How much do I sell my used engine and transmission for?

[andrewsigler]

I recently totaled my 99' Exploder because of this damn Juneau, Alaska snowy weather. I slid out of control going 15mph down a small hill and a snow plow decided to be in the middle of the road coming up. To make a long story short, I hit the dump truck sized plow and smashed the whole driver's side, smashed two windows, cracked my windshield, and did too much damage underneath to explain. So I now have a perfectly good engine, transmission, etc. I already have a friend with a 95' ranger that is going to buy some parts. The engine is a 4.0L V6 OHV with about 78xxx miles. How much should I ask for the engine and tranny? I did a quick ebay search and saw they were both about $600 each new.

 

[Cobraguy]

Unfortunately, any price you ask needs to be tempered by your location. Your best hope would be to find someone local who needs it. I would be hesitant to buy from you due to shipping charges from AK to the lower 48. You would have to lower your price quite a bit to be competitive with prices here. On the other hand, you do have a very low mileage engine...

 

[andrewsigler]

Unfortunately, any price you ask needs to be tempered by your location. Your best hope would be to find someone local who needs it. I would be hesitant to buy from you due to shipping charges from AK to the lower 48. You would have to lower your price quite a bit to be competitive with prices here. On the other hand, you do have a very low mileage engine...

My friend lives in town so there won't be any need to ship it. I just need a price to offer him... anyone??

 

[mrboyle]

I have been trying to sell a '99 SOHC for several months now for $500obo. I can't get anyone to even make an offer. The tranny however sold for $800 the week I got the X.

 

[CHEESYPOOFS]

how much would u be able to let the arm rest lid cover go for?

 

[storlied]

Ah, another Alaskan. Insurrance won't cover it?

 

[lwrdxsport]

I have been trying to sell a '99 SOHC for several months now for $500obo. I can't get anyone to even make an offer. The tranny however sold for $800 the week I got the X.

how many miles on the motor.... i might be interested

does it run?

 

[Cobraguy]

So you have a buyer...you just need to know what it's worth? That mileage is appealing. Has the timing chains been done to it? If so, I would say somewhere around $750 for it complete would be fair. If the chains haven't been done, I probably wouldn't pay over $500...if that. These prices are my thoughts as to what it would be worth to me. Others may feel it's worth considerably more or less to them.

 

[CDW6212R]

It's an OHV so it will work in a lot of trucks. I have a 93 engine that I haven't sold, and I'd take $250 for it.

With your mileage I'd say $500 or so would be a great price there locally. That I know of a salvage yard would ask a good $500 or so, not much less if you were lucky. The trans is also good to sell if it's doing well, but don't expect more than $350 or so for it unless someone really wants it fast. Regards,

 

[andrewsigler]

Ah, another Alaskan. Insurrance won't cover it?

nah man, I took full coverage off two months ago.

 

[Cobraguy]

Damn! You're right CDW...I thought it was a SOHC. I defer to your pricing.

 

[muhl5443]

i had to shell out 700 for a sohc for my 98 xlt.