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So we are helping sell my in laws 80 series. 1FZ engine, auto trans. It's not in perfect condition. It sat for a long while. We repaired it. It had a dead fuel pump, old gas, old oil, power steering pump was dead. Battery of course. We fixed all that and now it runs.

So I did a little comparative research and posted it for $5k thinking that was about what other 4wd cars about 200k miles were posted for. There were other 80 series in similar mileage posted near us for that price on FB marketplace. If anything I thought we priced it a little high, as there were cheaper ones.

It still has issues: AC radiator needs to be replaced. Clear coat is messed up. Front bumper misaligned (it rolled into a deck while off, long story). Surface rust. The gas cap cover went missing at some point. It's automatic not manual. Mud flaps are gone. Spare tire went flat.

So why the avalanche of interest? I've got people saying they want to come tomorrow with cash. I've got used car dealers replying. Makes me feel like I suspiciously priced it way too low. Did I, or should I just take the money and drive off into the sunset? I didn't hide any of the issues in the posting.

Please help, very confused.
 
Synaps3 said:
So we are helping sell my in laws 80 series. 1FZ engine, auto trans. It's not in perfect condition. It sat for a long while. We repaired it. It had a dead fuel pump, old gas, old oil, power steering pump was dead. Battery of course. We fixed all that and now it runs.

So I did a little comparative research and posted it for $5k thinking that was about what other 4wd cars about 200k miles were posted for. There were other 80 series in similar mileage posted near us for that price on FB marketplace. If anything I thought we priced it a little high, as there were cheaper ones.

It still has issues: AC radiator needs to be replaced. Clear coat is messed up. Front bumper misaligned (it rolled into a deck while off, long story). Surface rust. The gas cap cover went missing at some point. It's automatic not manual. Mud flaps are gone. Spare tire went flat.

So why the avalanche of interest? I've got people saying they want to come tomorrow with cash. I've got used car dealers replying. Makes me feel like I suspiciously priced it way too low. Did I, or should I just take the money and drive off into the sunset? I didn't hide any of the issues in the posting.

Please help, very confused.
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Does it have factory locking differentials? This is seen by a dial to the left of the steering wheel. This will add thousands to the value. What is the listing, specifically (link)?
 
doc_random said:
Does it have factory locking differentials? This is seen by a dial to the left of the steering wheel. This will add thousands to the value. What is the listing, specifically (link)?
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The $6000 one has pretty bad rust and front end damage.

Cloth seats also add value to some folks.

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there are lots of things that matter the older the car the more important the condition is 200k might be lower then average miles now days. i see plenty around here listed for 5K with a bunch of rust holes in them.
 
Batameez said:
I'd price it higher. Keeps more weirdos away.
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Well, it depends on the weirdo... It takes a certain type of weirdo to want to buy a 30 year old rig in the first place.

@Synaps3 I'd say it depends on your level of patience. If you're really trying to maximize your dollar, then patience can get you a bit more, but whether it's worth the extra time and hassle...?

I can't see your ad because Mark Zuckerberg isn't my friend, but you can see the range these things go for: it's all over the place. If it were me, I might bump the price up if it has factory lockers, otherwise I would probably take the money and run... but that's me and my level of patience.
 
It's a fair price, I think you asking for $7k will probably push some folks out but it's not exactly better than some of the other 7k land cruisers for sale. That leaves some room for negotiations but it's been sitting for 13 years and was technically in an unreported accident.

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Thread 'Early model 80 series in trouble, is it worth fixing and selling?'

Hey folks,

My parents in law have this early model (1990) 80 series that has been sitting for 6 years. I'm not sure why it stopped running but when it was towed into their yard it also rolled into a wooden deck which left the front messed up as you can see. Hood is ok but the hood latch took a 2 by 4 and will need to be replaced and thats why the hood isn't closed.

Assuming it runs, is it worth fixing to sell it? I see on used car sales these can go for 5-10k depending on mileage.

There's a lot I don't know about this car and I can figure out more to post tomorrow, but assuming it runs...
 
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Marvelicious said:
Well, it depends on the weirdo... It takes a certain type of weirdo to want to buy a 30 year old rig in the first place.
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Enthusiast weird is socially acceptable, they appreciate what's for sale. What I'm trying to avoid is "Is this still available?" and those who offer something reasonable and then show up negotiating further down because "I think it needs brake pads".
 
