What's It Worth?
#12
Thank you all for your comments.
I've decided I just don't love this Land Rover enough to sink any more money into it and sell it as-is. I guess I'm a bit hurt that I gave her the best of everything the past three years I've owned it - all new synthetic fluids, regular maintenance, five brand new BFG A/T's a couple of thousand miles ago...even that new front drive shaft a few weeks ago (it doesn't even have 100 miles on it yet)....and then she leaves me stranded by the side of the road, confused and hurt, asking "...but why"?
I knew a Land Rover was capable of breaking your heart as well as your wallet - I just hoped she wouldn't do it to me.
But seriously, it's headed to the classifieds by the end of the week. If anyone here is interested, shoot me a PM and we'll work something out.
I don't want to start a bidding war, but I'd like to get something north of $2k out of it. There's that much value just between the new rubber, drive shaft, and new lights that aren't even wired yet.
Thanks again all.
I've decided I just don't love this Land Rover enough to sink any more money into it and sell it as-is. I guess I'm a bit hurt that I gave her the best of everything the past three years I've owned it - all new synthetic fluids, regular maintenance, five brand new BFG A/T's a couple of thousand miles ago...even that new front drive shaft a few weeks ago (it doesn't even have 100 miles on it yet)....and then she leaves me stranded by the side of the road, confused and hurt, asking "...but why"?
I knew a Land Rover was capable of breaking your heart as well as your wallet - I just hoped she wouldn't do it to me.
But seriously, it's headed to the classifieds by the end of the week. If anyone here is interested, shoot me a PM and we'll work something out.
I don't want to start a bidding war, but I'd like to get something north of $2k out of it. There's that much value just between the new rubber, drive shaft, and new lights that aren't even wired yet.
Thanks again all.
#13
Good luck with the sale, Ken. These trucks aren't for the feint of heart, for sure! When I finally decided to pull the trigger, I had told myself that at no point shall I ever require it to be running.
I've had to remind myself of this a few times now where it's sat, undrivable.
I don't take it out when I need to be at a destination. I won't take it out if I have to be anywhere at any certain time. I won't even take it out in the rain now.
It's funny, having a vehicle as unreliable as these, yet still enjoying it. It's like a dog that only sometimes wants to bite people.
Dave
I've had to remind myself of this a few times now where it's sat, undrivable.
I don't take it out when I need to be at a destination. I won't take it out if I have to be anywhere at any certain time. I won't even take it out in the rain now.
It's funny, having a vehicle as unreliable as these, yet still enjoying it. It's like a dog that only sometimes wants to bite people.
Dave
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The offers in the $1500 - $2000 ballpark are actually pretty fair if you're selling it whole. Without the off-road parts you would be looking at a $500-800 truck needing an engine. (I bought a very nice stock D2 SE7 with a blown headgasket (no sign of a slipped liner) last summer for $800. You don't have to look very to hard to find similar D2s...at least not east of the Mississippi.)
#16
Does he still have the stock parts that he removed? I know I didn't save my old bumpers and plastic rocker covers when I replaced them with steel bumpers and sliders. Putting all that stuff back (even if he doesn't have to replace any of it) might well be more work than the $1500 is worth.
Do what you will. There's always someone out there willing to pay too much for one of these things, but don't assume you'll find that person...
#17
I shopped around for 4 months! Paid $12K for mine...04, SE7, 65K mi, great shape & everything working, then dropped $6K on a new engine for piece of mind. Those who don't rely on their Disco's as DDs think I overpaid. Those who do, say that's about right. Those who drive something else (everything from Cayenne's & 4Runner's to Jetta's & Mini's) assume it's worth much more than I've got into it.
Do I have a point? It's worth what someone will pay, which is apparently all over the place. Best of luck!
Do I have a point? It's worth what someone will pay, which is apparently all over the place. Best of luck!
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