2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Truck for sale - questions

[DBeatty]

Is my truck just not worth that much or what?



01 quad cab long bed 2wd with H. O. & 6 spd. It has 136000 miles and a small dent in the drivers side rear door from where a pony backed in to it. I only need $12,700 to pay it off but the dealer says I am still upside down on it and really low balled me on the trade in price because of the miles and the dent.



Now I have seen similar trucks to mine sell with more body abuse for $15,000 QUICKLY, so what gives, is selling used vehicles that profitable?

I mean if they gave me $12,700 for it, spent $500 to fix the door they could sell it at a sticker of $17,000 and if they sell it for $15,500 they would still make $2300 which is 17. 5%! If they got the $17,000 that is $3800 and almost 30%!!!!



What is the deal with dealers? I guess I am just going to have to sell it on my own. Anyone want a truck, CHEAP?

 

[barbwire]

Know how you feel

I know just how you feel. Seems like they always have the upper hand.

I wanted to buy a 2004 4x4, but they did'nt want to give enough for my 99 4x4, in a trade. I fooled them. I kept my 99 for the 4x4 when I need one, and ordered a new 4x2. Now I hope to have the best of both worlds.

 

[johnrv4]

Around here, there is quite a difference in what dealers are willing to give you for your truck if you trade it in... When I went to trade in a '98 for my '01, the difference in trade in value between two dealers 10 miles apart was $4800 . It definitely pays to shop around if you're trading in.

 

[ndurbin]

They've got to make money too. And it does pay to shop around. when i was thinking about trading my truck off it varied about $1500 b/w 4 dealers. And if you goto a dealership that sells alot of trucks versus cars you'll get alil more money out of it. Since they can move it off the lot faster.



IMO your usually better off selling it yourself.

 

[GIT-R-DONE]

I had a trade in price difference between 5 different dealers, that was 5000 dollars difference. Keep shopping as not all dealers are created equal. If there price doesn't meet your expectations, use the classifieds. My . 02 Don

 

[DBeatty]

Thanks, Guys! I just needed to vent because I know my truck is worth more than what they are offering and unfortunately they are the largest truck dealer in my area.



I also hate haggling. Just give me your best price and that is it. Don't try and scam me into paying more money. Also the silly little number games they play, just rubs me the wrong way. If I had the need for two trucks I would simply just go out and buy the other and get the tax break for it, but what am I going to do with two trucks?



Anyway, Thanks. And again anyone want to buy a truck - CHEAP!

 

[DKayser]

Rats

I looked for a 98 QC 12v, found one for 20K! And then they want to give me 6K for mine! $%^& them!:--)

 

[stacerbob]

Put it on

EBAY

 

[Sarge]

I bought 3 vehicles in a row by using Cars Direct on the web. They give you a bottom line price, no haggleing. Took that price to a dealer, showed him the paperwork, and told him to match it or else I would buy it on line. They matched it. Dealers are learning that they have to deal, or lose the sale. As for selling yours, I'd fix the dent, detail it, put it in the paper for 17500, and take 16000!! Sarge

 

[ImagesThatSing]

If you are in a larger metro area, and can sell it yourself, you will do much better, or as suggested, you can put it on ebay and check the play. It is the "dance" between selling the old one and getting the new one and not being without a vehicle in between that can seem to also be difficult.

 

[Extreme1]

If the dealer doesn't deal with diesels much, they don't have a clue. It doesn't matter how big they are or how many cars and gasser trucks they sell, if they don't have diesel pickup market experience, find another dealer. You will probably want to avoid their service department too.



When I was going to buy my truck (3 years old with 117k miles on it) I stopped at the local dealer where I used to live. I asked the sales dork (I used to work at dealerships, don't get me started) what it was worth expecting him to pull out his yellow book (they aren't black) and give me a rough estimate. He did the slow blink, pause, "I don't know, $8,000". Yeah, right.



I also go a diagnostic fee returned from them for misdiagnosing a bad fuel pump on a '94 1500 I had. It finally died in the garage and when it didn't run at all it was an easy diagnosis.

 

[Cooker]

Originally posted by DBeatty

is selling used vehicles that profitable?

Yes.