

High mileage or older vehicles welcome. We buy cars with 100,000+ miles and 10+ model years old, as long as the title is clean.

Location

A Short Drive From Almost Anywhere in the Bay

We’re right off Interstate 880, easier to reach than most people expect. Sellers across the Bay Area routinely drive past other dealerships to come to us — for the price, the process, and the people.

  • San Francisco
    20 minutes
  • Berkeley
    12 minutes
  • Alameda
    10 minutes
  • Hayward
    20 minutes
  • Walnut Creek
    25 minutes
  • Livermore
    30 minutes
  • San Jose
    45 minutes
Coliseum Lexus of Oakland
7273 Oakport Street, Oakland, CA 94621
Pagi Paguirigan, Acquisition Manager: (510) 710-4721
Sales: (510) 671-8038
Hours: Mon–Sat 9:30 AM – 7 PM · Sun by appointment

Frequently Asked

Selling Your Car: Common Questions

If you don’t see your question here, call our Acquisition Manager, Pagi Paguirigan, directly at (510) 710-4721 — we’re happy to walk you through anything.

How much is my car worth right now?
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The fastest way to find out is our online appraisal tool — powered by Edmunds True Market Value, it gives you a real, market-based estimate based on your year, make, model, mileage, and condition. Takes about 60 seconds.

If you’d rather skip the form, call our Acquisition Manager at (510) 710-4721 and get an estimate over the phone in minutes. The Bay Area used market is currently at a near 3-year high, so most sellers find their cars are worth more than they assumed.

Do I have to buy a car from you to sell you mine?
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No. We buy cars outright, with no purchase requirement. You can sell us your car and walk out with a check — that’s it. A meaningful share of the vehicles we acquire each month come from sellers who aren’t buying anything from us.

How does your offer compare to Carvana or CarMax?
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We’ll beat any written online offer from Carvana, CarMax, Vroom, Givemethevin, or any other buyer by $500. Bring the offer with you — a screenshot or printout works fine. We verify the offer, inspect your car, and write you a number that’s at least $500 higher. Same day, in writing, no haggling required.

What if I owe more on my car than it’s worth?
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We can still buy it. Our Acquisition Manager will work out the payoff with your lender as part of the deal. In some cases the negative equity can be rolled into a new vehicle purchase; in others you’ll need to settle the difference. Either way, we walk you through the math up front in writing — no surprises.

How long does the process take?
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Most sellers are in and out in 45 to 60 minutes. The on-site inspection takes about 30 minutes. The paperwork and check take another 15 to 30, depending on whether there’s a loan payoff to coordinate. If you’ve already submitted the online appraisal or spoken to our Acquisition Manager beforehand, the in-person visit goes even faster.

Do you buy older cars or cars with high mileage?
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Yes. We routinely acquire vehicles 10+ model years old and with 100,000+ miles, as long as the title is clean and the vehicle runs. Higher-mileage cars may be valued closer to wholesale rather than retail, but we’ll always give you a real, written number — not a vague “we’d have to see it” answer over the phone.

What documents do I need to bring?
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The title (if you have it — we can work with you if you don’t), your current registration, your driver’s license, and if you have a loan, your most recent loan statement or the lender’s contact info. If your car is on a lease, bring the lease agreement. That’s everything.

Will I be pressured to buy something while I’m there?
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No. Coliseum Lexus operates on a 1 Price model — no haggling, no high-pressure sales tactics, on either side of the transaction. If you want to look at a new or pre-owned vehicle while you’re here, we’re happy to help. If you don’t, we hand you a check and walk you to your ride.

What makes Coliseum Lexus different from other dealers?
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Three things, briefly. First, we sell pre-owned vehicles faster than most Bay Area dealers — which means we can pay more for the ones we acquire because they don’t sit on our lot. Second, we operate on a transparent 1Price model with no haggling. Third, we’ve earned the Lexus Elite Award eight years running, the highest dealer honor Lexus gives — which is one reason sellers trust us with vehicles they’ve owned for years.

Can I get an offer without coming in?
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Yes. Two ways. Use our online appraisal tool for an instant estimate based on real market data. Or call our Acquisition Manager directly at (510) 710-4721 and get a real estimate over the phone. Both estimates are good for 7 days — bring the car in any time within that window to finalize.

Will I get a higher price selling outright vs. trading in?
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It depends on California’s trade-in tax credit. When you trade a car in toward a new purchase, the sales tax on your new vehicle is reduced by the value of your trade — which can effectively boost the trade value by hundreds or thousands of dollars. We’ll always show you both numbers (sell vs. trade) side by side so you can compare apples to apples and pick whichever option puts more money in your pocket.

Who do I talk to if I have a question before coming in?
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Our Acquisition Manager handles all incoming sell and trade inquiries personally. Direct line: (510) 710-4721. No call center, no transfers, no scripts. If you’d rather start with a form, use the online appraisal tool and we’ll be in touch within an hour during business hours.

Ready When You Are

Let’s Get You a Real Number Today.

Top dollar. No haggling. Real people. Eight years of Lexus Elite Awards behind every offer we write. Whichever way you’d rather start, we’re ready.

Direct line to our Acquisition Manager
(510) 710-4721
Coliseum Lexus of Oakland · 7273 Oakport Street, Oakland, CA 94621