2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Opinions sought on truck's value

[Gene Arnold]

Having sold my 34' Airstream triple axle, and having reached what I admit is antiquity, and having moved back to be near family in my dotage, I'll now have no need for my truck. After delivering the trailer to the buyer in Colorado next week, I will be listing it in the classifieds. I'd appreciate input from any of you who have a feel for older truck values.



Mine is a '96, Cummins powered, Laramie SLT 2500, 2WD, 5 speed, and has under 163,000 miles. It is a pretty sharp truck for its age. It was originally purchased in June, '96 at Pocatello, Idaho. In January, 2001, I bought it from from the widow of the original purchaser. Until a year-and-one-half ago the truck was always in southern Idaho which is desert country so there is zero rust. Since coming back to Nebraska it has not been driven on snow. From October, 2011 until June 30, 2013 it has gone less than 1000 miles, so you see why I'm going to sell it.



A “VanWorks, Ft. Collins, CO” conversion which seems to have been mostly decorative features (de-badged, special exterior accents, wood dash trim, etc. ).



KDP fixed

Anti-spin, 4:11 gear ratio differential

Rancho shocks

SuperDuty adjustable air spring suspension by Air/Ride (this is what us common folks call “air overload springs” - not really a replacement for the full suspension)



Infinity sound system

6 way power driver's seat



Wired for slide-in camper

7 pin trailer connection

Receiver hitch

DrawTite Activator II Digital trailer brake controller

 

[Flying_gage]

I'll take a whack at this...

I think it's cleanliness, 12v and 5spd will give it decent value. If the interior is as clean as the outside, I would say $7-8000. I think the paint scheme kind of detracts from the value a little, (guys please don't flame me as my truck has a similar paint job) as well as the fact that it is two wheel drive.

I probably would list it on C/L in California. That is what I did with one of my dodge's. Got a fair amount of interest on it too from there. It is just getting it out there...

Good luck in the sale. Let us know what you get for it!

 

[Missouri Mule]

It's worth more than 7 or 8 thousand especially if the interior looks as good as the outside. The 215 HP pump and the 5 speed makes it worth more money, plus the low mileage plus no rust.

 

[HHhuntitall]

... . and don't forget, you can always go down on your price. You can't go the other way. I'd price it at $12,000 and go down according to interest. The 12v, cleanliness, and mileage all dictate a pretty price.

As for a place to list it, Craiglist is good, and recently, I've been watching a lot of trucks move on www.Dieselsellerz.com Just a suggestion. Good luck, sorry to hear you're selling it.....

 

[budnate]

I say about 10K if the driver seat is still good and its clean under the hood.

 

[ESwartzer]

I agree with flying gauge that it would be 7000-8000 dollars. I base that off of what they gave me on my totaled 98. 5 4x4 with no rust "central valley CA" perfect interior and 150k miles. It was like pulling teeth but I ended up with 13,600 for my truck, and I had almost 9 grand in upgrades which they don't compensate for unless you have a specific ryder in your insurance policy.

 

[Missouri Mule]

But yours is a 24 valve not a 215 hp. 12 vavle

 

[ESwartzer]

Out in my area people don't get any more for a 12 valve than a 24, the only difference is that a 12 valve doesn't need to be smogged!

 

[Gene Arnold]

UPDATE:

Thanks for your responses to my query.

Things have finally come together, I finished my last tow when I delivered my Airstream to the new owner in Estes Park, CO, and I've had the truck detailed. I had a local used truck dealer (acquaintance of mine) give it a look and his opinion on pricing it.

The truck is now listed in the TDR Classifieds. Here's the link https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?225-2nd-Gen-Truck-Ads

Gene