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Need help finding the best option for selling a salvage vehicle -NSFW-
Posted on 7/10/18 at 11:45 am
Posted on 7/10/18 at 11:45 am
Anyone sell a vehicle with a blown motor or was otherwise nonfunctioning?
We were holding onto a high(ish) mile vehicle for my son (new driver) but the motor recently seized. Apparently that motor is notorious for burning oil in the later stages of life.
We changed the oil (verified 5 qts of Dexos certified oil was added) a month prior and there were ZERO indications of a problem until it started running bad and was immediately dropped off at the dealership by my wife. I really didn't think I needed to check the oil level that soon after a change.
The vehicle is paid off but I still want to maximize my return as best as possible. Replacing the motor is not an option because it would cost more than what the vehicle is worth.
I found a website that buys cars with mechanical issues but wanted to make sure I covered all of my bases. If anyone has gone through this process, I'd love to hear your experience.
The website offer was $1,800 which is more than what I feel a junk yard would give me. I have it posted for sale but CL is littered with scammers.
Baton Rouge
Thanks and if you ever need a mechanic, I highly recommend these ladies
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We were holding onto a high(ish) mile vehicle for my son (new driver) but the motor recently seized. Apparently that motor is notorious for burning oil in the later stages of life.
We changed the oil (verified 5 qts of Dexos certified oil was added) a month prior and there were ZERO indications of a problem until it started running bad and was immediately dropped off at the dealership by my wife. I really didn't think I needed to check the oil level that soon after a change.
The vehicle is paid off but I still want to maximize my return as best as possible. Replacing the motor is not an option because it would cost more than what the vehicle is worth.
I found a website that buys cars with mechanical issues but wanted to make sure I covered all of my bases. If anyone has gone through this process, I'd love to hear your experience.
The website offer was $1,800 which is more than what I feel a junk yard would give me. I have it posted for sale but CL is littered with scammers.
Baton Rouge
Thanks and if you ever need a mechanic, I highly recommend these ladies
: This post was edited on 7/10/18 at 11:46 am
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Posted on 7/10/18 at 11:47 am to Tigeralum2008
Scruffy doesn’t think those women are actual mechanics.
Posted on 7/10/18 at 11:49 am to Tigeralum2008
3,3,3,3,3,3,3,3,3,3,3,3,1,3,1,3
Posted on 7/10/18 at 11:50 am to Scruffy
quote:
Scruffy doesn’t think those women are actual mechanics.
Whatever gave you that thought?
Posted on 7/10/18 at 11:53 am to Tigeralum2008
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I found a website that buys cars with mechanical issues
what site offered $1800 for a bad car, unseen
Posted on 7/10/18 at 11:54 am to Tigeralum2008
Because those tends to work better attached to the compressor?
Posted on 7/10/18 at 11:55 am to Tigeralum2008
All you had to do was post Ms. Fox from Transformers.
Posted on 7/10/18 at 11:55 am to Scruffy
quote:
Scruffy doesn’t think those women are actual mechanics.
Next you are going to tell me the chick from the General commercials isnt a auto body tech either.
Posted on 7/10/18 at 11:58 am to NotGrammarKnotsi
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what site offered $1800 for a bad car, unseen
Carbrain.com asks for numerous photos and then tenders an offer. They flip the vehicles to shops, yards, overseas...
Posted on 7/10/18 at 11:59 am to Tigeralum2008
I had an antique car that was underwater during Katrina. Following the storm I didn't have the time, money, or facilities to do anything with it.
A guy left a note on the windshield expressing interest in the car, so I got on the web and found a generic bill of sale, added wording to specify that it was a flooded car and was being sold as-is, with the sale price.
Collected the buyer's money and his signature on my bill of sale. Done deal.
A guy left a note on the windshield expressing interest in the car, so I got on the web and found a generic bill of sale, added wording to specify that it was a flooded car and was being sold as-is, with the sale price.
Collected the buyer's money and his signature on my bill of sale. Done deal.
Posted on 7/10/18 at 12:05 pm to Tigeralum2008
quote:
Replacing the motor is not an option because it would cost more than what the vehicle is worth.
If the vehicle is otherwise sound, still cheaper than buying even a used one.
Posted on 7/10/18 at 12:08 pm to Tigeralum2008
Park in front yard. Free lawn art.
Posted on 7/10/18 at 12:09 pm to Tigeralum2008
Who the hell works on a truck with a Crescent wrench...?
Posted on 7/10/18 at 12:13 pm to Jim Rockford
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If the vehicle is otherwise sound, still cheaper than buying even a used one.
I thought about that but am scared off by other potential issues this car could have in the future. I'd rather hold onto the $6K and add whatever I get for the salvage to use on the next vehicle.
The intent was to give this to my son. I do not believe in giving my teenage kid anything more than a 5 year old vehicle for their first car. Let him earn something better himself.
Posted on 7/10/18 at 12:14 pm to Tigeralum2008
well you cant get any "real" advice on this, assuming you really want it, without giving us the following
1 type of car (ford, toyota, kia)
2 model type
3 year
4 mileage
5 and an honest idea of condition (not as the seller but if you were going to buy it)
you can get a good running salvage yard engine and have it installed in your car, all for around $1500, if its not worth that then just take the $1800 and run
1 type of car (ford, toyota, kia)
2 model type
3 year
4 mileage
5 and an honest idea of condition (not as the seller but if you were going to buy it)
you can get a good running salvage yard engine and have it installed in your car, all for around $1500, if its not worth that then just take the $1800 and run
This post was edited on 7/10/18 at 12:16 pm
Posted on 7/10/18 at 12:20 pm to keakar
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you can get a good running salvage yard engine and have it installed in your car, all for around $1500
Lowest motor replacement quote I received was $4K and highest was $8K
TBH I didn't think the details about the car were important as this is a salvage where condition is assumed or irrelevent. It is in average condition given it's age (6 years).
This post was edited on 7/10/18 at 12:22 pm
Posted on 7/10/18 at 12:29 pm to Tigeralum2008
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I didn't think the details about the car were important as this is a salvage where condition is assumed or irrelevent.
Make/Model/Year is very important. If it's a desirable make or model. A guy with mechanical skills will buy a $500 junk yard engine, get it running, and flip it for a nice profit.
Posted on 7/10/18 at 12:34 pm to weadjust
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Make/Model/Year is very important. If it's a desirable make or model. A guy with mechanical skills will buy a $500 junk yard engine, get it running, and flip it for a nice profit.
If you know a guy like that, please point me in the right direction. The vehicle is a prime candidate for that type of person.
I've been told most shops don't do motor replacements anymore because it takes too long and the mechanic can earn the shop more money doing other jobs in the time it takes to do the motor.
This post was edited on 7/10/18 at 12:35 pm
Posted on 7/10/18 at 12:37 pm to Tigeralum2008
you should look into running it at an auction.Depending on the vehicle it could be a good move.
Posted on 7/10/18 at 12:37 pm to Hangover Haven
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Who the hell works on a truck with a Crescent wrench...?
Also, those shoes do NOT meet the requirements of OSHA 1910.136 for foot protection.
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