Junk Car Buyer

Our car took a crap on I-25, the repair will be more than the car is worth. We're purchasing a new car but need to get rid of the old one.

Anyone use a junk car buyer (hauler) before? It's still in okay shape so it's not totally worthless.

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Originally Posted by HBARleatherneck

if you are talking scrappers, they will give what they can get away with.(in my experience)
It seems that right now they will give between $150-$500 per vehicle. That of course depends on the size of the vehicle.

What kind of car do you have? year?

There are tons of scrappers who have ads on craigslist, if that is what you were thinking. If you take it to the salvage yard they will give you a few bucks more.

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Yeah I was thinking about the scrappers. Mostly because they'll haul it away since it's stuck at the mechanics.

2003 Ford Escape

CAT killed engine?

I've junked several cars like you're talking about. Post #2 is spot on about what you'll get for it. Can't recall the name of the place I used but they showed up the same day and paid cash.

On a side note, if the body and interior are decent I might have a buyer for you.

Find a buddy with AAA, tow it somewhere safe and post an ad on CL. I'm sure you can get more than what a scrap yard will get you.

1. Tow it home buy pizza and beer and a used part. Get it running and sell it
2. Drag it home. Part it out.
3. Drag it home sell it as is
4. Drag it to a scrap yard
5. Call a scrap company
6. Sell it to the mechanic
7. Sign the title over to whomever and walk away.

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Originally Posted by earplug

CAT killed engine?

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Yep, common problem on these Escapes I'm learning.

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Originally Posted by ray1970

I've junked several cars like you're talking about. Post #2 is spot on about what you'll get for it. Can't recall the name of the place I used but they showed up the same day and paid cash.

On a side note, if the body and interior are decent I might have a buyer for you.

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The interior is meh, other than the hood the body isn't too bad.

Scrap value is way down... Don't get your hopes up, you'll be lucky to get $100, maybe more if you haul it there yourself.

Scheduled a pick-up for $400, thanks gents!

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Originally Posted by rfizzle

Scheduled a pick-up for $400, thanks gents!

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Money says the buyers have a drive train pulled and ready to drop in.

It was the V6, I believe a 3.6l.

The 4 cylinder Escape has a 2.0L engine. And is setup for front wheel drive. I doubt it is even remotely close to your '03 Ranger.

I have a 2000 Ranger 4.0 4x4 with 230k miles and 100% factory exhaust. I don't think the Rangers were known for exhaust issues.