@Synaps3 : Post up the year, actual mileage and some photos showing the body, interior, engine, rust.

Just posting here and asking the question may generate a dozen direct messages making offers for the vehicle.

Value IMO/IME depends on condiition, condition, condition, mileage, and location so any needed repairs, body or paint damage including rust repairs,, interior condition, etc, etc will affect the price.

What happens IME is that some of the people bidding who want an 80 Series and have never owned one don't have a clue as to the cost of repairs, service, and upkeep. Too many think they can buy one of these vehicles and drive it for a million miles and just add gas and do a few oil changes, not even close to being true. Or they saw that some have sold on BAT for crazy money so they're thinking they could doll it up and flip it,

There are a a few major services and repairs that can run up the cost quickly, here's some examples:

Replace the radiator and other hoses while you're in there: $1500 minimum to pay someone to do it using OEM parts,
Replace a headgasket, add $5000-$10,000 if you pay someone to do it correctly
Complete front axle service: including brakes: $2000-4000 depending who does the work and what parts are needed (or just replaced because)
Paint the vehicle: wide range in prices and quality of the paint job but low end $5000 (crap job) to $15,000 (good job) add $$$ to that if any rust repairs needed

So bottomline IMHO from the little we know of the 80 in question, $5000 is not an unrealistic number not knowing the condition and how it's been taken care of. You could start higher ($10,000) and come down, that would/should weed out some of the tire kickers and flippers.

Posting up some photos will help
 
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sometimes taking 1 or 2k less facilitates a quick hassle free sale.. for some, that's worth it's weight in gold over dealing with time wasters and tire kickers.
 
doc_random said:
Does it have factory locking differentials? This is seen by a dial to the left of the steering wheel. This will add thousands to the value. What is the listing, specifically (link)?
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Marvelicious said:
Well, it depends on the weirdo... It takes a certain type of weirdo to want to buy a 30 year old rig in the first place.

@Synaps3 I'd say it depends on your level of patience. If you're really trying to maximize your dollar, then patience can get you a bit more, but whether it's worth the extra time and hassle...?

I can't see your ad because Mark Zuckerberg isn't my friend, but you can see the range these things go for: it's all over the place. If it were me, I might bump the price up if it has factory lockers, otherwise I would probably take the money and run... but that's me and my level of patience.
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Just checked and no it does NOT have the locking diff.
 
@Synaps3 : Post up some photos of the body, interior, undrcarriage, and engine bay to include any damage, rust, etc
 
In the eastern US that would list for at least $8k with those miles and body and interior looking good Not nearly as many to choose from in the east. Might not sell for $8k, but it might also.
 
You listed it at what you thought was a fair price.
With that much response you should get full asking price and move on knowing you did the right thing.

Plus what’s your time worth.

IMO pulling the ad and relisting at a higher price is a losing strategy.
 
Marvelicious said:
Definitely an effective way to piss off anyone who looked at it at the previous price.
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This actually just happened to me with a Volvo V70R. The seller wasn't the original owner and wanted to get rid of it to clear his father in laws house (he passed away). He listed it on CL for a fast sale (stated it needed to be sold over the weekend) and I was eating lunch and saw the post within minutes. I contacted him and made him a cash offer for that night.

I got to the meetup and he informed me that he got so many inquiries and wouldn't sell because it was worth more than he thought. He then told me it would be $3.5k more and I walked away. Needless to say I believe I saw the same car listed in Portland a few weeks later for thousands over his adjusted asking price.

My point is: If you thought you listed it at a reasonable price why worry about all the offers. Take the asking price and be happy knowing you got what you believed was a fair price and know that you may have made someone's day who may not have otherwise been able to afford an 80.
 
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Marketplace uses algorithms. When you listed that cruiser it put it top of page of every person in your area that clicks on 80 series postings.

Before you decide to alienate the majority of potential buyers I'd see if any of them will actually show up with $4900 cash and buy it from you.

I recently sold a beater 3rd Gen Cummins Dodge on marketplace. I'd say I got in the ballpark of 200 messages for it. Atleast half saying they'd come right out with cash... Then radio silence or 13 more questions then nothing.

Took a month to actually sell the truck and I lowered the price $100 off the dirt cheap asking price.
 
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