Where's the best place to sell my PU ??

[Larry C]

I am looking for suggestions from anyone that has offered for sale an older vehicle that's in superb condition. I would like to know where you got the best results such as local paper, Craigslist, E-Bay, Hemmings, etc.

I want to sell my 1992 Chevy PU that I bought from the original owner in 1993. It will be 20 years old in 2012 which will make it a classic. The truck has always been garaged and has been stored all but 3 winters.

everything is original, no customization crap.

Here's the stats:
1992 Chevy Silverado Short Box
4.3 liter V-6
5 speed (15% overdrive) Manual
Air (original R12 refrigerant)
Tilt Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Power Brakes
Cruise Control
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Full Cloth Bench Seat W/ Folding Arm Rest
Upgraded Pioneer Stereo CD & I-pod W/ 4 new Speakers
ARE Fiberglass Cap. ($1100 new)
Yakima rails on the cap for easy mounting of roof rack

The truck has been meticulously maintained for the 17 years I have owned it.

This is not your average work truck, it's in clean like new condition!! Original paint, no rust, 88,000 original miles, 24MPG highway.....

******$5995******

I am looking for suggestions on the best way to market it. Any help is greatly appreciated ....

Thanks,
Larry C

Here's a few pictures:

[WarPony]

Craigslist........ period. It's easy and you don't have to pay for the listing like EButt makes you do. I bought my pickup, Honda minibike, topper, lanterns, etc...... off of CL. Just list your add in all the big cities around you and you'll get more responses that way.

Good looking truck for a '92

Jeff

[rebapuck]

I thought a classic was 30 yrs.

[asianflava]

I thought a classic was 30 yrs.

I thought it was 25, for some reason that number comes to mind I don't know why. I've got 2 older cars an 89 Civic Si full of customization crap and a 91 CRX Si bone stock. I figured that they didn't fall into the "classic" category.

I think 6K might be optimistic for a V6, but who knows?

[Larry C]

I thought a classic was 30 yrs.

Your probably right for your local, but according to a co-worker with a 1967 Camaro, in this area, 20years= "Classic", 25years= "Antique". I am sure it's different in different parts of the country. I really don't know......

[mikeschn]

According to wiki...

Classic car is a term used to describe an older car, but the exact meaning is subject to differences in opinion. The Classic Car Club of America, maintains that a car must be between 20 and 45 years old to be a classic, while cars over 45 years fall into the Antique Class.

[caseydog]

An antique needs to be 25 years or more. A "classic" can be less, depending on what it is in the car world. There are cars from the 90s that meet the classic mold because they are rare. And, there are cars from the 80s that will never be considered classics by collectors.

This 92 C1500 looks like really nice truck. It will probably never be a "classic," but is sure looks nice.

BTW, I had a well equipped and modified 1992 Silverado Sportside that made the March 1992 issue of Sport Truck Magazine. I still have a copy of that magazine. I really liked that truck. But, if I still had it, it would not be a classic, no matter how nice.

No matter what they mean to us on an emotional level, most cars (and trucks) will never be "collectable."

CD

[Larry C]

I thought a classic was 30 yrs.

I thought it was 25, for some reason that number comes to mind I don't know why. I've got 2 older cars an 89 Civic Si full of customization crap and a 91 CRX Si bone stock. I figured that they didn't fall into the "classic" category.

I think 6K might be optimistic for a V6, but who knows?

I do appreciate your input, I don't want to dwell on what constitutes a "classic" I don't really care, it's an older truck- OK? Also, I don't mean to offend with my term: "customizing crap",
but I learned along time ago, all the add-ons don't gain you anything down the road. What you you like is not the same as the next guy. Leaving a vehicle stock, always gains in the long run, IMO.

I don't think you Civic Si or CRX SI will probably reach the "Classic" stage at all. It's a whole different category. These are high performance cars that are ripe for customization, especially performance customization. Hell, they don't even sound like a "real" car. However, they easily out preform most so called high performance big V8 American cars, but you don't see many of them at "Classic" car shows yet.

I think it's the Harley vs Japanese motorcycles thing. Some people will only accept a Harley as a "real" motorcycle and others think of a Harley as "anti-technology" and scream by on a little 600 CC crotch rocket at 160MPH

As we all know, after a certain number of years, a vehicles worth is entirely rated on condition, once the "Blue Book" drops it, and in the case of trucks, if it has not ever been "worked" It's all in the eye of the beholder.

You think 6K may be optimistic for a V6, I have already refused 5K twice! The interesting thing is the people interested in my 1992 V6 5 speed are young guys that are looking for GAS MILEAGE, "Green Thinking" type people. They don't want a V8 gas pig. That's why they usually buy a 4 or 6 cyl. Tacoma or such.

I think it's interesting how my generation lusted after V8 "Muscle Cars" and the current youngsters (18-35) are seeking great MPG cars/trucks with some performance, but virtually no interest in anything with a V8.
They are actually looking for pre 1996 trucks that don't have a V8 or auto transmission.

The times, they are a changin.....

Cheers,
Larry

[Larry C]

OK-OK.......
Lets get away from the "Classic Car" thing. In my area it's classed that way for car shows. It doesn't mean it's a rare breed. I don't want to get into a Pxxxing match about what constitutes a Classic or Antique.

Now..... Back to my original question, where do you suggest I market my "older" (not classic) really great condition Pick-up truck?

