help me sell my truck

[cofi]

https://www.ar-15.co/threads/119221-fs-2002-trailblazer-(lifted-33s-lots-of-extras)

I have this posted here craigslist ebay trailvoy.com for almost a month now with no response it's priced at almost half of what other trailblazer are going for....what am I doing wrong?

[RCCrawler]

Not many people want to buy something that someone else has taken apart and failed to put back together. It kinda makes a potential buyer wonder if there may be some underlying issue why you haven't assembled it.

My guess is if you pulled all the ads, put it together, had everything functioning, it'd go away fairly quickly.

[rondog]

Projects are just hard to sell, especially for a decent price. And the fact it was your former trail toy adds pucker factor too.

[Wulf202]

Bribe bobby to get the 4x4 finished and itll sell.

[BPTactical]

Pull the ad, wait a week and post it for $500.00 more.
You would be amazed how well it works.

[RonMexico]

Not many people want to buy something that someone else has taken apart and failed to put back together. It kinda makes a potential buyer wonder if there may be some underlying issue why you haven't assembled it.

My guess is if you pulled all the ads, put it together, had everything functioning, it'd go away fairly quickly.


This^^^ in a tight economy people want something reliable and economical not something they have to worry about or put time and money into to make it run right. I think you have a nice rig but it is winter here in Colorado and most people would like to buy a 4x4 that has functioning 4x4. Also, mods don't increase the price of the car/truck. Maybe to the right person but to an average person it actually lower the sales price.

[ray1970]

I'll inject a little honesty here. No offense meant and this is not a jab at you in any way.

That thing looks like a total pile of crap.

Perhaps a price adjustment would help?

edit- perhaps "total pile of crap" was a bit harsh. Just looks like there are body parts missing (front bumper?), maybe some damage to one of the front fenders, the wheels and tires don't look like a very good fit for the vehicle, etc. And, if I am understanding it correctly, there isn't a front differential in the vehicle as it currently sits.

[RonMexico]

Also check you kbb price quote. When I did a quote in "fair condition " no 4x4,dents, carpet.... It trade vale was 1900 and the private party sales price ranged from 2200-3100. So half of KBB price would be around $1400

[RCCrawler]

So half of KBB price would be around $1400

That might peak my interest in checking it out.

[sniper7]

I probably would only pay $1000 for that thing. It needs work that a lot of people can't do or wouldn't do. If the diff or anything else is messed up the price is not even worth it at all.

[Great-Kazoo]

Down your way its not that big a, deal. However along the front range having avehicle that may or does not pass emissions, is a boat anchor. Ask yourself this. IF i needed a 4x4 would i pay your price or another $1K for a guaranteed 4x4, everything works (within reason) AND pass the smog test.

Advertising is as an OFF ROAD Only it might move...................@ $1200 OBO. I don't like buying other peoples headaches.

PLUS. It's winter, NO ONE wants to work on vehicles, as a hobby, this time of year. Hook up the front diff, then relist it. As you say in the ad, It wouldn't take but a few hours to get it back together.

[cofi]

Yea I'll wait till spring and fix the 4x4 I guess....3k is my bottom on this truck it's about what I have in it

[cofi]

Thanks for everyone's honest opinions!

[ray1970]

Yea I'll wait till spring and fix the 4x4 I guess....3k is my bottom on this truck it's about what I have in it

You seem fairly intelligent. I'm sure you understand that just because you dump a bunch of money into something doesn't necessarily make it worth more.

Sometimes selling something is just a matter of finding the right buyer.

Best of luck.

[Beer]

[brianakell]

I see dents, dings, dirty, means price drop as its damage, and dirty shows very poorly. Pic in a muddy field, bad as well. Green dry field, or the street would be better.

With the parts not installed, for me, it better be worth my time to put that all back in. So if a mech would charge 800 to reinstall everything, Id expect at least that much discount from the price.

Base trouble, youre selling a vehicle to a finite group of people. Not "average joe" but a gearhead. Gearheads know that what youve got will never sell to AJ, so they can sit and wait, and lowball you to death. I know this, because I do it, multiple times a year usually! Bottom line, fix it, get the lights off, clean it, good pics, and youll sell pretty quick. Keep the hella's and get the bumper back on will help tremendously as well.

[Ah Pook]

Just to add something to what the others have said. I recently bought a Jeep using CL, for the first time. The first thing I noticed was all the bad cell phone pics. Too dark, too fuzzy, etc. If you are trying to get me off my ass and come look at your vehicle, I at least want to know what it looks like.

Take the time to put it back together.

[hurley842002]

You seem fairly intelligent. I'm sure you understand that just because you dump a bunch of money into something doesn't necessarily make it worth more.

Sometimes selling something is just a matter of finding the right buyer.

Best of luck.

[Beer]

Very accurate statement.

I've built quite a few rigs in my day, my last Cherokee was VERY well equipped, Warn bumper/Winch, Sliders, armor, snorkel, Lockers, etc. etc. Jeep was clean, and a much desirable 2 door, but at the end of the day, I made more by selling the aftermarket items separately, and bringing the Jeep back to a stock configuration. Also many folks like to do the work themselves, add their own parts, and know the work. The folks that don't do their own work, want a nice clean truck. Just my opinion.

[Ah Pook]

I don't like to think about how much I have put into some rides. I did enjoy them though.

[cofi]

I don't like to think about how much I have put into some rides. I did enjoy them though.
I had over 15k in this one :)

37265

[Irving]

In paint alone?

[blacklabel]

In paint alone?

And wheels.

[Ah Pook]

In paint alone?
My first though.

[cofi]

Many many cans of krylon gave there lives for that little gti :)