? on resale value 99 v8 awd 5.0

[1999exploderv8]

Hi i am getting ready to get a 2002 explorer and sell of my 1999. I really do not know what to ask for it i was thinking 2k ? what do u think here are the specs

1999 v8 awd 5.0
auto trans replaced at 175k
225,000 miles
tires are 3/4
interior shows some age
runs and drives great

New rad and hoses paint looks great on it small ding by the DS taillight

 

[Carguy3J]

Since it concerns a '99, this should probably be posted in the 2nd gen forum ('95-'01).

However, I'll take a crack at it. Without doing an hour or so of research, I would say that $2,500 would be a good asking price (assuming the trans is new/rebuilt, otherwise, go w/ your $2k, and stick to it). It's the middle of a snowy winter, and you're selling an AWD vehicle.

The 225k on the clock will cause some "resistance" from some buyers, but on the other hand, the trans only has 50k. Actually, you didn't specify that it was new or rebuilt. Assuming it is, and you have paperwork on the trans, then it's a selling point. If you just put a high mileage junkyard trans in, then don't even mention it.

My "rule of thumb": If you put in a new/reman part (whatever it may be), then talk it up, and use it as a selling point/justification for a higher price. If you simply used a used part to restore a basic function that anyone would expect to work anyway, then don't even mention it. It doesn't really add any value, and onkly serves to remind potential buyers that "things break".