I already have one suggestion for Craigslist (thanks), which I have used in the past, but find it's full of scams, fraud and down right scary people. Does anyone have any other suggestions that are successful for selling vehicles?

[Larwyn]

It's a great, low mileage (for it's age) truck. The price sounds a little high to me but I am not in the market for a new truck right now so I am not up to date on values. Good luck on your sale but considering the history you probably have with that vehicle it will never b e worth as much to someone else as it is to you, I would seriously consider keeping it......

[asianflava]

I thought a classic was 30 yrs.

I thought it was 25, for some reason that number comes to mind I don't know why. I've got 2 older cars an 89 Civic Si full of customization crap and a 91 CRX Si bone stock. I figured that they didn't fall into the "classic" category.

I think 6K might be optimistic for a V6, but who knows?

I do appreciate your input, I don't want to dwell on what constitutes a "classic" I don't really care, it's an older truck- OK? Also, I don't mean to offend with my term: "customizing crap",
but I learned along time ago, all the add-ons don't gain you anything down the road. What you you like is not the same as the next guy. Leaving a vehicle stock, always gains in the long run, IMO.

I feel the same, some are indeed crap, there are so many "improvements" that either do nothing or hurt performance. Others are just fads. People think it improves the resale, but you will never get you money back when you sell a vehicle. The best thing is to remove them and sell them separately.

I don't think you Civic Si or CRX SI will probably reach the "Classic" stage at all. It's a whole different category. These are high performance cars that are ripe for customization, especially performance customization. Hell, they don't even sound like a "real" car. However, they easily out preform most so called high performance big V8 American cars, but you don't see many of them at "Classic" car shows yet.

I think they will (eventually) because there are lots of people out there who don't. Because of this, not many are being saved. Unmolested stock versions aren't as common anymore. The early CRX is getting hard to find, even in import circles. What I find funny is that all these new cars and hybrids aren't much of an improvement in fuel economy. I don't think I'll retire from them, but it's just for fun anyay. 10 years ago who would have thought that Mopars would regularly command $100K. They have separate car shows for "Classic Imports" for both Asian and European cars. There usually aren't too many of them because those cars aren't being saved or restored.

I think it's the Harley vs Japanese motorcycles thing. Some people will only accept a Harley as a "real" motorcycle and others think of a Harley as "anti-technology" and scream by on a little 600 CC crotch rocket at 160MPH

Probably so, I don't blame them because I'm basically the same, just backwards. I'll probably never buy an "American" car but I can appreciate them. It comes down to what you grew up with and what you are used to. People tend to stick with the familiar.

As we all know, after a certain number of years, a vehicles worth is entirely rated on condition, once the "Blue Book" drops it, and in the case of trucks, if it has not ever been "worked" It's all in the eye of the beholder.

You think 6K may be optimistic for a V6, I have already refused 5K twice! The interesting thing is the people interested in my 1992 V6 5 speed are young guys that are looking for GAS MILEAGE, "Green Thinking" type people. They don't want a V8 gas pig. That's why they usually buy a 4 or 6 cyl. Tacoma or such.

If these people want a full sized truck for the mileage then they are fooling themselves. It will come down to the buyer, just because an item is "worth" X amount doesn't mean someone will buy it for that amount. You just have to find the right buyer which is why you never know. This whole "Green" thing is a big pain in my butt. All these people think they are helping the planet but they don't look past their purchase. Folks buy Hybrids but don't consider the waste and energy needed to make the batteries. I worked for a solar panel company, people called them a "Green" company, but never considered the toxic waste created. We had to pay a waste disposal company to truck it out to bury in a geologically stable hole in the ground.

I think it's interesting how my generation lusted after V8 "Muscle Cars" and the current youngsters (18-35) are seeking great MPG cars/trucks with some performance, but virtually no interest in anything with a V8.
They are actually looking for pre 1996 trucks that don't have a V8 or auto transmission.
The times, they are a changin.....

Cheers,
Larry

Don't be afraid of Craigslist, it's a good resource that some people use to take advantage of others. There are fake checks and money orders so just make the transation at a bank. Sign over the title only after you have the money and try to go with them on the test drive. The same would apply if you sold it from the classified or from the side of the road. My neighbor bought and sold lots of cars, one thing he did was to always meet at a public place like a parking lot. I was giving him a hard time because his address was on the title.

[Kevin A]

Don't be afraid of Craigslist, it's a good resource that some people use to take advantage of others. There are fake checks and money orders so just make the transation at a bank. Sign over the title only after you have the money and try to go with them on the test drive. The same would apply if you sold it from the classified or from the side of the road. My neighbor bought and sold lots of cars, one thing he did was to always meet at a public place like a parking lot. I was giving him a hard time because his address was on the title.

Another good idea, when you finish up at the bank, head to the DMV and get the title transferred out of your name. Don't trust the new owner to get it done.

[hugh]

Do you have a Kijiji there? I have bought and sold several items using it including 2 cars and it has worked very well for me. I never give my address or ph no instead using the email method of having a potential buyer contact me. It does pay to be safe

[rebapuck]

Just so you guys know....

Today I went to the dump. Turned down a offer of $700 for my 43yo, 40hp "classic" truck.

[ssrjim]

Do you have a http://www.carmax.com/ in town. They make offers and from everything I've heard they are fair. The pluses one stop, they pay then and there, no ripoff scams, and they don't mind if you say no.