[Moab Junky]

I can't believe I'm saying this, but I am seriously thinking about downsizing.
I really don't need the 8 ft bed or a diesel for that matter.
Can you guys help me determine the best way to value my truck?
Also, where? I'm in Utah so I'd list it on KSL.com and Craig's List. Would it be better to hit up Auto Trader or some other platform?

This Super cab, XLT 7.3L truck is super special. My Dad ordered it in December of 01. He put an overhead camper on it occasionally for a couple years. I pulled a 21 ft toy hauler a few years and that's it.
75,000 miles. Never wrecked, never tuned.

I'm thinking about a new or near new Taco or F150 short bed, 4 door.

Any advice would be amazing,
Thanks,

Bruce

 

[Spirit]

To establish a value on your truck, I suggest going to the larger sales sites (like Auto Trader, Craig's List, etc.) and making a list of similar trucks, along with their options and price. Study and compare the information until you feel comfortable knowing what your own truck should bring on the market, remember these are asking prices and the actual sale amount will be lower, figure 10% lower or thereabouts.

I used Auto Trader 20-30 years ago and still use them. Other publications may be better, I have no idea. Whatever site you use to sell your truck should have a large circulation to maximize your market exposure.

 

[Heavy_GD]

It takes time and commitment to sell a truck and in the end its only worth what someone is willing to pay.

In addition to the advice above if you have time, go to your dealerships and Carmax if you have those to see whats its actually worth.
If you get a dealer worth a 💩 they will share the data they have about all of the trucks like yours being sold.

Then get it out there, go to shows and put a sign on the truck.

 

[Spirit]

Also, I should add that that there are a couple of "buyer" types out there you may run across once you get your ad up and running.

The first one I call the "Professional". He's looking to buy your truck cheap and then resell it in the current hot market. These guys can be interesting to chat with for a few minutes but that's about it. They know a lot about buying and selling vehicles and probably have some fantastic stories but they will never admit their true identity, because they are ...professionals.

The second "buyer" is an incessant talker about everything under the sun except the truck. I call these lookers "Mr. Lonely". These needy types are looking for some simple conversation (hey, how about those Bengals?...) which is harmless enough, but again, it won't get your truck sold.

I've found that the guy who ends-up buying the truck is usually the one I had figured would never buy it. It's a wild ride selling a truck and it all usually culminates in a bank with a Notary and the buyer and seller exchanging truck keys for a cashier's check drawn on a bank in Bumf*ck Egypt. An interesting fact not widely known to most sellers is that a cashiers check can be cancelled by the buyer (if he was the originator). The more you know about this end-stage of the car selling fiasco, the more cautious you will be. The buying and selling public really need more of a standardized and simple escrow process that uses a third party, much like buying and selling real estate. From time-to-time I hear of places that provide a similar service, but they don't seem to stay in business long.

 

[John in OkieLand]

That "Cashier's Check" is not worth the paper it is printed on, according to my bank.
they will NOT release the funds to you, for 10 days after Deposit.

that is to allow the writer of the check to claim 'fraud' and pull it back.

Best you have the buyer meet you at a bank, with CASH in hand, and let the bank certify the Cash.

No cash, no sale.

that said:
I flew from Tulsa, OK to Kalispell, MT with a fresh Cashier's Check.
but, I asked the seller if that is Okay with him?
or would he prefer that I bring cash with me on the airplane?

 

[Ken Morgan]

after reading this multiple times along with the answers... my advice.... do not. its paid for, its reliable and the amount of money you get will not put a dent into either of the vehicles you mentioned. To each his own, but reliability and paid off carry a lot of weight with me...even if you do not currently have a need for its capacity.

 

[greenskeeper]

I can't believe I'm saying this, but I am seriously thinking about downsizing.
I really don't need the 8 ft bed or a diesel for that matter.
Can you guys help me determine the best way to value my truck?
Also, where? I'm in Utah so I'd list it on KSL.com and Craig's List. Would it be better to hit up Auto Trader or some other platform?

This Super cab, XLT 7.3L truck is super special. My Dad ordered it in December of 01. He put an overhead camper on it occasionally for a couple years. I pulled a 21 ft toy hauler a few years and that's it.
75,000 miles. Never wrecked, never tuned.

I'm thinking about a new or near new Taco or F150 short bed, 4 door.

Any advice would be amazing,
Thanks,
Bruce

keep what you've got... new trucks suck along with the related payments

 

[John in OkieLand]

not only are the Payments a bit*ch, but the Insurance Premiums shoot through the roof.

