Best way to sell my truck

[DFark]

When I read forums it sounds like how much in demand a good used low mileage 3rd generation truck is worth and how buyers are willing to pay way over book to get a good one. I'm not trying to sound like a whiner here but I have had my truck listed for over a month on here and craigslist and a couple other sites and all I got was a couple lowball offers from kooks who didn't even come look at my truck. Granted it's right after the new year and everyone is feeling poor, but I am disappointed in the lack of interest in my truck. I'm sorry I just needed to vent a little. Any Ideas to make me a better seller? The ad for my truck is listed on this site under 3rd gen trucks for sale. Thanks :{

 

[wyosteve]

Here in Cheyenne our local newspaper has a section where you post a picture of the vehicle, description and price. I've sold several vehicles, trailers and my Bobcat using that approach. You might give it a try in your local area. I think the picture part is critical. It's a very nice looking truck you have and certainly not overpriced in today's market.

 

[NIsaacs]

I think a lot of it has to do with financing, most people need it and the dealer makes it easy. Also, they need/want to trade one in, again the dealer can help.

Nick

 

[Tuesdak]

As demonstrated on here a bit ago someone sold a low mile truck on here that then appeared on eBay. It then went for major money. eBay has Roadloans and other financing available as well as standard credit unions the buyer can use on their own.

You reach a large audience with eBay for a flat fee. Someone wants a low mile Cummins may have cash in hand and book value can go out the window.

Have the truck detailed. Then take a picture of all 4 sides of it, bed, open doors and then picture it again shooting into the open doors. Picture of driver's side seat bottom that is known to wear, picture of odometer, interior condition, dash, and last 3 pictures of the engine bay. Optional picture of the underside and showing tire tread. Don't be afraid to take a picture of rust, dents, or defects. The buyer isn't there and wants to see and decide if they care about the issues - it makes them feel you are being honest with them.

List maintenance and other things you did to show you cared for the truck. This can't be found at a dealer or corner vehicle flipper.

List the truck to end on Friday and start the bid with what you want from it or a couple grand under that. Friday so the person can grab a plane or arrange shipping over the weekend. You may only get 1 bid so be mindful of that. Buy it now is nice, but, requires a reserve or it goes away at the first bid. Then buy it now it goes away after the reserve is met.

Offer to pickup at airport and finish the transaction at your bank. Hopefully open Saturday...

Last, don't be in a hurry. It may take a few tries/weeks to find a buyer. The value of a pre-emissions truck isn't going down very fast.

Edit: 140,000 miles is not "low mileage" to those looking for a low mile Cummins. This would be under 100K and the above example was like 35K. The miles on yours are average for the age at 15K per year. However when one looks at trucks for sale it is hard to find them with under 200K on them so no real argument - just helping you set your expectations. I don't think your price is out of line.

 

[DFark]

Thanks, all makes sense, As a side note I talked to a dealer today and they offered me 14,000, and the new truck was priced below invoice plus $4000 in rebates. This was ordering a 3500 single rear wheel long bed crew cab.

 

[VolsFan]

I sold my 99 a few years ago. With 200k I got 10k for it. I wanted 14,000 originally but after research figured probably would be setting on it a while for that price. A fella in the Air Force bought it with a USAA loan. I had my current rig on the chopping block back over the early summer due to unforeseen circumstances but thank god powered through that and I'm still driving it, hopefully til I'm a goner! Also, I did sell mine on Craigslist but yes, you do deal with your fair share of clowns.... I understand a 2nd gen and 3rd gen is like apples to oranges too, but the auto in these trucks does hurt the resale unless you have documentation from a rebuild. Last I heard from the guy that bought my truck he was putting down 650hp on the trans I had built.

 

[DFark]

I still have my 2001, Pretty much rust free and trying to keep it that way