I have a '07 Vibe, '01 Suburban, '02 Excursion, and just recently got this email for insurance from Progressive for our rolling stock.
We'll apply a payment of $112.17 to your auto policy on 01/19/2023.
or, just 1346.04 per year.

I refuse to buy New anything, the last one was in 1974 for a 454 CI Suburban that ran more than 20 years before SWMBO'd forced me to let it go. worst decision I ever made... should have kept it.

 

[Dr. Dirty]

If you sell make sure you drive the Tacoma. The 3.5 with that trans is pretty bad, especially coming from a diesel. The F150 and Taco are very different.

 

[Ken Morgan]

quite simply the smaller trucks are for play. my f150 is a short bed super crew and like i tell my Japanese friends trucks like this are for family camping or boating etc. you load the family through extra junk in back and hitch up your smallish camper... the bed is too small for use as a work truck, so its really about play. now if you had a standard bed f150 or c1500 with the v8 option that would work well as as a light duty work truck due entirely to the length of the bed. a tacoma, or a f150 with the smaller engines is about worthless at hauling or towing anything.

Just my opinion of course there is always that one dude who is towing 20,000 lbs with his 1985 SR5...

 

[GETFURIOUS]

IF YOU WANT TO MAKE SURE A CASHIER'S CHECK IS GOOD AND "STAYS" GOOD.....HAVE THE SELLER MEET YOU AT THE BANK THAT ISSUED THE CHECK AND IN THE SALES PROCESS.....HAVE THEM CASH AND RE-ISSUE A NEW CASHIER'S CHECK TO "YOU" FROM "YOU".....THAT WAY THE ONLY PERSON WHO CAN CANCEL IT IS YOU.....

JUST A THOUGHT.....

B-T-W.....PLEASE POST THE INFORMATION ONCE YOU ACTUALLY SELL YOUR TRUCK.....AND SOME PHOTOS.....

 

[Left Coast Geek]

4.0L Tacoma with the 6 speed stick shift in a TRD 4x4 is pretty sweet, put some good AT tires on it, and you can jeep with the best of them.

 

[Moab Junky]

after reading this multiple times along with the answers... my advice.... do not. its paid for, its reliable and the amount of money you get will not put a dent into either of the vehicles you mentioned. To each his own, but reliability and paid off carry a lot of weight with me...even if you do not currently have a need for its capacity.

I'm afraid you may be right. I'm just not driving it much. Sold my toy hauler, and diesels don't do well sitting like a gasser does.
Hmmmm.
Thanks

 

[Moab Junky]

Thanks for all the tips guys. I'm putting the Razor up for sale. The truck may follow. But ya, the proceeds won't go far on a new truck. Sounds like the 3.5 Taco is a joke.
The F-150 sounds better all the time and I really need a 6 ft bed.

 

[Moab Junky]

quite simply the smaller trucks are for play. my f150 is a short bed super crew and like i tell my Japanese friends trucks like this are for family camping or boating etc. you load the family through extra junk in back and hitch up your smallish camper... the bed is too small for use as a work truck, so its really about play. now if you had a standard bed f150 or c1500 with the v8 option that would work well as as a light duty work truck due entirely to the length of the bed. a tacoma, or a f150 with the smaller engines is about worthless at hauling or towing anything.

Just my opinion of course there is always that one dude who is towing 20,000 lbs with his 1985 SR5...

Good points. While this truck has seen very little work, we did use it. And yes, on 9 day trips to Lake Piwell, even the 8 foot bed was too short.
It never was a work truck. Never a load of rock or much dirt to speak of.. my needs are changing for sure.
Thanks

 

[Moab Junky]

IF YOU WANT TO MAKE SURE A CASHIER'S CHECK IS GOOD AND "STAYS" GOOD.....HAVE THE SELLER MEET YOU AT THE BANK THAT ISSUED THE CHECK AND IN THE SALES PROCESS.....HAVE THEM CASH AND RE-ISSUE A NEW CASHIER'S CHECK TO "YOU" FROM "YOU".....THAT WAY THE ONLY PERSON WHO CAN CANCEL IT IS YOU.....

JUST A THOUGHT.....

B-T-W.....PLEASE POST THE INFORMATION ONCE YOU ACTUALLY SELL YOUR TRUCK.....AND SOME PHOTOS.....

 

[Ken Morgan]

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I'm Sexy and I now it!

 

[Moab Junky]

I looked at a 2020 F150 with the 3.5, Ecoboost twin turbo.
39k, 50,000 miles. Even if I got 20 for mine, that's a lot out of pocket.
They say that motor makes more power than the V8. Is that the one to get?
Anyone know?
Thanks.